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Anyone recognize this 4Runner?
Hey everybody!
Been on the forum for years, never really posted. I'm just wondering if anybody has seen this 4Runner around or on the forum. It was my first car and I stupidly sold it back in 2015. Last I saw on the Carfax was that it was over in Boulder City NV.
If anyone has seen it or recognizes it or knows where it is please let me know!
Oh and for the specs - it's a 1998 4Runner SR5 with a 3.4, 5 Speed, 2.5" OME lift kit and Mickey Thompson aluminum wheels. Last I remember it had 265/75/16's on it. It's pretty unique with the black stripe down the side. I've got some more pictures of it somewhere.
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08-11-2021, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by willyd520
Hey everybody!
Been on the forum for years, never really posted. I'm just wondering if anybody has seen this 4Runner around or on the forum. It was my first car and I stupidly sold it back in 2015. Last I saw on the Carfax was that it was over in Boulder City NV.
If anyone has seen it or recognizes it or knows where it is please let me know!
Oh and for the specs - it's a 1998 4Runner SR5 with a 3.4, 5 Speed, 2.5" OME lift kit and Mickey Thompson aluminum wheels. Last I remember it had 265/75/16's on it. It's pretty unique with the black stripe down the side. I've got some more pictures of it somewhere.
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bumping for exposure, hope you find it!
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08-12-2021, 11:38 AM
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bumping for exposure, hope you find it!
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Thank you!! Appreciate the BUMP!
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08-13-2021, 01:32 AM
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If the current owner hasn't crashed it I bet it's still around as it's in the desert. Have you tried tracing it to the direct owner by VIN/your old plates other than CARFAX? I know some VIN websites can trace the car to the owner but you have to pay for it - pretty damn creepy if you think about it but I think it "might" work. Hope the owner isn't arrogant if you find him/her 
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08-13-2021, 11:25 AM
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Just like mine but mine is 97 and Auto. If you plan to buy it back, good luck, you'll pay about 3 to 4 times you sold back in 2015. Its a 5 speed and pretty expensive.
I like the simple look of a toyota truck (like yours). Those are tough solid looking from the factory.
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08-13-2021, 11:47 AM
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I'm in Boulder city, I'll keep an eye out.
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01-07-2022, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FD7683
If the current owner hasn't crashed it I bet it's still around as it's in the desert. Have you tried tracing it to the direct owner by VIN/your old plates other than CARFAX? I know some VIN websites can trace the car to the owner but you have to pay for it - pretty damn creepy if you think about it but I think it "might" work. Hope the owner isn't arrogant if you find him/her |
if you think that is creepy you should see what certain people at banks can do. literally know everything from childhood to present time with one search, every email, every website you signed up on, every vehicle you have owned with VIN, MSRP, actual paid price and even every tag# that was on it. miss that job doing investigations.
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01-08-2022, 11:03 AM
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This is awesome, I wish I could get my 2nd gen Hilux Surf back that I had when I was stationed in Japan.
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12-14-2021, 06:28 PM
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Awesome! Glad you were able to get it back.
I bet you’ll think twice about selling it again!
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04-26-2022, 04:21 PM
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Whoa, I feel like I just read the same on another posts forum lol
I've become fond of wrapping the stock steering wheel if it's not chewed up already myself. A leather wrap and lace kit on Amazon is like $10 and honestly looks and feels great.
There are OEM type wrap kits from Japan that cost closer to $100 and are more work if you want the factory lol and feel. I've gotten used to the thicker, DIY wrapped wheel.
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04-27-2022, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by octanejunkie
Whoa, I feel like I just read the same on another posts forum lol
I've become fond of wrapping the stock steering wheel if it's not chewed up already myself. A leather wrap and lace kit on Amazon is like $10 and honestly looks and feels great.
There are OEM type wrap kits from Japan that cost closer to $100 and are more work if you want the factory lol and feel. I've gotten used to the thicker, DIY wrapped wheel.
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You got to live the reunion in real world time!! Even though the other post has way more info.
I'm keeping my OEM wheel in case I decide to have it re-done down the road! I've already removed almost all of the leather so she's ready to roll.
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04-28-2022, 08:33 AM
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where did you get your steering wheel redone?
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04-28-2022, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by willyd520
You got to live the reunion in real world time!! Even though the other post has way more info.
I'm keeping my OEM wheel in case I decide to have it re-done down the road! I've already removed almost all of the leather so she's ready to roll.
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The Amazon wraps go over the leather...
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05-05-2022, 05:07 PM
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Bought the Marlin short shifter kit last week and got it installed:
 
Loved the way it shifted but absolutely hated how much taller the shifter was
So I took it to a machine shop and got it cut back down to factory size and now it's perfect!
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05-05-2022, 08:53 PM
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Nice. What does the shifter kit do for a person?
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Loved the way it shifted but absolutely hated how much taller the shifter was
So I took it to a machine shop and got it cut back down to factory size and now it's perfect!
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I'm expecting my 1-in body lift will shorten my shifter for me without a machine shop
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