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

Went to the dump. In 4WD. Ran like brand new. AC is too cold though.

 

Howdy folks, I figured I needed to upload some pics of my 2001 Limited, it's been my trusty steed for almost 10 years, and I hadn't really done anything to it before other than put 1-size larger tires on it (265/75R16s), and removed the side step. Been too focused on my 2022 Tacoma getting it how I wanted it to look, but now get to spend some time on the 4Runner! But I did just recently add a little swag to the 4Runner with a little retro gear.
I'm planning on adding a mild lift, mostly so I can replace the OEM shocks which really aren't doing much to make the ride nice these days! Gonna try to keep the lift 2" or less, so the tires on it now don't look puny!

Well here's the "before" the lift pics. I'll post the "after" pics when its done!

 

Charged the battery. I think its two hours at 10amps? It has a gauge on the charger.

 

Started it first time since this charge. There is no parisitic draw even with the alarm armed. All systems go I have a vet appointment tomorrow.

 

Changed out trash cans at my local park. Thought they were secure, but, one tipped and about twenty gallons of ass water leaked in my floorbaord.

 

"Test and Tune" Rabies Vax.

 

Test and tune, resupply.





60 miles, mostly in 4WD, runs like brand new.

 

Stove fits.

 

Yes, I strapped it down. Something happens when a man takes a trip to the dump. Its like cutting your own grass. They wanted that oven even waived the $4 fee. And recycled a few gallons of antifreeze.

 

Voted today. 4R ran perfect, the new injectors are pumping fine. Still using the new AC system just to keep it dry. 4WD is cycleing in quitely,

 

Hello from Tacoma World,

Bought a '98 Limited 5 speed 3rd gen 4runner FT, My taco beside it.

Thought it was an Sr5, might have been swapped, has a sunroof and leather, but no hood scoop?

it's got a clean body, tiny rust spots but not in the frame
Paint is faded, interior has 320k on it just like the truck. It needs a steering rack, and valve covers (edited) everything else works. Timing chain was done at 270k, has 7 Month old methods and nitto ridge graps

$3500.

 

Niceeee, welcome, I wish this forum was as active as TW, but it’s sleepy - also no hood scoop until the later years,

 

Going to get a junkyard steering rack, and have solo motorsports rebuild it. They built my rack on my 3rd gen.

Any suggestions otherwise?

 

Nah, OEM rebuild is always preferable

 

Some better pictures.

 

I bought a replacement rack from RockAuto 2 years ago (see link), and haven't had any issues with the replacement rack at all. I know RockAuto doesn't have a good reputation, but my thinking in giving them a try, is that my 4Runner isn't expected to last 20 more years, so I don't need an OEM quality replacement part. And so far, I've no reason to believe I should have gone the OEM route.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5037747&cc=1375163&pt=7388&jsn=617

 

Test in tune. (has not started in a month) Shots at animal hospital.

 

Too cold lol good problem to have

 

What brand are y'all using for replacement or rebuilt power steering pumps and the lines?

 

That is a good question. I look on rockauto of parts geek for aftermarket replacements. They also usually have oem options as well.

 

The wife wants craptor lights, the wife gets craptor lights. Via a custom bracket I designed and 3D printed - much bigger PITA than I thought.
Santoshi grill was the last mod, made from a piece of gutter guard mesh I scored from my Jobsite.

 

Changed out the trash bags at my local park area. I would of taken a pic but it was bad, very bad. Smells like a swamp. These trash cans have never been done, well I changed them a few months ago. So its getting easier.

 

Since she's been sitting for a LONG while - Added some miles so I can get her ready to pass emissions.

 

Had to get a new "Motor Trend" car cover $45., I get two years out of them sun fries them. Its snowing here.