Thinking of buying '00 4Runner already lifted, need advice please - Page 2

jfreisner · 12-03-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerPKA

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

PIKE= roofies

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Paul H. · 12-03-2007, 04:51 PM

Congrats, looks like you got a very good deal there.

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 04:55 PM

Theres nothing wrong with the brakes, they are all new. New rotors, SS lines, pads and calipers up front and new drums, shoes and internals in the rear....All I have to do is some interior cleaning up and she'll be ready!

SC4Runner · 12-03-2007, 06:07 PM

Nice. Well, you should post some more pix.

Rock Slide · 12-03-2007, 07:05 PM

Wow...one minute you're posting pics about it, the next you're the proud owner of it! Congrats

By purchasing this 4Runner, you've already got a few of the mods already installed many of the members here are still striving towards. Hope it's a good truck for you. Sounds like you got it for a good price too.

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 08:16 PM

I hope to have it by the weekend and then Ill get more photos and paint those rear drums

I was really impressed by how smooth this 4Runner goes down the road. I thought for sure the tires would sing a little and there would be some kind of vibration or something but it was great. It has a 1" suspension lift and a 1.5" body lift. Ill post a new thread with all the particulars once I get it home and can get under it. I am sure Ill have lots of questions and will be using the search feature alot on this site. I am definately excited and so are my kids, they cant wait to go for a ride in it, my wife, now thats a different story

LOL.......

hitunerkid87 · 12-03-2007, 08:19 PM

Make sure you check the oil cap. If there is metal residue on the inside of the cap you'll know if the car has something inside thats rubbing, grinding, or if the engine has past history. Just take a paper towel and wipe the inside of the cap and see what comes off. Another thing, when your in the truck and driving, shift from park to reverse and see how long it takes to shift (listen for it). Also, check the rear diff to see if oil is leaking out slowly. this is usually common but if there is some fresh oil, it may not be goood.

sn22 · 12-03-2007, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the tips. I did check the oil cap yesterday and it was clean. Also tonight while driving I turned around twice in driveways and put it in park first and then into reverse and it clicked right in. I did not check the rear diff though, thanks for that tip. Ive been shopping for a 4runner for a month and this is the most bang for the buck that Ive found. The carfax came back clean too with no accidents and frequent oil changes at the dealership so I feel good about the purchase, especially after some of the stuff Ive looked at. I am constantly amazed by peoples lack of maint. history when trying to sell something with 150,000 miles on it. Ive always wanted a truck like this and look forward to learning about it and working on it.

hitunerkid87 · 12-03-2007, 08:32 PM

Great! I hope you enjpy it. I've had mine for a year now exactly. I bought it with 123,000 on it and now i have over150,000 I drive it a lot and the only problem ive ever had with it is a firing order miss. One of my coils gets slightly un grounded under heavy shaking and well...offroading. It gets annoying. Every once in a while i take off teh coils and clean the area surface around it with a rag. Good luck and have fun!

Rock Slide · 12-04-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sn22

I hope to have it by the weekend and then Ill get more photos and paint those rear drums

Looking forward to the pictures

And yeah, I know what you mean about those drums...a bit much for me too. IMO, red calipers are okay, but painting drums red is a tad overkill.

sn22 · 12-04-2007, 06:02 PM

Well, I didnt end up buying this 4Runner after all. Its a great truck and is tight but due to some budget constraints I had to back out. If anybody's looking for one thats got some good mod's done to it send me a PM and I can send you the sellers phone number. I am going to have to settle for a 4Runner a little older and not as nice, Ill post up some pics when I find one.
Thanks for all the help and positive advice in this thread.....
Scott

rearviewmirror · 12-05-2007, 05:21 AM

Looks all right... but I tend to ONLY buy 100% stock vehicles, that way you know exactly what you're getting.

Oh.. and Autocheck > Carfax...

http://www.autocheck.com

Rock Slide · 12-05-2007, 09:29 AM

Scott, sorry to hear the news

. Good luck on the search for another 4Runner though.

sn22 · 12-05-2007, 01:23 PM

Well, I found one! That didnt take too long! Its a good thing because I have to turn my other truck back in on the 17th! I am picking this 4Runner up tomorrow. Its a 97 with 146,000 miles. Its got a 3" Daystar suspension lift and is in nice shape. I was able to workout a cash/trade deal with the seller for a dirtbike that I had. Ill post up some better picks when I get it home and cleaned up. Im happy once again!

osker fenix · 12-05-2007, 06:22 PM

nice!! your havin better luck than i am finding a 4runner

Atomic · 12-05-2007, 06:27 PM

Congratulations dude! I love the white so much better!

edit: where in Ohio are you?

sn22 · 12-05-2007, 06:48 PM

Yeah, I like the white too. Im excited to get it tomorrow. I am in northeast Ohio about 30 miles east of Cleveland. My neice goes to MU. I cant wait to get into the 4x4 scene, it will go with my offroad dirtbike riding well. My girls like the truck too, they already said it's much cooler then the Tundra I am getting rid of! LOL....

Atomic · 12-05-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sn22

I am in northeast Ohio about 30 miles east of Cleveland. My neice goes to MU.

What's your neice's name

Alexander 26 · 12-05-2007, 09:26 PM

So...this truck is still for sale!

http://www.yotatech.com/f108/slightl...runner-119664/

infiltrator · 12-05-2007, 09:40 PM

white 4runners are just the best lol.

i like this one more than the red

**DeathCougar** · 01-26-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock Slide

Scott, sorry to hear the news

. Good luck on the search for another 4Runner though.

For anyone who may be interested, i just purchased this truck from Alex. I am currently awaiting delivery here in WA. Should be seeing it in about 2 weeks!

I'll post up the pics of it and the interior transformation when I get her here and in the shop to work on.

12-03-2007, 06:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	Nice. Well, you should post some more pix. __________________ 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.

12-03-2007, 07:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Wow...one minute you're posting pics about it, the next you're the proud owner of it! Congrats By purchasing this 4Runner, you've already got a few of the mods already installed many of the members here are still striving towards. Hope it's a good truck for you. Sounds like you got it for a good price too. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"*

12-03-2007, 08:19 PM	#32 (permalink)
hitunerkid87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lake forest ca Posts: 12	Make sure you check the oil cap. If there is metal residue on the inside of the cap you'll know if the car has something inside thats rubbing, grinding, or if the engine has past history. Just take a paper towel and wipe the inside of the cap and see what comes off. Another thing, when your in the truck and driving, shift from park to reverse and see how long it takes to shift (listen for it). Also, check the rear diff to see if oil is leaking out slowly. this is usually common but if there is some fresh oil, it may not be goood. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1997 4runner Limited 2wd. OME 3" lift, custom nudge and light bar, Budbuilt full skid plate, Flowmaster muffler with custom bent exhaust. Midland CB with 5.5 foot antenna, Procomp 33x11.5" mud terrains, Custom dual tire mount in back, Audiobahn 12" sub powered by a Volfenhag 1600 watt amp, now ordering 1.o" front spacer, and custom roof LED light bar with custom rack. Last edited by hitunerkid87; 12-03-2007 at 08:25 PM. Reason: adding pic

12-03-2007, 08:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
hitunerkid87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lake forest ca Posts: 12	Great! I hope you enjpy it. I've had mine for a year now exactly. I bought it with 123,000 on it and now i have over150,000 I drive it a lot and the only problem ive ever had with it is a firing order miss. One of my coils gets slightly un grounded under heavy shaking and well...offroading. It gets annoying. Every once in a while i take off teh coils and clean the area surface around it with a rag. Good luck and have fun! __________________ 1997 4runner Limited 2wd. OME 3" lift, custom nudge and light bar, Budbuilt full skid plate, Flowmaster muffler with custom bent exhaust. Midland CB with 5.5 foot antenna, Procomp 33x11.5" mud terrains, Custom dual tire mount in back, Audiobahn 12" sub powered by a Volfenhag 1600 watt amp, now ordering 1.o" front spacer, and custom roof LED light bar with custom rack.

12-05-2007, 05:21 AM	#37 (permalink)
rearviewmirror Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AUSTEX fiveonetwo Posts: 725	Looks all right... but I tend to ONLY buy 100% stock vehicles, that way you know exactly what you're getting. Oh.. and Autocheck > Carfax... http://www.autocheck.com __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD Millennium Silver Toyota OEM NAV OME springs/shocks F/R VZN185L-GKPZKA 4.300 With P265/70R16

12-03-2007, 04:55 PM	#28 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Theres nothing wrong with the brakes, they are all new. New rotors, SS lines, pads and calipers up front and new drums, shoes and internals in the rear....All I have to do is some interior cleaning up and she'll be ready!

12-03-2007, 08:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	I hope to have it by the weekend and then Ill get more photos and paint those rear drums I was really impressed by how smooth this 4Runner goes down the road. I thought for sure the tires would sing a little and there would be some kind of vibration or something but it was great. It has a 1" suspension lift and a 1.5" body lift. Ill post a new thread with all the particulars once I get it home and can get under it. I am sure Ill have lots of questions and will be using the search feature alot on this site. I am definately excited and so are my kids, they cant wait to go for a ride in it, my wife, now thats a different story LOL.......

12-03-2007, 08:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Thanks for the tips. I did check the oil cap yesterday and it was clean. Also tonight while driving I turned around twice in driveways and put it in park first and then into reverse and it clicked right in. I did not check the rear diff though, thanks for that tip. Ive been shopping for a 4runner for a month and this is the most bang for the buck that Ive found. The carfax came back clean too with no accidents and frequent oil changes at the dealership so I feel good about the purchase, especially after some of the stuff Ive looked at. I am constantly amazed by peoples lack of maint. history when trying to sell something with 150,000 miles on it. Ive always wanted a truck like this and look forward to learning about it and working on it.

12-04-2007, 06:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Well, I didnt end up buying this 4Runner after all. Its a great truck and is tight but due to some budget constraints I had to back out. If anybody's looking for one thats got some good mod's done to it send me a PM and I can send you the sellers phone number. I am going to have to settle for a 4Runner a little older and not as nice, Ill post up some pics when I find one. Thanks for all the help and positive advice in this thread..... Scott

12-05-2007, 09:29 AM	#38 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Scott, sorry to hear the news . Good luck on the search for another 4Runner though. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"*

12-05-2007, 01:23 PM	#39 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Well, I found one! That didnt take too long! Its a good thing because I have to turn my other truck back in on the 17th! I am picking this 4Runner up tomorrow. Its a 97 with 146,000 miles. Its got a 3" Daystar suspension lift and is in nice shape. I was able to workout a cash/trade deal with the seller for a dirtbike that I had. Ill post up some better picks when I get it home and cleaned up. Im happy once again!

12-05-2007, 06:22 PM	#40 (permalink)
osker fenix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 179	nice!! your havin better luck than i am finding a 4runner

12-05-2007, 06:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
Atomic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crystal Lake IL (Home) or Oxford OH (MU Ohio) Posts: 317	Congratulations dude! I love the white so much better! edit: where in Ohio are you? __________________ Tess- 1998 4Runner 4WD SR5: 154k, Evergreen Pearl Metallic, ARB Tacoma Bull Bar, Hella 500's, Deckplate, ISR, WabFab discos, 5.25'' Infinity Reference rears, Baja amp powering a 10'' Infinity Reference sub, Sylvania Silverstars, JB L.E.D. Taillights 1996 4Runner 2WD SR5: stock, dented, almost dead, 207k- Brother's Last edited by Atomic; 12-05-2007 at 06:28 PM.

12-05-2007, 06:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
sn22 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Snowbelt, Ohio Posts: 29	Yeah, I like the white too. Im excited to get it tomorrow. I am in northeast Ohio about 30 miles east of Cleveland. My neice goes to MU. I cant wait to get into the 4x4 scene, it will go with my offroad dirtbike riding well. My girls like the truck too, they already said it's much cooler then the Tundra I am getting rid of! LOL.... Last edited by sn22; 12-05-2007 at 06:53 PM.

12-05-2007, 09:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
Alexander 26 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46	So...this truck is still for sale! http://www.yotatech.com/f108/slightl...runner-119664/ __________________ English is not my native language. i'm sorry for misspeling.

12-05-2007, 09:40 PM	#45 (permalink)
infiltrator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 1,305	white 4runners are just the best lol. i like this one more than the red __________________ Old Rig: '95 4runner \| White \| ISR \| 193,000mi. \| Totalled.

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