Hey From Virginia Beach

Hola from VB. I've decided to upgrade to a newer truck and I'm parting with my beloved 98' 4Runner. My new rig is going to be a black 2012 Taco crew cab 4WD TRD Sport short bed. While the truck is actually being held for me right now for pick up, I'm still on the fence about a long bed.

I've decided mostly on the sport because I'm not planning on making this into a rig any time soon and it's cheaper considering I'll be dropping the suspension and wheels that come on it. For the next 5 years this is mostly going to be for utilitarian purposes like projects around the house, camping and beach runs. While it will get a 3" lift and some other upgrades, I'm not in need of the locker controls and other upgrades the off-road package has. When it's time to go all out I'll upgrade all that.. assuming gas is still under $10/gal lol

I'm purchasing this vehicle for a few reasons, but hauling things with room for the kids is a big reason. So that gets the long bed into play. However, being a daily driver, grocery getter and such, I'm leaning toward the short bed for turning reasons. With a few supports in the bed, I can still manage a 4'x8' sheet of plywood from what I hear. I know this is a lengthy, beaten-to-death topic so I won't ask for opinions Anyway... new pictures to come.

My 4runner is for sale in the buy/sell section if interested.

 

Nice 4runner. I still love those. My brother-in-law just sold his with over 200,000 miles on it, just the past weekend. Bought the Lexus GX which is basically the Lexus version of the new 4runner.

 

Very clean 4runner!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade/226405-1998-toyota-4runner-w-lift-wheels-stereo.html

 

And go with a long bed! Good luck!

 

There are various accessories like a hitch-mounted extender:

http://www.discountramps.com/hitch-truck-bed-extender.htm?CAWELAID=298240550

Or a tailgate-mounted extender:

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Cargo_gate/motoxtender_bed_extender.html

Think about what you need to carry for housework then make a choice. 12' long lumber would be difficult to carry in a 5' bed even with all the accessories.

 

I went with the short bed. I'm parking and making u-turns more than buying lumber. However, I'm going to get the extender soon so I can get some wood to fix my fence with... he truck's first task

 

Let the mods being! Just some quick pictures.

 

I ordered the factory roof racks and go rhino step bars today. I got great deals on both, just over $500, thanks to this forum. I'm looking into 3" options this weekend.

 

welcome from hampton man, good looking truck. Are you still trying to sell the 4runner