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3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)

Discussion about 3rd generation Toyota 4Runners (1996-2002)

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    What have you done to your 3rd Gen 4Runner today?

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    3rd Gen Picture Gallery

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    3rd Gen 4Runner Buyer's Guide

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    3rd Gen T4R Armor Thread

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  2. 4Runner Stalking, er...um, SPOTTING with Charlie™ (3rd Gen Edition)!

    PennSilverTaco, Sep 26, 2019 ... 6 7 8
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    PennSilverTaco[OP]
    Jun 4, 2025

  3. Throttle Body Assembly Needed

    3rdGenOwner, Oct 6, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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    Oct 31, 2023

  4. Off-road capability?

    cloval, Jan 10, 2022 ... 2 3
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    Kwikvette
    Jan 20, 2022

  5. DAMAGED

    mousemeat, Apr 29, 2021 ... 2 3
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    glwood54
    Aug 2, 2021

  6. Always hot power outlets **Pictures!**

    ramonortiz55, Jun 7, 2015 ... 2 3
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    Greg D
    Dec 1, 2023

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

    TomBarton, Aug 13, 2023 ... 2 3
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    Charliehbk
    Jun 12, 2025

  8. MStudt's 01 SR5 Build

    MStudt, Jun 18, 2014 ... 2 3
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    MStudt[OP]
    Aug 23, 2019

  9. New front bumper?

    SR5 Limited, Sep 10, 2022 ... 2 3
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    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Dec 14, 2022

  10. Rough Start Only On Warm Engine?

    Malinois38, Dec 6, 2022 ... 2
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    negusm
    Jan 14, 2024

  11. Changing all fluids to synthetic?

    Atomic Punk 70, Feb 25, 2020 ... 2
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    NightOwl
    Mar 6, 2020

  12. What type of oil do you use in your third gen?

    Trekker, Dec 1, 2020 ... 2
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    2016Pro
    Aug 8, 2024

  13. Crappy gas mileage

    Atomic Punk 70, Feb 23, 2020 ... 2
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    negusm
    Apr 27, 2020

  14. Reliability in California (Surfing / Mountains / Road Trips)

    notacluewhatsgoingon, Mar 24, 2025 ... 2
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    Kwikvette
    Jun 8, 2025

  15. Bumpers ?

    topdogeye, Jan 7, 2022 ... 2
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    topdogeye[OP]
    Apr 28, 2022

  16. Toyota 4Runner Frame Recall Campaign

    DHiller617, Apr 12, 2015 ... 2
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    Louise 2000
    Apr 23, 2021

  17. Error codes.....

    SR5 Limited, Feb 16, 2021 ... 2
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    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Mar 12, 2021

  18. Retire my 2002 4-Runner??

    BigRed2002, Apr 21, 2022 ... 2
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    bigbrothercfg
    May 18, 2022

  19. Timing belt replacement

    ACE98, Aug 2, 2024 ... 2
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    that'smy4runner
    Jan 10, 2025

  20. Antique tags?

    SR5 Limited, Feb 16, 2019 ... 2
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    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Mar 13, 2021

  21. Looking at buying 3rd gen. 2x4 better than 4x4? advice, suggestions?

    The.Giff, Jan 20, 2016 ... 2
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    DTOM_plz
    Nov 28, 2016

  22. ((Po505 code)) I have tried everything I know. Please some help.

    Harold, Nov 6, 2022 ... 2
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    ToyotaGal
    Jun 23, 2025

  23. Getting ready to order parts and start wrenching

    NEmaster92, Apr 18, 2021 ... 2
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    rrod
    May 13, 2021

  24. Original parts

    Atomic Punk 70, Apr 25, 2020 ... 2
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    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    Apr 27, 2020

  25. Terrifying cornering

    305, Nov 2, 2021 ... 2
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    nimby
    Nov 8, 2021

  26. New 4Runner, bad exhaust Valve, what to do

    504Runner, Jan 31, 2021 ... 2
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    Kwikvette
    Jul 20, 2023

  27. 3rd Gen Value?

    RunnerRunner, Jun 25, 2020 ... 2
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    mousemeat
    Oct 11, 2020

  28. Whats the fastest you've gotten your 4runner to?

    Trekker, Aug 14, 2020 ... 2
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    Trees91
    Dec 22, 2024

  29. Ignition cyclinder issue?

    Jimmyjames, Feb 23, 2024 ... 2
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    negusm
    Feb 25, 2024

  30. Losing power while driving

    Withrow96, Mar 7, 2022 ... 2
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    negusm
    Feb 15, 2024

  31. Frame rotted through.. how do I fix

    Rustbox, Aug 31, 2021 ... 2
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    mac1usa
    Jan 18, 2023

  32. What's on your back window ?

    mousemeat, Jul 31, 2022 ... 2
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    K-Paul
    Aug 5, 2022

  33. Clicking noise

    markem85, Dec 10, 2023 ... 2
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    markem85[OP]
    Jan 6, 2024

  34. 500,000 Miles

    Clutchplate, Jan 23, 2022 ... 2
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    that'smy4runner
    May 18, 2025

  35. Type of bushings?

    rnrTimmy, Dec 5, 2024 ... 2
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    Dec 11, 2024

  36. Timing Time just in time!

    CoolToyota, Apr 5, 2024 ... 2
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    May 14, 2024

  37. HELP! Water Pump keeps leaking after 3 different installs!!

    tommyCO, Sep 13, 2022 ... 2
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    Getuponit
    Nov 12, 2022

  38. Lean and hot

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    standard
    Sep 22, 2022

  39. 3rd Gen Newbie, Teach Me how to 4Runner

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  40. Harsh driveline vibration, clunk when stopping

    treyus30, Dec 9, 2020 ... 2
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    negusm
    Feb 8, 2021

  41. Buying a 2000 Limited with 27K

    creggar, Aug 7, 2019 ... 2
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    Vertible
    Aug 18, 2019

  42. Wet Driver Side Floor Board

    obx4runner, Feb 27, 2021
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    T4RNewGuy
    Nov 6, 2024

  43. 2000 4Runner Limited sitting in storage for 15 years what to do before driving it

    bran, May 19, 2021
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    BABYTOYODA
    Jun 14, 2021

  44. Misfire Cylinder 6

    AaronAaronson, Jan 5, 2020
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    chriswoolie
    Feb 3, 2020

  45. What do I need in addition to my supercharger?

    ChuckS, Nov 30, 2024
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    Robb235
    Mar 26, 2025

  46. No power to fuel pump

    shepherd, Apr 16, 2023
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    shepherd[OP]
    May 9, 2023

  47. Skinny vs Wide tire

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    SR5 Limited
    Sep 21, 2022

  48. Front diff fluid

    Trekker, Aug 15, 2021
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    SR5 Limited
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  49. A perfect deal? Low mileage 3rd gen

    4tune8, May 25, 2021
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    mousemeat
    Aug 14, 2021

  50. CV axle help

    Unicorse, Dec 1, 2024
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    Dec 19, 2024

  51. HELP, I HAVE A 4 NOT RUNNER

    Ozzy1970, Jul 7, 2022
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    Sep 5, 2022
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