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Switching over from a Tacoma

Discussion in '4Runners' started by mrfrogdude, Dec 5, 2015.

  1. Dec 5, 2015 at 11:03 AM
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    mrfrogdude

    mrfrogdude [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm picking up this '01 4Runner from the original owner tomorrow. 145,000 on her as she sits. Old Man Emu suspension in back, Tundra coils in front with Bilstein 5100's all around.

    I'll be selling my '99 Tacoma soon. Sad to see it go, but I can't fit a car seat in the extended cab!

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  2. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Ooooooh that thing is tasty. Dare I ask how much that rig is setting you back?
     
  3. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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    rjsimz

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    good choice!
     
  4. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    $4,500 :cool:
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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    Nice truck, nice price. FTW
     
  6. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    mrfrogdude

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    Thanks, I'm excited to get it!
     
  7. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    KenLyns

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    Yea, it's interesting the 4Runners don't retain their value as well as 1st gen Tacos, even though the 4Runners are better equipped.

    When did the previous owner last change the tranny fluid and radiator? :cool:
     
  8. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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    Learn something new every day. Didn't know some 4Runners had the electric brake pump as early as 2001!
     
  9. Dec 5, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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    mrfrogdude

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    Yeah pretty interesting. I'll probably make 3-4k by selling my Tacoma & buying this. All fluids, suspension, bumper & lights were installed in the last 3,000 miles.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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    wow, that's a very low price. congrats!
     
  11. Dec 5, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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    half the price is how much the shrockworks bumper and suspension are sold retail. Crazy good price with the amount of miles it already has.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2015 at 1:47 PM
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    Yeah he gave me a super good price. I left a note on the 4runner asking if I could buy it two months ago....didn't expect to hear back!
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2015 at 6:48 PM
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    Picked up the 4Runner today. Going to be putting some 285x75x16 BFGOODRICH Allterains on it later this week.

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  14. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:29 PM
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    Thanks! My boy is 4 months old, gets more fun by the day!
     
  15. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:30 PM
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    Question for you guys. Will putting 285x75x16 tires on this make me need to re-gear? Seems like it would have enough power for them. Any ideas?
     
  16. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    Yeah $3k just the retail cost of those. He also installed a transmission oil cooler as well recently.
     
  17. Dec 6, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    That's awesome. Congrats!
     
  18. Dec 7, 2015 at 8:45 PM
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    Got some new shoes for it today!

    285x75x16 BFG Allterain KO 2
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  19. Dec 8, 2015 at 4:53 AM
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    Looks awesome man. Good stuff. Makes me miss my methods.
     
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  20. Dec 8, 2015 at 5:03 AM
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    Awesome deal on that ride and looks good with the new shoes!
     

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