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3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)

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    3rd Gen Picture Gallery

    Bob, Apr 7, 2014 ... 13 14 15
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    What have you done to your 3rd Gen 4Runner today?

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    3rd Gen T4R Armor Thread

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    SR5 Limited
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    3rd Gen 4Runner Buyer's Guide

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  2. Carolina squat issue after 5100's and 890 lift

    Gator, Feb 11, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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    Gator[OP]
    Feb 13, 2026 at 8:27 AM

  3. Blackout blinds/window covers for 3rd gen??

    03JG, Feb 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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    03JG[OP]
    Feb 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM

  4. 1KZ 3.0 Turbo Diesel water temperature bulb serial code

    Rusty4runner, Feb 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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    Rusty4runner[OP]
    Feb 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM

  5. Question for 5vzfe owners

    btobs, Feb 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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    Toy4X4
    Feb 12, 2026 at 2:23 AM

  6. 1KZ 3.0 Turbo Diesel RPM counter dosent work

    Rusty4runner, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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    Rusty4runner[OP]
    Feb 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM

  7. Fuel Gauge off

    SirBart, Feb 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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    SirBart[OP]
    Feb 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM

  8. Trailing Arm Bracket - Rear End/Axle PART PLEASE?

    TomBarton, Aug 13, 2023 ... 2 3
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    slothscantswm
    Feb 10, 2026 at 6:56 AM

  9. How To: Coolant Flush - PICTURES!

    ramonortiz55, Feb 13, 2018
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    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Feb 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM

  10. Loose Shifter? - Replace your shifter bushings! - Write up with pictures

    ramonortiz55, Aug 27, 2018
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    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Feb 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM

  11. Gas mileage

    kmoo1302, Jan 26, 2026
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    Malinois38
    Feb 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM

  12. 3rz serious misfire at idle, started intermittenly now constant.

    Cambro, Oct 14, 2025
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    SButler83
    Feb 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM

  13. Rear hatch key switch. Should it roll down rear window?

    terryrv, Feb 4, 2026
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    SButler83
    Feb 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM

  14. 98 3RZ-FE - Anyone else have live scan ability with one?

    SButler83, Feb 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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    SButler83[OP]
    Feb 7, 2026 at 5:54 PM

  15. DID I KILL MY 4RUNNER????? or...will it survive?

    Durty, Jan 31, 2026
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    Ironguy
    Feb 1, 2026

  16. 1997 rear window defrost inoperative

    terryrv, Jan 28, 2026
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    terryrv[OP]
    Feb 1, 2026

  17. How much can I sell my 96 runner for?

    Trevalley, Jan 28, 2026
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    poncho65
    Jan 29, 2026

  18. 3rd Gen CV Axle Replacement

    4Runner Lad, Jan 28, 2026
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    BLKNBLU
    Jan 29, 2026

  19. is there a 3rd gen mechanic ?

    goosegetter, Jan 28, 2026
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    icebear
    Jan 29, 2026

  20. 2000 4Runner Emergency Brake Light

    d_j_w, Jan 24, 2026
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    d_j_w[OP]
    Jan 28, 2026

  21. 2000 4Runner Front Grill Clips

    d_j_w, Jan 24, 2026
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    d_j_w[OP]
    Jan 25, 2026

  22. Fender flares

    Gator, Jan 25, 2026
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    Gator[OP]
    Jan 25, 2026

  23. 2000 4Runner door check issue

    Cory99, Jan 24, 2026
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    Cory99[OP]
    Jan 24, 2026

  24. 3rd gen (02) cabin filter ? ? ?

    Hank69, Jul 21, 2023
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    negusm
    Jan 24, 2026

  25. Help me save my 4Runner | Poor performance and engine rumble

    void, Sep 23, 2025 ... 2
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    NB4x4
    Jan 24, 2026

  26. Need a Replacement Fob for my Pro Start CTRF-3503. Generic replacement? New Unit Recommendation?

    whitman_99, Jan 23, 2026
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    whitman_99[OP]
    Jan 23, 2026

  27. Ignition Fuse Popping

    Red5.0fox, May 23, 2025
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    Waterman3656
    Jan 22, 2026

  28. Diff and transfer case fluid replacement

    Loco Larry, Jan 14, 2026
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    Loco Larry[OP]
    Jan 22, 2026

  29. Potential buy, looking for advices

    Armand000, Jan 19, 2026
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    Armand000[OP]
    Jan 21, 2026

  30. Total power loss

    French974runner, Jan 20, 2026
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    negusm
    Jan 21, 2026

  31. Stalls after warms up

    frantbri, Jun 15, 2021
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    frantbri[OP]
    Jan 18, 2026

  32. Crooked steering wheel

    Trevalley, Jan 17, 2026
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    Photon_Chaser
    Jan 18, 2026

  33. Looking for a part

    B-man, Jan 16, 2026
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    BS67
    Jan 17, 2026

  34. 98 4runner

    k.9, Jan 16, 2026
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    k.9[OP]
    Jan 16, 2026

  35. 3rd Gen Front Bumper Question

    Fruzzin, Jan 3, 2026
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    DLO_Houston
    Jan 13, 2026

  36. Replacing stock door speakers front and rear

    DLO_Houston, Jan 13, 2026
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    DLO_Houston[OP]
    Jan 13, 2026

  37. 3rd Gen Liftgate Struts

    Texio, Jan 12, 2026
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    Texio[OP]
    Jan 12, 2026

  38. 3rd generation restoration

    Afcs316, Jan 10, 2026
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    SR5 Limited
    Jan 11, 2026

  39. Looking for Advice

    Hikerman, Jan 6, 2026
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    Hungryhawk
    Jan 10, 2026

  40. 1999 instrument cluster issues

    ‘99 4runnerPF, Jan 9, 2026
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    ‘99 4runnerPF[OP]
    Jan 9, 2026

  41. 4hi not working, 4lo working well

    HighLevelImportantIdeas, Jan 5, 2026
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    JET4
    Jan 7, 2026

  42. Coolant leak question

    wyoRunner, Jan 6, 2026
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    wyoRunner[OP]
    Jan 6, 2026

  43. What are most common reasons for flashing airbag light?

    DLO_Houston, Jan 3, 2026
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    DLO_Houston[OP]
    Jan 6, 2026

  44. Rack N Pinion Mounting Bracket

    Frost4life, Dec 31, 2025
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    Frost4life[OP]
    Jan 3, 2026

  45. Correct OEM amp for this Toyota radio?

    OldBarnGuy, Nov 17, 2025
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    kenwrob
    Jan 3, 2026

  46. Rough and low idle after hard pull

    JosephFromSD, Jan 3, 2026
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    BS67
    Jan 3, 2026

  47. Need help identifiying what hose this is!! coolant issue!

    LikeAProton, Jan 1, 2026
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    768
    BLKNBLU
    Jan 2, 2026

  48. LED light opinions wanted

    Hank69, Jan 2, 2026
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    413
    Hank69[OP]
    Jan 2, 2026

  49. Poer Antenna

    Wildog, Dec 29, 2025
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    ToyotaDude99
    Jan 1, 2026

  50. Radiator flush question

    wyoRunner, Dec 31, 2025
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    SR5 Limited
    Dec 31, 2025

  51. Courtesy Lights Not Working

    Red5.0fox, Nov 19, 2025
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    Red5.0fox[OP]
    Dec 28, 2025
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