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Hello, I just purchases a 1997 4runner and would like some recommendations on what kind of preventive maintenance I should do first?
Lower ball joints and radiator if mileage and condition are unknown. Pull back the top timing cover and look at your timing belt to see if you need to replace that or not. If you need a timing belt make sure to get all the pulleys/tensioners required, a water pump, and a new thermostat. It would be a good idea to flush the cooling system before radiator and/or water pump replacement. It's quite likely that your valve cover gaskets are leaking as well. If they are make sure to do the camseals and half moons when you do the valve covers. A new fuel filter is pretty cheap. Check your spark plugs and wires too.

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Hello, I just purchases a 1997 4runner and would like some recommendations on what kind of preventive maintenance I should do first?
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It's time to build! 3d Gen 4runner

Hello 3d Gen 4Runners!

I am finally getting around to working on my SR5. I am the second owner of this 4runner, that spent its entire life in the desert of New Mexico. I have spent the last three years either in the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Kuwait) or where I have lived in Germany. My sister has kept it garaged in her house the whole time.

I can't wait to get to this project. Before I left I had timing belt/water pump/etc. done. I think where I will start will be to get underneath and start looking for all the rubber pieces that may have been dried out from spending all those years in the dessert - any suggestions on where to get replacement parts? I will to plugs and wires right away, and do a fluids (oil and cooling; thoughts on doing transmission flush?).

I will post another picture, but the clear coat had gotten really bad (I bought it this way). I love the forrest green (does anyone know the actual name or paint color of this?), and want to restore it. I do not think it actually needs paint but likely a clear coat restoration.

Before I do the paint, what would you suggest that I do first to the exterior. I do not see a whole lot of snorkels, but I do like the look of it (and the utility, though I am not sure how much water crossing/heavy dusted trails I will be attempting).

Next, as I mention snorkels, I want to improve the airflow. Suggestions on breathers, and exhaust? Is it worth it to get a header down exhaust? How about the intake - how can I improve this?

Major mods - I have a ski boat and I am looking at small tow behind campers. I haven't driven the 4runner in years, but I recall it having decent power. However, I just got back from Germany where I was driving a 550hp Audi S6, with the Lamborghini 5.2L V10 on the unrestricted highways (autobahn). Getting in the 4runner for the first time is going to feel like I am got shrunk in Mario Cart. With johnny law and speed limits in America, this is probably a good thing. I do want the power to get 4 people and the boat ahead of a truck from a highway on-ramp though. What can I do for power?!

I bought new tires before I left, though I cannot recall what they were. I am not really looking to lift it, but would like to have a level stable ride. What can you tell me about improving the handling?

I recall the headlights being deplorable. I think I remember holding my cell phone light to navigate in the dark. Has anyone done a HID or LED headlight swap? Does just buying a new stock setup help (after 22 years..)? I think I have a rock chip in the left headlight that actually exposes the headlight chamber to the elements. What else helps improve lighting? Suggestions on mounting aux lights? I've always liked the idea of having a switchboard to toggle a bunch of lights. I thought with the color of the car, some super yellow lights might be cool (go Pack, go - Wisconsin native here).

I took this beast camping and anchored a hammock to the crossbars on the roof rack. It was strong enough that even my girlfriend at the time and I could sit in the hammock no problem. My fat ass friend took a 30ft running start to jump into the hammock and the crossbars exploded off gloriously. Watching him hit the ground as hard as he did was almost worth it, but finding new crossbars and anchors has proven to be harder than I thought! Before deploying I went to about half a dozen junk yards looking for bars (after seeing they had 4runners in stock) and they had ALL been removed already (and not hidden away with the junk yards for excessive markups). Any ideas to get these replaced? The rails are fine, and I would consider rack - potentially something that could support a rooftop tent setup, do these exist?

I am thinking about anywhere between $5k and $7k worth of mods to get rolling. My sisters and I are buying a lake house, and I want this to eventually become the old reliable at the lake-house. I have stage IV cancer at 34 years old and am not sure how long I will be around - but I hope that this ride gets another 20 years and 100k miles.

Thanks for reading! If you have any input, please let me know .
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Hello 3d Gen 4Runners!

I am finally getting around to working on my SR5. I am the second owner of this 4runner, that spent its entire life in the desert of New Mexico. I have spent the last three years either in the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Kuwait) or where I have lived in Germany. My sister has kept it garaged in her house the whole time.

I can't wait to get to this project. Before I left I had timing belt/water pump/etc. done. I think where I will start will be to get underneath and start looking for all the rubber pieces that may have been dried out from spending all those years in the dessert - any suggestions on where to get replacement parts? I will to plugs and wires right away, and do a fluids (oil and cooling; thoughts on doing transmission flush?).

I will post another picture, but the clear coat had gotten really bad (I bought it this way). I love the forrest green (does anyone know the actual name or paint color of this?), and want to restore it. I do not think it actually needs paint but likely a clear coat restoration.

Before I do the paint, what would you suggest that I do first to the exterior. I do not see a whole lot of snorkels, but I do like the look of it (and the utility, though I am not sure how much water crossing/heavy dusted trails I will be attempting).

Next, as I mention snorkels, I want to improve the airflow. Suggestions on breathers, and exhaust? Is it worth it to get a header down exhaust? How about the intake - how can I improve this?

Major mods - I have a ski boat and I am looking at small tow behind campers. I haven't driven the 4runner in years, but I recall it having decent power. However, I just got back from Germany where I was driving a 550hp Audi S6, with the Lamborghini 5.2L V10 on the unrestricted highways (autobahn). Getting in the 4runner for the first time is going to feel like I am got shrunk in Mario Cart. With johnny law and speed limits in America, this is probably a good thing. I do want the power to get 4 people and the boat ahead of a truck from a highway on-ramp though. What can I do for power?!

I bought new tires before I left, though I cannot recall what they were. I am not really looking to lift it, but would like to have a level stable ride. What can you tell me about improving the handling?

I recall the headlights being deplorable. I think I remember holding my cell phone light to navigate in the dark. Has anyone done a HID or LED headlight swap? Does just buying a new stock setup help (after 22 years..)? I think I have a rock chip in the left headlight that actually exposes the headlight chamber to the elements. What else helps improve lighting? Suggestions on mounting aux lights? I've always liked the idea of having a switchboard to toggle a bunch of lights. I thought with the color of the car, some super yellow lights might be cool (go Pack, go - Wisconsin native here).

I took this beast camping and anchored a hammock to the crossbars on the roof rack. It was strong enough that even my girlfriend at the time and I could sit in the hammock no problem. My fat ass friend took a 30ft running start to jump into the hammock and the crossbars exploded off gloriously. Watching him hit the ground as hard as he did was almost worth it, but finding new crossbars and anchors has proven to be harder than I thought! Before deploying I went to about half a dozen junk yards looking for bars (after seeing they had 4runners in stock) and they had ALL been removed already (and not hidden away with the junk yards for excessive markups). Any ideas to get these replaced? The rails are fine, and I would consider rack - potentially something that could support a rooftop tent setup, do these exist?

I am thinking about anywhere between $5k and $7k worth of mods to get rolling. My sisters and I are buying a lake house, and I want this to eventually become the old reliable at the lake-house. I have stage IV cancer at 34 years old and am not sure how long I will be around - but I hope that this ride gets another 20 years and 100k miles.

Thanks for reading! If you have any input, please let me know .
My best suggestion is to look up some of the build threads of folks on the forum and read through... all of these questions (superchargers, suspension options, roof racks, retrofit headlights) are addressed in practical terms with good feedback on their effectiveness. All of this is possible! And there is no end to the fun modification to be done
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My best suggestion is to look up some of the build threads of folks on the forum and read through... all of these questions (superchargers, suspension options, roof racks, retrofit headlights) are addressed in practical terms with good feedback on their effectiveness. All of this is possible! And there is no end to the fun modification to be done
THANKS!! Somehow getting Stage IV cancer as an active duty single military member has given me time and some disposable income to just throw at what I believe could be a gem! Low miles, always dealer serviced from the purchasing dealership, and kept in a cool desert!
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I'm going to do my lower ball joint replacement this weekend is there anything you recommend changing while im doing that job? new to the group and 4x4 vehicles? Thanks
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Replace the LBJ's, and replace the bolts for the LBJ's at the same time. OEM only for both. There is plenty of other stuff in that area that can be worked on, but nothing that is a huge deal to work on later if you don't do it while you have the LBJ's off. This thread has good info on the different bolts and torque values depending on your year.
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Dose any one know how the lift jack is supposed to mount. I have a 4xinnovation rear bumper. The pice on the left is bent. Is it supposed to be like that. 3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos-20210513_144014-jpg

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That is not supposed to be like that. Probably bent in shipping.

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Thanks for the pic. So the bent piece is suppose be straight? Is it possible if you could take a pic of the piece behind your tire so I can see the it looks like. And again thanks for the picture.
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Thanks for the pic. So the bent piece is suppose be straight? Is it possible if you could take a pic of the piece behind your tire so I can see the it looks like. And again thanks for the picture.
I'll get one for you later this afternoon if someone else doesn't see this and beat me to it :-)
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