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  1. tj90

    WTB: 5th gen 4runner front bumper

    My truck was hit and now bumpers damaged. I'm looking for front bumper. Hidden winch mount is must. Half or full bumper length. I'm in socal. Thanks Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
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    Deep water crossing - Gen 3

    Did the Afton river crossing in my stock 03 montero. I learned the the door seals stuck and the floorboard flooded with a few in of water. I figure it was 30ish in deep. Took out the mats and drove home with windows open and carpets were dry from desert heat and wind blowing. The north side of...
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    SOLVED: 3rd gen transmission stutter and momentary loss of power

    Just got back from mojave road with 03 limited. Awesome adventure and truck did great. As you guys may or may not know, I've been dealing with momentary loss of power especially when truck is been running for a few minutes. I've dinner so much entune stuff etc, I was at a loss why this was...
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    Gen3 factory rack broken

    So I overloaded my factory rack with a basket and thule crossbars. Now my factory rail separated from my roof. Do any of you guys know how the factory rail is removed? If I lift up on rail I see a bolt and nut going into the roof. I think the plastic foot is cracked. The pic below is the center...
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    What vacuum and RPM do you get on your gen3 at idle?

    Some of you may be seeing that I sometimes have a stall or instantaneous loss of power when the truck is cold. Attempting to diagonse, Ive been watching real time monitors using OBD and Torque app. I havent seen anything abnormal except for my vacuum. The most Ive been able to achieve is 13 inHg...
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    SRS intermittent light on dash Gen3

    All, a few weeks ago we got lots or rain in socal. I took the opportunity to play in some puddles and now i have an intermittent SRS light that comes and goes. I suspect that a sensor somewhere got damaged from the moisture. I replaced both front seatbelts due to retractor problems and that...
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    Transmission rebuild options?

    As you may know, Im contemplating replacing the engine in my 260k mi gen3. Im warming up to the idea but I know that the transmission (Jatco V5A51 - option sheet says V5A5) is a liability and probably close to end of life. Ive been trying to learn as much as I can about rebuilding these by...
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    Poll: Scrap gen3 limited? Need your opinion

    Ive owned my 03 limited its whole life. Maintained it the best i could. 260k mi later, im only able to pass smog with o2 extenders. Blipping throttle results in slight smoke probably worn rings. Everything else on truck has been maintained, but tranny is original. Im thinking of engine swapping...
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