Farewell Taco

I’m not leaving until they kick me out

 

So if you own both is it like a 3 some with twins?

 

Nice 4Runner. I had a 2009 and traded it in on a 2012 Prerunner. I teetered on getting a new 4R this last go-round but I really like and appreciate the tech offered on the current Tacomas which is sorely lacking on the current crop of 4R. I'll visit that again when they get a refresh or maybe look at the Lexus if I hit the lotto.

 

MSRP was that really a good deal?...

 

Damn, I'm trying to convince the wife she needs to trade the Subaru for a 4R. She mostly doesn't care as long as it's 4wd/awd and red, can I barrow the picture?

 

That runner is beautiful

 

It's only my opinion but Toyota is starting to lose there legendary status been hearing lots of problems and recalls from others also they just don't make them like they use to that's why I stick to the classic toys vehicles are to costly nowadays to have so many issues and problems I will keep my classics and keep buying restoring and rebuilding they are worth it

 

Best wishes man, and we will forgive you since it ain't a Ranger.

 

Are there any other documented transfer case failures, or are we calling this one a fluke?

 

They say what failed in the transfer? Not seeing anything worth replacing the whole thing over.

 

Here's one:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/truck-stuck-in-4-lo.594223/

AND:

At 11,000 miles I had a transfer case failure with my 2017 TRD Off Road. I was off roading and when I stopped I was switching from 4-High to two wheel drive. I heard a loud clunk, and the vehicle was stuck in four wheel drive / 4-High. The four wheel drive light on the dash continually flashed.

A dealership had to replace the actuator and two internal shift forks. Below is a "cut and paste" from my online service records.................

SUSPENSION/STEERING ~|~CUSTOMER STATES STUCK IN 4X4 MODE. PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE ~|~CONFIRMED 4X4 LIGHT FLASHING TRACED TO TRANSFER CASE INTERNAL FAILURE. ~|~REMOVED, REPAIRED AND REASSEMBLED TRANSFER CASE AND RE INSTALLED. TEST DROVE GOOD

PARTS
NAME PART # QTY
RING, SHAFT SNAP 9052013002 4
ACTUATOR ASSY, TRANS 3641071010 1
F.I.P.G.,TRANS. 0029501281 1
SLEEVE, TRANSFER HIG 362350K030 1
FORK, TRANSFER GEAR 3631134010 1
FORK, TRANSFER GEAR 3631234010 1
F.I.P.G.,TRANS. 0029501281 1
WARRANTY

 

I work for Toyota and drive a Tacoma myself. I'm more concerned about the 2 tsb's and potential torque converter and software updates? Guess it's too little too late (grats on the upgrade!)
Wondering if a reputable dealer might have done something for you.. I bet we would have. We're not all "stealerships" and between warranty enhancement, goodwill and outright "take it on the chin" I don't personally think I've ever let a fellow taco owner "pay what's due" ...

 

What’s this torque converter issue you speak of?

 

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Nice looking 4runner! @Dirty Harry I never thought I'd like the 4runner in red, but my neighbor got one and I must say it is stunning. I also have an 07 4runner and agree TW is the best resource for many 4runner issues as well.

 

Fixed

 

Nice 4runner! Is that an inferno red (kinda orange) or is that just the lighting? That color looks sick

 

Congratulations at least you stuck with Toyota! Beautiful 4rnr!

 

Still nothing, but I'm trying to get TNA to let me know.

 

Its Barcelona, but it came out really cooler in the dealer show room lighting!