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rough shifting? 2021

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by SWxSW, Apr 7, 2021.

  1. Apr 7, 2021 at 7:41 PM
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    cmon is my transmition shifting rough or am i a spazz? about to hit 6k mi. its pretty much been this way since the day i bought it. i want to say that the motor mounts or tranny mounts are not rigid enough.
     
  2. Apr 7, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    Sounds like you should have the Toyota dealer look at it so they can tell you it's normal and that you are a spazz.

    Or maybe you're not a spazz and they will fix it for you :notsure:
     
  3. Apr 7, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    It's fine
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    Rough shifting? Exactly how so? Auto shifting or manually? What RPM's? Upshifting or downshifting?
     
  5. Apr 8, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    Toyota will tell you that you're a spazz even if it is busted af, lol.

    Probably nothing, though. Test drive a new 4Runner and compare?

    I wouldn't say mine is rough, but it isn't a luxury car, either. It shifts like a Toyota truck.
     
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    Mine has a slight lag with solid/firm engagement when down shifting manually. I'd prefer to have no lag, but like that the engagement is solid/firm.
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    i really think the motor and tranny mounts are too spongy.
     
  8. Apr 8, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    Are aftermarket alternatives available for the 4Runner?
     
  9. Apr 8, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    Seems there's a chip for everything these days. Not for me in this instance since shift timing means very little. Now, if was meant for running twisties....different story.
     
  10. Apr 8, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Sorry, I was referring to the mounts. Although, I personally wouldn't be interested in either. Hopefully Toyota designed the shifting and mounts together to provide longevity and reliability. That's primarily what I purchased the 4Runner for.
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Haven't looked at the mounts. Are they running jelly mounts?
     
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  12. Apr 10, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    0410211054.jpg so with 960 pounds or mortar in the back the thing shifts like butter. interesting observation. speak on this.....

    0410211054.jpg
     

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