YFZsandrider

I sold my '93 SR5 pickup a few months the ago, and I've been looking at getting a 4Runner. I definitely want the optional rear diff lock, but Ive read that in certain years, Limited models can also have a center trans case lock. My question is, does this leave you with a full time AWD mode, or does it still allow you to put the truck in 2wd? And does it affect fuel mileage at all?

Also, I like the leather and interior options of the Limited, but I'm not a fan of the fender flares and the rocker panel molding. Do those come off without holes underneath?

HighLux

yes you can drive in 2wd...

99 with that trans and dif locker is a beast. beast.

Jomoka

AFAIK you won't find the locking diff on 01/02 3rd gens. They dropped the 'hardware' locking diff in favor of the 'software' ATRAC traction control system - which uses the ABS hardware to clamp a brake on a spinning wheel.

I'm not really familiar enough with that to know if it's better/worse/about the same as an e-locker.

So that leaves 99 and 00 as the two years when it was possible to get the AWD mode trans/transfer case with the hardware rear locker. It was an option, though (AFAIK), regular automatic still included the 2HI/4HI/4LO transfer case that can't be used on pavement. And the manual trans (til 00) never got the AWD transfer case.

virginiagentlemanjim

Hi, I have a 1994 four runner complete 2wd automatic for $1500 . it does need work. Has 194,000 miles.