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3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)

3rd generation 4Runner builds (1996-2002)

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  1. Here we go! The swap begins Monday

    Beamer, Feb 5, 2026
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    662
    roooo
    Mar 5, 2026

  2. Resurrection of the 4R: Building a “New” 1998 4Runner

    roboturner, Nov 7, 2022 ... 2 3
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    75
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    15,188
    Loco Larry
    Jan 24, 2026

  3. What ATF PS

    SMILes, Jan 23, 2026
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    21
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    618
    morfdq
    Jan 24, 2026

  4. Replace CV Axles

    SMILes, Dec 15, 2025
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    14
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    1,055
    morfdq
    Dec 17, 2025

  5. 2WD Front Strut Assembly

    Dcotes, Sep 14, 2025
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    4
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    1,031
    BS67
    Sep 14, 2025

  6. 1998 SR5 Rebuild / On-Going Project

    JackRiffe, Apr 21, 2025
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    18
    Views:
    2,153
    JackRiffe[OP]
    Jul 29, 2025

  7. Rust!!

    ChelsKar, Jul 15, 2025
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    13
    Views:
    900
    Toy4X4
    Jul 16, 2025

  8. Hot misfire problems..

    laynez22, Nov 9, 2024
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    1
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    977
    eagle_one_limited
    Jul 4, 2025

  9. 1999 Loose Steering issue can it be adjusted?

    CarefuldogOwner22, May 30, 2025
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    7
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    670
    CarefuldogOwner22[OP]
    Jun 1, 2025

  10. az.runner's 2002 Limited Build

    az.runner, Mar 19, 2025
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    8
    Views:
    1,460
    az.runner[OP]
    May 3, 2025

  11. downpour11's SAS 96 4runner

    downpour11, Apr 7, 2014 ... 2
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    42
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    26,619
    downpour11[OP]
    Jan 13, 2025

  12. Help! Bucking and stalling in a 2001 AWD 5speed manual

    2001manualshiftowner, Dec 5, 2024
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    820
    2001manualshiftowner[OP]
    Dec 5, 2024

  13. Missing car part

    Ava, Nov 15, 2024
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    1
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    1,036
    Borracho Loco
    Nov 15, 2024

  14. steering rack

    mfr4222, Aug 5, 2024
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    3
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    980
    4R4L_2023
    Nov 13, 2024

  15. 97 limited

    buraurio, Sep 13, 2024
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    2
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    1,190
    buraurio[OP]
    Sep 16, 2024

  16. Transmission level

    horse, Apr 3, 2024
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    1
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    1,381
    OpenYota
    Aug 20, 2024

  17. Project Obsidian 98 limited, Design Build Explore.

    36degreesnorth, Mar 25, 2024
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    3
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    1,824
    36degreesnorth[OP]
    Jun 20, 2024

  18. 99 4-runner factory supercharger

    994runnersupercharged, Apr 28, 2024
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    2,474
    negusm
    Jun 13, 2024

  19. What is that clear cigar thing connected to the battery? 1:53 into video

    dpitts, May 7, 2024
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    5
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    1,229
    dpitts[OP]
    May 9, 2024

  20. Why is my engine shaking bad

    SMILes, Feb 21, 2024
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    5
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    1,864
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 21, 2024

  21. What Part Is This?

    SMILes, Jan 24, 2024
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    4
    Views:
    1,409
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 17, 2024

  22. Build List: 35s IFS 96 4Runner

    t4rlady, Feb 15, 2024
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    5
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    8,232
    Thacrow
    Feb 16, 2024

  23. How should I repair?

    SMILes, Feb 9, 2024
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    2
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    1,182
    RumHamRunner73
    Feb 10, 2024

  24. part#

    SMILes, Feb 1, 2024
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    0
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    1,027
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 1, 2024

  25. Idles Rough

    Awsome4runner, Dec 7, 2023
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    1,042
    Awsome4runner[OP]
    Dec 7, 2023

  26. KEY BATTERY REQUIRED 2001 4RUNNER?

    Bandersnatch87, Aug 29, 2023
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    1,597
    Bandersnatch87[OP]
    Aug 29, 2023

  27. SC4BD (supercharged 4banger danger)

    SC4BD, Jul 27, 2016
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    3
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    3,687
    dennistheartist
    Aug 7, 2023

  28. Broken engine block

    Newbe123, Jul 16, 2023
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    1
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    1,123
    Ironguy
    Jul 16, 2023

  29. E-Locker Retrofit in a 1999 4Runner

    desertdune99, May 20, 2023
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    8,440
    desertdune99[OP]
    May 20, 2023

  30. Help needed

    Phorunner-phosure, Apr 20, 2023
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    2
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    1,042
    JET4
    Apr 20, 2023

  31. Cody’s 3rd Gen Build

    ParkCityRunner, Oct 6, 2022
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    4,514
    ParkCityRunner[OP]
    Apr 1, 2023

  32. Is a carbon fiber hood worth it?

    Jaimeschew, Feb 24, 2023
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    5
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    2,095
    Dillusion
    Feb 24, 2023

  33. Mysterious dry bearing sound near bell housing.

    E to West, Feb 19, 2023
    Replies:
    0
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    1,089
    E to West[OP]
    Feb 19, 2023

  34. nmrunners build v2.0

    01nmrunner, Aug 7, 2019 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    62
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    24,869
    01nmrunner[OP]
    Jan 10, 2023

  35. The Official Boba Fett Chop Write Up

    SlaveII4Runner, Dec 9, 2022
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    9
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    5,037
    RumHamRunner73
    Jan 8, 2023

  36. 4WD shifter boot

    BEAMEUP, Dec 29, 2022
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    2
    Views:
    3,220
    roboturner
    Dec 31, 2022

  37. Tailgate swap

    varius, Dec 17, 2022
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    0
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    1,288
    varius[OP]
    Dec 17, 2022

  38. JARVIS's build thread - nothing crazy, just the basics

    JARVIS, May 30, 2022
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,810
    JARVIS[OP]
    Dec 8, 2022

  39. 97 sr5

    Upredneck, Oct 17, 2022
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    3
    Views:
    1,791
    Upredneck[OP]
    Nov 22, 2022

  40. Hood shocks off tundra

    Upredneck, Aug 30, 2022
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    1
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    1,509
    wdsteven
    Aug 30, 2022

  41. Abs delete

    Upredneck, Aug 30, 2022
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    0
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    1,788
    Upredneck[OP]
    Aug 30, 2022

  42. 1999 Toyota 4Runner

    Big Bubba, Aug 28, 2022
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    0
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    2,215
    Big Bubba[OP]
    Aug 28, 2022

  43. Multimatic information

    Lizardmasterrich, Aug 3, 2022
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    0
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    1,266
    Lizardmasterrich[OP]
    Aug 3, 2022

  44. standard third gen 1999 4Runner 4WD 3.4L V6

    standard, Apr 11, 2022
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    8
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    3,385
    standard[OP]
    Apr 11, 2022

  45. Kwik's Mall Crawler

    Kwikvette, Aug 7, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    55
    Views:
    9,372
    Kwikvette[OP]
    Jan 19, 2022

  46. Shauncho's Slow & Steady 3rd Gen Build

    Shauncho, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,821
    IRazr
    Nov 18, 2021

  47. diecast 3rd gen

    ir40217, Oct 16, 2021
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    0
    Views:
    1,859
    ir40217[OP]
    Oct 16, 2021

  48. Chai Runner - 1997 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L V6 2WD Build Thread

    MilkisRunner, Aug 14, 2021
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    7,271
    MilkisRunner[OP]
    Oct 2, 2021

  49. Swede's Build Thread

    Swede, Apr 11, 2018
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    4,374
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021
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