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Just thinking about building my 3rd gen 4runner up for longevity and reliability...What kind of transmission upgrades are available? Does anybody here run a transmission oil cooler on a 3rd gen 4runner with the auto tranny? I know in some types of vehicles they're pretty common, in other...

Got a question regarding the ARB bumper for the 3rd gen 4runners: Some web sites have a bumper for a Tacoma listed, others have a bumper listed for a Taco or a 4runner. I know the 1st gen (95-04) Tacos and 3rd gen (96-02) 4runners share a similar chassis, but is the bumper made for the...

Well, I'm happy to say that the "baselining" of my new-to-me '99 4Runner is nearly complete. I had the T-belt/Water pump replaced at a local independent dealer, and had a few other odds and ends done too (seals and swaybar bushings.) A bit costly but at least now I can breathe easier since, at...

Yes, I know it's been beaten to death, but I have some suspension questions I hope the suspension-smart people here can help with. Ever since I got my '99 4runner I've noticed it sits a little low in the back. I'm assuming the rear springs and/or shocks are sagging a bit from age. Not a...

Okay, I've now gone 4 wheeling twice in my '99 4runner. This is the first 4x4 I've ever owned with an automatic transmission, and I've got a couple of questions about techniques. First off, am I the only one who works in the medical/insurance field who smiles at the "ECT" button on the...

Okay, my malfunctioning automatic antenna is driving me crazy! It makes a sound like a dying yak every time I start up and when I shut off the ignition. I'd like to replace it with a simple, non-power antenna but in the meantime, I just want to pull the power wire off the motor so it stops...

I learned to drive on an automatic (76 Ford Torino wagon) and have driven quite a few of them. But I've only owned two AT vehicles, the 99 Subaru Outback wagon I had from 2003 - 2007 and my current 99 4Runner. In practical terms, I suppose I could also add my wife's 2006 Grand Vitara since...

Called up the local independent Toyota shop asking about the cost of a Timing belt change (at 118k my 4runner is way overdue.) Cost is around $200, unless they have to replace the water pump, then it goes up to $630. :Wow1: Is the water pump for the 3.4 really that expensive? Call me...

Rather than double-posting I'll just link it: http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=152742 Had a great trip, the 4runner did great, looking forward to lots more Colorado 'wheeling trips with it!

Made my first real mod to the 4runner last night. About 30 minutes with a set of sockets and I went from this: To this: From the driver's perspective, of course, it looks and feels the same but from outside, it really does look like it sits higher! And of course without the running...

All right, sorry it took so long for me to get to this, but here's the "long version" of my trip report. Summary: After hearing about the trip to the Black Rock Desert and other hot springs back around Christmas, I made it out to join 3 other ExPoer's on a great trip chasing hot springs...

So my "new" old 4runner seems to have an annoying squeak when I drive it. It only happens when moving (and not always then,) but most of the time. It's a high-pitched 'chittering' noise that is more or less constant. Sounds like it's coming from inside the vehicle (just as loud with the...

Okay, first the comments: Took the "new" '99 4runner out for its first long trip today. Haven't tablulated the MPG but from the gas gauge it appears to be comparable to the Tacoma so that's certainly acceptable. Very comfy and nice to drive. A lot of the little annoying features of the...

After a somewhat frantic buying experience, I am now the proud owner of a 1999 Toyota 4runner. Auto. 3.4l, in desert tan or whatever they call it (the dealer called it "beige" :rolleyes: ) Tires are BFG KOs in pretty good condition: Side view: And of course the piece de resistance...

So...my vehicle quest continues but it's taken an interesting turn, just recently. I have a tentative buyer for the Taco. She's still trying to get her financing together and since I'm not in a hurry to sell, I don't mind. With luck the deal will be done next Tuesday (the 30th) and then my...

Is there such an animal? I went to 235/85/16 Yokohama Geolanders on my Taco and found it to be a perfect tire size (about 31.7" diameter.) Now that I'm shopping for a 4runner I'm a bit miffed to find that every one I've looked at (2006 - up) seems to have 17" wheels. From what I've read...

So I'm still going back and forth between the 4runner and the Xterra but as I was shopping the other day I came across a dealership that had not one but two late model (05+) Pathfinders in my price range. I confess I don't know much about them. How are they off-road? I understand they are...

For sale is my 2004 Tacoma in "expedition white" :D Specs: 2004 Toyota Tacoma 75,000 miles 3.4l V-6 5 speed 4x4 with a by-god floor mounted transfer case shifter! SR-5, NON TRD :( AM/FM/Cassette/Single CD, 6 speaker stereo Yokohama Geolander AT-S tires in 235/85/16 with about 21,000...

So after thinking it over and discussing it with the wife I went ahead and applied for the loan for my new rig, which I've decided will be a 2005-2008 V-6 4runner. I thought long and hard about the Xterra and there are a lot of factors to recommend it but the 4runner seems more suited for the...

Still doing research here... Can someone with a 4th gen do me a favor? I'd like to know the length of the cargo compartment with the back seat in the 'stowed' position, from the tailgate to the back of the front seats. Trying to figure out how practical it might be to sleep back there...