View Poll Results: What is your favorite 4runner body style?
1st gen
287
26.95%
2nd gen
277
26.01%
3rd gen
434
40.75%
4th gen
67
6.29%
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What is your favorite 4runner body style?
10-24-2004, 10:06 PM
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I second that x-awdriver..
Each & everyone of them shines in it's own spotlight.
We proudly drive a 3rd gen tho'...
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97 4-runner 4x4
0"-3" downey lift, 2" rear cornfed's
99 limited flares & front bumper, grill, reflector headlights conv.
factory hood scoop, 2001 taillights, clear corners
hiluxsurf ssrg badges
285/75R/16's welds 16x10's
wet okole seat covers, msd digital ignition, modified intake system
85 Toyota p/u 4x4
22R, cam, header, carburetion, msd ignition
V/8 conversion soon
4" lift, 5.29's, no-slip rear diff.
15x12's bfg 33's, go rhino trusses
custom rear center HD trac bar
double shocked all corners, custom dual stabilizers
Each & everyone of them shines in it's own spotlight.
We proudly drive a 3rd gen tho'...
X-FH
97 4-runner 4x4
0"-3" downey lift, 2" rear cornfed's
99 limited flares & front bumper, grill, reflector headlights conv.
factory hood scoop, 2001 taillights, clear corners
hiluxsurf ssrg badges
285/75R/16's welds 16x10's
wet okole seat covers, msd digital ignition, modified intake system
85 Toyota p/u 4x4
22R, cam, header, carburetion, msd ignition
V/8 conversion soon
4" lift, 5.29's, no-slip rear diff.
15x12's bfg 33's, go rhino trusses
custom rear center HD trac bar
double shocked all corners, custom dual stabilizers
10-25-2004, 11:48 AM
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I say first gen First time I saw one and knew I wanted one was from the movie "over the top" I think I was about 8 - 10 years old then and swore if I would one day own one. There is just something about the convertables and the rollbar that appealed to me..
This weekend up at the mountian.
This weekend up at the mountian.
10-25-2004, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
How about a poll of other 4wd vehicles we HATE the most?? 
10-26-2004, 07:41 PM
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Oh'... don't forget about the expedition!
My neighbor is fed up with his. he just forked out over $500 just to change the spark plugs at the dealership!
Must suck to be him!
X-FH
It's not the speed that breaks stuff. It's the sudden stop...
My neighbor is fed up with his. he just forked out over $500 just to change the spark plugs at the dealership!
Must suck to be him!
X-FH
It's not the speed that breaks stuff. It's the sudden stop...
10-27-2004, 11:54 AM
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If we are talking purely about BODY STYLE...3rd gen all the way. I see them everywhere in Phoenix and just *sigh*. I want a '99! I'd probably trade someone mine for one with low miles 
11-23-2004, 08:44 PM
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I love my little 2nd Gen... I love mine because, *ahem*: I like the tailgate, I have the swingout tire carrier, it's 5spd, black.... a V6 (Though it is a 3.slow... it's not that bad... not THAT bad...)... yeah... those are the three big factors I guess. Eh.
11-23-2004, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
The 2 door is like a UFO, youre lucky if you see one in youre lifetime. 
Overall it's basically the same though. I do think that the 4 door looks better.
Overall it's basically the same though. I do think that the 4 door looks better.OMG!!!! HEY EVERYBODY I'VE SEEN A UFO!!! NO LIES!!!
lol.... but anyways...back into the real world for a second...i've seen one, it looked pretty neat...and it wasnt a picture online either it was sitting in a perking lot near a beach. I'd prove it but i didn't have a camera...sorry.
PLEASE BELIEVE ME!! I know it wasn't swamp gas!!!!
11-23-2004, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
Good idea, although we all know the Ford Exploder would win by a landslide!
Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
Yeah,Ford Exploders are pretty much acrappy vehicle when it comes to anyting but some gravel and then the rediculous Excursions.
My ex-girlfriends parents have these vehicles;
Excursion, with about 5in of lift...
F-250, with about 9in of lift...
H2 , no lift and some bling bling billit rims.
The 2 fords ride stiffer than helll....and as far as i know are not used offroad, just for transporting stuff... are all big lifts capable offroad? because i don't see how the thing could flex at all. They scared the SHAT outta me everytime we took one of the fords on twisty roads... both her parents drive fast and the truck is so high and narrow... yikes.
but back to my question...are some lifts just for lifting the truck and nothing more?
11-24-2004, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Figit090
not just that....it would win by a landslide, and a rollover....
What exactly is the usefullness of an excursion for offroad? and then what is the point of lifting one??
My ex-girlfriends parents have these vehicles;
Excursion, with about 5in of lift...
F-250, with about 9in of lift...
H2 , no lift and some bling bling billit rims.
The 2 fords ride stiffer than helll....and as far as i know are not used offroad, just for transporting stuff... are all big lifts capable offroad? because i don't see how the thing could flex at all. They scared the SHAT outta me everytime we took one of the fords on twisty roads... both her parents drive fast and the truck is so high and narrow... yikes.
but back to my question...are some lifts just for lifting the truck and nothing more?
What exactly is the usefullness of an excursion for offroad? and then what is the point of lifting one??
My ex-girlfriends parents have these vehicles;
Excursion, with about 5in of lift...
F-250, with about 9in of lift...
H2 , no lift and some bling bling billit rims.
The 2 fords ride stiffer than helll....and as far as i know are not used offroad, just for transporting stuff... are all big lifts capable offroad? because i don't see how the thing could flex at all. They scared the SHAT outta me everytime we took one of the fords on twisty roads... both her parents drive fast and the truck is so high and narrow... yikes.
but back to my question...are some lifts just for lifting the truck and nothing more?
11-24-2004, 11:14 AM
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yeah...the truck i rode in has no exta width either that is the scary part, the tires are too thin for my liking and i think too thin for safety for such a high truck... if it were me id get nice wide offset rims....not skinny ones.
And....i'd never buy a ford.....
And....i'd never buy a ford.....
11-24-2004, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
The 2 door is like a UFO, youre lucky if you see one in youre lifetime. Overall it's basically the same though. I do think that the 4 door looks better.
Overall it's basically the same though. I do think that the 4 door looks better.
I wanted it so bad...it was in decent shape but the owner didnt love it for what it was...It was kinda beat up. I forgot that TOYOTA even made 2 door second gens. Made my night, thats for sure...IAN
11-24-2004, 10:29 PM
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Maybe if we start keeping track of our sightings the government will help lower tariff taxes, and bribe toyota to make them for us all....
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gosh darn it i need sleep..... i keep saying one stupid thing after another....
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oh well..... maybe it's the effect the 2dr2gen has on me...messes with my mind, i think the thing probed my brain when i saw it....not sure...
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gosh darn it i need sleep..... i keep saying one stupid thing after another....
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oh well..... maybe it's the effect the 2dr2gen has on me...messes with my mind, i think the thing probed my brain when i saw it....not sure...
