Own a 99 4 runner now

934rnr · 12-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Hard to believe I have owned a newer 99 4 runner for a week.
I bought it for $3000 it came with a ome lift and 34x10.50 swampers on it as well as stubbs rock sliders.

Anyways the mods will continue onto the new project.

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Brad. · 12-25-2009, 02:04 PM

Yeah buddy

934rnr · 12-25-2009, 02:10 PM

So far the only things I have done to it was change the oil and replace the air filter which was caked in mud.
I'll be doing a whole service on it soon changed the transmission fluid and differential fluids.
Also the exhaust needs some attention since it was damaged offroading and the previous owner through a cherry bomb on it.
So that's gotta go it's super load and anoying. It's going to the shop for a new exhaust on thursday.

Gerdo · 12-25-2009, 06:03 PM

34s on a 99 4runner! I need pictures.

02_Limited · 12-26-2009, 08:16 AM

Is is a white one? I saw one that sounds exactly like the one you're describing on CL a few days ago, price, lift, pizza cutters, etc

Outkast` · 12-26-2009, 09:17 PM

sounds interesting....yes pics indeed!!!

96743runner · 12-27-2009, 01:38 AM

x2..pics please!

934rnr · 01-17-2010, 06:19 AM

I'll try my camera is currently broken so I can see if I can snap one with my netbook.

Also anyone know if I can put a TJM T15 from a 95-97 tacoma on my 4 runner? Is it doable with minimal modification?

BajaRunner · 01-17-2010, 06:45 AM

I think everything was the same until 02 with the frame mounts. The 99 grill and headlights have small differences from the previous years. Could be an interference. You can always swap out grills with the millions of others who want the 99+ style.

ScottyC · 01-17-2010, 06:47 AM

34s are pretty common. 255/85/16 is 33.6" tall x 10" wide.

JWaldz · 01-17-2010, 11:02 AM

I hate you scotty, that pic makes me want my sliders sooo bad!

camo31"10.50" · 01-17-2010, 11:07 AM

nice find for $3000 dude!

3.4? 5spd? elocker!?!?!? lmfao

more description is in order..and pics too

934rnr · 01-18-2010, 02:26 PM

Well it's a silver 3.4l automatic SR5 model all power/ moonroof /premium stereo cd/cassette all that stuff but no locker...
I need to get my lazy ass to the store and buy a camera.

881stGenRunner · 01-19-2010, 11:29 AM

i know this is a little off-topic, but...WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 86 SNAPPAH?!?!?!?!?!

934rnr · 01-24-2010, 05:24 AM

Well I liked the 86 however it was not practical for me.
I work in a conservative IT field at a local hospital and the 86 barely fit in the parking garage.
This was more modern it has more HP and is more up to date.

I've done a little to it:

I fixed the rear hatch. The exhaust was replaced. Transmission fluid changed, Differentials and transfer case fluids changed.
I replaced all the spark plugs with NGK's the old plugs were highly worn.
The air filter was changed. I had to remove the air box and clean the 1" of mud out of it.
I cleaned the Air Flow Meter.
Seems like with every bit of maintance I have done to it has gained me 5 more hp and more mpg.

The whole interior was filthy and needed to be cleaned a good vaccuming was done and I wiped down everything.
Ordered a HID headlight kit and I will be retrofitting a set of Hella 500's with HID bulbs as well for it.

A ARB bullbar will be on it soon as well as a winch.

934rnr · 01-30-2010, 12:24 PM

Ok well the the H4 HID's are installed.
I used the Volt H4 6500k Digital HID kit.
I like it but it sucks not having high beams.
So the solution now is when I get my retro fit kit for my hella 500's.
I will wire those to a relay on the high beam circuit those should suffice pretty well for high beams.
Either that or I will have to order a set of bi-xenon bulbs. not sure if I am sold on the ones that move with a soliniod. running two xenon bulbs and 4 ballasts sounds better.

934rnr · 01-31-2010, 04:33 AM

I was thinking a kit like this: http://www.amazon.com/JLM-Conversion...4944179&sr=1-2

Anyone have experience with the bi xenon kit that just pulls the bulb in and out the electro magnet type?
Is it crap should I just get the dual bulb kit?

robertcrav · 01-31-2010, 05:49 PM

Nice find and nice price....I too would love to put in an HID kit as I just picked up some '99 headlights, but I have a feeling you are going to catch some flack for just putting HID bulbs in a non projector housing...

Can't wait to see the pics!

934rnr · 02-01-2010, 02:32 PM

I know Iam lame. I have to get off my butt and get a camera. This time of the year sucks too since it's dark when I goto work and by the time I get out it's dark again but in a few days I'll get some kind of camera to take some pics.

xskydivingdudex · 02-01-2010, 02:49 PM

so i thought bout getting a cherrybomb but after reading this im not so sure anymore... Wat muffler did u get to replace it? do u still have the cherry bomb, i might be insterested in trying to get that from u.

934rnr · 02-01-2010, 02:56 PM

A cherry bomb is hella getto on this ride IMHO.
Do yourself a favor get a like a decent turbo muffler.
That's what I am running.

xskydivingdudex · 02-01-2010, 04:47 PM

how much are those turbo mufflers and where can i get one? im looking at getting a muffler with a pretty good deep and loud sound for around $100-150.

934rnr · 02-02-2010, 01:02 PM

Mine installed was $100. Most muffler shops carry like walker or thrush turbo mufflers. They have a decent tone for a toyota.

934rnr · 02-03-2010, 02:17 PM

Ok Finally I have some pics of the ride.

Yes those are 34's

934rnr · 02-03-2010, 02:23 PM

HID lights on

I'll have ot get some sitting in the vehicle. These things rock why didn't I run HID's before? Do you yourself a favor but hid's lights. Silverstars are a waste of money.

I'm currently waiting for my H3 kit to arrive for my Hella 500's so I can do those up.
They should be awsome offroad.

12-25-2009, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brad. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 113	Yeah buddy __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander, 3.4L, 5-Speed, E-Locker 265/75 R16 Goodyear Duratracs '93 4Runner SR5, 3.0 Auto, 4X4; 142,000 miles SOLD

12-25-2009, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	So far the only things I have done to it was change the oil and replace the air filter which was caked in mud. I'll be doing a whole service on it soon changed the transmission fluid and differential fluids. Also the exhaust needs some attention since it was damaged offroading and the previous owner through a cherry bomb on it. So that's gotta go it's super load and anoying. It's going to the shop for a new exhaust on thursday. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

12-25-2009, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gerdo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SouthWest Littleton, Colorado Posts: 1,075	34s on a 99 4runner! I need pictures. __________________ 2000 4Runner Sport, 3.4L, 5 Speed, Custom Front Winch Bumper, Opened intake, K&N Airfilter, Yokahama AT/S LT265/75R16, Bilstein Shocks, FreeFlow Exhaust, Poly Rack Mounts & Swaybar Mounts, Tundra TRDs up front and OME 891s out back. ToyTec Panhard Bar Drop. SS Front Diff Drop. Home-built 2x2 Sliders. ARB rear locker, OBA, CO2 See My 4Runner! 3rd gen 4runner fuel tank skidplate http://lilskipsoffroad.wordpress.com/ Thread link to YT sales

12-27-2009, 01:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
96743runner Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 166	x2..pics please! __________________ 1998 4Runner Limited Desert Dune 3.4 4x4 A340F (No. 439 off the assembly line on 11/97!) - Currently around 66k - with a few mods 2010 Tacoma Access Cab Black Sand Pearl 4.0 V6 4x4 TRD Off Road <1k miles

01-17-2010, 06:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	I'll try my camera is currently broken so I can see if I can snap one with my netbook. Also anyone know if I can put a TJM T15 from a 95-97 tacoma on my 4 runner? Is it doable with minimal modification? __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

12-26-2009, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Outkast` Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	sounds interesting....yes pics indeed!!!

01-17-2010, 06:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
BajaRunner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 6,487	I think everything was the same until 02 with the frame mounts. The 99 grill and headlights have small differences from the previous years. Could be an interference. You can always swap out grills with the millions of others who want the 99+ style. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L SR5 4Runner -- FOR SALE *6" IFS lift Front: Tundra TRD Coils/Bilstein 5125 * Rear: FJ80 Shocks/Coils * ARB Bull Bar + Warn M8000 * 35" MTR's * HID's * OBA * E-locked!** 1966 FJ40 - SOA, stinky, no rust 1994 4x4 Pickup, 22re. Single cab, short bed.

01-17-2010, 06:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windsor/Greeley, CO Posts: 1,846	34s are pretty common. 255/85/16 is 33.6" tall x 10" wide. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

01-17-2010, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
JWaldz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 882	I hate you scotty, that pic makes me want my sliders sooo bad! __________________ '99 Toyota 4Runner LTD OME 883/891 & Bilstein 5100/5125 285 Cooper ST's & 17" AE Mojave SimBL's ARB Deluxe Sliders & Winch on the way Check Out My Photos or CarDomain AR TTORA

01-17-2010, 11:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 3,938	nice find for $3000 dude! 3.4? 5spd? elocker!?!?!? lmfao more description is in order..and pics too __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 4runner V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

01-18-2010, 02:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	Well it's a silver 3.4l automatic SR5 model all power/ moonroof /premium stereo cd/cassette all that stuff but no locker... I need to get my lazy ass to the store and buy a camera. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800 Last edited by 934rnr; 01-18-2010 at 02:28 PM.

01-19-2010, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home - Newnan, GA School - Barnesville, GA Posts: 2,482	i know this is a little off-topic, but...WHAT HAPPENED TO THE 86 SNAPPAH?!?!?!?!?! __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F) 240k mi~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~63" Chevy Springs~Downey Shackles~ES3000s~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~35x12.5 BFG A/T KOs~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~Smittybilt XRC8~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

01-24-2010, 05:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	Well I liked the 86 however it was not practical for me. I work in a conservative IT field at a local hospital and the 86 barely fit in the parking garage. This was more modern it has more HP and is more up to date. I've done a little to it: I fixed the rear hatch. The exhaust was replaced. Transmission fluid changed, Differentials and transfer case fluids changed. I replaced all the spark plugs with NGK's the old plugs were highly worn. The air filter was changed. I had to remove the air box and clean the 1" of mud out of it. I cleaned the Air Flow Meter. Seems like with every bit of maintance I have done to it has gained me 5 more hp and more mpg. The whole interior was filthy and needed to be cleaned a good vaccuming was done and I wiped down everything. Ordered a HID headlight kit and I will be retrofitting a set of Hella 500's with HID bulbs as well for it. A ARB bullbar will be on it soon as well as a winch. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800 Last edited by 934rnr; 01-24-2010 at 05:38 AM.

01-30-2010, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	Ok well the the H4 HID's are installed. I used the Volt H4 6500k Digital HID kit. I like it but it sucks not having high beams. So the solution now is when I get my retro fit kit for my hella 500's. I will wire those to a relay on the high beam circuit those should suffice pretty well for high beams. Either that or I will have to order a set of bi-xenon bulbs. not sure if I am sold on the ones that move with a soliniod. running two xenon bulbs and 4 ballasts sounds better. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800 Last edited by 934rnr; 01-30-2010 at 02:28 PM.

01-31-2010, 04:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	I was thinking a kit like this: http://www.amazon.com/JLM-Conversion...4944179&sr=1-2 Anyone have experience with the bi xenon kit that just pulls the bulb in and out the electro magnet type? Is it crap should I just get the dual bulb kit? __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

01-31-2010, 05:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
robertcrav Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 83	Congrats!! Nice find and nice price....I too would love to put in an HID kit as I just picked up some '99 headlights, but I have a feeling you are going to catch some flack for just putting HID bulbs in a non projector housing... Can't wait to see the pics! __________________ 1997 SR5 4Runner - Total Chaos Upper Arms, King Coilovers, Downey rear springs with Bilsteins, 285/75r16 Goodyear MT/R's on 16x8 Raceline Renegade 6 Wheels, Defiant Truck Products Light Bar w/3 Kragen HID's, 5% all the way around with a windshield brow, Deck Plate, K&N Panel, TB Spacer, '99 headlights, "Cupholder Mod" Soon to be installed, '99 overhead console and rear storage panel Last edited by robertcrav; 01-31-2010 at 05:49 PM. Reason: fixed my spelling errors, cuz I fat fingered a word...

02-01-2010, 02:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	I know Iam lame. I have to get off my butt and get a camera. This time of the year sucks too since it's dark when I goto work and by the time I get out it's dark again but in a few days I'll get some kind of camera to take some pics. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

02-01-2010, 02:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
xskydivingdudex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 270	so i thought bout getting a cherrybomb but after reading this im not so sure anymore... Wat muffler did u get to replace it? do u still have the cherry bomb, i might be insterested in trying to get that from u. __________________ 2002 4runner Sport Edition \| DDM Tuning HID Kit \| Sylvania Silverstars \| OME 882/891 with Comfort Shocks \| 285/75 BFG All-Terrains \| All-Pro Wheel Spacers \| PIAA/BAJA Lights \| Rola Vortex Roof Rack \| Gobi Ladder \|

02-01-2010, 02:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	A cherry bomb is hella getto on this ride IMHO. Do yourself a favor get a like a decent turbo muffler. That's what I am running. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

02-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
xskydivingdudex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 270	how much are those turbo mufflers and where can i get one? im looking at getting a muffler with a pretty good deep and loud sound for around $100-150. __________________ 2002 4runner Sport Edition \| DDM Tuning HID Kit \| Sylvania Silverstars \| OME 882/891 with Comfort Shocks \| 285/75 BFG All-Terrains \| All-Pro Wheel Spacers \| PIAA/BAJA Lights \| Rola Vortex Roof Rack \| Gobi Ladder \|

02-02-2010, 01:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	Mine installed was $100. Most muffler shops carry like walker or thrush turbo mufflers. They have a decent tone for a toyota. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800

02-03-2010, 02:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	Ok Finally I have some pics of the ride. Yes those are 34's __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800 Last edited by 934rnr; 02-03-2010 at 02:27 PM.

02-03-2010, 02:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,280	HID lights on I'll have ot get some sitting in the vehicle. These things rock why didn't I run HID's before? Do you yourself a favor but hid's lights. Silverstars are a waste of money. I'm currently waiting for my H3 kit to arrive for my Hella 500's so I can do those up. They should be awsome offroad. __________________ 99 Toyota 4 Runner. H4 BiXenon 5000K HID kit Hella 500 retrofitted with H3 4300k Hid Kit OME lift, Airflow snorkel kit. 34x10.50 Super Swamper LTB's Stubb's Rock sliders. Few dents and dings and rock rash. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3830800 Last edited by 934rnr; 02-03-2010 at 02:33 PM. Reason: now i have some pics

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