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I bought my '98 4Runner (3.4/auto) in Feb 2011 with around 158k on it. Now has 169k, and no mechanical issues so far. If I were to do an Alaskan adventure or similar, I'd have no problems taking it, but would definitely do a thorough inspection of steering/suspension components since I assume...

Thanks! Not a technically difficult trail by any means, but the narrow road with severe drop-offs can mess with the mind, for sure. Pulling out of Animas Forks and on our way up Engineer, a guy in a 4-door JK coming down from Engineer flagged me down to ask "how bad is Cinnamon Pass?" At the end...

Willman - thanks, was a much needed getaway. Just a couple more random pics I'd like to include. As my haikusignature indicates, I still have not really made the transition from XJs, but perhaps publicly posting a "hero shot" of the Toyota will move the process along: Yes, the footbridge is...

I do remember seeing a few dispersed campsites, but not yours specifically - funny, I wonder how many from this site were there at that time? Unknowing, uncoordinated Expo Portal Jamboree of sorts?

I recently graduated and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, so we felt like this picture ought to be good luck of some kind in getting that dream job, soon: Some shots from the top of the pass, and on the way down: Two Jeeps that passed me in a big hurry - anyone can drive like...

We continued down to the mining site/ghost town of Animas Forks. This is a popular area, and lots of rental Jeeps parked here. A long, loud conversation heard from one group of (the many) Texan visitors revolved around the "Freee-toooes" they packed for lunch. Some shots of Animas Forks...

We drove the Alpine Loop on Sunday - west from Lake city on Cinnamon Pass, then back east on Engineer Pass. One source I used (www.traildamage.com) suggested that this "clockwise" direction was the most commonly driven, but people were driving it both ways in equal numbers. There are enough wide...

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, the wife and I decided to spend a few days in the Lake City area (30 June through 2 July). Fortunately, one of the Grandmas was able to keep our 4 and 2 year old, so we could have a much needed rest. Plenty of reports here covering this region, but I figured a...

I've got a '98 4Runner with the 3.4. In April I used it in an experiment for a class, and had a scan gauge connected during the test. On mostly flat highway at 73 mph with an ambient air temp of 69-70 F, the scan gauge showed a consistent coolant temp of 183 F. The dash dummy gauge was at it's...

I had both 33x9.50 and 33x10.50 BFG ATs on my '96 XJ (4.5" short-arm lift). No significant difference in fuel economy. Performace on Colorado trails was somewhat better with the 10.50s - a little bit more grip, a little bit less "tippy." Most noticeable was on-road - the 10.50s felt MUCH more...

FWIW, I've had starters, alternators and batteries that all "tested good" at a parts place, and turned out to be not so good - take the Autozone "test" results with a large grain of salt. My '96 XJ had a no-start condition similar to yours a couple years ago - the "tests" indicated batt, alt...

I'm running 33x10.50s on my XJ (replaced a set of 33x9.50s) wheels are 15"x7", with 4.5" backspacing. I'm very happy with the size - handle just fine on the road, do well on the trails I run. The x9.50s were okay, but the x10.50s do impart a more stable feel to the Jeep (on and off pavement) -...

Thanks all, for the input - good to know the kiddos will fit if we decide to go for a WJ. Amauri - cool WJ, but one modified Jeep in the stable is all the frustration/discomfort/joy my wife will allow (for now), ha!

Wifey and I are expecting progeny number two in March, and so are looking for a suitable family vehicle that isn't a minivan. The new vehicle needs to accomodate two kids' car seats (one infant, one toddler), with the caveat that I'm 6'2" and thus have the driver's seat positioned all the way...

It's all personal preference, though. A 2-Door riding on 33" tires forces would-be back seat passengers to re-think their desire to tag along...a successful back-seat entry/exit in my XJ is approximately a 9.8 score in Olympic Gymnastic competition. Often times I'm glad that only one other...

Not "width challenged," myself, but I see what you mean - the new interior does feel a bit more snug. My preference is totally subjective - the interior in the 97+ XJs I've test-driven certainly looks more modern but feels/sounds less substantial somehow. I have no idea what specifically gives...

Not just the "Classic" trim level, or late MY builds for the '96s. My '96 is a Sport, with the "newer" components and was built in January of '96. The few times I've needed to go to a dealer for parts, they hate me - there's no telling if the part I need is listed as a '96 or a '97 application...