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Looking for a little experienced help here, as I'm not doing great using Google, youtube or ChatGPT.  Can seem to find every other Gen, lower HVAC, etc, but not that upper A/C vent area for the right year/Gen.

I have managed to break the passenger/right side air vent in the center console to the point it needs to be replaced.  I need help understanding how to take the upper dash/console assembly apart so that I can replace the part in total - there is no fixing the busted fins.

2016 4Runner SR5

The part: 55680-35022 https://parts.longotoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-vent-grille-5568035022

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25 minutes ago, Mittens said:

Looking for a little experienced help here, as I'm not doing great using Google, youtube or ChatGPT.  Can seem to find every other Gen, lower HVAC, etc, but not that upper A/C vent area for the right year/Gen.

I have managed to break the passenger/right side air vent in the center console to the point it needs to be replaced.  I need help understanding how to take the upper dash/console assembly apart so that I can replace the part in total - there is no fixing the busted fins.

2016 4Runner SR5

The part: 55680-35022 https://parts.longotoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-vent-grille-5568035022

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This vid is to replace the head unit but the steps would be the same to access the air vents it appears:

 

 

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I have purchased 4 Toyotas in the past 15 years or so - 3 4Runners and 1 Taco.  Current 4Runner is the 1st w/ under 120K at purchase (105K).  2 of the 3 previous had 225K at time of sale and the 3rd was on it's way before an accident.  None were ever in the shop for engine issues.  The Taco had an issue w/ suspension and a leaking something or other on one wheel.  Other than that, bulletproof.

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26 minutes ago, Mittens said:

I have purchased 4 Toyotas in the past 15 years or so - 3 4Runners and 1 Taco.  Current 4Runner is the 1st w/ under 120K at purchase (105K).  2 of the 3 previous had 225K at time of sale and the 3rd was on it's way before an accident.  None were ever in the shop for engine issues.  The Taco had an issue w/ suspension and a leaking something or other on one wheel.  Other than that, bulletproof.

Thanks for the info. Buying one with ~200k would make me nervous, but maybe it shouldn't. My first car was a '91 4Runner that I drove like a total asshole for 8 years and it was starting to lose pressure in one cylinder when I traded it in with just a shade less than 200k. With the way that I abused that thing it's incredible it lasted that long.

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5 hours ago, The Royal We said:

How many miles are too many miles when buying a used Taco or 4Runner for a 16 y.o.? I don't want to spend too much of my time taking it to the shop. 125k? 150k?

Just stay away from 4Runner limited or any other package that runs the X-Reas suspension system.  It will go out and will cost a bunch to replace or convert.

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10 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

Just stay away from 4Runner limited or any other package that runs the X-Reas suspension system.  It will go out and will cost a bunch to replace or convert.

Haven't looked in ten years but isn't the conversion just switching to new, no XReas shocks and eliminating the whole active component? At about 100K miles you need to be looking at shocks in any case

 

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1 minute ago, AUinHsv said:

Haven't looked in ten years but isn't the conversion just switching to new, no XReas shocks and eliminating the whole active component? At about 100K miles you need to be looking at shocks in any case

The X-REAS system often fails between 40-60k, ours started leaking about 65k.  Apparently the vehicle won't ride correctly without replacing shocks and coil springs all the way around.  I got a quote to replace the X-REAS with a new X-REAS for $4200 and a quote to replace with SR5 shocks and coils for $3000. 

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2 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

The X-REAS system often fails between 40-60k, ours started leaking about 65k.  Apparently the vehicle won't ride correctly without replacing shocks and coil springs all the way around.  I got a quote to replace the X-REAS with a new X-REAS for $4200 and a quote to replace with SR5 shocks and coils for $3000. 

It's been about ten years but I paid about 100 each for OEM shocks. I did the rears myself buth te fronts were coilover so I paid the garage about 250 for both. 2001 4Runner. Didn;t have to add coils and a few years time but still way lower

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8 hours ago, The Royal We said:

How many miles are too many miles when buying a used Taco or 4Runner for a 16 y.o.? I don't want to spend too much of my time taking it to the shop. 125k? 150k?

I wouldn't go above 200k, but you're good at 125k or 150k, IMO.  As long as it has been maintained.  Every vehicle, including Toyota trucks, needs to be maintained to operate properly.

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2 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

The X-REAS system often fails between 40-60k, ours started leaking about 65k.  Apparently the vehicle won't ride correctly without replacing shocks and coil springs all the way around.  I got a quote to replace the X-REAS with a new X-REAS for $4200 and a quote to replace with SR5 shocks and coils for $3000. 

I replaced my ex-wife's with Bilsteins all the way around for around a grand (pre-2020) and she said it was a better ride. 

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I've got a 2001 LX470. Bought with 135k miles on it for $12k back in 2018. This was definitely higher than market, but the interior was like new, timing belt had just been done, drove great, and a little perk of it being from a Sewell dealership (loaner cars, car washes, etc.). We were planning on a brand new RX, but my wife saw the LX and loved it. I was hesitant, but it has been awesome.

Fast forward to now. Approaching 230k miles. We've had some work over the years, but nothing too outrageous although I've put about $2,500 into it over the last 5 months for brakes, tie rod, CV Axle Assembly and a couple other things. Still seems to be running a bit rougher. We're due for another timing belt job, which LandCruiser Specialists here in town have quoted me at ~$2,400.

TLDR: I'm at 230k miles and due for a $2,400+ timing belt job. Part of me says no brainer. Get it done, and keep driving. But what does that really buy me? Maybe 70k more miles? Alternatively I try to sell it in this overpriced market, hopefully to somebody that doesn't know what a timing belt is.

What would y'all do?

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On 1/28/2025 at 8:44 AM, The Royal We said:

How many miles are too many miles when buying a used Taco or 4Runner for a 16 y.o.? I don't want to spend too much of my time taking it to the shop. 125k? 150k?

I have 180K on my 2013 Taco and intend to get double that. Boight new and maintained.

Could be a non issue for you if the other guy took care if it.

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I've got a 2001 LX470. Bought with 135k miles on it for $12k back in 2018. This was definitely higher than market, but the interior was like new, timing belt had just been done, drove great, and a little perk of it being from a Sewell dealership (loaner cars, car washes, etc.). We were planning on a brand new RX, but my wife saw the LX and loved it. I was hesitant, but it has been awesome.
Fast forward to now. Approaching 230k miles. We've had some work over the years, but nothing too outrageous although I've put about $2,500 into it over the last 5 months for brakes, tie rod, CV Axle Assembly and a couple other things. Still seems to be running a bit rougher. We're due for another timing belt job, which LandCruiser Specialists here in town have quoted me at ~$2,400.
TLDR: I'm at 230k miles and due for a $2,400+ timing belt job. Part of me says no brainer. Get it done, and keep driving. But what does that really buy me? Maybe 70k more miles? Alternatively I try to sell it in this overpriced market, hopefully to somebody that doesn't know what a timing belt is.
What would y'all do?

If you want to sell let me know. Might be interested
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I've got a 2001 LX470. Bought with 135k miles on it for $12k back in 2018. This was definitely higher than market, but the interior was like new, timing belt had just been done, drove great, and a little perk of it being from a Sewell dealership (loaner cars, car washes, etc.). We were planning on a brand new RX, but my wife saw the LX and loved it. I was hesitant, but it has been awesome.
Fast forward to now. Approaching 230k miles. We've had some work over the years, but nothing too outrageous although I've put about $2,500 into it over the last 5 months for brakes, tie rod, CV Axle Assembly and a couple other things. Still seems to be running a bit rougher. We're due for another timing belt job, which LandCruiser Specialists here in town have quoted me at ~$2,400.
TLDR: I'm at 230k miles and due for a $2,400+ timing belt job. Part of me says no brainer. Get it done, and keep driving. But what does that really buy me? Maybe 70k more miles? Alternatively I try to sell it in this overpriced market, hopefully to somebody that doesn't know what a timing belt is.
What would y'all do?
You've got 200k+ left in that truck if you still like driving it.
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