4th Gen 4Runner options ...

[jeffryscott]

I may have a line on a 4th Gen 2003 4Runner at a higher cost than I planned (18K with 61K mileage), but it might be possible.

What are the options for springs, shocks, tire sizes, etc ... ?

Need to figure out mod costs to see if this is even possible to get the vehicle and get it off-road ready (or more ready).

Thanks,

Jeff

And one more thing, if I went with a 3rd gen 4Runner, say 96+ with 100 to 125K (9 to 10K price), what are the things to look for on used ones? Any trouble spots?

 

[kcowyo]

No problems with 3rd Gens as far as I know. My kids get hauled around all day in a '99 4Runner and it's great. Road trips work well with a family of four too. Something you may want to consider looking for on a 3rd Gen, is a factory e-locker. Some had them, some didn't. I think Darren did some research that showed the 99's had a little bit better ground clerance than the other years.

The Sport edition is really nice, should come with a locker and hood scoop. If you get a 3rd gen, you want the scoop! If you're a manual transmission guy, the last were made in '99-'00. After that, all automatics. I would assume based on supply and demand it would be less expensive to kit out a 3rd Gen than a 4th Gen, but there's a ton available for both.

Here's a great write up Scott did on the ARB 4th gen 4Runner, over on Yotatech.com - a perfect resource for any and all 4Runners. They have a great classified section too, maybe someone nearby is selling their 4Runner? You should definitely check just in case.

 

[Scott Brady]

Loads of options for the 4th gen now, including F&R ARB's, OME and Deaver/DR goodies. 285's will fit without too much issue.

 

[Ryanmb21]

I love my 4th gen, the complete OME suspension ran me $750 and it runs nice on 265/70/17's

 

[bigreen505]

And one more thing, if I went with a 3rd gen 4Runner, say 96+ with 100 to 125K (9 to 10K price), what are the things to look for on used ones? Any trouble spots?

Selling at a premium. Not sure about the rest of the country, but in Colorado the 3rd Gen's often sell at a significant premium beyond their bluebook value to the point that 2002's in good shape will frequently sell for more than a 2004.

I will offer the same advice as in the other thread, do a test fit. It is probably big enough because the deal breaker for me was where to put the two dogs. The 4th Gen's make a small sacrifice to cargo space in favor of a lager back seat, which may be good or bad as your kids grow.

 

[mountainpete]

Jeff - this is my current favorite farkle for the Gen 4:

It's made by Shrockworks and it is mighty nice. $889.00 plus optional lights among other things.

They are in development for 05+ Tacoma's right now.

Add some ARB lockers, DR suspension and you will have a solid platform. :jumping:

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

There is alot going on w/ the 4th gen finally. here is an example
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=906&page=3

the schrockworks bumper happened because of the same crew:clapsmile
and a rear bumper will be made this winter so it is really turning into a good platform for future mods.

 

[SinCity4r]

Here's my tilton hilton:

Great platform.. the aftermarket stuff is finally coming around too!

 

[jeffryscott]

these look sweet once they are outfitted ... what kind of mileage do people get with the V8, and, I see premium is recommended, but what are people actually running? And is there any harm in running 87 octane vs. 91?

Thanks,

Jeff

And Scott, would 255/85/16s fit?

 

[Charger92]

Nice setups you guys have.

I poke around the Toyota stuff from time to time. My wife has a 1991 4runner so it has a draw to me. She is wanting an FJ in the next couple years and I couldn't agree more about the purchase.

Does anyone know what this guy (Joel) uses for a camera setup? the video footage is very smooth for in cab offroading. Here is a link.

http://joelrasmus.com/gallery/v/videos/4runner/Jawbone-2006.mov.html

Cheers

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Joel is SinCity4r- he can add to it but here is also a link
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41

 

[SinCity4r]

Ya, that mount coupled with the steadyshot is pretty solid.

 

[Charger92]

Thanks, nice!
Are you using a specific camera? the clarity is very good.
I think I have a Christmas list I need to start making with my one or two only items on it.

 

[SinCity4r]

Thanks.

It's a Sony HDR HC-1 + Raynox hd-3030pro. The encoding is Quicktime H.264

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Seems like the V8 and trans are the same as in the LC, Sequoia and Tundra; so they should be very reliable! Milage should be around 19 hwy and 16 on the city.