Thinking of buying '00 4Runner already lifted, need advice please
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Thinking of buying '00 4Runner already lifted, need advice please
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
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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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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.....
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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.
Nice looking truck otherwise and in a a pretty rare red.
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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
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
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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......