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The Official TW 4Runner owners thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by 4x4Runner, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. May 6, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    Ghost.

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  2. May 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM
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  3. May 6, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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    Could of swore someone implemented a no ginger rule...
     
  4. May 6, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    SOS CONCEPTS

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    Cant wait to get me one
     
  5. May 7, 2014 at 6:40 AM
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    PhdNPrerunners

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    Hey guys I sold my DC Tacoma last month to help my grandmother pay some medical bills but I couldn't stand not having a 4wd Toyota so I picked up a 99 4runner 5 spd with 184k miles. I do miss my Tacoma and will always have a soft spot for them but I'll buy another one once I finish school. Here are some pics of the 4R. I really haven't done much to it except remove the grille guard and put some clear corners on it. Main stuff I am going to focus on is maintenance stuff like timing belt, water pump, and LBJ.

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  6. May 7, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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    Sorry bout your memaw but welcome to the civilized side of Toyota
     
  7. May 8, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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    PhdNPrerunners

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    Haha thank you. This is my 3rd 3rd gen 4runner so I am pretty familiar with them but this is my first manual one.
     
  8. May 9, 2014 at 4:23 PM
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    RickerRicker19

    RickerRicker19 Dirty 3'

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    Snorkel CB Anytime Locker 2" suspension 235/85 tires 2nd Gen 4runner Tire Carrier Custom full length roof rack Sound Proofing Various LED lighting Tundra Brakes LCE Header Diff Breather mods 1st Gen 4runner Roll Bar w/ removable cargo shelf Mostalined body Ditch Lights
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    That's my odd duck. 247k 98 3rz powered 4x4 5spd. I added the cladding and did the bedliner as paint. E locker and re-geared coming up soon and hopefully a welder for skidpans.
     
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  9. May 10, 2014 at 2:28 PM
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    PhdNPrerunners

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    Nice 4runner RickerRicker19! I wish I could have found a 3rz 5 spd when I was looking.
     
  10. May 10, 2014 at 2:38 PM
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    That's cool! I want to pick up a first or second gen and SAS it and turn it into a crawler
     
  11. May 10, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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    RickerRicker19

    RickerRicker19 Dirty 3'

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    Eventually i want a sac conversion up front on my 98.....but that's a few years down the road.




    Thank you! The 3rz is a little underpowered if you ask me but it is a great engine. Did the headers, exhaust, and intake. After I do a mild cam and tune it I should be able to close the gap a little. The 3rz has a lot of potential.
     
  12. May 11, 2014 at 6:23 AM
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    PhdNPrerunners

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    I know what you mean. Once I graduate I am going to purchase a first gen and do SAS and 3.4 swap for a weekend cruiser. I really like the removable tops on the first gens.
     
  13. May 11, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    RickerRicker19

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    There's someone that did that on a third gen too......but he took a torch to it.
     
  14. May 11, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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    ^^^^
     
  15. May 11, 2014 at 10:50 AM
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    Girlfriend

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    Hi, just bought my first 4runner on May 1 and love it! It's a 2007 4runner sport edition 4x4 V8 :D Here are a couple pics.
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  16. May 11, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    Looks nice
     
  17. May 11, 2014 at 11:23 PM
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    Thanks. I'm pretty sure it was some old lady's grocery getter and that's it. 81k miles and the leather interior is immaculate.
     
  18. May 11, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    yea it looks brand new. Better shape than mine
     
  19. May 12, 2014 at 12:38 AM
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    So I'm looking for a 4Runner to get my wife out of her Ford. I've been pleased with my Tacoma, so we talked about getting her a 4Runner and she told me to start looking. Any advice is appreciated. I'm gonna call and see about looking at this one tomorrow as it's in our town. Price seems just a little high to me; any feedback?

    http://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/4423174559.html
     
  20. May 12, 2014 at 7:55 AM
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    Joe D

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    Rob I'm not really up on values of that year but you might check out www.kbb.com

    On a related note, have you considered shopping in the lower 48 and making the pick up & drive back a vacation. The guy who fishes in AK made the drive last summer (can't remember his handle) but on his drive up to Alaska he took & posted some great, scenic photos.
     

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