*SOLD* 2005 Toyota 4Runner - Full Overland/Off-road Build - Adventure Ready - Chicago Area

shmerrill

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2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V6

- 233k miles on odometer
- 156k miles on engine (certified used)

- Full exhaust from URD (equal length headers, high-clearance Y-pipe, stainless catback)
- CBI front bumper (32” Rigid Dual Row Amber/White LED bar, WARN M8000 winch, AmSteel synthetic winch line, Factor 55 thimble, Rigid Dually D2)
- CBI swing-away rear bumper (full-size spare, Rigid Duallys, camp table)
- Stubbs Welding sliders
- FULL RCI skid plates (engine, transfer case, transmission, front/rear lower control arm, rear diff, rear lower control arm, gas tank)
- Modified Icon rear shock skids
- (5) Stealth Custom Series SR8s
- 285/75/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3s (approx. 40% tread, E load)
- GOBI stealth rack w/ sunroof attachment, awning brackets, shovel/ax mount
- LC80 snorkel kit
- Icon Vehicle Dynamics V.S. 2.5 Series - front coilovers and rear shocks w/ CDC
- Camburg uniball UCAs
- Metaltech rear heavy coils
- Metaltech extended bump stops
- Front/Rear Wheeler’s superbumps
- Metaltech rear upper/lower adjustable control arms
- Toytec aluminum adjustable panhard bar
- Extended rear brake lines
- Cab mount chop
- Hayden auxiliary transmission cooler
- Ceramic tints (5% in the rear, 25% front windows)
- Clearanced wheel wells for 35-inch tires
- AFE Power lifetime air filter
- Alpine 8100 NEX head unit w/ steering control module
- ARB onboard air compressor w/ tire kit
- Rear ARB air locker
- LED taillights
- Fumoto valve
- Interior LED upgrade
- Scangauge II
- AJT key fob
- Weathertech floor mats front/rear
- Window wind/rain deflectors
- Custom-built rear platform with tracks and ARB fridge slide
- ARB Drawer in Trunk
- Full time 12V power to the rear
- Nations Alternator (DC Power Engineering) 190 AMP alternator
- Big "3" Wiring Upgrade

Within Last 25K - Mostly Brand New - All OEM Parts Where Possible!

- Interstate battery
- PCV valve
- Spark Plugs
- Waterpump
- Thermostat
- Windshield
- Starter
- Radiator
- A/C condenser
- O2 sensors
- Front/rear brakes
- CV axles (CVJ)
- Undercoated wheel wells
- Front brake lines
- Wiper blades
- Sylvania Silverstar headlight bulbs
- Fresh oil change

Within last 50K

- Inner/outer tie rods
- Front wheel bearings
- Hood/trunk shocks
- Front LCAs
- Serpentine belt
- Pulleys

Included Gear

- ARB 2000 Awning w/ Room & Windbreak
- Husqvarna Ax
- Shovel
- 48" Hi-Lift Extreme
- (2) Traction/Recovery Boards
- ARB Drawer and Fridge Slide

ALL newer fluids: coolant, transfer case, brake, front diff, rear diff, transmission, power steering

One of the cleanest 4th Gen 4Runners in the Midwest. Frame had 40+ hours sandblasting, acid-etching and applying industrial rust proofer and topcoat. Frame coated inside and out with Fluid Film (lanolin based rust inhibitor/lubricant) to protect against salt. Regular car washes and details. Fuel system treatment was done every oil change.

The original engine blew a head gasket at around 190k. Replaced with a certified engine from a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser w/ 119k original miles. Runs better than the old engine. Have put around 37k miles on the new engine with no issues.

I’m sure I missed a few things.

This truck has been meticulously cared for and maintained over the last 8 years.

The bad
- sunroof sticks if allowed to open all the way, personally I don’t use it but all other functions work fine, track needs to be realigned and re-greased, no actual damage
- rear wiper doesn’t work (has no purpose with a huge tire in the back)
- dash has small cracking, under recall but I have never taken the truck in. Have considered installing a dash cover, but haven't yet.
- that’s about it!

The above maintenance and modifications total almost $40k. Couldn't tell you how much labor cost is involved. This is an extremely solid platform that has never let me down and is essentially rebuilt from top to bottom. The truck is the definition of turnkey ready for anything. Of course, it's not perfect. Rarely any car is. There is some minor pin-striping, and some paint blemishes here and there, but much less imperfections than you would expect in a vehicle like this. For the past 20k miles, it has mostly been used just for road trips, and has been garage-kept. It needs to go to someone who is going to get the most out of it.

It needs nothing. Just a new owner.

I really enjoy this truck but I'm moving onto a pickup truck with higher towing capacity. I hope this one will find its way into someone’s hands who can really appreciate the time and effort behind building a rig like this.

Asking $24,999 $15,999, reasonable offers considered. CASH only. The transaction must be performed at a bank/public location or via a trusted 3rd party, for everyone’s comfort and safety. Cashier's check accepted under certain circumstances (from a bank).

Clean title in hand.

Thanks for looking! Let me know if you would like new pictures of anything.
 

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shmerrill

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A few more pics...
 

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shmerrill

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I realized that I didn't mention the location of the truck...this is located in the Chicago area. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
 

shmerrill

Member
Dropping price another $3k... to $19,999. This truck is ready for adventure, and still has tons of great life left in it.
 

shmerrill

Member
Price Drop to $16,999 - A great deal on an incredibly built truck! Not in a huge hurry to sell, but would prefer to move it sooner than later, as I need to clear out the space I the garage. Would prefer to sell to someone here on Expedition portal that will appreciate this build, before I list it for sale elsewhere.
 

COoverlander

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I know pre-holidays isn’t the best time to be selling, but this looks like a really solid vehicle at a great price. Some will argue for a V8, but I think a Supercharged V6 is better for most people’s needs. With the savings here, and tons of upgrades already taken care of, I think that would be my next upgrade. I’m going to be picking something up in the spring, so I’m definitely watching where the market is heading.
 

shmerrill

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Frame pics?
*Edit: also pics of trunk area, if possible.

Here are some frame and trunk pics. Also, the engine bay, which I realized that I didn't post any photos of...
 

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shmerrill

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Frame pics?
*Edit: also pics of trunk area, if possible.

More... there's a little bit of dirt(sorry), and you'll see a little bit of surface rust in spots, but really, a surprisingly small amount for a 2005.

P.S. all of the extras in that ARB drawer will be included with the 4runner.
 

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