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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. Sep 27, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    4runnerfiendSD

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    '99 4runner stock.. for now
    5th gen wheels BFG KO2, more to come
    1.5" daystar rear spacer to help tie me over until I can fork over the cash for a proper lift. Got rid of the slight sag and gave me a little rake with I like. So far rides the exact same.IMG_1530.jpg IMG_1624.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 28, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    Plastics Guy

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    anything that falls off...

    Really sorry to hear about Murphy, He sure was a handsome dog! I cant imagine going through that. life is difficult, but we always find a way.

    God Bless Murphy and may he rest in peace!!
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    FatrCat

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    Ongoing Mods Photo Log: http://www.fatrcat.net/litterbox/albums/fatrcats-4runner/
    Today I finished the facelift on my multi-purpose trailer, now looking like it belongs with my '98 4R. Dumped the old leaf spring axle for a custom torsion axle hubbed to use Toyota alloy rims and matched tires, and painted in an accenting 'TRD' inspired color scheme. Color me a happy guy!
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  4. Feb 15, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    Jsbcarman

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    Today, dash illumination bulbs, hard to see when it's half dark, coming soon , headlight switch and maybe some shifter bushings.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

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    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    Any pictures?
     
  6. Feb 15, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    MattAK

    MattAK Headin' for the hills

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    I swapped all my dash lights in my old '01 to white led's when I had to replace a few that had gone out. Made the dash look 1000% better.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Jsbcarman

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    No pictures, I'll take some when bushings are done , I just used regular 194 bulbs and didn't transfer the green condoms lol bright light now!
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    josh3rd

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    I read my manual, lol. Sorry vuys, New member here and a 1st time owner of a 2000 4runner limited.
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

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    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    Best thing you can do!
     
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  10. Mar 8, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Cram4x4

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    Line-x, 3 in suspension, cooper mud terrain tires, fuel rims
    Just did my first upgrade to my limited. Took a leap and raptor lined the whole body... here’s some pics 0FC1A9D4-CEE5-42E7-BE12-DA188EDE6D1E.jpgED2B1B92-101E-4A0F-9CA5-B4C99F7328CE.jpg
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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    4scooter19

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    IMG_20190309_103942066.jpg IMG_20190309_105357041_HDR.jpgnew meats! Cooper St Maxx 285/75/16
     
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  12. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    Cram4x4

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    Line-x, 3 in suspension, cooper mud terrain tires, fuel rims
    Do you mind me asking What lift do you have?
     
  13. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    4scooter19

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    Not at all it's a 3" rough country. It's spacers up front and coils in the back. Came with shock's as well. And I wanna say it was like 280 bucks
     
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  14. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    4scooter19

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    I bought the 4runner bone stock at 126k for 3k. It's a 3.4 5 speed. I have all service records and timing/water pump was done at 90k. I didn't wanna spend an arm and a leg on a lift since I got the vehicle so cheap. I have been impressed with the lift so far. My only gripe is how long it took the rear to settle. It sat nose down for prolly 4-6 months after lifting it before the rear springs settled.
     
  15. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Cram4x4

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    Line-x, 3 in suspension, cooper mud terrain tires, fuel rims
    That’s awesome! Did you do the install yourself or did you get it down somewhere?
     
  16. Mar 9, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    4scooter19

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    I did it myself. Took a couple hours. The rear springs were the hardest part . A ratchet strap helped to compress the springs to get them into the buckets. Also someone standing on the side of the axle you are working helps a lot too .
     
  17. Mar 9, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Cram4x4

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    Line-x, 3 in suspension, cooper mud terrain tires, fuel rims
    Do you mind me asking what lift you have?
     
  18. Mar 27, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    Tone00runner

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear ome springs in the rear. Replaced front lower balljoints, outter tie rod ends, front rotors, sway bar links front and rear.
    This is my first post. Over the weekend I installed energy poly bushing for front and sway bars and front links. Got rid of annoying click sound coming from under my rig.

    Today I went to the yard and scored a rear tailgate bezel. Gave it to me for free! Needs some sanding and some fresh paint before install. Needed due to rear lock tumbler caving in. Interferes when rolling rear window all the way down. 20190327_145105.jpg 20190327_145046.jpg 20190327_144928.jpg20190327_144958.jpg 20190327_145026.jpg
     
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  19. Mar 29, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    Toytec full suspension lift, 285/70R16, aftermarket front bumper
    I got deer at 0230

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    So it will look like this until the new bumper arrives

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    I'm just glad that I live in an area where "the redneck look" gets the thumbs up. :)
     
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  20. Mar 29, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    That’s why I never pass up a legal deer!! Then you get rednecks that feed them and O I only trophy hunt. Meanwhile they inbreed and grow smaller!!!
     
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  21. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

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    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
    Wtf....
    Sucks man plate or tube bumper now? :devil:
     
  22. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Toytec full suspension lift, 285/70R16, aftermarket front bumper

    I have ordered the Addicted Offroad plate bumper. Then in a few more weeks I plan to get their rear tube bumper as well. The washer reservoir was damaged too. It could have been much worse.
     
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  23. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    HoBoDanny

    HoBoDanny Dude...

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    RCI Skid Plate CBI Ditch Light Brackets Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 265 70R17 113T Tires 1.25” Wheel Spacers TPMS Bypass Mod Hydrocarbon Filter Removed Merca decal 2” leveling kit front only Black headlights
  24. Apr 2, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    Tone00runner

    Tone00runner New Member

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear ome springs in the rear. Replaced front lower balljoints, outter tie rod ends, front rotors, sway bar links front and rear.
    Damn.... At least only the bumper. Time for an upgrade! Check out coastaloffroad.com great prices. Based in Canada offroad bumper no wait times starting less then $500 USD!
     
  25. Apr 2, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    Tone00runner

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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear ome springs in the rear. Replaced front lower balljoints, outter tie rod ends, front rotors, sway bar links front and rear.
    Well today I swapped my old tired leather steering wheel for a less tired one. Much improved!
     
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  26. Apr 13, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Went Turkey hunting this morning. Saw a few. Then caught a limit of Trout. Got to drive through five stream crossings and three on foot. Put the 4Runner in four-wheel drive, with ECT PWR on. F21E4FE0-C21D-4D84-AB60-1BE5871D43F9.jpg And had a nice drive home with the A/C blowing cold....
     
  27. Apr 13, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    The one may be a color morph of Hypomelanism. Very pale in color. Noticed after I caught it...
     
  28. Apr 14, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Caught my limit of trout! SUV is running flawlessly!!86CFADF8-4090-4426-95E9-FE1BD897E40E.jpg
     
    Last edited: Apr 14, 2019
  29. Apr 15, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Caught my limit of trout! SUV is running flawlessly!!50C914AB-4EA5-4D22-9CA3-E4D36D674031.jpg
     
  30. Apr 16, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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    Caught my limit of trout! SUV is running flawlessly!!F8F4A24C-E094-45AB-B17B-B650031B245C.jpg
     

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