Well, as my post numbers show, I am a frequenter of this site, mainly the 86-95 4Runner and Truck forum.

I have made some good friends in that sub-forum and would like to meet some new ones here! So, I thought I'd introduce myself and my newest rig.

Without further ado, My new-to-me 1997 4Runner

Trim: SR5

Drivetrain: 3.4 V6, 5 speed, 4WD, FACTORY rear locker, and factory 4.10 gears

Interior: gray, sport buckets up front, covered in fabric, all things power except the seats, moon roof too.

Exterior: tow package, all the factory fender flares, mudflaps, etc etc.

Mods: 2" OME suspension lift with Sonoran Steel Daystar bump stops in rear, Hella driving lights, auxiliary reverse lights, and 265/75R16 BF Goodrich A/T KO's

Near Future: My roommate is building me a custom rear bumper!

I swear, it looks much better in person!





Thanks for looking, and I look forward to getting to know you guys!

-Clint

 

Nice, I am also technically a newbie but Ill say Hello and Nice to meet you!

 

Ah yes, well hello to you as well! Trust me, you'll love this site, its great, and so are the members.

 

looks a little rusty but I guess your used to that up there. I would still have picked it up mainly because of the factory e-locker. how many miles?

 

202k, synthetic oil the last 100k, doesn't leak/burn any over a 7500 mile change interval.

yeah, rust is pretty common in PA, but this one actually came from Boston, which is much worse. The only rust is the rear bumper really, and that is getting replaced in a few weeks time with a custom rear bumper!

I saw V6 5Speed E-locker and I started drooling. I saw it was black, and came well optioned, and I said I have to have it. Best purchase I have ever made!

why would you wanna drive anything else?

 

I love this site. I am way into this site than other yota forums because everyone is way nice and that shows character. Hope you like the forum as much as I do! and as everyone else loves it too.

 

welcome to the 3rd gen world.

Good looking ride- I would kill for those SR5 flares.

Curious to see your custom rear bumper when that gets done.

 

correct, that is where I found it. Member name Vermonster, very very nice guy, and a pleasure to do with business with.

 

i was gonna get a 5spd elocker 3.4 when i bought my jdm...i was looking at 3rd gens and came across a ad for a right hand drive surf...

some mud tires would look nice on that runner...black is a killer colour!

 

yeah, but not too much mud around here, and that's not my kind of wheeling I like the snow and the ATV trails that my truck can fit on (steep, rutted out, and narrow haha). I am gonna drive off these BF Goodrich A/T tires, and then we'll see what kind of money I have when it comes time to replace them.

I agree, black is my absolute favorite color on a vehicle.

Oh, and I've seen your surf, what a ride! Congrats, it looks sweet as heck!

 

well 2 and a half weeks and 1000 miles later, my only complaint is that my mom seems to be finding any excuse she can to drive it...

 

welcome aboard the genthree train

 

thanks!