So I got my 99 4Runner back in March this year. I was reading the site written by JA... the one with all the 4Runner history.

This whole time, I was sure my 4Runner was base. It had no flares, no roof rack, no air deflector, and no SR5 badge.

Now what leads me to believe it may in fact actually be an SR5----

This is quoted from the site:

"SR5 grade level 4Runners now feature as standard heated outside mirrors, built-in map lights in the overhead console and cruise control."

Ok, well I have that...

"front power windows with one-touch auto-up/down functions and jam protection (optional in SR5 and 4Runner grades)"

Well that could still mean it's base... but I have that too.

"The SR5 grade adds several key features to upgrade its interior. A lighting package featuring an illuminated ignition key ring, ash tray and glove box light is included as standard equipment. Front map lights, power mirrors and door locks, a digital clock, tilt steering wheel, variable intermittent front and rear windshield wipers and standard cruise control round out the list of features. "

I have all of those...

According to many other sources, although it may be rare, there are SR5's with the 4cyl 2.7...


One last thing, I was looking at a vin site:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml

and although it kinda seems outdated, the info can still be used.

My model code is RZN180L -GKPSKA

According to the site, the S in that means "SR5"




If anyone has a way to check for me, I'd surely love to know.

My VIN: JT3GM84R2X0044011

Model Code: RZN180L - GKPSKA


Another little coincidence... there's two large scratches in my rear tailgate that have been covered in touch up paint just about where an SR5 badge could have been located...


So can anyone tell me, is my truck an SR5 or base?

(I have a roof rack, fender trim, and air deflector since getting it :P)

Are your rearview mirrors painted to match, from your sig they don't look it. The SR5 mirrors all came color keyed in later model 3rd gens, also if yours are not color keyed I would check again to see if they are heated, I have never seen a non color keyed heated mirror on a 3rd gen. I had a 2000 2.7 4 cylinder and aside from the heated painted mirrors I had every option from an SR5, in fact not all SR5 models came with the 16" rims, so I had options above and beyond a base SR5, but being a 2.7 it was still considered a base model.

You're right, they're not color matched.

Well if that means its not an SR5, I'm gonna grab me a pair of green mirrors from an 02 so they look sleeker...

I was planning to do that anyway because I think mirrors that arent color matched are just god awful.

Thanks a lot, I guess I'm only one step away anyway from it being an SR5... hell, who is gonna know? I guess it would be my little unique 2.7 SR5

Thanks again man.

Aren't the base model's brakes smaller too?

I have some more info at home (so much info, so little time to html it ) that I will check your model code to RZN180L -GKPSKA late tonight...but I dont think the SR5 for 99 was avail with the 4cyl.

RZN180L-GKPSKA is definetly NOT an SR5, it is the base model 2WD 3RZ-FE 4cyl automatic, USA Only.

The 'S' in the GKPSKA does not mean SR5. It is a Grade code though. If it is S it can be a base or SR5. If that letter is G it is always an SR5, if it is Z it is always a limited.

The SR5 was offered with the 4cyl though. They would be models RZN185L-GKMSKA (manual) and RZN185LGKPSKA (automatic), but they were NOT available in the USA, only Canada.

Hmm... useful info...

Well I guess if I really want to, I could slap on those mirrors and be a liar

ha thanks for the lookup... I guess it's technically not... but aside from my puny little 4 banger, it pretty much is...

much like how my buddy converted his old 79 Camaro from normal to virtually an identical Z-28...

Damn, I was kinda hoping too, would have been a cool story.