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First vehicle - 3rd Gen 4Runner - for my son

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by mudhen459, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. Mar 16, 2023 at 9:26 AM
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    mudhen459

    mudhen459 [OP] New Member

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    Jonathan
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    2001 4Runner, Light Blue
    2" OME Lift w/ HD springs, Bull bar with Smittybuilt winch. Steel rear bumper with tire carrier
    Good day all,

    I'm new to this forum, but I'm a veteran Toyota truck/4Runner owner. I've had a 1996 4Runner SR5 5MT 4x4, a 2000 Tacoma TRD OR 5MT 4x4, and I currently own a 2017 Tacoma TRD OR 6MT. My son is in the process of getting his drivers license and he's getting his hours in while he has his permit. He's wanted a 4Runner or a Tacoma for a long time, and we have finally found one here in Denver that will be a good first vehicle. It's gonna need work, but I'm pretty good with wrenching and I want to teach him to be mechanically inclined. We're buying a 2001 4Runner SR5 AT 4x4 that has 209K, a 2" OME lift, steel front and rear bumpers with a spare tire carrier. It's got a failing axle seal on the pass side rear axle, it needs a new cat-back exhaust, and some other minor issues. The engine and gearbox are strong, and the body and frame are in excellent condition.

    I'm looking forward to tapping into the expertise of this owners forum to get our new member of the Toy family up and running try to keep it running for as long as we can. It's good to meet you all.

    Jonathan a.k.a Mudhen459
    '17 Taco TRD OR 6MT Stock with SnugTop Cap
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2023 at 9:29 AM
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    jester243

    jester243 rabble rabble rabble

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    I changed some lights, tires and tinted windows...mind blowing huh
    Welcome to the group Jonathan
     
  3. Mar 16, 2023 at 9:33 AM
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    Daddykool

    Daddykool Photography enthusiast

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    Welcome, congrats, and great choice!

    Radiator - if it hasn't ever been replaced, do that. A failure can take the transmission with it. And of course, check the timing belt/water pump.
     
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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  5. Mar 16, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    Ironguy

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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    JET4 New Member

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    welcome
     
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
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    kolter45

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    Welcome from Memphis
     
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    Texan4Runner

    Texan4Runner New Member

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    Welcome from Texas.
     
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    Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.
     

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