Fattireriders '96 4runner Build

fattirerider

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I love a good build thread! They have greatly helped me save money and make wise choices on making my Toyota 4runners the most pleasing and practical for me. I hope this will enlighten and entertain you as well as myself as my 4runner grows.

My plans now are to make this a moderate trail rig as well as my daily driver. Mountain biking is my number one hobby so mountain access is an important factor.

My first car was a '95 4runner. I still love it. It taught me a lot and introduced me to Yotatech, Torra, 4runner.org and my favorite Expedition Portal. After much research I knew I wanted a 3rd gen and Craigslist is where I found it in September of 2009 just 20 mintutes away. One owner a older gentleman who passed away and left it to his wife who had no use for it. I certainly do though!

1996 Toyota 4runner, 3.4l V6, Auto, Limited, Elocker, 4.30 gears, 65,000 miles. All service records and still smells new. My dream car :)

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fattirerider

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My first mods were the Grey wire mod and removal of the running boards. Also some fall mud and a good cleaning and detail before winter.

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fattirerider

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For Christmas I ordered some Weathertech floor mats.

Already doing their job.
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You also get the idea of how clean this car was kept.
 

Applejack

Explorer
Very nice and clean too. I too am into the 3rd gen building process. The gray wire mod will be sometime this week. It's so simple, it's foolish not to do it!:sombrero:
 

fattirerider

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This is actually the very first thing I did when I got home. The Key Fob banging away drove me nuts. A little velcro/tape did the trick. Kinda lame but effective.

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RJ40

Adventurer
Nice score! Wish my luck would lead me to a low mileage 3rd Gen....I did pick up a super low mileage Camry for the wife however...maybe that used up the Runner karma!

Cheers!
 

RJ40

Adventurer
Budbuilt stuff= Beef! Great addition! Salivating as I follow along...<subscribed!>

Cheers
 

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