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What have you done to your 2nd Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Dec 3, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    So the other day I drove the 4runner to get some oil and a filter. On the way home, I stopped to get gas. Filled it up halfway and started the vehicle up. Immediately it idled and ran rough all the way home. I opened the hood and checked to see if anything looked out of place. It didn't so I decided to go ahead and change the oil. I also added fuel injector cleaner to the tank. Today I had to take some boxes and stuff to the recycling center and she ran smooth as can be and idled smooth too. Have no idea what changed to do that as the injector cleaner hadn't had time to work. Only thing I could think of is that maybe I didn't tighten the fuel cap enough.
     
  2. Dec 5, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    Justthemechanic

    Justthemechanic New Member

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    OME 2” lift, BudBuilt armor, RRO sliders, Spartan rear locker
    Since the roughness cleared up, you may have had a fouled spark plug(s) I don’t think a loose gas cap would cause a misfire. I would suggest an Italian Tune Up. After a lot of slow in town driving, 10 miles at 75 mph in 4th gear works well for my truck.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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    mikewalusko

    mikewalusko New Member

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    1990 White 2Door SR5 V-6 4WD
    It was "Take your kid to work", week. Company truck (2021 RAM 4x4) couldn't handle the Angeles National Forest and cracked her rim. This left me with having to drive Ol' Patches. Sure was beautiful in the back country!

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  4. Apr 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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    mikewalusko

    mikewalusko New Member

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    ANF trail 6N21, east of San Francisquito Canyon

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  5. Apr 13, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    95White4Runner

    95White4Runner New Member

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    3-to-3.4 conversion 95 Gen2
    3.0 to 3.4L engine conversion. Lift-kit.
    Yesterday I had my CV axles replaced! Also had a shifting fork installed/modified so that the 4 wheel drive now works!

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  6. Jun 10, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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    atgparker

    atgparker Cal Poly, ETME 1988

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    Mission Viejo, CA
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    1991 White 4Runner 3.0 L
    Rebuilt Engine MLS and ARP on the heads, DT Header, 2-1/2" CARB compliant Flow-Master CAT with 2.0" Bosal CAT back Dayco 1-1/4" Spacers, SkyJacker M-Series Monotube Shocks, Ball Joint Spacers. 95-9006 K&N Air Cleaner, G-Plus Alum Radiator, ZIrgo 16" Fan, Derale Temp switch/relay
    I extended the bump stops on my front suspension to better leverage my Blazeland extended A-arms so the tires will stop kissing the fenders on bottom out.
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    Used some angle iron to adapt the T-100 anti roll bar to the 1991 links to A-Arm.
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    Rear bump stop is close but clears the T-100 bar with the Energy Suspension Bumps in place.
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    Last edited: Jun 10, 2023
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  7. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:51 AM
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    Justthemechanic

    Justthemechanic New Member

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    OME 2” lift, BudBuilt armor, RRO sliders, Spartan rear locker
    After 254K miles the original steering damper started to leak, time for a new one.


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  8. Dec 28, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    2NDGN

    2NDGN New Member

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    After a very long and grueling search. I finally found my baby! Picked her up two days ago. I’ve been spending the last two days washing and waxing.

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  9. Dec 29, 2023 at 9:49 AM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    Congrats. Looks super clean. How many miles?
     
  10. Dec 29, 2023 at 9:52 AM
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    2NDGN

    2NDGN New Member

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    157,000. to owner car spent all of its life in Arizona and southern Nevada. I woke up this morning and went out in the garage and she said mama needs a new pair of shoes.

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  11. Jan 15, 2024 at 6:52 AM
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    evanspen

    evanspen New Member

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    In the middle of doing a head gasket. Got this nice limited with 146,000 original miles. Pretty much no rust on the frame. The paint could use a nice touch up. Other then that it’s perfect. And the best part is I got it for only $1200 from the original owner.

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  12. Jan 15, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    2NDGN

    2NDGN New Member

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    so today I was driving on the city streets, going with the flow of traffic downshifted into third hung up around 3000 RPM for about 20 seconds then shifted into fourth smooth. Then about 30 seconds later vehicle died shifted into neutral pull to the side of the road. Got out of the vehicle looked around no fluids underneath popped the hood no burnt smell everything looked OK. Went to Turn the vehicle back on, and all I see is a solid, check engine light on my dash.ugh!!!
    Tried to turn her over a couple times she was trying, but she couldn’t fire.
    Had to tow her to the shop. Haven’t heard anything yet.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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    Justthemechanic

    Justthemechanic New Member

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    OME 2” lift, BudBuilt armor, RRO sliders, Spartan rear locker
    The rear sway bar broke on my last trip. Installed a new ADDCO bar with polyurethane bushings.

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  14. Feb 20, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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    2NDGN

    2NDGN New Member

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    Spent Presidents’ Day weekend removing roof rack and track system. Cleaning up rear end, starting clay bar and wax

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  15. Mar 8, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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    2NDGN

    2NDGN New Member

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    Just finished polishing the old girl up. Looking good as new
    Ready for the weekend!

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