This thread will be a combined record/build of things I do to the 4Runner. Although not exciting, most posts will more than likely be maintenance, with only a few being mods.

Anyways, here's the truck.

2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Millennium Steel
5VZ-FE 3400 V6, 115,xxx miles
A340F 4 Speed Automatic
4WDemand Part Time 4WD

Power Locks, Windows, Mirrors, Sunroof
A/C, Rear Heater, Limited Fender Flares and Running Boards, Tow Package

Sony Stereo with shallow mount subwoofer/amp package under drivers seat

Michelin 265/75/16 Tires

Here's some pictures for now. I need to find an empty parking lot and take some better ones.

Night I got her:


Some quick pictures I took today (i'll update these with better ones soon)




Next to my buddies BMW


I bought the 4Runner because I like SUV's, I like 4WD, and my family has had great luck with Toyota's. I began searching while I tried to sell my previous SUV, a rusty and banged up Infiniti QX4 that I paid way to much for. I was able to finally sell the QX and buy the 4Runner within a span of 3 days.

So far, I love the 4Runner. The mod bug is beginning to bite but I am attempting to fight it off as I start school this fall. Perhaps once I've been in school a year or two I can start to lift, tires, etc. The only real problem with it is the gas gauge doesn't work, but it is beginning to move after I've put some Techron in the tank (or I'm just going crazy..)

Enough blabbering. Here's a future maintenance list, preferred fluids list and future mods list.

Future Maintenance:
- Timing Belt, Water Pump (+Gasket), Idler Pulley, TB Tensioner, Drive Belts, Thermostat Completed October 2013
- Transmission Cooler Completed July 2014
- PCV Valve, Throttle Body Cleaning, MAF Sensor Cleaning Completed February 2014
-Fuel Filter Completed September 2013
-Transmission Fluid and Filter
-Differential Fluids and Transfer Case Fluid Change.
-Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Completed December 2013
-Rear Axle Seals, Bearings, Brakes and Parking Brake Cranks
-Steering Rack Replacement
-Valve Cover Gasket Replacement


Future Mods:
-Fog Lights Completed August/September 2013
-TRD Decals Completed July 2013
-Transmission Cooler Completed July 2014
-Upgrade Headlights, either via bulbs or projector retrofit Upgraded to PIAA JDM Xtreme White 4500K Bulbs November 2013
-LED Tails Completed December 2015
-DRL's disabled DRL's disabled July 2013
-Interior LED Conversion Completed June 2015
-Lift, Tires
-Sport Hood