12-18-2010, 04:33 AM
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twowhlrcr's 2000 4Runner Build Thread
Well, just before the purchase of my "new to me" 2000 4Runner 2 weeks ago, I was surfing this site to get info on the truck I wanted....I found a beauty....a 2000 4WD 4Runner with only 60,000 miles on it (snow birds from IL, spent winters here in AZ).
The 1st pic is the day I brought it home.
The 2nd is after removing the running boards, mudflaps and fender trim.
The 3rd.....Oh the 3rd, was taken tonight after I was hit by a Dodge Ram that ran a red light (Just Fantastic).
So Monday the 20th I go get the estimate for the (of course...ladie's) insurance. I am going to my buddy who run's a bodyshop here in town.
My buildup questions is: Obviously I have an oppurtunity to make a few mods to the vehicle. What should I be looking at trying to upgrade or change on the vehicle as I go through this process. Just looking to see where you guys would start.
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12-18-2010, 09:30 AM
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Your lucky (or unlucky) that the airbags did not go off because Insurance would have totaled it out.
As for as mods. Since insurance is paying for a front bumper, get you a Plate Bumper, and if they have to replace the hood, tell them that you want a sport hood. Pay the difference. Shouldn't be much more.
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12-19-2010, 12:08 PM
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Your lucky (or unlucky) that the airbags did not go off because Insurance would have totaled it out.
As for as mods. Since insurance is paying for a front bumper, get you a Plate Bumper, and if they have to replace the hood, tell them that you want a sport hood. Pay the difference. Shouldn't be much more.
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yes grab a schockworks (sp?) bumper and if you have enough money definitely a sport hood.
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12-19-2010, 02:26 PM
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It may not look it, but thats going to be a fairly pricey estimate I imagine. Aside from the obvious (bumper, hood, fender, etc) I imagine there is damage to the core support and possible some to the right frame rail. Its all the little hidden stuff that gets ya. If it had more miles it would probably border a possible TL.
Anyway, since its your buddy running the shop he's probably going to hook it up on labor and parts so...
If it were mine I would:
-Outdoor Logic front bumper if you want to wait, otherwise ARB since there is no wait time.
- Sport hood
- Limited fender flares
Depending on whats leftover:
- Lift (OME front, LC's rear - 7 wrap?)
- Wheels (Limited 5 stars are cool, but whatever your into)
- Tires (285/75's)
I would work out what you can with the body shop. For example, have them write up a bumper and labor to install and cash out on that completely. Install yourself. If it includes an alignement and your planning to lift it, dont align it yet. Take the cash, lift it, then align it. Dont have the shop align it, lift it, then align it again.
Oh, and have fun! Thats a pretty good spot for a little love tap. Aside from the core support etc, its all pretty much bolt on. Unlike getting hit in the rear where they have to hang a quarter panel, seal it right, etc.. Just asking for problems down the road. Ask me how I know.
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12-21-2010, 02:25 AM
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The estimate from the driver at fault's insurance was $4252.00. I'll keep you posted once I get it to my boy's bodyshop.
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Well, finally got the check from Allstate for $4300.00. Dropped it off at the bodyshop last night. They are going to do the core support back and I will handle the grill, lights, front bumper etc. I am having the "sport" hood installed instead of the stock one. We had a huge hail storm out here in AZ so the shops are backed up. Probably be about 3-4 weeks. Later.
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01-25-2011, 01:29 AM
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Hope it all works out for you
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Sorry to hear about the accident, but it sounds like you've got some connections to make it work out in your favor.
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Ya sorry about the crash, but like the other guy said, your lucky now u can get a good lookin brushguard/bumper, and hopefully sport hood. Good luck with all this!!
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And it's finally home. Time to get the bumper ordered and start bolting on some parts.
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02-25-2011, 03:47 AM
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Loving that sport hood! Let the mods being
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Good to have it home! So, what are the plans with the front end?
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Good luck with the mods! That is a PERFECT beginning to a great mod start: front end gone and lots of money to replace it with! I'm looking for a 1999-2000 with a smashed front end and 5Spd myself to buy something cheap and have lots of money left over for mods.
Have fun with the modding!
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02-27-2011, 01:27 AM
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Right now the Shrockworks bumper tops the list. Long wait time but a clean look. I'm open to ideas. Thanks.
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02-27-2011, 01:49 AM
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Quote:
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Right now the Shrockworks bumper tops the list. Long wait time but a clean look. I'm open to ideas. Thanks.
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not to knock any other bumpers, but I am heading down to CBI to let them use my runner for making there Moab Bumper to fit our 3rd gen's
not sure dates, but hopefully will start over the next few weeks I will get the call to drive down to ID from Montana so they can create another good front bumper, cause there rear bumpers ROCK from what I have read.
just food for thought.
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