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3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)

3rd generation 4Runner builds (1996-2002)

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  1. ramonortiz55 4runner build: La Venenosa

    ramonortiz55, Dec 13, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    19,445
    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Dec 26, 2019

  2. RedRunner87's aka "Operation Mall Crawler" Build Thread

    RedRunner87, Feb 18, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    77
    Views:
    20,321
    RedRunner87[OP]
    Jun 1, 2019

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

    roboturner, Nov 7, 2022 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    74
    Views:
    11,617
    roboturner[OP]
    Jun 4, 2025

  4. nmrunners build v2.0

    01nmrunner, Aug 7, 2019 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    22,742
    01nmrunner[OP]
    Jan 10, 2023

  5. Kwik's Mall Crawler

    Kwikvette, Aug 7, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    55
    Views:
    8,101
    Kwikvette[OP]
    Jan 19, 2022

  6. slowpoke99's super slow timeline/build thread

    slowpoke99, Jun 11, 2014 ... 2
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    48
    Views:
    12,367
    rooster
    Jul 12, 2017

  7. downpour11's SAS 96 4runner

    downpour11, Apr 7, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    25,197
    downpour11[OP]
    Jan 13, 2025

  8. Rear bumper build

    Cowarunner, Mar 5, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    8,375
    orangeboxxfab
    Sep 13, 2017

  9. Murph's 4Runner Build & Off Road Thread

    Murph, Apr 17, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    34,221
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  10. YOSHl's 1999 4Runner Build

    YOSHl, Jan 23, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    10,036
    YOSHl[OP]
    Aug 30, 2019

  11. Nardling's Build

    Nardling, Apr 14, 2014
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    6,440
    Nardling[OP]
    Aug 1, 2014

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

    MilkisRunner, Aug 14, 2021
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    6,040
    MilkisRunner[OP]
    Oct 2, 2021

  13. Swede's Build Thread

    Swede, Apr 11, 2018
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    3,804
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  14. Mobtown Offroad's '96 T4R Build Thread

    MobtownOffroad, Apr 9, 2016
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    23
    Views:
    5,858
    Wanderlust
    Jun 7, 2018

  15. Hstone556 Daily Driver Build

    Hstone556, Jan 12, 2020
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    7,096
    Hstone556[OP]
    Oct 21, 2020

  16. Red's totally awesome 3rd gen

    Large, Nov 27, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    7,989
    Large[OP]
    May 4, 2020

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

    JARVIS, May 30, 2022
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,104
    JARVIS[OP]
    Dec 8, 2022

  18. 1998 SR5 Rebuild / On-Going Project

    JackRiffe, Apr 21, 2025
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    17
    Views:
    893
    roboturner
    Jul 10, 2025

  19. 4Running Daily's Build Thread

    4Running Daily, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    7,451
    4Running Daily[OP]
    May 11, 2014

  20. Cody’s 3rd Gen Build

    ParkCityRunner, Oct 6, 2022
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    16
    Views:
    3,137
    ParkCityRunner[OP]
    Apr 1, 2023

  21. smkd13's Build Threadamagigger

    smkd13, May 18, 2014
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    7,362
    TheArkMaster
    Sep 20, 2014

  22. Rust!!

    ChelsKar, Jul 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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    13
    Views:
    276
    Toy4X4
    Jul 16, 2025 at 3:11 AM

  23. The Rock Lobster. Now with more boostyness!

    steezemcqueen, Apr 16, 2014
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    13
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    7,807
    Clutch
    Jun 25, 2014

  24. Light duty offroady

    skurtydurty, Feb 15, 2020
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    2,714
    DGP1961
    Feb 19, 2020

  25. Build from frame up: which first - body or engine?

    Rocky, Aug 26, 2016
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    12
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    3,241
    Ol'Blue
    Aug 30, 2016

  26. Neglected Hilux Surf rehab

    clay763, Sep 27, 2019
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    2,975
    nimby
    Nov 20, 2019

  27. Microlander Overland 4runner Build Thread

    miles.less.traveled, Feb 26, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    9,608
    miles.less.traveled[OP]
    Feb 27, 2017

  28. The Official Boba Fett Chop Write Up

    SlaveII4Runner, Dec 9, 2022
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    9
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    4,007
    RumHamRunner73
    Jan 8, 2023

  29. Cleaning Throttle Body - 2001 4runner

    ramonortiz55, Nov 3, 2016
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    9
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    11,319
    cashflow50
    Apr 24, 2020

  30. It doesn't seem to be alternator

    farmer, Jan 30, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    4,789
    thirdgen
    Feb 3, 2020

  31. UssMogns Rust-Oleum Build

    UssMoGn, Jul 6, 2015
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    7,002
    inocoma
    Feb 2, 2017

  32. Alpha's T4R Build

    AlphaEcho2k5, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    8,172
    Ol'Blue
    Sep 25, 2014

  33. MTD's ForeRunner Build - Narrated by Gary Busey

    MTD, May 18, 2014
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    5,314
    MTD[OP]
    May 18, 2014

  34. az.runner's 2002 Limited Build

    az.runner, Mar 19, 2025
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    806
    az.runner[OP]
    May 3, 2025

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

    standard, Apr 11, 2022
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    8
    Views:
    2,595
    standard[OP]
    Apr 11, 2022

  36. Trevor's College Build

    4runner52, Oct 3, 2017
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    8
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    4,758
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  37. New to the 4Runner

    Cajun_Honey, Jun 14, 2017
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    8
    Views:
    2,109
    RonT4R
    Jun 15, 2017

  38. 1999 Loose Steering issue can it be adjusted?

    CarefuldogOwner22, May 30, 2025
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    318
    CarefuldogOwner22[OP]
    Jun 1, 2025

  39. My 2001 t4r build

    Atomic Punk 70, May 4, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,614
    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    May 8, 2020

  40. No fluid when bleeding rear brakes

    kommon, Oct 19, 2019
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    7
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    7,334
    4x Old Guy
    Oct 21, 2019

  41. Tune up..

    SR5 Limited, Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,041
    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Jun 17, 2019

  42. This is nacho build

    nacho_t4t, May 3, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,135
    nacho_t4t[OP]
    May 19, 2019

  43. 97 Junk Yard Build

    calminitruck, Dec 29, 2015
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    7
    Views:
    3,951
    calminitruck[OP]
    Jan 4, 2016

  44. Hoyal's 2000 limited

    Hoyal, Apr 22, 2014
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    4,475
    Hoyal[OP]
    May 25, 2014

  45. 99 4-runner factory supercharger

    994runnersupercharged, Apr 28, 2024
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    5
    Views:
    1,704
    negusm
    Jun 13, 2024

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

    dpitts, May 7, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    922
    dpitts[OP]
    May 9, 2024

  47. Why is my engine shaking bad

    SMILes, Feb 21, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    1,370
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 21, 2024

  48. Build List: 35s IFS 96 4Runner

    t4rlady, Feb 15, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    6,921
    Thacrow
    Feb 16, 2024

  49. Is a carbon fiber hood worth it?

    Jaimeschew, Feb 24, 2023
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    5
    Views:
    1,535
    Dillusion
    Feb 24, 2023

  50. 99 Limited - build

    greenrunner, May 24, 2021
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    2,088
    Mohoman
    Jun 14, 2021
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