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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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    May 2, 2024
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    3rd Gen T4R Armor Thread

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

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

  3. 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

  4. MStudt's 01 SR5 Build

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

  5. 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

  6. How to replace spark plugs **pictures**

    ramonortiz55, Jun 6, 2015
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    PhantomTweak
    Jul 7, 2022

  7. Replacing the power antenna with whip antenna **Picture heavy**

    ramonortiz55, Jun 5, 2015
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    kurtzoellner
    Mar 20, 2023

  8. Toyota 4Runner Frame Recall Campaign

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

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

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

  10. Installing transmission cooler in 3rd generation **Pictures!**

    ramonortiz55, Jul 31, 2015
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    Rotorav8
    Apr 26, 2017

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

    ramonortiz55, Aug 27, 2018
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    Kultamine
    Jul 26, 2024

  12. How To: Coolant Flush - PICTURES!

    ramonortiz55, Feb 13, 2018
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    roboturner
    Jun 30, 2024

  13. Help! Engine cranks, but no start!

    ZO4, Jun 28, 2018
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    PhantomTweak
    Feb 10, 2024

  14. 2002 4runner obd location

    Butch93, Jan 8, 2019
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    Jack9905
    Aug 30, 2020

  15. Starter Clicks, No Crank

    venturemaster_nate, Jul 28, 2017
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    Deltaman
    Aug 23, 2023

  16. 4Runner shakes when braking. Rotors are fine

    Rixon05, Jan 14, 2019
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    PCRIDE4RUNNER
    Aug 5, 2023

  17. Disabling ABS, TRAC, and VSC **PICTURES**

    ramonortiz55, Dec 18, 2015
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    Elmo the Destroyer
    May 2, 2018

  18. Starter replacement, rear shocks replacement on 3rd gen 4runner

    tbird, Oct 18, 2015
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    SnowroxKT
    Dec 23, 2017

  19. Frame rotted through.. how do I fix

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

  20. What stereo do you have in your 3rd gen 4runner?

    Trekker, Aug 24, 2020
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    99RunnerAz
    Aug 15, 2023

  21. 3rd gen lift

    2ndgenrunner94, Apr 16, 2020
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    Atomic Punk 70
    Jul 11, 2020

  22. Engine starts then stalls, code P1300

    Studebaker, May 16, 2020
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    PhantomTweak
    Mar 30, 2021

  23. Key Fob Programing Question

    Malinois38, May 3, 2021
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    Malinois38[OP]
    May 4, 2021

  24. Replacing fuel filter 3rd gen 4Runners **PICTURES**

    ramonortiz55, Jun 29, 2015
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    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Jul 2, 2015

  25. 2001 4Runner - Swapping out valve cover gaskets - **Pictures!**

    ramonortiz55, Jan 12, 2017
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    DFA
    May 16, 2019

  26. 2001 4runner - Replacing AC controls and ECT Illumination Bulbs **PICTURES**

    ramonortiz55, Jan 1, 2017
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    ohyeahhhhhhhh
    Nov 17, 2024

  27. 3rd Gen Wheel Bearings & 1st Gen Tacos

    UssMoGn, Jun 10, 2016
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    Yotahippie
    Aug 22, 2023

  28. Losing power while driving

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

  29. Newbie looking to buy a 3rd gen. How many miles is too much?

    yota_addict, Apr 21, 2015
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    Alan-in-Alabama
    Aug 27, 2022

  30. 3rd Gen. 4Runner REAR Long Travel Suspension

    coperezb, Oct 27, 2015
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    orbot
    Jan 6, 2016

  31. Squeaking at low speed

    Trekker, Aug 29, 2021
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    nimby
    Nov 26, 2024

  32. 01-02 Zero Point Calibration Trac / VSC - Sharing and Seeking

    Aced It, Apr 6, 2020
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    buraurio
    Aug 11, 2023

  33. Horrible traction/handling in rain/snow ... Tires ?

    Champy, Dec 10, 2017
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    4runningMan
    Jan 29, 2019

  34. p0441- where is the charcoal canister located?

    tpham18nm, Mar 9, 2017
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    trdsport
    Mar 17, 2017

  35. Whining Noise when accelerating

    kkvf24, May 16, 2022
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    mousemeat
    May 23, 2022

  36. Off-road capability?

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

  37. Disable daytime running lights (DRL) on a 2000 SR5

    Husky Driver, Oct 6, 2015
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    ramonortiz55
    Nov 19, 2015

  38. 2000 2.7L - Camshaft alignment

    shadetreemech, Aug 10, 2015
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    UssMoGn
    Aug 10, 2015

  39. Rough Start Only On Warm Engine?

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

  40. Best years

    amyb15, Nov 27, 2023
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    Fishbum
    Dec 22, 2023

  41. In dash "D"rive light indicator problem.

    4Runner4everandaday, Apr 12, 2021
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    millerbrown_13
    Jul 4, 2023

  42. Heat Isn't Working

    cjames, Sep 25, 2021
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    Hoodlm
    Jan 15, 2023

  43. 3.4 hard to start when warm

    AntleredRuin, Sep 21, 2015
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    Jaaonaboling
    May 31, 2023

  44. Installing CB radio in ashtray location *lots and lots of pictures*

    ramonortiz55, Jan 14, 2016
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    RidgeMan
    Feb 21, 2019

  45. New Coastal Offroad High Clearance Rear Bumper for 3rd Gen 4Runner

    Coastal Offroad, Jul 16, 2017
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    Coastal Offroad[OP]
    May 18, 2018

  46. Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) replacement 2001 4Runner?

    NASH D, Apr 24, 2021
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    miguel80
    Jul 20, 2023

  47. Automatic door locking; unlocks but won't lock???

    Bill '02, Jan 12, 2020
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    Diazraf
    Jun 18, 2022

  48. Installing Savage Rear Bumper w/Swingout - **Pictures!**

    ramonortiz55, Oct 12, 2016
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    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Oct 19, 2019

  49. Wet Driver Side Floor Board

    obx4runner, Feb 27, 2021
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    T4RNewGuy
    Nov 6, 2024

  50. Wire harness ripped in 1/2.

    H00l1gan, Sep 9, 2018
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    H00l1gan[OP]
    Oct 30, 2018

  51. P0420...which cat is bad?

    obx4runner, Dec 31, 2020
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    6uam671_T4R
    Mar 19, 2022
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