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A good way to check is to run the SUV at 2,000 RPM with overdrive on. With the 4.1 it should be at 60.8 MPH. My 3.73 rear end runs at 67 to 68 MPH at 2,000 RPM. The 3.9 should be somewhere in-between 60.8 and 67MPH, probably around 64 MPH or so. My bet the gearing may be higher than the 4.1. Maybe someone else can give more information on gearing.
My thought is that in my 99 SR5 I drove with the overdrive on most of the time and with the new rig, I find that the overdrive is really a overdrive and not for uphill use at all?
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4
If you want more info on older models, see this link:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8
Enjoy!
The one I ordered has them (only way I could get a LTD with X-REAS.) I want to be able to turn them off.
The dealer says you can, there is a switch. But, from my experience they don't know what they are talking about 99% of the time.
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Put the rear of the car on jack stands with the engine off and car in neutral. You should be able to turn the rear tires by hand.
Turn the rear wheel one turn. Count how many revolutions the driveshaft makes. The shaft will make 4.1 revolutions for one turn of the rear wheel with 4.10 gears. Simple.
Regarding undercoating, the black tar-like substances were infamous for peeling back over time and trapping the moisture, and salt, if present, and actually ACCELERATING the rusting process! I don't know about the wax-based types.
I think common wisdom in the trade is that undercoating is at least a waste of money, and possibly counter-productive.
I've seen early 90's 4Runners that have rusted(from behind)all over the lower edges of the bodies that had been used in heavily salted areas. Cladding wasn't present. I certainly hope Toyota has like many later manufacturers gotten much better at corrosion resistant techniques.
Hope that helps.
1) When driving at night and using the turn signals the light reflects off the visor. The location of the turn signal indicator, right above the circular dash, is the cause. The light reflects off the glossy silver finish.
2) When driving during the day in certain sunny conditions the reflection of silver gloss tri-circular dash and area around the radio, heater, etc. reflects into the top third of the front window. To see that bright reflection in the window is a distraction.
I turned the car in last Friday. When I got back in my 2000 4Runner SR5 it was "Oh what a feeling!" I had not realized how much stress it was to deal with all the lousy design features of the new 4Runner.
Now that I'm totally committed to my 2000 I'm going to get the fog light package, supercharger and have an air suspension installed... and problably get a new premium sound system installed. Thank goodness I've taken care of my 2000 to this day.
Certainly, the value is in the new models. I paid a little over $31 K for the Sport which is only $1500 more than I paid for my seven year old SR5.
Next week heading over the mountains to Bend so I will see how the new rig handles in mountain snow and ice. Will follow up with report and gas mileage.
PS The cladding may be more of a problem with us runner nuts as family and friends have all[one exception] commented how much they liked it!!!
Although my family is happy for me, they can't truly appreciate what I am feeling like all of you can. I am so excited that I almost can't wait. After it comes in and I have driven it for a while, I'll let you all know my thoughts.
Happy and healthy holidays to all!
I am beginning to wonder how many people inadvertently drive with OD off due to the design of the gear shift gates. This may be something Toyota really needs to fix. Out of 4 people who have driven my Runner 2, and maybe 3 (not sure about my wife but I have my suspicions), have made this mistake. At the very least I think an orange "OD OFF" light is warranted (rather than just just lighting the green 4, instead of D, on the gear indicator). My Sienna had the "OD OFF" light and it helped me a time or two (I found the button in the end of the shift lever pretty easy to push inadvertently--and caught my wife driving with OD off a time or two).
http://www.gricgoldentown.com/dog-steps.shtml
for instructions and pictures of a homemade ramp.
I like the power, ride and quietness of the 4runner, but find the rear seat legroom lacking and wish for the extra seating.
Sequoia is nice but the find the acceleration not equal to the runner. Good looking though and nice room.
The Pilot seems like a nice compromise between the Sequoia and 4Runner. My feeling noise level is slightly more and power slightly less. Interior is not as apportioned as the Toy's.
Anyone else have comments on these.
8.)GMC Envoy SLT
7.)Land Rover Discovery SE
6.)Lincoln Aviator
5.)Volvo XC90 T6
4.)BMW X5 3.0i
3.)Acura MDX
2.)Lexus GX470
1.)Volkswagen Touareg
As I can re-call the Acura won the last comparison at Car and Driver. The Lexus GX470, which has a full frame, came in second by Car and Driver is not bad. Now, I wonder how much difference is there between the GX470 and the 4Runner.
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/comparisontests/2003/january/0301_comparo_bradsher.xml
Hope this helps.
Ken
Pilot: not enough amenities (sunroof, heated seats, power passenger seat, dual zone A/C, etc..), third row seat is useless (unless you have kids under 10 or so), it didn't seem to have much power when you floored it. The engine was very quiet and the ride was comfortable, it drives much like a car.
4Runner: no third row, a little pricey even in the V6, cargo capacity wasn't that great. Ride is comfortable and the engine is quiet, I love those Toyota engines.
Sequoia: this is the one we wanted the most. It has it all, plenty of room (even in the third row), all of the amenities you could ask for, nice ride, quiet engine. But the price was way too much for us, optioned out how we like it would run well over $40K.
My suggestion would be to drive a GMC Envoy XL. It has a great deal of room (plenty in the 3rd row), decent acceleration, smooth engine (inline-6), comfortable ride, plenty of available amenities (heated 8-way power seats and power lumbar for both driver and passenger). Plus right now GM is offering 0% interest up to 60 months. You could save thousands of bucks...
However, i would seriously consider the Yukon +/- Denali BEFORE the Envoy XL...i just think it is better built.
To be honest, if I were shopping in the Yukon/Denali price range I would most likely buy the Sequoia.
With the increase weight of the XL, i don't think the 4.2L I6 will cut it.
The curb weight is only about 350 additional lbs. for the XL. It takes about 9 seconds to get from 0-60 vs. 8 seconds for the standard Envoy. Not too bad. But alas, this is the 4Runner thread...
265 ft-lbs @ 3200 rpm
4Runner: 235 hp @ 4800 rpm
320 ft-lbs @ 3400 rpm
I'd have to say that the 4Runner has a bit more torque than the Pathfinder now.
The worse shift feel happens from 1st to 2nd and can be a little sticky from 3rd to 4th.
It's a strange feeling, as if it's not shifting completely into gear sometimes. Otherwise, it's can feel like you're forcing it in & out gear with a rough or clunking sound. Similar to a bad clutch.
Hopefully it's not this serious.
Do you think a bent shifter fork would cause a rough shift only some of the time (as in my case)? Do you know if it has been a common problem? Sorry for all the questions:)
Your description of feeling like it "has to be forced in and out of gear" sounds familiar to me. Especially in cold weather, I've found that it is extremely difficult to get out of first, it clunks into second very rough, and then requires lots of force to get it out of second.
Would a shifter fork problem be worse in cold weather?
After 2 and a half years of trying to get this problem sorted out, it is encouraging to get a new lead. None of the service people have ever mentioned the shifter fork before.
I'd appreciate any other info you have on shifter forks (or where I might be able to find more info on the web, etc.).
Thanks for your time and all your help.