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Sport Edition Mechanical Specs

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Slicktown, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. Jan 24, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    Hey guys, I am new to the site and just bought a 2002 4runner sport edition SR5. I have found plenty of information on the cosmetic differences of the sport edition. What I cannot find is the mechanical differences. It seems to me that the suspension and steering are much tighter than my 2004 Tacoma. Is it street tuned or something? Also although I know it’s the same 3.4 L V6 engine, it sure seems to get off the line and accelerate at speed as well or better than my Taco, and way better than any standard SR5 4runner that I’ve driven. Anybody know the deal?
     
  2. Jan 24, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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  3. Jan 24, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    Thanks man
     
  4. Jan 24, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    I've never heard of a difference. I thought it was just a hood scoop and sticker package. I'd like to know if otherwise.
     
  5. Jan 24, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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    I read something about S-REAC or T-REAC Suspension somewhere but I can’t seem to find that thread. There’s got to be a difference. My friend who has a GEN3 SR5 got in my truck and couldn’t believe the difference either. Maybe the previous owner did some aftermarket stuff that I don’t know about.
     
  6. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    If you have black Tokico shocks with the orange stripe...then probably not. If anything else, then yeah, they did something (at least the shocks).
     
  7. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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  8. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    Sport Edition: (available in Thunder Cloud Metallic, Sunfi re Red Pearl, Stellar Blue Pearl and Black) — includes color-keyed fender fl ares, bumpers and grille; integrated projector-type fog lamps; hood scoop; cloth sport seats and door trim in sport seat fabric; 4-way adjustable headrests; metallic instrument panel trim; leather-wrapped steering wheel; 4.10:1 rear differential ratio; and P265/70R16 tires on 5-spoke 16” aluminum alloy wheels
     
  9. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    Now, if you have a TRD sticker on the side of the car, some dealers I think installed suspension upgrades. But that's nothing to do with the "Sport Package".
     
  10. Jan 24, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    Got it. Cool. Thanks for the reply. I knew about the cosmetic stuff but maybe the gear ratio is what I’m feeling. I’ll get under there and check out the shocks. I have all of the cars paperwork, I just need to go through it thoroughly and see if there’s been any thing extra curricular done to it.
     

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