The Official TW 4Runner owners thread

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  1. Jun 13, 2018 at 11:23 PM
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    HootEversmen

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    2013 MGM DCSB TRD O/R 6spd. Mods- Grill, fuel wheels, 3in lift, light bar. Much more to come! 1998 White 3.4 Auto Runner(daily) Mods- Stock as shit...so far
    I love my Tacoma but it feels good to have a runner again!

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  2. Jun 14, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    4RunninInATacoWorld

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    2012 4Runner here. When my wife's truck dies, it will most likely go to her, and I will most likely buy a Tacoma. Absolutely love this truck, though. Eats up any terrain. Easy to maintain.

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  3. Dec 12, 2018 at 2:24 PM
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    Anyone interested in a 2017 TRD ORP w/kdss? I have it listed on the t4r forum. Look up MikeDBC on t4r

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  4. Dec 13, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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    Not in the market, but that's a damn good looking truck. Will probably take my 5th gen in the same direction when the time comes to mod it.
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    huzer

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    Count me in, stock SR5P. It’s a family truckster, so it’ll get wheels/tires and maybe a modest lift, and that’s about it. Loving it so far, though.

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  6. Dec 19, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    My new toy these last few months :)

     
  7. Dec 19, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    Lift and tires make a huge difference
     
  8. Dec 19, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    Lord Helmet

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    Yes sirrrrrr, 33" tires and Kings :thumbsup:
     
  9. Feb 10, 2019 at 5:42 AM
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    My 3rd,4th 5th collection. Looking for a decent 1st to add in...5F047F9D-E5C8-4B30-A2BF-FCFF45C8D227.jpg 46213B01-6863-487F-8D38-9EED4E6E5D98.jpg
     
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  10. Feb 18, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    Vonhetzer

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    I need those!
     
  11. Feb 19, 2019 at 4:25 AM
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    You have a great fleet of 4Runners! They age well and nice evolution from 3rd to 5th. How is the oil leak from the valve covers in your 3rd gen 3.4L engine?
     
  12. Feb 19, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    Vonhetzer

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    It’s there haha, that’s on my to do list along with timing belt and water pump. 187k on it. She’s got low miles.
     
  13. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:20 PM
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    I had to sell a 3rd gen 4Runner for a friend. It had modest 375K miles but the leak was really bad. You don't have to worry about the rusted engine with oil all over the engine. Other than that, it was a really good truck. The 3.4L has a decent power for its size. I think previous 3.0L V6 was not so great.
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Modified the level of gas in the tank
    Mine has 140K miles...no leaky
     
  15. Feb 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    Tacoma: Badlands basher front bumper Trail gear rear bumper Trail gear sliders OME Dakar’s OME 883 Coils Bilstein 5100s front Bilstein 5125s rear SPC Upper Control Arms Wheeler’s Extended brake lines ProComp 51 Series 15x8 3.5” BS 32x11.50x15 BFG KO2’s Honda CR-V windshield washer nozzles Hella 500FF fog lights Energy Suspension power steering rack bushings 4Runner: Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265/70r17’s TPMS Bypass mod RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch light brackets 1.25” Wheel Spacers 2” Front Leveling Kit
    What headlights are you using on your 4th gen? I’m in the market for new ones and can’t find much info on the black ones.
     
  16. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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  17. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    I seen some bad reviews, I have no complaints with mine really. They do not fit as perfect as OEM but what do people expect at that price point, perfection?:notsure:

    I blacked out the grill with a 2 stage rattle can spray from Eastwood. That stuff is amazing but like $15 bucks a can when I bought it.
     
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  18. Feb 20, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    DW85

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    Tacoma: Badlands basher front bumper Trail gear rear bumper Trail gear sliders OME Dakar’s OME 883 Coils Bilstein 5100s front Bilstein 5125s rear SPC Upper Control Arms Wheeler’s Extended brake lines ProComp 51 Series 15x8 3.5” BS 32x11.50x15 BFG KO2’s Honda CR-V windshield washer nozzles Hella 500FF fog lights Energy Suspension power steering rack bushings 4Runner: Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265/70r17’s TPMS Bypass mod RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch light brackets 1.25” Wheel Spacers 2” Front Leveling Kit
    Thanks I’ll look into those. Not a bad price.
     
  19. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    SOLD 2016 taco: premium technology and tow package. OV Tune 1.05; A.R.E. V Camper Shell; BRO grille & Tails; OEM bed mat; Xenon Depot HID headlight conversion; reflective gray tailgate letter inserts; GoPro session; Hondo radio knobs; K&N cold air intake, quicksand painted dash bezels, Subaru dash speakers, Kicker CS 6x9 fronts and 6.5 rear speakers; All LED interior lights and LED high-beam headlights. Redline elite hood shock props. prinsu cab and camper rack with rough country 30" light bar; (2) 8" rear facing “F.U.”rough country black LED lights; prinsu cargo basket kit, (2) prinsu load racks; roadshower 4; ARB 2500 awning and room kit; weather tech floor mats; carhart seat covers; ckma12 ARB air compressor under the hood; blue ridge overland gear air tools bag, tool bag, driver's seat molle. Rack mounted TRED 800 recovery treds and plano case. Rotopax water and fuelpax fuel canisters; Pelican cased first aid kit in bed. rockblokz mud flaps. ARB rear dif. breather. Stand alone fuse block. SSO bumper with 10k smittybilt synthetic line winch and factor55 ultrahook. Pro Eagle 2-Ton “The Beast” jack. OME lift kit: 90000 front shocks and 886 OME coils, Camburg 310078 UCA, 60091 rear shocks with light duty Dakar leafs. Good Year duratracs 285/75R16. Black vinyl inlays on factory OR wheels; RCI Steel Front/Trans/Trans Case/Rear Diff Skids, Alum A-Arm; Mobtown bolt-on sliders with scorpion bed coating; pelfreybilt aluminum fuel tank skid; Cali-Raised full length Molle storage LH & RH bed sides; Caliraised bedside reinforcements; HELLA sharptone horns; Optima blue-top battery with AJT machined red tiedown bracket. AJT quicksand key fob. Overland Bound member #6996
    Made the change, back to the 4Runner, Taco was too small and after dumping over 10k in it I still wasn’t happy. I am beyond happy now.

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  20. Feb 22, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    Northwoodshyun

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    A very nice looking 4Runner. I am more happy when I have more money in my bank so I can buy more happiness. Your 4runner makes my 4runner look wimpy.
     
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