1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD, Factory Rear E-Locker, 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6, Natural White
Paid $4,500 for it with the odometer sitting at exactly 244,600 miles. It checks out fine, was in good cosmetic condition and seems to have been maintained pretty well. The previous owner was clearly an enthusiast, but the as he was a realtor in Southern California, kept his truck largely stock and modifications at a minimum. That said, the truck did come with a
B&M SuperCooler external transmission cooler and stock-ride
Bilstein 4600 yellow shocks installed.
This is how the 4Runner looks like as of November 2014.
This is how the 4Runner looked like the day I bought it. The leather driver seat had some tears in it and the cargo area seemed to have dog scratches on the side paneling. But at close to 250k miles, I really can't complain much.
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Current mileage: 300,000 miles / 482,803 km (as of 12/28/2018)
Setup:
Engine:
B&M SuperCooler 70264 External Automatic Transmission Cooler
NGK 4412 TE66 Blue Spark Plug Wire Set
TRD Aluminum Oil Cap
Brakes:
PowerStop KC2324 231mm Tundra Brake Caliper Kit
PowerStop Slotted and Drilled Tundra Brake Rotors
PowerStop Tundra Brake Pads
StopTech 950.44014 Stainless Steel Front Brake Line Kit
Pentosin 1204116 Super DOT4 Brake Fluid
Suspension:
Front Strut: Bilstein Yellow 4600
Front Coil: Toytec 2" Aluminum Spacer
Rear Coils: Old Man Emu 891
Rear Shocks: Rough Country N2.0
Misc:
Toytec 1" Differential Drop Spacer
Prothane Rear Sway Bay Polyurethane Bushing Kit, Black
Tires/Wheels:
Wheels: OEM 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Off-Road Package 5-Spokes
Tires: Pathfinder AT 265/75/R16 (Kumho Road Venture AT)
Spacers: All-Pro Off Road 1.25" Aluminum Wheel Spacers
Exterior:
Stubbs Welding HD-SKO Rock Sliders
Weathertech Tinted Window Vent Visors
PIAA Xtreme White Plus High Performance 15224 H4 Headlight Bulbs
Depo Clear Turn Signals
Depo Clear Corner Lights
Interior:
Pioneer DEH-X3500UI Single DIN Head Unit w/Scosche Wiring Harness Adapter
LED White Light Rear/Center Dome Light Conversion
WeatherTech DigitalFit Floor Liners, Tan, Front/Rear
Custom Rear Passenger Headrest Holder/Grab Rails by
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xcmtb83
Driver Side OEM Grab Handle Retrofit, Tan
Razo RG22 11.8" Wide Angle Rearview Mirror
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Bought But Uninstalled:
Hella 500FF 55-watt Driving Lights
Pioneer TS-A1675R 6.5" Speakers
Future Mods/Wishlist:
1)
Low Range Off-Road E-Locker Guard ($40.50)
2)
Lotus Development Rear Control Arm Skids ($94)
3) 96-02 JDM Hilux Surf Field Monitor Unit, Sunroof Model
4) 99-02 Center Console, Tan
5) 99-02
TYC Clear Glass Headlights ($84.24)
6)
Stage 1 Big 3 Wiring Upgrade ($110)
7) Rear Hatch Grab Handle Retrofit
8) 2nd Gen Front/Rear Sway Bar Links
9)
Savage Off-Road Front/Rear Skid Plate Combo ($549)
10)
4xInnovations Front Plate Bumper ($731)
11)
Sonoran Steel Rear Adjustable Panhard Trac Bar ($185)
12)
Burtman Industries Euro Style Spoiler ($299)
13) 96-02 JDM Hilux Surf Fender Mirror
14)
4xInnovations Rear Plate Bumper w/ Swingout Tire Carrier ($711/$1158)
15)
Front Shackle Bracket Set (Black) ($80)
16)
TRD Expedition Decal ($25)
17)
All-Pro Off Road Extended Thread Lug Nuts x24 ($18)
Part Numbers:
*P/N and prices are from
Camelback Toyota*
Assist Strap Hole Cover - 7462935010B2
4WD Shift Lock Cover - 33554-35050
Caution Label - Differential - 4199160081
Center Console Side Trim Clip/Grommet (Oak) L/R - 9046707041E0 ($1.00)
Door grommets
Fuel Filter: 2330062030 ($30.38)
Oil Filter: 90915YZZD1 ($3.89)
Drain Plug Gasket: 90430-12031 ($0.94)
Spark Plug: 9091901192 ($2.26 x 6)
Air Filter: 1780107020 ($15.95)
Front O2 Sensor: 8946539835 ($112.07)
Rear O2 Sensor: 8946539855 ($112.07)
Radiator: 16410YZZAJ ($208.31)
Water Pump: 161006939883 ($98.66)
Thermostat: 9091603075 ($15.89)
Thermostat Gasket (Water Inlet): 16325-62010 - ($4.37)
Starter 1.8kW : 281006203084 ($158.90)
Lower Ball Joint (Left): 4334039465 ($87.71)
Lower Ball Joint (Right): 4333039585 ($87.71)
Lower Ball Joint Flange Bolts: 90080-10066 ($0.89 x 8)
Lower Ball Joint Bolts + Washers: 90119-10933 ($1.10)
CV Axle - 43430-35030-84 ($224.69)
TRD O-Ring Throttle Body Gasket - PTR2960030
Timing Belt - 13568YZZ03 ($41.44)
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Maintenance/Mod Log:
Regular oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles with OEM Toyota oil filter.
246,000 - AAA Battery installed.
248,000 - Rear axle seal bearings, air filter, fuel Filter, thermostat, coolant flush.
252,000 - FJ Cruiser OEM take off wheels/tires, wheels balanced.
253,000 - Pioneer Single DIN head unit installed, front doors lined with sound deadening material.
254,000 - NGK spark plug wires, OEM Denso spark plugs, starter replaced.
259,000 - Front Toytec spacer lift, rear OME 891 coils, Rough Country N2.0 rear shocks.
266,000 - Stubbs Welding HD-SKO rock sliders welded on.
269,000 - OEM sway bar bushings replaced, air filter replaced with FRAM.
271,000 - Front wipers, front tires replaced.
273,500 - Denso rebuilt alternator installed, ACDelco Battery installed.
274,300 - 1/3 pt. Seafoam through PCV hose + engine bay re-bolted + rock sliders repainted.