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3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)

3rd generation 4Runner builds (1996-2002)

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  1. YOSHl's 1999 4Runner Build

    YOSHl, Jan 23, 2018 ... 2
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    10,859
    YOSHl[OP]
    Aug 30, 2019

  2. winch bumper

    3rd Gen 4-runner, Jun 1, 2019
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    1
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    1,819
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  3. Why is my engine shaking bad

    SMILes, Feb 21, 2024
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    5
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    1,834
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 21, 2024

  4. What Part Is This?

    SMILes, Jan 24, 2024
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    4
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    1,382
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 17, 2024

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

    dpitts, May 7, 2024
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    1,197
    dpitts[OP]
    May 9, 2024

  6. What I did.

    Atomic Punk 70, Oct 19, 2020
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    1,253
    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    Oct 19, 2020

  7. What ATF PS

    SMILes, Jan 23, 2026
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    21
    Views:
    544
    morfdq
    Jan 24, 2026

  8. Wesrunner's TrailRunner

    wesrunner, Jun 15, 2014
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,865
    wesrunner[OP]
    Jun 18, 2014

  9. UssMogns Rust-Oleum Build

    UssMoGn, Jul 6, 2015
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    9
    Views:
    7,215
    inocoma
    Feb 2, 2017

  10. Tune up..

    SR5 Limited, Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,261
    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Jun 17, 2019

  11. Trevor's College Build

    4runner52, Oct 3, 2017
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    8
    Views:
    5,243
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  12. Transmission level

    horse, Apr 3, 2024
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    1
    Views:
    1,361
    OpenYota
    Aug 20, 2024

  13. This is nacho build

    nacho_t4t, May 3, 2019
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    7
    Views:
    2,429
    nacho_t4t[OP]
    May 19, 2019

  14. Third generation oil filter relocation

    Al 2000 4runner, Jan 11, 2021
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    2
    Views:
    2,060
    Al 2000 4runner[OP]
    Jan 12, 2021

  15. Third gen road only suggestions

    thirdgen, Jun 12, 2019
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    0
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    1,269
    thirdgen[OP]
    Jun 12, 2019

  16. Thermostat change (Problem)

    Tyler, Aug 26, 2015
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    3
    Views:
    3,618
    UssMoGn
    Aug 27, 2015

  17. The Rock Lobster. Now with more boostyness!

    steezemcqueen, Apr 16, 2014
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    13
    Views:
    8,161
    Clutch
    Jun 25, 2014

  18. The Official Boba Fett Chop Write Up

    SlaveII4Runner, Dec 9, 2022
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    9
    Views:
    4,931
    RumHamRunner73
    Jan 8, 2023

  19. The dreamsicle, ballin on a budget

    jopjopsT4R, Jan 19, 2015
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    4
    Views:
    2,960
    jopjopsT4R[OP]
    Jan 28, 2015

  20. THatfield's 2000 SR5 Build

    THatfield, May 15, 2014
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    2
    Views:
    5,642
    THatfield[OP]
    Jun 8, 2014

  21. Tailgate swap

    varius, Dec 17, 2022
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    1,267
    varius[OP]
    Dec 17, 2022

  22. Swede's Build Thread

    Swede, Apr 11, 2018
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    23
    Views:
    4,315
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  23. steering rack

    mfr4222, Aug 5, 2024
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    3
    Views:
    968
    4R4L_2023
    Nov 13, 2024

  24. Start problems.. No sound or dash lights

    Slavman, Jan 13, 2020
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    4
    Views:
    2,297
    captsolo
    Jan 19, 2020

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

    standard, Apr 11, 2022
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    8
    Views:
    3,313
    standard[OP]
    Apr 11, 2022

  26. smkd13's Build Threadamagigger

    smkd13, May 18, 2014
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    16
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    7,680
    TheArkMaster
    Sep 20, 2014

  27. slowpoke99's super slow timeline/build thread

    slowpoke99, Jun 11, 2014 ... 2
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    48
    Views:
    13,107
    rooster
    Jul 12, 2017

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

    Shauncho, Apr 6, 2014
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    3
    Views:
    3,798
    IRazr
    Nov 18, 2021

  29. Seeking 3rd gen Runners with Solid Axle

    Bodedillon, Feb 6, 2021
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    0
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    1,303
    Bodedillon[OP]
    Feb 6, 2021

  30. SC4BD (supercharged 4banger danger)

    SC4BD, Jul 27, 2016
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    3
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    3,648
    dennistheartist
    Aug 7, 2023

  31. Rust!!

    ChelsKar, Jul 15, 2025
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    13
    Views:
    838
    Toy4X4
    Jul 16, 2025

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

    roboturner, Nov 7, 2022 ... 2 3
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    75
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    14,732
    Loco Larry
    Jan 24, 2026

  33. Replace CV Axles

    SMILes, Dec 15, 2025
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    916
    morfdq
    Dec 17, 2025

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

    RedRunner87, Feb 18, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    77
    Views:
    21,657
    RedRunner87[OP]
    Jun 1, 2019

  35. Red's totally awesome 3rd gen

    Large, Nov 27, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    8,601
    Large[OP]
    May 4, 2020

  36. Recommendations for light bars

    Atomic Punk 70, Apr 8, 2020
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    1
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    1,127
    Marlin Crawler T-Revv
    Apr 9, 2020

  37. Rear bumper build

    Cowarunner, Mar 5, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    9,115
    orangeboxxfab
    Sep 13, 2017

  38. ramonortiz55 4runner build: La Venenosa

    ramonortiz55, Dec 13, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    113
    Views:
    20,556
    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Dec 26, 2019

  39. Project: Hansen

    Buck, May 22, 2016
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    0
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    2,338
    Buck[OP]
    May 22, 2016

  40. Project Obsidian 98 limited, Design Build Explore.

    36degreesnorth, Mar 25, 2024
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    3
    Views:
    1,787
    36degreesnorth[OP]
    Jun 20, 2024

  41. part#

    SMILes, Feb 1, 2024
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    0
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    1,011
    SMILes[OP]
    Feb 1, 2024

  42. No fluid when bleeding rear brakes

    kommon, Oct 19, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    8,164
    4x Old Guy
    Oct 21, 2019

  43. nmrunners build v2.0

    01nmrunner, Aug 7, 2019 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    24,696
    01nmrunner[OP]
    Jan 10, 2023

  44. New to the 4Runner

    Cajun_Honey, Jun 14, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,270
    RonT4R
    Jun 15, 2017

  45. New owner

    Wrksmrt, May 7, 2021
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    4
    Views:
    1,503
    mousemeat
    May 7, 2021

  46. Neglected Hilux Surf rehab

    clay763, Sep 27, 2019
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    3,561
    nimby
    Nov 20, 2019

  47. Nardling's Build

    Nardling, Apr 14, 2014
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    6,900
    Nardling[OP]
    Aug 1, 2014

  48. Mysterious dry bearing sound near bell housing.

    E to West, Feb 19, 2023
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    0
    Views:
    1,069
    E to West[OP]
    Feb 19, 2023

  49. My lift

    Atomic Punk 70, Jun 28, 2020
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    2
    Views:
    1,890
    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    Jun 28, 2020

  50. My 2001 t4r build

    Atomic Punk 70, May 4, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    3,125
    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    May 8, 2020
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