dsehresman

hey guys, just bought my first toyota on the week thanks to you guys. i have been reading thread after thread after thread all about 3rd generation 4runners and just had to get one


bought this baby on saturday and just couldn't even leave it for more then a day

SORRY FOR THE PICTURES, GF dropped my camera will get better pictures up soon

i had already bought the rear llights




i have added already a deck




i also already taken off those stupid running boards




Going to put in my sub/amp this week

I have already ordered my :

Rancho/procomp 3" lift kit
All the leds for the dash/dome lights



have to save up for tires

what else should i do????

Need some good yotatech advice

jdsdj98

Congratulations, and welcome to the club. You'll love it.

I'm a mostly stock guy, so I'll leave the mod suggestions to others.

Just curious - Is this Runner's history clean? To my very untrained eye, there are quite a few different shades of oak & black (a non-stock interior color, I believe) in the interior. I'd be wondering if the airbags had been deployed at some point, necessitating the replacement of some of the dash components.

Definitely not trying to rain on a parade - I'm just curious. Enjoy that thing. It should treat you nicely.

SoCalPaul

Sounds like you're off to a good start. If you're going to be 4 Wheeling, you might consider rock sliders & a locker.

bigt

rr diff lock switch?

Meterpig

If you intend to run larger tires and wheel, I recommend you install an aftermarket tranny cooler and bypass the stock radiator.

Also, do you know when the timing belt was done? If over 60-70K, do that too.

The 4runners are fairly bullet proof, but there are chinks in the armor.

97ltd4x4

96' or 97'..?

Don't forget to also look at your rear wheel bearings..common failure...Also,might want to look into the Tundra front brake upgrade when it needs front drakes..

SoCalPaul

Don't worry, my '96 Limited has the exact same interior.
Paul

sa51

i'd hit it

dsehresman

thanks guys, it is a limited so it has the limited slip, sould be good for now until the locker comes. and sliders where is a good place or maybe just make my own

keep up the good complements

BajaRunner

Limited = limited slip? I donno about that one!?

Yeah looks good... Rancho/Procomp lift? I haven't heard of those on the 3rd gen's.. post up pics.

dgz32

Nice 4runner! Is it a '97? Looks just like mine. Looks good sans the sunning boards, too.

Re the switch, bigt is referring to this...

okie81

Looks good, that dog on the right seems to approve too

Runner_Zuke

Welcome,

I love my 4Runner. Just dont hit any curbs at the wrong angle.

As far as mods maybe start with the center consul mod, and the deck plate mod!

pius222

Welcome, how many miles? Rancho/Procomp is a question mark, make sure to get the diff drop too.

Can't help but notice all the garbage in the pic, did a hurricane just hit?

dsehresman

why would you be not sure about the rancho/procomp set up. You think OME is that much better and what actualy is a diff drop

what is a center consul mod?

the deck plate mod is going to be next, there is nothing wrong by doing that?

seaofnames

Looks like you live in Langley in that new area...cant remember what its called now. darn.

If you want to see some of the stuff I've done, or need help with anything, I live in Mission...I'd be glad to help!(I've also got access to the shop at Toyotatown)

dsehresman

I live in clayton heights 188 and fraser


Ok thanks

deines97runnah

Congrats on the runnah. Search and search again, read and read again, ask and ask again before doing. Measure trice cut once. Best advice i can offer. Good luck.

SoCalPaul

Center console mod = cupholder mod.

Here's mine: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/y...er-mod-156185/

Diff drop lowers the front differential, dereasing the angles of the front CV joints.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_ta...diff_drop.html

Checked the ProComp website & I can't find an application for a '96 4Runner, so I can't comment on their kit.

Paul

dsehresman

iam going rancho all around now