[NoVAphotog]

Haven't posted in awhile aside from updating the maintenance first page. But she's been doing great. Put 5,000+ miles on in the last month or so. Hauled a trailer of furniture up to New Hampshire and back and then visited family in Florida for the Holidays. Zero issues and 21ish mpg.

Broke in my friend's new to him 1st gen Taco yesterday at Flagpole. First time on the trails with the new suspension. Felt a million times better than stock.

[sonjason]

Love the progress so far. I am planning a similar "rescue" on an 02 Black SR5 I bought last month. My truck has a lot of good service history in its 212K miles, but needs a good detailing to shine the paint up again and some other "clean up" things such as carpet cleaning and chrome bumper replacement/painting.

Did I mention these center caps are annoying? Mine look just like yours for the most part, but my rims are the Toyota 5 star found on 01-02 models.

[NoVAphotog]

New shoes for Bae went on today. TRD Pro graphite w/ Falken AT3W 265/70/17. Very happy. Looks like a new truck. Now to get her dirty or have a detail day??

[Rpreme]

Awesome choice on getting the TRD Pro's. They look awesome in Graphite! Got a matte black set on my 00 Sport and love them.

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by Rpreme

Awesome choice on getting the TRD Pro's. They look awesome in Graphite! Got a matte black set on my 00 Sport and love them.

Thanks, man! Thought about going with black but liked the contrast with graphite.

[NoVAphotog]

Upcoming tasks for my spoiled 4runner...

• Shrockworks Dimpled Tread Plate slider install
• Driveline Fluids (Redline MT-90 for trans, Red-Line 75W-90 for diffs/tcase) incl. Mobil 1 5W-30 oil/ OEM Toyota filter change with 2nd Blackstone sample collection.
• RCI full skid install
• Wire Leather seats to power
• Fix Turn signals (solder or ?)
• Hella Driving lights
• Mount license plate correctly on ARB #nomorezipties

[Jebb209]

Great thread! Spoiled is a perfect word! Subbed for more....

[meeceboy78]

wow! you've done an excellent job getting this thing maintained and looking sweet! sub'd
also i love the E46. Ive had one also. i think you have the 2 best cars ever made by each brand.

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Upcoming tasks for my spoiled 4runner...

• Shrockworks Dimpled Tread Plate slider install
• Driveline Fluids (Redline MT-90 for trans, Red-Line 75W-90 for diffs/tcase) incl. Mobil 1 5W-30 oil/ OEM Toyota filter change with 2nd Blackstone sample collection.
• RCI full skid install
• Wire Leather seats to power
• Fix Turn signals (solder or ?)
• Hella Driving lights
• Mount license plate correctly on ARB #nomorezipties

Originally Posted by Jebb209

Great thread! Spoiled is a perfect word! Subbed for more....

Originally Posted by meeceboy78

wow! you've done an excellent job getting this thing maintained and looking sweet! sub'd
also i love the E46. Ive had one also. i think you have the 2 best cars ever made by each brand.

WOW. I haven't updated in a loooooooong time.

First off, that list is done. Truck is sitting pretty.



Not much else I can really think of. Maybe a roof rack and light bar...snorkel. But the clutch is starting to act up at 187k (doesn't owe me anything) so that's taking priority.

As for the E46...ended up selling it Summer 2017. But, couldn't resist the 4runner / BMW combo so flew down to Texas last October and drove this back (2011 E92 M3 6MT):



I do miss the E46 sometimes, but the newer tech, complete lack of rust and the V8 make this a fun replacement.

[cblock406]

Man that e92 is gorgeous, I’ve been really wanting one lately. Congrats!

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by cblock406

Man that e92 is gorgeous, I’ve been really wanting one lately. Congrats!

Thanks, man. It's a great car. Only thing you really have to "worry" about are the rod bearings, but if you can diy a lot of the basic stuff (filters, fluids, plugs, belts, brakes, etc) you can budget for that job. It's not an urgent fix. Just something to think about.

Otherwise, they are dependable and solid. Of course, the 4runner gets driven more as my short commute would destroy the S65 during the winter (10W-60 corn syrup wouldn't even be close to warmed up).

Let me know if you have any questions, now's the time, they have come way down in price for what they are.

[cblock406]

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Thanks, man. It's a great car. Only thing you really have to "worry" about are the rod bearings, but if you can diy a lot of the basic stuff (filters, fluids, plugs, belts, brakes, etc) you can budget for that job. It's not an urgent fix. Just something to think about.

Otherwise, they are dependable and solid. Of course, the 4runner gets driven more as my short commute would destroy the S65 during the winter (10W-60 corn syrup wouldn't even be close to warmed up).

Let me know if you have any questions, now's the time, they have come way down in price for what they are.

Yep I've been looking at them pretty close, I think the desirable ones (manual, 11.5, comp package, carbon roof etc) are about as cheap as they will get.

A buddy of mine just picked up an 11.5 E90 DCT Comp package and it is pretty awesome and rare, but I'd still want a manual.

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by cblock406

Yep I've been looking at them pretty close, I think the desirable ones (manual, 11.5, comp package, carbon roof etc) are about as cheap as they will get.

A buddy of mine just picked up an 11.5 E90 DCT Comp package and it is pretty awesome and rare, but I'd still want a manual.

Yeah mine is all of those minus the comp pack (has the ZCP wheels, which arguably is most of the package anyway, the rest being the 10mm lower springs and some EDC setting which I could code in).

And the DCT isn't terrible on these like it was on the E46 (SMG). Still prefer the manual, but it's not a bad route to go. I like how it rev-matches on downshifts. Wish the manuals did that like the new ones.

[5 Speed Dave]

You are doing a great job restoring your 4Runner!
I have enjoyed reading your thread and seeing the transformation.
The pics speak for the many hours of work you have done.
Please continue to update as you go. Well done!!!

[NoVAphotog]

Originally Posted by 5 Speed Dave

You are doing a great job restoring your 4Runner!
I have enjoyed reading your thread and seeing the transformation.
The pics speak for the many hours of work you have done.
Please continue to update as you go. Well done!!!

Thanks, man. Means a lot. Hard to believe it's even the same truck sometimes...