My first 4Runner

Just picked up this 3rd Gen yesterday. Took a while to find one thats completely stock with all the maintenance records. I've owned multiple Tacomas over the years but this is my first 4Runner. Its a very different feeling then a truck with a bed, I like it. I cant wait to mod it a bit and take it out in the woods to see what it can do. I've also never owned a 4x4 with a diff lock. Going to have to do some research on that.

Timing belt was done but water pump doesn't look new I'm planning on going completely through it.

My immediate plans are:

-Front bumper with a wench (not sure which one yet)
-Light bar or fog lights
-BFG's
-Leveling kit (I assume they're like the tacoma kit front and back)

I want it ready for camping season.

Where does everyone order parts from? Thanks

-Joe

 

Very nice! I’m on the search for one myself, I did find one but someone got to it before me.

 

Nice find. I keep looking for one my self but here in AZ they are hard to find with low miles and well taken care of.

 

Enjoy the 4Runner! I have had four 4Runners; one of which was a 2002. I enjoyed my 2002 and it never was a problem. Hopefully yours treats you the same.

 

Might be the angle but it looks level right now?

 

Thanks for all the reply guys! I am loving it and I havent even messed with it yet. Still doing my research on what parts to go with. So many options.

 

I went out and measured it. From the tire to the fender, its about 1/2" higher in the front. I am not sure if thats a normal stance, but i am looking for maybe a leveling kit that give me 2" in front and 2.5" on the rear. But from what i am seeing, it looks like most kits gives you more lift for the front then the back. So maybe my 4Runner is sagging slightly? Might have order an adjustable coil over. Definitely getting all new shocks, but first I have to decide on lift hight.

 

Nice, I kick myself daily for passing on a 3rd gen with a 5speed and 4wd. Still looking for one that nice.