Hey guys... just seeing what I could get out of this thing. I'd hate to sell it, but am thinking about getting a newer 4Runner (or Impreza...) as they have more safety features... Something I wasn't too concerned about until recently (with a child on the way) I was thinking about 5,000 o.b.o. Here's the list of mods...

196k original... Rebuilt engine has about 60k. I have all the paper work from the previous owner for the rebuild. Engine was rebuilt by Frontier Toyota (I believe).
3.5"-4" lift via FZJ80 long side coils
Rancho RSX self adjusting shocks all the way around
Downey Panhard (3")
1.5" SDORI BJ Spacers
Rebuilt and retro'd Aisin hubs in near perfect condition

Black "soft 8" steelies
33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw radials
Sunroof
New clutch/flywheel/pressure plate.
Just recently replaced cv's
Just repacked wheel bearings.
Blue L.E.D.'s behind heater control panel
I'll also include some needle bearings and thrust bushings to replace the inner spindle bushing... something I was going to do, but never had the time; not a necessary thing, but the thought of a bearing over a brass bushing was kind of cool.. (write up in tech section on how to do it).
Oil changed every 3,000 (approx.)
Kenwood CD/Mp3 player
Kenwood 5.25 speakers in rear (people think I have subs... acoustics are really nice due to premium sound and upgraded speakers)
Pioneer 4" speaker up front.
El Cheapo Fog lights are coming off...

So... what do you guys think?




Older pic... I'll put up an updated one soon.


CD/Mp3 player

 

id trade you my first gen runner. it has tons of safety features! ha bump

 

Hahahaha... like the rollbar? hahahah. Thanks for the bump! I'm an a$$... I haven't sent that disc out yet... I put something like "don't waste the free space" or something. I think I still have your address... I'll get it sent out.

 

no problem no problem.

someone buy this so he can get a 4th gen since he has a kid to haul around.

 

Or even a third gen!

 

bump for a future daddy
Mine is due January 16th

 

Thanks! That's awesome! AND we both ride Suzukis! hahaha... (well... I'll have a new zuki soon... haven't had one for a few months...) Congrats!

 

I really like your truck and your asking price is a good deal for the new owner.

 

Thank you very much! I also have some marlin sliders that I'll probably throw in as well... It's not something I want to do... but, if I need to do it, I will. I'd love to do a 3.4L swap into this one though! mmm!

 

ttt...

 

dang I wish you were closer to me. Its almost exactly what I am looking for.
Bump for you

 

Hahaha... that would be cool... Oh well, thanks for the bump!

 

Still for sale? If so, interested in it. I don't know exactly where in Ca Bakers.. is, but would you drive out where I live, or do like a halfway? Or anywhere in like 2 hours from Phx?
Also, is it lifted or just diff coils? Everything works that's supposed to? Motor and tranny run good? 4wd work? I know you have info above, but I just want to make sure everything works on it.
thx

 

oops forgot.
What is the price at now?

 

Everything runs good... Also, the lift was done by using FZJ80 rear coils, panhard drop, and new shocks. I have a marlin ss brake line also that isn't yet installed. Phoenix is pretty far away... Bakersfield is about 2 1/2 hours NE of L.A. if that helps with referencing... Price is set at $5000 firm. If someone can help me find a good 3rd gen v6 5spd with less than a 100,000... or less than a 100k on a rebuilt with paperwork showing the work done... then I'm going to sell it... but I'm not making any commitments until I find something for myself. Just as a precaution because I don't want to be stuck without a vehicle...

 

good luck on the sale, bump for a nice 2gen
it will be tough finding a 3rd gen 5sp under 100k

 

Thanks! Yeah... I know... it's either that or a '98 - '01 Impreza 2.5RS... I might as well drive something that I like (i.e. not a minivan). The Imprezas I know have safety latches for the car seat and whatnot. I'm sure the 3rd gens do also... Thanks again!

 

Hey Kevin - Don't forget the STI has the same safety latch points top and bottom in the back seat for baby seats! They even make a cool baby seat that matches the interior. The only problem is that the STI will turn your boy into a bobble head doll on the first ride.

Congrats on the boy! Good luck with the decisions. I always liked the 2.5RS too.

 

Hey Joel... Yeah I knew about the STi... it's just a bit out of my price range though . What I plan on doing is getting the "GC8" style and eventually doing an STi engine swap... or just a block/turbo/exhaust manifold swap. That way I can slowly modify it without wrecking my bank account... hahahaha... I need a better job!

 

Eh... decided not to sell...