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3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)

3rd generation 4Runner builds (1996-2002)

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

    Murph, Apr 17, 2014 ... 2
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    37
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    34,145
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  2. downpour11's SAS 96 4runner

    downpour11, Apr 7, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    42
    Views:
    25,124
    downpour11[OP]
    Jan 13, 2025

  3. nmrunners build v2.0

    01nmrunner, Aug 7, 2019 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    22,584
    01nmrunner[OP]
    Jan 10, 2023

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

    RedRunner87, Feb 18, 2016 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    77
    Views:
    20,223
    RedRunner87[OP]
    Jun 1, 2019

  5. ramonortiz55 4runner build: La Venenosa

    ramonortiz55, Dec 13, 2015 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    113
    Views:
    19,368
    ramonortiz55[OP]
    Dec 26, 2019

  6. slowpoke99's super slow timeline/build thread

    slowpoke99, Jun 11, 2014 ... 2
    Replies:
    48
    Views:
    12,337
    rooster
    Jul 12, 2017

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

    roboturner, Nov 7, 2022 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    74
    Views:
    11,429
    roboturner[OP]
    Jun 4, 2025

  8. Cleaning Throttle Body - 2001 4runner

    ramonortiz55, Nov 3, 2016
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    11,279
    cashflow50
    Apr 24, 2020

  9. YOSHl's 1999 4Runner Build

    YOSHl, Jan 23, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
    Views:
    10,006
    YOSHl[OP]
    Aug 30, 2019

  10. Microlander Overland 4runner Build Thread

    miles.less.traveled, Feb 26, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    9,569
    miles.less.traveled[OP]
    Feb 27, 2017

  11. Rear bumper build

    Cowarunner, Mar 5, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
    Views:
    8,325
    orangeboxxfab
    Sep 13, 2017

  12. Alpha's T4R Build

    AlphaEcho2k5, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    8,142
    Ol'Blue
    Sep 25, 2014

  13. Kwik's Mall Crawler

    Kwikvette, Aug 7, 2021 ... 2
    Replies:
    55
    Views:
    8,018
    Kwikvette[OP]
    Jan 19, 2022

  14. Red's totally awesome 3rd gen

    Large, Nov 27, 2017
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    7,941
    Large[OP]
    May 4, 2020

  15. The Rock Lobster. Now with more boostyness!

    steezemcqueen, Apr 16, 2014
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    7,772
    Clutch
    Jun 25, 2014

  16. 4Running Daily's Build Thread

    4Running Daily, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    7,423
    4Running Daily[OP]
    May 11, 2014

  17. smkd13's Build Threadamagigger

    smkd13, May 18, 2014
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    7,343
    TheArkMaster
    Sep 20, 2014

  18. No fluid when bleeding rear brakes

    kommon, Oct 19, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    7,285
    4x Old Guy
    Oct 21, 2019

  19. Hstone556 Daily Driver Build

    Hstone556, Jan 12, 2020
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    7,048
    Hstone556[OP]
    Oct 21, 2020

  20. UssMogns Rust-Oleum Build

    UssMoGn, Jul 6, 2015
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    6,989
    inocoma
    Feb 2, 2017

  21. Build List: 35s IFS 96 4Runner

    t4rlady, Feb 15, 2024
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    6,860
    Thacrow
    Feb 16, 2024

  22. Nardling's Build

    Nardling, Apr 14, 2014
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    6,411
    Nardling[OP]
    Aug 1, 2014

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

    MilkisRunner, Aug 14, 2021
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    5,939
    MilkisRunner[OP]
    Oct 2, 2021

  24. Mobtown Offroad's '96 T4R Build Thread

    MobtownOffroad, Apr 9, 2016
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    5,831
    Wanderlust
    Jun 7, 2018

  25. desert's 99 runner

    99desertrunner, Apr 16, 2014
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    5,764
    99desertrunner[OP]
    May 5, 2014

  26. E-Locker Retrofit in a 1999 4Runner

    desertdune99, May 20, 2023
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    0
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    5,500
    desertdune99[OP]
    May 20, 2023

  27. THatfield's 2000 SR5 Build

    THatfield, May 15, 2014
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    5,303
    THatfield[OP]
    Jun 8, 2014

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

    MTD, May 18, 2014
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    5,286
    MTD[OP]
    May 18, 2014

  29. It doesn't seem to be alternator

    farmer, Jan 30, 2020
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    4,768
    thirdgen
    Feb 3, 2020

  30. Trevor's College Build

    4runner52, Oct 3, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    4,732
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  31. 4RUNNER 3RD GEN SEATS FOR SALE!

    4Banger98, Aug 16, 2020
    Replies:
    0
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    4,464
    4Banger98[OP]
    Aug 16, 2020

  32. Hoyal's 2000 limited

    Hoyal, Apr 22, 2014
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    4,455
    Hoyal[OP]
    May 25, 2014

  33. Tune up..

    SR5 Limited, Jun 6, 2019
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    4,023
    SR5 Limited[OP]
    Jun 17, 2019

  34. The Official Boba Fett Chop Write Up

    SlaveII4Runner, Dec 9, 2022
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    3,935
    RumHamRunner73
    Jan 8, 2023

  35. 97 Junk Yard Build

    calminitruck, Dec 29, 2015
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    3,924
    calminitruck[OP]
    Jan 4, 2016

  36. Swede's Build Thread

    Swede, Apr 11, 2018
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    3,758
    Al 2000 4runner
    Jul 14, 2021

  37. Wesrunner's TrailRunner

    wesrunner, Jun 15, 2014
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    3,700
    wesrunner[OP]
    Jun 18, 2014

  38. Thermostat change (Problem)

    Tyler, Aug 26, 2015
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,446
    UssMoGn
    Aug 27, 2015

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

    Shauncho, Apr 6, 2014
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,411
    IRazr
    Nov 18, 2021

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

    Rocky, Aug 26, 2016
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    3,229
    Ol'Blue
    Aug 30, 2016

  41. SC4BD (supercharged 4banger danger)

    SC4BD, Jul 27, 2016
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    3,183
    dennistheartist
    Aug 7, 2023

  42. Cody’s 3rd Gen Build

    ParkCityRunner, Oct 6, 2022
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    3,089
    ParkCityRunner[OP]
    Apr 1, 2023

  43. Neglected Hilux Surf rehab

    clay763, Sep 27, 2019
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    2,917
    nimby
    Nov 20, 2019

  44. The dreamsicle, ballin on a budget

    jopjopsT4R, Jan 19, 2015
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    2,797
    jopjopsT4R[OP]
    Jan 28, 2015

  45. Light duty offroady

    skurtydurty, Feb 15, 2020
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    2,705
    DGP1961
    Feb 19, 2020

  46. My 2001 t4r build

    Atomic Punk 70, May 4, 2020
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,578
    Atomic Punk 70[OP]
    May 8, 2020

  47. Mobtown Offroad's 1997 4Runner Build

    MobtownOffroad, Aug 31, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,561
    MobtownOffroad[OP]
    Aug 31, 2017

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

    standard, Apr 11, 2022
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    2,551
    standard[OP]
    Apr 11, 2022

  49. Erik65's grey thing

    Erik65, Mar 27, 2016
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,529
    Erik65[OP]
    Mar 27, 2016

  50. 4WD shifter boot

    BEAMEUP, Dec 29, 2022
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    2,472
    roboturner
    Dec 31, 2022
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