looking to buy a 4runner

Lucky13 · 12-04-2005, 05:36 PM

ok i'm new to the world of toyotas so don't get mad at me if i ask stupid qestions. ok im looking at getting a 1990 body style 4runner, what are some problems assosiated with these SUV's. are there any common things to watch out for. what years had the factory locking diff and how do you tell it it has one. and also i want to lift it maybe 3-4 inches what are some good lift kits that are cheap and what size tire can i fit.

thanx
Lucky

tc · 12-04-2005, 06:00 PM

Welcome to Yotatech!

The search button and the FAQ section are very helpful for answering your lift/tire size questions!

The locking diff was not available in the 2nd gen 4Runner.

There are recalls for the V6 head gasket and the steering relay rod.

**4x4Fink** · 12-04-2005, 06:07 PM

Search and you shall find more than you need!!

Good luck, obviously ask questions if you can't find your answers!

Fink

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Lucky13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	looking to buy a 4runner ok i'm new to the world of toyotas so don't get mad at me if i ask stupid qestions. ok im looking at getting a 1990 body style 4runner, what are some problems assosiated with these SUV's. are there any common things to watch out for. what years had the factory locking diff and how do you tell it it has one. and also i want to lift it maybe 3-4 inches what are some good lift kits that are cheap and what size tire can i fit. thanx Lucky Last edited by Lucky13 : 12-04-2005 at 05:51 PM.

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tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,912	Welcome to Yotatech! The search button and the FAQ section are very helpful for answering your lift/tire size questions! The locking diff was not available in the 2nd gen 4Runner. There are recalls for the V6 head gasket and the steering relay rod. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,677	Search and you shall find more than you need!! Good luck, obviously ask questions if you can't find your answers! Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

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