Been lurking for years since I got my 1998 4runner in Sept 2012. It had about 139,000 miles when I got it. Automatic tranmission, 4wd and elocker. I had no idea what the elocker did, but I just knew I wanted it. To this day I've never needed the elocker, but whenever I get the chance on dirt I drive in 4wd high, lo and locked just to stretch its legs.

I was originally looking for an FZJ80 Land Cruiser (1994-1998, i think those were the years) but they were hard to come by in good condition at a decent price. In the end I'm glad I have the 4runner because getting 12 mpg would have driven me crazy. I can barely stomach 17 mpg in the 4runner. I was basically looking for a vehicle that could haul the family, construction material and be ready at any moment to drive to South America (that's the dream).

I never had any intentions of starting a build thread or doing any serious modding but this site is like a drug and I can't seem to stop myself. Just like any good addict, I figure if I can help just 1 person with their truck I will have done my part.