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1997 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4 5VZ-FE 5 Speed Manual
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Engine
∙ True Flow Foam Filter
∙ ISR
∙ 4" Deckplate
∙ Magnaflow Muffler

Drivetrain/Suspension
∙ 4.30 Gears
∙ Swapped E-Locker Rear Axle
∙ Extended Rear Diff. Breather
∙ WabFab Sway Bar Disconnects
∙ Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings
∙ Stock Split 3 Spoke 16" Wheels
∙ 265/70 Toyo Open Country A/Ts
∙ 13WL Tundra Brake Upgrade

Exterior
∙ Clear Corners
∙ Turn Signal Relocation

Recovery
∙ ABC Fire Extinguisher Strapped to Sub. Box
∙ Additional Front Tow Hook
∙ OEM Toyota Tow Receiver
∙ All Sorts of Straps

Interior
∙ Limited Power Seats
∙ Homemade Superflux LED Dome, Map, Mirror, and Rear Dome Lights
∙ Kenwood KDC-MP438U Receiver
∙ Kenwood KAC-9104D 1800 Watt Mono Amp
∙ 2 12" Kenwood Subs in Homemade Sealed Box



Bought it January 12 2010 with 181,359 Miles. Second Owner, complete service history at a Toyota dealership. Pretty rusty, Evergreen Pearl paint, bad brakes, tired leather seats, 4.10s and some dents on the body.

3/14/10

Went to check out some local trails and rivers after getting 5-7 inches of rain over the past couple days. Most memorable part of the day was crossing a part of the road flooded by three streams all flowing to the low point in the road.

Stream Crossing Flex


Stream Crossing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f9tRrS_Se8

I made it through two times in 2wd but on the third time, I ended up getting stuck in a deep hole in the stream crossing right where the three smaller streams met. I ended up flooding my 4Runner to almost the bottom of the dash on my drivers side. Luckily a second gen 4Runner pulled up behind me a couple minutes into the whole ordeal and gave me a tug out. I then proceeded to cross it with the 2nd gen following. At least I got pulled by another Toyota (a stock one), not one of the two lifted Jeep drivers that saw me stuck in the middle of the stream and didn't dare venture out to pull me out.

Stuck...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6YKx2z48kw

My camera died right at the end so I wasn't able to get any pictures of the recovery or my flooded carpet. I shopvac'd the carpet for a good half hour when i got home and as far as moist floors for a day or two, there were no real problems.