'99 Toyota 4Runner. Runnin' down a dream.

[MCObray]

Ok, so i'm back! I'll keep it short and simple, but the Subaru just wasn't doing it for me and I really started to miss my old 4Runner, as did my other counterpart. So one week after selling my Subaru to a gent from Vegas, I was back in the hunt. I knew the Toyota Tax would be prevalent, but that's ok! My search concluded roughly one week after the sale of my Subaru, and I now find myself as the proud owner of a 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. Let's take a trip, down memory lane.
Cherokee, now in Portland:

'99 Jeep XJ by Bucky Images, on Flickr
4Runner, now in Medford:

'00 Toyota 4Runner Highlander. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
Legacy Outback, now in Las Vegas:

Subaru in Snow. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
And now my latest and greatest:

1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. by Bucky Images, on Flickr

1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
Stats:
*3.4L V6 5VZFE Engine, 4-Speed Automatic, and 4x4.
*162,xxx miles.
*P265/70/16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/As and Tacoma wheels.
*99 Tall Coils.
*Husky Liners all the way around.
*Factory locker in the rear (RR Diff Lock).

Factory rear locker. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
*Push button AWD.

Push button AWD. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
*Leather/Wood/Power everything.
*Exterior in great condition, interior in great condition.

Plans in the coming months:
OEM Timing Belt, Water Pump, misc. belts and seals.
OEM Radiator (Koyo 1998a) and B&M 70268 Transmission Cooler.
LT265/75/16 Goodyear Duratracs (6 ply) or Falken Rocky Mountains ATS II (10 ply).

I'm stoked and really happy about the purchase :sombrero:.

 

[MCObray]

My first additional touches came in the form of roughly $3. I like to make improvements wherever I can, and love it when it can be done cheaply. Working at the local Hardware store, I have easy access to lots of nuts, bolts, screws, etc. I've done this before in my XJ and thought this beaut rightfully deserved the same treatment.
Before:

Before by Bucky Images, on Flickr

Before by Bucky Images, on Flickr
After:

After by Bucky Images, on Flickr

After by Bucky Images, on Flickr
I went with a Truss head to fill in the space and worked great. I replace 17 screws total.
(12) Driver Front/Passenger Front/Driver 2nd Row/Passenger 2nd Row: Stainless Steel #12 x 1 1/2" Truss Sheet Metal Screw. 188PTT#12x11/2".
(5) Back Hatch: Stainless Steel #12 x 1 Truss Sheet Metal Screw. 188PTT#12x11/2".

 

[AxleIke]

Very nice. I'm fond of my 99 as well! Good pic and looking forward to more pics!

 

[MCObray]

And a few side profile shots while we're at it.

1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. by Bucky Images, on Flickr

1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. by Bucky Images, on Flickr
Yes, the running boards are coming of ASAP.

 

[KeepExploring]

Awesome to see you back at it, especially with a 3rd Gen! Great platform as you already know. Keep up the good work.

 

[TacomaJack09]

Glad to see you back in a 4runner, I really loved your '00. It was so clean, can't wait to see the mods!

 

[stolz]

Ya! Stoked that you got a 4runner again! Can't wait to see how your build goes.

 

[MCObray]

Very nice. I'm fond of my 99 as well! Good pic and looking forward to more pics!

Thanks. As money allows, it will slowly get to where I believe it needs to be!

Awesome to see you back at it, especially with a 3rd Gen! Great platform as you already know. Keep up the good work.

Yeeew! It was so good driving 100+ miles back home yesterday. The ride is just phenomenal, as well as the comfort.

Glad to see you back in a 4runner, I really loved your '00. It was so clean, can't wait to see the mods!

I loved the '00 too. Money talks sometimes though, but it's all good. The body is completely straight on this Runner, where as the '00 had some blemishes on the rear. Dented tail gate, as well as dented bumper. I'm looking forward to making this one my own though!

Ya! Stoked that you got a 4runner again! Can't wait to see how your build goes.

It was that or a Tacoma. I have a lot of confidence in Toyota platforms. As much as I loved my Jeep, their 4Runner just completely blows it out of the water in almost every category for me. Such a big difference, even though they were the same years.

 

[deadbeat son]

Nice truck, welcome back.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Wow, a 99 Tall Coil limited - that's kind of a "holy grail" 4runner (like an 09 TE.)

Are you going to pull the running boards off? IMO they look better without them.

 

[summerprophet]

Welcome to the 99 4runner club. Congratulations on finding the all important J Shifter. Push button to make it act like your old Subaru, and Shifter to make it act (better than) your old jeep.

 

[MCObray]

Nice truck, welcome back.

Thanks. Feels great...

Wow, a 99 Tall Coil limited - that's kind of a "holy grail" 4runner (like an 09 TE.)

Are you going to pull the running boards off? IMO they look better without them.

Yeah, aside from the not having the Sport Hood, this is about as loaded as you can get. I really rather have the bare necessities when it comes to the interior (IE. cloth interior, roll up windows, manual seats, etc.) but just have to pick and choose. The leather is in great condition, and all electronics work besides the Lumbar feature on the driver seat which I'm sure is an easy fix.

Welcome to the 99 4runner club. Congratulations on finding the all important J Shifter. Push button to make it act like your old Subaru, and Shifter to make it act (better than) your old jeep.

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Thanks. I like the statement; well done. You've got yourself one nice looking 4Runner. I really dig the color matched bumper. I want an ARB Tacoma Bull Bar down the road and am thinking about color matching it. Fingers crossed for finding one on CList for a few bones off!

 

[vicali]

Nice 4Runner, each 3rd Gen T4R post on Expo makes my wife's Forester a little more scared..

 

[Loubaru]

Loooks a lot like mine but without a dented tailgate..lol. Nice find! It took me 4 months to find my 2000 limited w/ locker, your lucky you found yours so quickly.

 

[rickashay]

Welcome back to the bright side! New ride is lookin' good.