DravisAR

Ive found about 120 autos, and one manual all the way out in OH....was this mainly a Limited color? I want to say they were all 97+s too...what color is this? Was it special order on non-Limiteds (AKA autos) ...im lookin for 5spds

And whats the difference between grey and gray anyways?

Thanks guys,

Alex

DrumheadAR

Not sure if I can answer your question, but my '98 SR5 is Anthracite. It's a very deep gray. Kinda has a bronze tint to it in the sunlight. There are a few members here with this color, i'm sure they'll chime in. If you look in the 4Runner history section under 3rd Gens you can see the color charts.

Jeff_M

I have a 98' Limited with the aforementioned Anthracite color. I've also heard it referred to as "Gunmetal". At first I was unsure about the color, but everyone compliments me on it. It definitely takes on different shades depending on the sunlight. If you're curious, Check my old post on Zaino to see a bunch of pics.

DravisAR

I think its without a doubt the coolest color ive ever seen, I like how in different light its darker or lighter, takes on a green or red hue, etc....its awesome, my first choice.

I just wish they made more of them in manual trans

Everyone selling one is asking about 2k over the NADA retail....craziness I tell you!

dbikeman

Can one of you post a pic of the color? Mine is gray I guess you would say. I just want to see what color your talkin about.

DravisAR

Hey Jeff...got me all excited and your server isnt hosting the pics or somethings wrong with the old pic links, cause im getting red Xs If you have high bandwidth internet, id love to see them. You can email them or just point me to a link. Ive already collected a bunch of pics of the color, Im in love!

dbikeman: Thats the color...to call it plain gray would be blasphemous!

dbikeman

You prolly dont want my pics but I'll post a few lol

DravisAR

Those are sweet! Ill take all the pics I can get, just more ideas to put in my head on what to do with my 4runner when I get it. Is your car up on cardomain.com Dbike? I swear ive seen that exact same 4runner before...hell Ive got pics of it sitting on my computer that look almost exactly the same with some small differences (a front lip and next gen grill)

dbikeman

Yea mine is on cardomain. You mean front lip as in a 99 bumper?

Mossback74

Anthracite is...errr well a dark metalic brown red gray green. With auburn highlights Oh, and it shows the dirt reeealy well

Mossback74

Check the color charts HERE . Looks like anthracite was only available 98 and before

DrumheadAR

Amen to that!!!!

I was also unsure of the color when i bought it, But EVERYONE compliments me on the color. It has REALLY grown on me. It looks great with dark windows, bug shield, window deflectors, etc... One of my (hopefully) future mods is color-matched bumpers.

DravisAR

How do I tell if the 96-98s im looking at have a factory locker? Im also trying to find out what kind of gears they have, but I figure it doesnt matter much anyways, eventually ill just upgrade them.

So far no luck in finding a manual anthracite any nearer to me than portland!

phosho

My 4Runner is also anthricite. You can see in my sig that its a 96' Limited. From what I understand at least for the 96's that the limited's were only available in an automatic. I'll post some pics 4 another example If I can figure out how.

Jeff_M

I need to get those pictures on another server. Thanks for the reminder. Can anyone suggest a good place?

Mossback74

Most all of the limiteds have the e-locker, but all limiteds are automatic. The e-locker was an available option on SR5. You will see a button to the right of the dash dimmer that says
RR
Diff
Lock

For the gears check the axle code and look at
This Site
I think if it had the P265's it'll be 4.56 but that may be only for the automatics.

I just got done with the whole car buying thing. I got kinda lucky and fell into a good deal on a nice truck. The best advice I can offer is be patient. The truck you want is out there somewhere.

TStango

I'm Anthracited

phosho

Some pics? 1st time attempting to insert pictures so exuse me if they dont show or if I jack somthing up

Mossback74

Oh man, somebody stole my truck, drove it to Virginia, took pictures of it, then drove it back. What kind of world are we living in I'll post some of mine once it gets warm enough to wash it without the water freezing (20 degrees and dropping).

4RunnerFever

I've got anthracite and it does show dirt like crazy. Looks great anyway.

My understanding is that anthracite is the brown metallic body color and gunmetal is the gray bumper color.

here is a pic


I've got the locker, but also an automatic.

Good luck in your search.