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What have you done to your 3rd Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Shauncho, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. Apr 22, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    Made the move and bought back into a 4Runner - 2000 SR5 w/80k miles.

    Very happy and excited to start with the fun.
    - roof rack ordered
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  2. Apr 22, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    What a find, nice rig
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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    Listed it for sale :burp:
     
  4. May 2, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    those wheels look great
     
  5. May 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    Booooooooooo!
     
  6. May 2, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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    225,000. Got a wash today.

    love this thing

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  7. May 4, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    sweet ride
     
  8. May 9, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Installed new SRQ “Satoshi” Grill today on my son’s 4Runner. Not sure who was more excited!

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  9. May 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    Just rolled over 150k miles. Figured he was becoming a teenager so had to give him a bit of a tougher look. Pulled the running boards off and plasti-dipped the bumpers and badges. Was planning on doing the rims too but I find myself kind of liking it like this. I plan to re do the plasti dip and add a clear when this coat breaks down.
    Before:
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    After:
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  10. May 14, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    Looks really good!
    Pat☺
     
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  11. May 23, 2021 at 5:25 PM
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    Went to Auto Zone and used their vacuum pressure gauge to test my fuel pressure regulator. Just cause of mileage and age. But it tested fine....2B587CCA-CF98-4BD4-A695-7AA4132844C8.jpg
     
  12. May 24, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    These trucks have amazing lifespans, don't they? Most of the parts on the engine on my 4Runner, the 87 at least, are still factory.

    Toyota never bought into the concept of "Planned obsolescence" that American car makers live by. Probably why they're so popular, and so many, relatively speaking, are still on the road, driving happily all over the place. America, Australia, UK, heck all over the world. You see a truck driving around in a 3rd world country, it's probably a Toyota of some kind...

    Have fun, all!
    Pat☺
     
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  13. May 27, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    biggest issue with Toyota vehicles...is paint problems...and frame rust.....avoid frame rust, and they will roll on and on.....
     
  14. May 27, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    Early 2000's Toyota cars are considered the best ever made. They later ones in the last 10 years...not so much. I'm not so sure they haven't finally bought into the planned obsolescence concept recently.
     
  15. May 28, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    With the help and expertise of my newest friend @fajitas21, that I never would've met without this forum, we installed my suspension lift, UCAs, and deleted the front sway bar. Took the whole weekend pretty much, but learned a ton and had a good time doing it despite the blood and sweat it took removing all the old components. Also, big shout out to @Ahkouchi for helping me find the associated replacement hardware and other goodies. Great folks on this forum!

    Went with Bilstein 5100s, OME 881 fronts, 890 rears, and Freedom Off-road UCAs.

    Lastly, had a shop install new inner and outer tie rods with my alignment. Drives like a brand new truck now.

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    Here's the old sag:
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    Here's the new:
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  16. May 28, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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    Awesome!! Glad everything worked out and got yourself a newish ride. Not sure where you guys are located but I just purchased an 08 from Chattanooga Acura last week!!
     
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  17. May 28, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    Man, was going to say that's pretty much a good 3 hour job at most...until I saw the rust :eek:

    Why keep the stock bump stops?
     
  18. May 28, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    I'll probably upgrade to duros
     
  19. May 28, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    I run them both front and rear -

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  20. May 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM
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    Nice, I'm planning to get those Lotus skids as soon as they're back in stock too
     
  21. May 29, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    If you weld, just get an Eimkeith kit.

    They weld on and improve strength tenfold. I only went with Lotus as I don't weld (yet).

    I will say I did hit a rock pretty hard and aside from marring the finish, they're holding up well.

    I did run into an issue where the bolt on my rear lower control arm was coming loose (even when torqued to spec). Found out after a shakedown on a trail -

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    Since using loctite on said bolt, it's been tight ever since. Fortunately the skid kept the bolt in place while on the trail.
     
  22. May 29, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    Same.

    I'm definitely going to double-check mine now, and hit them with the paint marker so I can keep an eye on them. I'd imagine mine are nice and seized up though :facepalm:
     
  23. May 29, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    Impact wrench can undo all the ugga dugga's without effort :burp:
     
  24. May 29, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    Well not today, but last weekend I plasti dip all my emblems and front grille in black. I really liked the outcome, I hope they last

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  25. May 31, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    Just installed Bilstein 6112-5160 at stock height. Limited four-wheel-drive with 90,000 miles.

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  26. Jun 2, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    I washed it .... cleaned engine compartment .... will license and put for sale tomorrow ;)
     
  27. Jun 5, 2021 at 10:07 AM
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    Hooked up…B2890C5C-CF8D-48F9-8099-ACFADCF35FDD.jpg
     
  28. Jun 5, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    thats awesome I wonder if you could wakeboard with that boat
     
  29. Jun 5, 2021 at 11:43 AM
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    Well I get a WOT of 32 mph. With a stainless prop. I was getting 35 mph but I had the carbs cleaned and adjusted and the timing reset. So it starts and idles great, gets right up on plane.
    I had a tripod trolling motor mount but I broke it jumping waves.
    16 gallons of fuel…
     
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  30. Jun 6, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    14 hour trip…
     
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