Thinking of buying '00 4Runner already lifted, need advice please

sn22 · 12-02-2007, 06:58 PM

hi all,
I am thinking of buying this lifted, 2000 4Runner. It has 136,000 miles. 2nd local owner has put 100,000 on it. Timing belt was replaced at 93,000. It has a body and suspension lift, all new front brakes with new calipers, SS lines, rotors and pads. Rear brakes are new too. Truck has 33" Nitto tires. It also has 4.56 precision gears too. The body lift, gears and tires have been on the 4Runner for 25,000 miles. I drove it today and it runs and drives excellent. A little stiff but thats to be expected. What are some things to look for or ask the current owner? I am a little leary of buying something like this without doing the work myself. The underside of the truck is in great shape. It hasnt been abused or offroaded hard judging by how clean it is. Any info or help would be appreciated
Thanks!

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One_96TR4 · 12-02-2007, 09:37 PM

Looks pretty clean to me. I'd say if it was taken care of like it seems to be, go for it.

SC4Runner · 12-02-2007, 09:41 PM

Looks very sporty . I like!

jfreisner · 12-02-2007, 09:42 PM

Looks good to me

I dont know about those red brakes, though.

How much is he asking?

4Runner202020 · 12-02-2007, 09:44 PM

if he takes care of his car like he parks it it no good. lol jk looks good!!

Sloan · 12-02-2007, 10:00 PM

i think i have seen that 4runner on here before somewhere when i was searching something....

but it looks good

osker fenix · 12-03-2007, 12:23 AM

Did you carfax it?

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 05:41 AM

He is sending me the VIN# this morning and I will run it. I forgot to write it down yesterday when I drove it....I was told he is the second owner. The calipers and rear drums will be painted as soon as they dry off in the garage!!! All the suspension and body lift and brake work were done by the local 4 wheel parts shop who has a good reputation locally. Theres no whine or anything coming from the rear end gear change so I am assuming everything is lined up and it definately runs smooth down the highway. Thanks for the comments.....

Fo_SheeZy · 12-03-2007, 09:07 AM

Thats badass, I would buy it.

MillerPKA · 12-03-2007, 09:11 AM

i like it besides the wheels and the rear drums, there's enough red! still take it to a mechanic you trust and have him check it out

X-AWDriver · 12-03-2007, 09:30 AM

Painting rear drums is a bit silly since it's not something that I'd be proud of;disc conversion would be nice.

Nice looking truck otherwise and in a a pretty rare red.

penangtoy · 12-03-2007, 10:08 AM

does anyone know what kind of rims and sizes they are? BUY THE RIG!

5-spd for life! · 12-03-2007, 10:10 AM

Is his luggage rack on backwards?

grantsmith · 12-03-2007, 10:26 AM

i dont like the tail lights but other than that id say its good

Tacoclimber · 12-03-2007, 10:31 AM

That puppy would look incredible sitting on some black steelies or Mohave Teflons. If it runs and drives well, I say DO IT!

MillerPKA · 12-03-2007, 10:33 AM

luggage rack is on backwards hahaha

and i take back what i said, buy a stock. if you've never built up a rig of your own, do it! it's the most satisfying thing next to sex.....well it's up there with sex

sirsaechao · 12-03-2007, 11:21 AM

Ask about the service main. like tranny, oil, differential, T-case.

infiltrator · 12-03-2007, 11:27 AM

red cars/ trucks get the most tickets :-P

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 11:29 AM

Thanks for pointing out the luggage rack, Ill check that out tonight. I am going to drive it again in a few hours. The rims are actually alot nicer looking in person, the photo's dont do them justice. They are ProComp Series 6079's I think. If I buy it I will definately black the rims out or sell them and get some black rims. He has shown me maintanance receipts and all that so I know the truck has been taken care of. I am confident that this 4Runner will get me wherever I want/need to go for some time to come. Thanks for all the tips and Ill post back later tonight if I buy it. I posted this question on 2 other forums as well as here and got no response so if I get it you guys will be stuck with me for a while!! LOL......

penangtoy · 12-03-2007, 02:20 PM

if you decide to sell those rims do let me know i am intrested . do let me know how much you want them for?

masterwacker · 12-03-2007, 02:43 PM

We did the gears here in Cleveland at our shop, 4Wheel Parts Cleveland. the 4runner seemed to be in pretty decent shape when we had it. It ran pretty good. His asking price is not too bad either. i saw it listed on craigslist. I don't know if he did the work himself or if he had somebody else do the lift, and stuff though. I don't remember much else about it. Hope this helps

Paul

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 02:55 PM

Thanks Paul! I appreciate the feedback. The interior needs some help but I can do that stuff this winter in the garage. Ill post back in a couple hours.....

Whitey13 · 12-03-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfreisner

How much is he asking?

This is essential to this thread....

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 04:24 PM

I bought it for $6400. The seller Alex is on this board. He said he used all the info on this board to build this truck. I went up and down the highway just now and it is smooth and shifts nice and tight. The interior is in need of some help but I can handle that stuff. I am pumped!! Yahoo

Spence1016 · 12-03-2007, 04:37 PM

congratulations! the only things i would fix are the brakes(like u said u would) the tail lights and rims, a bit too flashy i think

12-02-2007, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,869	Looks very sporty . I like! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

12-02-2007, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
jfreisner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leawood, KS/Fayetteville, AR Posts: 579	Looks good to me I dont know about those red brakes, though. How much is he asking? __________________ Sold the 4Runners.... 2000 ECSB z71 Silverado -Superlift 6-7.5" -35" Mud Grapplers -16x10 Weld Super Single II's -Straight Pipes w/ 5" Tips -Hypertech

12-02-2007, 09:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
4Runner202020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 593	if he takes care of his car like he parks it it no good. lol jk looks good!! __________________ 96 4Runner, 4in lift (883's w/ top plate spacer, Land Cruiser's 8 coil) Pro Comp Xtreme AT 315/75/16's. rear e-locker *I UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE JEEP THING THATS WHY I HAVE A TOYOTA!!*

12-03-2007, 09:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Thats badass, I would buy it. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

12-03-2007, 09:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
MillerPKA Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GSU/ATL/SD Posts: 1,318	i like it besides the wheels and the rear drums, there's enough red! still take it to a mechanic you trust and have him check it out __________________ Weston 97 SR5: Profile 883/LC with OME/PC shocks ∙ 2" body lift ∙ ARB bull bar ∙ Safari Snorkel ∙ KC/IPF aux lighting ∙ 315/75 BF Goodrich KM2s ∙ LC Wheels ∙ Vortex Cherrybomb ∙ Custom black/tan color scheme ∙ couple other things Toytec 4Runner Catalog

12-03-2007, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
osker fenix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 179	Did you carfax it?

12-03-2007, 05:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	He is sending me the VIN# this morning and I will run it. I forgot to write it down yesterday when I drove it....I was told he is the second owner. The calipers and rear drums will be painted as soon as they dry off in the garage!!! All the suspension and body lift and brake work were done by the local 4 wheel parts shop who has a good reputation locally. Theres no whine or anything coming from the rear end gear change so I am assuming everything is lined up and it definately runs smooth down the highway. Thanks for the comments.....

12-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,146	Painting rear drums is a bit silly since it's not something that I'd be proud of;disc conversion would be nice. Nice looking truck otherwise and in a a pretty rare red. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

12-03-2007, 10:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
penangtoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 59	does anyone know what kind of rims and sizes they are? BUY THE RIG!

12-03-2007, 10:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
5-spd for life! Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raytown, MO and Pittsburg, KS Posts: 124	Is his luggage rack on backwards? __________________ 00 SR5 with plenty of bedliner,flowmaster offroad 40 pipe,engine mods,breathers relocated, TJM T-13, Armorology tire carrier, bushwacker flares, trailgear sliders, optima yellow top... Just keeps going!---Soon to become a SAC!

12-03-2007, 10:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
grantsmith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14	i dont like the tail lights but other than that id say its good

12-03-2007, 10:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	That puppy would look incredible sitting on some black steelies or Mohave Teflons. If it runs and drives well, I say DO IT! __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

12-03-2007, 10:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
MillerPKA Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GSU/ATL/SD Posts: 1,318	luggage rack is on backwards hahaha and i take back what i said, buy a stock. if you've never built up a rig of your own, do it! it's the most satisfying thing next to sex.....well it's up there with sex __________________ Weston 97 SR5: Profile 883/LC with OME/PC shocks ∙ 2" body lift ∙ ARB bull bar ∙ Safari Snorkel ∙ KC/IPF aux lighting ∙ 315/75 BF Goodrich KM2s ∙ LC Wheels ∙ Vortex Cherrybomb ∙ Custom black/tan color scheme ∙ couple other things Toytec 4Runner Catalog

12-03-2007, 11:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
sirsaechao Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 18	Ask about the service main. like tranny, oil, differential, T-case. __________________ 2002 Toyota Tacoma Impulse Red Pearl SR5 V6 TRD 4X4 ext cab. Sway-A-Way 2.0" with Bilstein 5125 rear shocks. AEM Brute Force intake & Flowmaster 40 series muffler. Energy Suspension Polyurethane bushing kit. 16 x 8" Pro Comp 6059's w/ Wildcat LT265/75R16 A/T. JL Audio 12W7, 1000/1, 300/4, JL Audio XR650-CSi's, Eclipse AVN726E, Optima, Line-X and more...

12-03-2007, 11:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
infiltrator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 1,300	red cars/ trucks get the most tickets :-P __________________ Old Rig: '95 4runner \| White \| ISR \| 193,000mi. \| Totalled.

12-03-2007, 11:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Thanks for pointing out the luggage rack, Ill check that out tonight. I am going to drive it again in a few hours. The rims are actually alot nicer looking in person, the photo's dont do them justice. They are ProComp Series 6079's I think. If I buy it I will definately black the rims out or sell them and get some black rims. He has shown me maintanance receipts and all that so I know the truck has been taken care of. I am confident that this 4Runner will get me wherever I want/need to go for some time to come. Thanks for all the tips and Ill post back later tonight if I buy it. I posted this question on 2 other forums as well as here and got no response so if I get it you guys will be stuck with me for a while!! LOL......

12-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
penangtoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 59	if you decide to sell those rims do let me know i am intrested . do let me know how much you want them for?

12-03-2007, 02:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
masterwacker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 324	We did the gears here in Cleveland at our shop, 4Wheel Parts Cleveland. the 4runner seemed to be in pretty decent shape when we had it. It ran pretty good. His asking price is not too bad either. i saw it listed on craigslist. I don't know if he did the work himself or if he had somebody else do the lift, and stuff though. I don't remember much else about it. Hope this helps Paul __________________ I am the assistant manager at 4wheel Parts in Cleveland, OH call me at 216-267-6668 for "Yotatech" discounts (usually 10% - 30%) on anything. Ask for Paul. 1999 Toyota 4runner 3.4L SR5 4wd, 2.5" front spacer, 890 coils, 265/75 R16 BFG A/T, custom front light bar with Hella FF1000. 1993 Toyota P/U SR5 3.0L ext cab 4wd. SAS, locked front and rear, snorkle, TJM bumper with winch, custom interior, and some other small modifications... Sold!!

12-03-2007, 02:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Thanks Paul! I appreciate the feedback. The interior needs some help but I can do that stuff this winter in the garage. Ill post back in a couple hours..... Last edited by sn22; 12-03-2007 at 04:25 PM.

12-03-2007, 04:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	I bought it for $6400. The seller Alex is on this board. He said he used all the info on this board to build this truck. I went up and down the highway just now and it is smooth and shifts nice and tight. The interior is in need of some help but I can handle that stuff. I am pumped!! Yahoo

12-03-2007, 04:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
Spence1016 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Posts: 348	congratulations! the only things i would fix are the brakes(like u said u would) the tail lights and rims, a bit too flashy i think

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