Knobbyman

I just started looking into buying a 4-Runner. I found a '94 4x4 for what I think is a decent price.

What I was curious is.. What is the lifespan on the differen't parts?

Motor, Transmission, Transfer Case, Axles.. etc?

The truck has 180k miles on it and they are asking $5,500 for it. It's also suposed to be in GREAT condition... Good deal if everything is truly good?

91Toyota4x4

Price seems a little high. At least for around here with those miles.

TRunner

It might be worth it. The first thing I would do to greatly extend the life of a 3.0L (if it is one) would be to get headers to bypass the awful crossover that comes stock. This isn't so much for performance (though it can be) but to save that #6 exhaust valve from burning out. That is the only reason I have had to do a rebuild. Everything else has been very solid. I am approaching 200K within the next couple months and plan on adding another 100K at least. I have had no problems with my auto tranny or transfer case. The CV's on the front axles go out now and then, but I have had more of a problem with the boots breaking. Mainly because I had the torsion bars raise up the front a bit. Some manual locking hubs will help you avoid that problem, you just have to remember to lock them any time you want "shift on the fly" again.

4mydogs

Sounds a little high for here, too. There's a '95 w/ 110K in our paper, supposedly excellent condition, asking $5000. Make sure you have a mechanic you trust go over it before you buy. Good luck.

green91runner

its about average for this area.. $5500 USD = $6600 CAD.. average price here for a 94 is around $6-7000 CAD, got my 91 w/180k last summer for $3700, or $3000 USD, it was above average shape.. not mint, but close.

as for the lifespan on the motor.. 320,000 or so is average i believe, also.. being a 94, it qualifies for the HG recall, but might not have had it done yet, can always call the dealer with the VIN, get yourself some free shop work.

Paul H.

definitely make sure the headgasket has been replaced. If the vehicle has been taken care of religiously. It should last for a long time.

terryjmatthew

4Runners have a life span??

bike4miles

Yea, you can call in the delership with the vin number and find out if any warnentee work has been done on it.

Knobbyman

Thanks for the input guys.. If I can get a ride up there this weekend I'm going to look it over.

Yes it is a 3.0 and it's aparently in excelent condition but I haven't seen it yet. I'm usually good about talking to people so I maybe able to get the price down abit.



... Slightly off topic but needs to be said ...

I used to have a Dakota (yes I know) anyway I'm converting over to the Toyota world.

I'm glad to see that I've found a forum that has alot of people on it with some great information. We had a fairly tight group when I was on the Dakota boards and I hopefuly will be getting to know you guys alittle bit better.

If you'd like to see the horror I went threw with my dakota check out my pictures of the suspension lift. Click on the "lift" album

http://www.knobbyman.com/modules.php...view_album.php

TRunner

I have a Dodge complaint. My wife has a Durango. I like the truck, but finding help online is a complete PITA! Every forum I go to is all about having lifts "installed" or taking it to get new wheels "put on" or putting neon under the hood. Just my last problem was trying to find a gasket/grommet for the sway bar, and all I got were fools telling me to remove it so that it could take off faster off the line. Fun and all, but I would rather have the security that my family won't be rolling off the exit ramp. Point being, most of those forums are full of folks that just want to know what others have had done so they cand out do them. There seems to be no real help with anything mechanical and nobody knows how to do anything for themselves. They pay to have everything done by so called professionals.

Sorry for the rant, but I would love to know if you have any idea where to get good help with Dodge trucks.

Knobbyman

Feel free to ask me directly knobbyman@gmail.com .. I'm not checking this forum much yet because I just don't have time.

Their were two forums that I used to go to constantly.
http://www.dodgedakotas.com/
http://www.dakotausa.com/

I helped build Dakota USA.com but... it's kind of gone to the direction that you were talking about since some of us 4x4 guys left.

I still have some contacts so let me know.

So .. you have the stock sway bars? And you want to replace the rubber bushings? What year and is it a 4x4?

TRunner

I'll keep your email handy. I fixed that problem, but am now looking at a couple others that I don't have time to get into right now. If I run into trouble I will email you. Thanks!

wvuviv30

$5500 is a decent price. Mine values at $6800, SR5 fully loaded with Leather seats, 5sp, 3.0.

what are the specs on the 4runner?

ken.vs.ryu

300k miles or ban

ken.vs.ryu

which headers? i searched and got nothing. your sig doesn't say it either.

TRunner

Sorry... I have yet to do the switch. As soon as I get the money I would like to get the Downey's, but just about any of the aftermarkets would be better. Do a search for "exhaust valve" and you will get some topics about them burning out and recomendations on headers or bypassing the crossover.