Just bought my very first (USED) 4Runner... SOOOOO Stoked!

2001 4WD Sport only 60k miles!!! The couple I bought it off didn't even know how to engage the 4WD... this was a good sign

Thanks to all who helped me out a couple weeks ago with things to look for when buying, it payed off

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actually, it may NOT be a good sign. you're supposed to put it in 4wd/AWD once a month for a few miles to keep everything lubed up front and to keep the ADD actuator working properly w/o getting sticky...

good find though!

 

Wow. Nice lookin' rig. Welcome aboard.




Lemme guess. Californians?

 

Nice find, so how much did ya pay?

 

wow that is a very sexy truck i like it alot

 

Nice 4Runner

 

soooooo... how do I know if the 4WD isn't properly lubed? figuring that it hasn't been engaged in 4 years?? take it to a dealer to inspect?

I had one of those AAA Vehicel Inspection Programs done on it before I bought it and everything checked out fine.

Paul H. I payed 17k for it

 

woow, I thought mine was clean, lol that thing looks like it rolled off the assembly line.

 

My favorite looking stock 4runner hands down.

 

just put it in 4wd OFF THE PAVEMENT and let the drive it a little to make sure the dash lights come on and everything engages properly. if the 4WD light flashes, then put it in neutral and then back in drive a few times. if that doesn't work, then get it rolling, and turn left/right and shift into neutral while still moving. that should get it to engage. if it doesn't, then it may need to go in for a little TLC on the front ADD actuator.

 

ha that's what i thought too.

nice find. you gonna wheel it? lots of so cal places to go...

 

That is great looking 4runner! Good find

 

nice 4runner and welcome to yotatech!

 

Wow its just like the one I bought in March for 17k 01 Black SR5 65k Cali truck only spent two winters here. I love mine then I open the moonroof and slide down the back window and love it even more. Now go search for Deckplate, Foglight, & Andymod.
Enjoy

 

now thats one glossy black beast...nice score. welcome to yotatech and all its greatness now all you need is some decent meats, lose the boards and go get that baby dirty!

 

Do you mean just off of main roads? Because after school sometimes, I will put it in 4WD, and just drive through the rows in the parking lot for a couple minutes. If not, then I learned another thing new today

 

are those in channel ventshades or the 3m sticky ones? those look nice, sweet ride

 

sometimes i have to slam on the brakes to get mine to engage... i need to look at this.

 

That is a real nice looking 01 Runner! Don't know about black though. I specifically looked for the gray or white ones to hide the scratches better.

Someone already asked but no answer yet. Do you plan on wheeling it? Lots of Socal action to hit up if you plan on it.

Using the 4x4 is a good thing. Not using it can be very bad as stated already. You should have no lag in engaging the 4x4. THe center diff lock does sometimes take just a second but it helps to do it rolling slowly. The Trac system is a cool thing reguardless of what you may hear. Is it as good in every situation as a locker. No, but is has its advantages. Now the VSC system is a pain in the butt. Look up Andy mod to fix that though.

Nice ride!

 

He means on a dirt road because, unless you're going perfectly straight, one tire needs to slip while in 4wheel drive. Granted this important fact is not as extreme as it is with a locker, 4 wheel drive is meant for long duration use in reduced traction situations, i.e. dirt roads, ice, snow... Going down a dry curvie highway in 4 wheel drive is NOT a good thing.

Erich