Swimmerboy2112's 97' 4Runner
Dec 8, 2013 | 05:06 AM
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Swimmerboy2112's 97' 4Runner
Here's a current picture.
1997 Toyota 4Runner. Limited Edition, V6 Supercharged, 4x4, Auto, Currently 89Kmi.
Engine/Drivetrain
Gunmetal Tacoma TRD wheels
BFG All-Terrain Load Range E 265/75/R16
TRD First-Gen (grey) Supercharger
TRD Boost Gauge
B&M 70264 Trans Cooler
K&N Intake
Misc
Energy Suspension Poly Steering Rack Bushings
Added Factory Roof Rack
Added Factory Hitch
Removed Factory Wood Grain Interior
Added Factory Black Interior
20% Window Tint On Front Windows To Match Rear
First Gen Roll Bar (Not Yet Installed)
Koyo Radiator
Optima Battery
JL Audio Stealthbox Sub
FJ80 Landcruiser Wheels (not yet installed)
Taco Whip Antenna Mod
WeatherTech Floor Mats
Second Drivers Side Grab Handle
On to the pics!
When I first got it, the PO had installed a hideous set of wheels....... Here are pics from his ad.
Ended up trading those wheels for a set of 80 series Land Cruiser wheels which I need to put on this beast.
It had 86K and was in very good shape i.e. no rust!! (which for PA is like finding a unicorn)
Once I got home I removed the running boards and added my factory Tacoma wheels and a set of 265/70/R16's I had laying around.
1000X better already!
Next came the B&M trans cooler.
Factory roof rack found at the junk yard.
Boost is FUN! Here's 3/4 throttle.
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My babies posing for the camera
Along the way I added a factory hitch as well.
Here's how she sits now after new wheels and tyres and front windows tinted.
Let's hear your opinions and suggestions!!
1997 Toyota 4Runner. Limited Edition, V6 Supercharged, 4x4, Auto, Currently 89Kmi.
Engine/Drivetrain
Gunmetal Tacoma TRD wheels
BFG All-Terrain Load Range E 265/75/R16
TRD First-Gen (grey) Supercharger
TRD Boost Gauge
B&M 70264 Trans Cooler
K&N Intake
Misc
Energy Suspension Poly Steering Rack Bushings
Added Factory Roof Rack
Added Factory Hitch
Removed Factory Wood Grain Interior
Added Factory Black Interior
20% Window Tint On Front Windows To Match Rear
First Gen Roll Bar (Not Yet Installed)
Koyo Radiator
Optima Battery
JL Audio Stealthbox Sub
FJ80 Landcruiser Wheels (not yet installed)
Taco Whip Antenna Mod
WeatherTech Floor Mats
Second Drivers Side Grab Handle
On to the pics!
When I first got it, the PO had installed a hideous set of wheels....... Here are pics from his ad.
Ended up trading those wheels for a set of 80 series Land Cruiser wheels which I need to put on this beast.
It had 86K and was in very good shape i.e. no rust!! (which for PA is like finding a unicorn)
Once I got home I removed the running boards and added my factory Tacoma wheels and a set of 265/70/R16's I had laying around.
1000X better already!
Next came the B&M trans cooler.
Factory roof rack found at the junk yard.
Boost is FUN! Here's 3/4 throttle.
<embed width="600" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid413.photobucket.co m%2Falbums%2Fpp220%2Fswimmerboy2112%2F1CE85913-7676-4B62-B4F0-A53A2DB32216-6080-000002D4FF51349D_zps56a38372.mp4">
My babies posing for the camera
Along the way I added a factory hitch as well.
Here's how she sits now after new wheels and tyres and front windows tinted.
Let's hear your opinions and suggestions!!
Last edited by Swimmerboy2112; Jan 13, 2014 at 06:18 PM.
Dec 8, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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Look what I picked up off Craigslist!
The guy had a SWEET Landcruiser, sitting on 35's!
I snagged his front springs but he ended up giving me the backs for free. I paid $25 for the set.
These are the 7.5 wrap coils.
The guy had a SWEET Landcruiser, sitting on 35's!
I snagged his front springs but he ended up giving me the backs for free. I paid $25 for the set.
These are the 7.5 wrap coils.
Dec 8, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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To complete my front lift I am looking for a set of TRD Tundra springs from a 2001-2006 Tundra with the TRD Offroad package.
If you have any leads on that feel free to pass it along!
If you have any leads on that feel free to pass it along!
Jan 13, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Got my Landcruiser wheels back from the powdercoaters, they came out great!
I also got my non-power antenna assy. (Taco whip mod) in the mail, once the rain dies down, i'll be installing that as well.
I also got my non-power antenna assy. (Taco whip mod) in the mail, once the rain dies down, i'll be installing that as well.
Jan 13, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Got a few new things recently;
-Set of weathertech floor mats front and rear (no cargo yet)
-Got a passenger side grab handle for the drivers side.
-Replaced my broken tweeter cover
I finally broke down and ordered a non-power antenna assy.
-Set of weathertech floor mats front and rear (no cargo yet)
-Got a passenger side grab handle for the drivers side.
-Replaced my broken tweeter cover
I finally broke down and ordered a non-power antenna assy.
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Jan 13, 2014 | 06:16 PM
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I think I am going to run 255/85/16's (33x10 for all you American size people on here) on this rig.
I always liked the BFG KM2's so that's probably what i'll be puttin on there.
They are just so darn expensive in that size though...
I always liked the BFG KM2's so that's probably what i'll be puttin on there.
They are just so darn expensive in that size though...
Jan 23, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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I took a look today at the smashed 4Runner, after haggling on price for 45 min, we finally agreed and I will be picking up the donor 4Runner on Sunday!
Keep an eye out for a parting out thread including a 3.4L with only 125K!
Keep an eye out for a parting out thread including a 3.4L with only 125K!
Jan 24, 2014 | 05:16 AM
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You've had it for what? A month? Slackin'....
Nice little bonus on your current engine (besides the amazing lack of rust on the bracket on the throttle body) is that little box stuck to the charcoal canister. It's a fix it for the mooing charcoal canister of earlier year 3rd gens. No longer available...not that you'd trade moo boxes, but if you did...
I guess you have rear heat too maybe? Keep and eye on those metal lines under the truck so's they don't corrode on you.
You prolly know all that...good find!
Nice little bonus on your current engine (besides the amazing lack of rust on the bracket on the throttle body) is that little box stuck to the charcoal canister. It's a fix it for the mooing charcoal canister of earlier year 3rd gens. No longer available...not that you'd trade moo boxes, but if you did...
I guess you have rear heat too maybe? Keep and eye on those metal lines under the truck so's they don't corrode on you.
You prolly know all that...good find!
Jan 24, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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You've had it for what? A month? Slackin'....
Nice little bonus on your current engine (besides the amazing lack of rust on the bracket on the throttle body) is that little box stuck to the charcoal canister. It's a fix it for the mooing charcoal canister of earlier year 3rd gens. No longer available...not that you'd trade moo boxes, but if you did...
I guess you have rear heat too maybe? Keep and eye on those metal lines under the truck so's they don't corrode on you.
You prolly know all that...good find!
Nice little bonus on your current engine (besides the amazing lack of rust on the bracket on the throttle body) is that little box stuck to the charcoal canister. It's a fix it for the mooing charcoal canister of earlier year 3rd gens. No longer available...not that you'd trade moo boxes, but if you did...
I guess you have rear heat too maybe? Keep and eye on those metal lines under the truck so's they don't corrode on you.
You prolly know all that...good find!
The lack of rust is awesome! I love it!!
Never heard of that charcoal canister trick, what exactly does it do?
And Yes I do have rear heat, so far the lines are good!
Jan 24, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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If the search feature worked you could find all sorts of threads on how early 3rd gen canisters make a mooing sound. My 96 would do it for hours, even a couple of days. It's great to watch people walk by it in a parking lot when it does that. 
Anyway, Toyota came up with that little empty air space in the form of a box as a way to stop the moo.
That was long ago in another time and they've since discontinued it. I was able to recreate the same air space effect with an old empty mustard tin. I almost miss that friendly sound. Newer 3rd gens do not have the mooing problem. It must not have anything to do with the box itself because I switched boxes from the 96 to the 99 to see what would happen. In the 96 the 99's box started mooing, in the 99 the 96's box stopped mooing.
Here, I located this old tidbit on it:
4Runner-EvapBuzz
Curing The Annoying Underhood "Buzz" From the Evap Canister
I loved pretty much everything about my 1996 Toyota Limited 4Runner 4x4 after I bought it.... everything that is, except for an annoying buzzing noise that came from underneath the hood whenever I shut the engine off. It was particularly bad on warm days. Every 30 seconds or so there would be a 'bzzzzz" sound from somewhere around the brake master cylinder. This intermittent buzzing would last for hours after shutting the engine off. Sometimes it would come back first thing in the morning after the sun came up and started warming the car. At first I thought it was an electrical problem, like a short circuit or electrical arcing, and I was quite concerned. A little googling, however, led me to the conclusion that it was just benign gas venting noise that wasn't causing any harm. But it was still annoying and I wanted it to stop.
The problem lies with the evap charcoal canister, which vents fuel tank emissions. The canister is located on the driver's side fenderwell in front of the master cylinder. The buzz sound is actually a resonance in the charcoal cannister that is excited by escaping gas. It was addressed by Toyota Service Bulletin EG002-97. Here's how I stopped the noise:
1. I went to my local Toyota dealership and had them call up the TSB. The counter guy printed out the instructions for me and told me that the replacement part I needed to buy was something called the "EVAP Canister Hose No. 1". The part cost $22.95 and was not in stock. I paid for it and two days later it showed up.
And now you know something you'll never have to worry about!
Anyway, Toyota came up with that little empty air space in the form of a box as a way to stop the moo.
That was long ago in another time and they've since discontinued it. I was able to recreate the same air space effect with an old empty mustard tin. I almost miss that friendly sound. Newer 3rd gens do not have the mooing problem. It must not have anything to do with the box itself because I switched boxes from the 96 to the 99 to see what would happen. In the 96 the 99's box started mooing, in the 99 the 96's box stopped mooing.
Here, I located this old tidbit on it:
4Runner-EvapBuzz
Curing The Annoying Underhood "Buzz" From the Evap Canister
I loved pretty much everything about my 1996 Toyota Limited 4Runner 4x4 after I bought it.... everything that is, except for an annoying buzzing noise that came from underneath the hood whenever I shut the engine off. It was particularly bad on warm days. Every 30 seconds or so there would be a 'bzzzzz" sound from somewhere around the brake master cylinder. This intermittent buzzing would last for hours after shutting the engine off. Sometimes it would come back first thing in the morning after the sun came up and started warming the car. At first I thought it was an electrical problem, like a short circuit or electrical arcing, and I was quite concerned. A little googling, however, led me to the conclusion that it was just benign gas venting noise that wasn't causing any harm. But it was still annoying and I wanted it to stop.
The problem lies with the evap charcoal canister, which vents fuel tank emissions. The canister is located on the driver's side fenderwell in front of the master cylinder. The buzz sound is actually a resonance in the charcoal cannister that is excited by escaping gas. It was addressed by Toyota Service Bulletin EG002-97. Here's how I stopped the noise:
1. I went to my local Toyota dealership and had them call up the TSB. The counter guy printed out the instructions for me and told me that the replacement part I needed to buy was something called the "EVAP Canister Hose No. 1". The part cost $22.95 and was not in stock. I paid for it and two days later it showed up.
And now you know something you'll never have to worry about!
Jan 25, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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If the search feature worked you could find all sorts of threads on how early 3rd gen canisters make a mooing sound. My 96 would do it for hours, even a couple of days. It's great to watch people walk by it in a parking lot when it does that.
Anyway, Toyota came up with that little empty air space in the form of a box as a way to stop the moo.
That was long ago in another time and they've since discontinued it. I was able to recreate the same air space effect with an old empty mustard tin. I almost miss that friendly sound. Newer 3rd gens do not have the mooing problem. It must not have anything to do with the box itself because I switched boxes from the 96 to the 99 to see what would happen. In the 96 the 99's box started mooing, in the 99 the 96's box stopped mooing.
Here, I located this old tidbit on it:
4Runner-EvapBuzz
Curing The Annoying Underhood "Buzz" From the Evap Canister
I loved pretty much everything about my 1996 Toyota Limited 4Runner 4x4 after I bought it.... everything that is, except for an annoying buzzing noise that came from underneath the hood whenever I shut the engine off. It was particularly bad on warm days. Every 30 seconds or so there would be a 'bzzzzz" sound from somewhere around the brake master cylinder. This intermittent buzzing would last for hours after shutting the engine off. Sometimes it would come back first thing in the morning after the sun came up and started warming the car. At first I thought it was an electrical problem, like a short circuit or electrical arcing, and I was quite concerned. A little googling, however, led me to the conclusion that it was just benign gas venting noise that wasn't causing any harm. But it was still annoying and I wanted it to stop.
The problem lies with the evap charcoal canister, which vents fuel tank emissions. The canister is located on the driver's side fenderwell in front of the master cylinder. The buzz sound is actually a resonance in the charcoal cannister that is excited by escaping gas. It was addressed by Toyota Service Bulletin EG002-97. Here's how I stopped the noise:
1. I went to my local Toyota dealership and had them call up the TSB. The counter guy printed out the instructions for me and told me that the replacement part I needed to buy was something called the "EVAP Canister Hose No. 1". The part cost $22.95 and was not in stock. I paid for it and two days later it showed up.
And now you know something you'll never have to worry about!
Anyway, Toyota came up with that little empty air space in the form of a box as a way to stop the moo.
That was long ago in another time and they've since discontinued it. I was able to recreate the same air space effect with an old empty mustard tin. I almost miss that friendly sound. Newer 3rd gens do not have the mooing problem. It must not have anything to do with the box itself because I switched boxes from the 96 to the 99 to see what would happen. In the 96 the 99's box started mooing, in the 99 the 96's box stopped mooing.
Here, I located this old tidbit on it:
4Runner-EvapBuzz
Curing The Annoying Underhood "Buzz" From the Evap Canister
I loved pretty much everything about my 1996 Toyota Limited 4Runner 4x4 after I bought it.... everything that is, except for an annoying buzzing noise that came from underneath the hood whenever I shut the engine off. It was particularly bad on warm days. Every 30 seconds or so there would be a 'bzzzzz" sound from somewhere around the brake master cylinder. This intermittent buzzing would last for hours after shutting the engine off. Sometimes it would come back first thing in the morning after the sun came up and started warming the car. At first I thought it was an electrical problem, like a short circuit or electrical arcing, and I was quite concerned. A little googling, however, led me to the conclusion that it was just benign gas venting noise that wasn't causing any harm. But it was still annoying and I wanted it to stop.
The problem lies with the evap charcoal canister, which vents fuel tank emissions. The canister is located on the driver's side fenderwell in front of the master cylinder. The buzz sound is actually a resonance in the charcoal cannister that is excited by escaping gas. It was addressed by Toyota Service Bulletin EG002-97. Here's how I stopped the noise:
1. I went to my local Toyota dealership and had them call up the TSB. The counter guy printed out the instructions for me and told me that the replacement part I needed to buy was something called the "EVAP Canister Hose No. 1". The part cost $22.95 and was not in stock. I paid for it and two days later it showed up.
And now you know something you'll never have to worry about!
Thats awesome thanks for posting that and letting me know! haha
Seems as if the original owner, (i'm the 3rd), had a lot of stuff done to this 4Runner. I do wonder if he ever upgraded the trans valve body. Or whatever else he's done.
