toytinker

Bought it for 12K... is this an average deal? Also, pros and cons to having auto, 4spd with OD...

Thanks...

ebelen1

Probably a good deal since everyone here wants one with a factory locker. With this as a premium piece, this may even be a very good deal.

BajaRunner

I would say thats a great deal.

toytinker

also, with my rig being auto, is there a great disadvantage when off-roading?

Elton

my sisters 4runner is a 98 4x4 sr5 3.4 5spd has a factory locker i think she paid 15k at the toyota dealer and will problay never be takein offroad

rwmorrisonjr

No disadvantage to off-roading, more of a personal choice. One less pedal to worry about, and that has its advantages at times.

cracker_1

That is very similar to what we recently bought, a 99 Highlander. We (i.e. my wife really loves it ) like it alot. Course, ours will be for the easy to moderate trails and local grocery getter. So a perfect fit and very nice ride. Congrats.

Crux

Yes, that is a great deal.
I've been looking for a 99 or 00 with a locker for awhile now.
Either they are trashed, rusted out, asking too much, not the sport edition(highlander), or the wrong color.

Guess I'm picky.

toytinker

Thanks and it feels great to be part of the 4runner family now! The truck is clean without any leaks... I checked our (5) other rigs before stumbling onto this one...

It has an extra tranny cooler and 4.11 rear diff...

So would the diff cause too much increased gas consumption?

lee

not really and as stated, its a personal choice.

one time while stuck in mud i had to rock back and forth and found it to be hard with an auto.

i did just fine though... its all about knowing your truck.

Mason Dixon

i got mine for 12400 with 92k miles a couple of months ago, so i'd say you're right about average for that

toytinker

Can someone tell me if a 4.11 rear diff would significantly increase gas consumption, though?

BTW, what does the stock rear diff gear ration come in?

Thanks...

snap-on

the auto significantly increases gas consumption IMHO

I think gears has little to do with it.

Bennito

think non locked autos start at something like 3.77 up to 4.32s for locked sticks. (there's a search button and a faq and countless other ways to find out for sure what was available. My info is off the top of my head - and hence is worth what you paid for it.)

What kind of miles per gallon are you getting? what did you expect to get?

toytinker

I was thinking 16 to 18 mpg is more realistic... haven't really monitored actual mpg but will keep tabs and let you guys know...

BTW, the axle ratio is 4.30 on an auto with the factor e-locker...

Also, If you were to get stuck while off-roading, how would you "rock" a rig with auto trans? I know I did this when I had an '84 Toyota 4X4 truck to get out of a sand pit...

CynicX

I'm pretty sure all Taco TRD with auto rrlocker have the 4.11 stock gearing. I cant remember where I saw it but I swore that what was in my truck, but I'm drawing a blank on where I saw this info.

The window sticker MPG on my 3.4 taco trd rrlocker 4x4 with 4spd auto is 16 city and 19 highway. I drive both pretty equally, I live in a rural town so its like 45 roads with traffic lights every few miles. I manage to pull off about 19.5mpg average.

I usually take it pretty easy on the shinny pedal though.

toytinker

If I get 19, cool! Otherwise, I am happy with the average...

dobber

Dont be so worried about the gas mileage,just think of the money you'll save from not having a vehicle that brakes down all the time.These 4 runners just keep running i'm at 206000 on my 97 runner.Good luck man.