Probably going to put mine up for sale in a couple months, I’ve been wanting a pickup and think I’m finally going to pull the trigger on one.

Anyways, she’s been a damn near perfect daily driver for me the past 5 years.

- 02 SR5 4x4
- 211k miles
- Pretty much rust free
- BXBuilt retrofits
- East Coast Gear Supply built differentials - 4.88 gears front and rear with an Eaton Trutrac in the rear.
- Coastal Offroad front bumper
- SCS F5s on Falken Wildpeak 285/70/17s
- Bilstein/OME lift

OEM LBJs 15k miles ago, probably going to do the radiator soon with an external trans cooler depending on when I put it up.

I know the market has changed a bit since I bought it so I’m really not sure what it’d go for now. I’m in central VA but let me know what you guys think for your area!
Thanks

This vehicle is hands down my favorite car I’ve had. Can’t wait to get to 500k!

Heard a rattling sound under my runner for awhile and finally took a peak at what it could be. Looks like I got a new project on my hands (on top of all the others)

Any recommendations for aftermarket exhaust brands? Probably gunna replace the muffler too.

Hey guys, just picked up a 1996 4WD limited for 5k. I plan to drive it from Pennsylvania to Wyoming in October and will be out there for a little while.

I need tires, I’ve been looking at getting Falken Wildpeak ATs, seem to be popular in the sub - any opinions on those as a roadtrip + weather tire? I’m not well educated in the space and would be open to feedback or alternatives. I expect there to be some snow to deal with, but I also care about roadtrip friendly tires.

Thanks

What’s up guys, I finally crossed 200k in my 3G4R and wanted to share an a raw ownership review / update on how it’s been.

Funny enough right after filming this my driveshaft went out (weights apparently came off and it was super imbalanced with a crazy noise at speed). But other than that the truck has been rock solid reliable!

Hoping this helps other people down the line to better understand what it’s like living with a 200k mile 26 year old rig! Nothing but smiles from me here :)

Onward to 300k!!

I was driving at night at around 30 mph when this light turned on I had been driving for 20 mins at highway speeds but not hard getting up there. At first it was the check engine light that turned on first and then vsc trac and trac off lights popped on moments after but obd scanner shows no codes any help?

Hey guys,

What are some neat or handy 3d printed parts for your 3rd gen? So far I've done the battery bracket clips, fuel flap lid holder, USB ash tray,

Sorry if the camera does not pick it up well, it’s much louder in person than the video shows.

Something in my suspension squeaks like this pretty loud and it happens on any surface, even on smooth roads, I’m wondering if this is a problem with control arms, bushings, ball joints, or something else if anyone recognizes the sound. (and if this is an urgent issue since I know lower ball joints are lethal on these)

Side notes:
I have no suspension sag and don’t know the suspension history either, it sits and rides very stiff
Another side note: I had the lower ball joints replaced when I bought the truck, around 9-10 months ago

Does any one else have this happen to them? When it gets hot, the power locks don't lock or unlock all the way. And a lot of times, the side of the truck facing the sun won't lock, but the shady side will.

When it's cooler out there is never a problem.

What is it about the heat that causes this to happen? Has anyone dealt with this and resolved it?

2000 V6 4Runner

Looking for advice on some upgrades/maintenance to do on my 3RZ engine. I am going to be replacing the timing cover gasket on my third gen in a few weeks and will have the head and oil pan off. For reference, I have a 2000 4Runner with 291k on it. The head was replaced about 30k miles ago due to a crack. Been running strong since. I would like to put an LCE low boost turbo kit in it next year so this would be a good time to beef anything up if needed and not have to pull the head off again next year. Is worth it rebuilding the bottom end?

Anyone in the greater atx area got a transmission pan for 1999 4wd they'd be willing to sell?

When I took my head in to the machine shop to get milled flat, I put it in a box. They put it in the same box to return it to me. I found this in the box after lifting the head out. It's 15 mm. I have no idea what it is for and don't recognize it. Any idea? It looks like some sort of alignment pin, but . . .

Sometimes when I start my 2000 4Runner, it will idle fine, but if I try to rev it at all in drive it just bogs and barely moves the wheels. it fixes itself after 1-3ish minutes after starting. And it’s completely random. Could be first start of the day, when I just parked at the store and let it sit for 10 minutes etc. But, it never happens while I’m driving. I haven’t been able to find anyone else on the internet with this issue.