Was down in Baja over the weekend and saw this 1st gen for sale for $2,500. Owner is American and used it for local fishing and grocery runs. Not sure what year, but it runs, has a 22RE motor, automatic, 153k mi, and 4wd. The paint is in decent condition but there’s a decent amount of rust on the frame. Typically this much rust would be a deal breaker, but for $2,500?!? Is it worth it? I don’t know much about 1st gens, would love to make this a project car. Any thoughts?... Should I buy this 1st gen 4Runner ..read more

Ayyy! Blew up the engine in my 1998 4runner. Looking for a 3rz, dual coil pack, 2.78 L. Im in British Columbia, Canada. Any ideas ..read more

Hey everyone. I am going to do the timing chain on my 1995 Tacoma with the 3rz and I’ve got a few questions for more knowledge people. I was wondering what gaskets I need to do the job. I know I need a valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket and a tube of fipg. Has anyone done this job without pulling the head? Would you recommend or is it worth pulling? I was looking at the timing chain kits from lc engineering has anyone tried them before? Definitely the biggest job I’ve took on so any... 3rz Timing Chain ..read more

There is a 2015 4runner limited (4wd) with 217k miles... we negotiated down to $17,500... clear carfax and no accidents. Heated and cooled seats, all the bells and whistles... Test drove it twice, checked under the hood, checked under everything with a flashlight... checked fluids, no leaks, all services at a local toyota dealer. Planning to meet them tomorrow morning to purchase. Thoughts on what I might need to be concerned about ..read more

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I own a Tacoma that I use most for offraoding but I bought an Outback Wilderness edition in 22 and really like it on the road, snow and some dirt roads. I put 60k mi on it and had no issues. I recently totaled it so now I am considering getting a new one or maybe a 4Runner. The Outback did a great job in the crash. I walked away with bruises and whiplash. Someone pulled out right in front of me with no time to stop. I was going 55 mph. So I am pleased to not be more injured or dead. I know... Suburu Outback Wilderness vs 4Runner TRD ..read more

Hey all. I’ve gotten myself into a bit of a predicament this weekend and I need some advice. I own a 1995 Tacoma with the 2.7 3rz. I was replacing front main seal and as I was re installing the crank pulley and harmonic balancer I didn’t have the gerotor aligned correctly and I jammed the pulley into the key in the crank and it got forced down and chipped the sprocket for the timing chain. Is this ok to run or is it a big no (I really dont want it to grenade and dick my timing). If it’s not... Chipped timing chain sprocket ..read more

I was initially looking at Bilstein 4600 or 5100s for my 08 4Runner with 317k miles. However, I just came across a used complete set off a 22 4Runner. The set includes complete strut assemblies, upper control arms, rear springs and shocks. I believe all will fit with the exception of the rears. From my understanding the 5th gen rear shocks use larger bolts and will not fit the 4th gen. If so, I assume all other parts would work except the rear shocks. I assume having new springs and... 5th gen springs, shocks and control arms on 4th gen ..read more

For Sale:BAMF rock sliders powder coated. Taken off my wifes 2022 4Runner. No scratches or dents. Mounting hardware included. NO LEAD TIME! $650.00 BOTTOM BAY AREA METAL FAB TOP ..read more

As I'm starting to look at 5th gens again, one thing that I don't notice is the rear heater like my 3rd gen Limited has. I guess that at some point Toyota did away with the rear heaters ..read more