Looks like a typical NJ 4Runner. If the rear LCA mount is solid you should be fine. These guys being a dealer probably want 4000. Offer $3200 and work your way up. With that said, I'd pay $2500 max for this if it was private party.

Since no one has replied to you, The safety ratings and roll over statistics of SUVs of the era we’re all on the hot seat. The 99-02 had an enlarged crash bar over the 96-98 in an attempt to beef up safety ratings a bit. The front bumper was re-designed to fit over it.



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So much to learn.

Thanks for replying to my post. I'll take a screwdriver to it when I get the chance. If the frame is rusted out, does Toyota still sell gen 3 frames? Do you know how much it would cost?

Thanks for the reply. Ill check out the rear LCA mounts when I get the chance. They wanted $4000 for it. Like I asked in the post above, does Toyota still make 3rd gen frames? I'd be kinda interested in putting some cash into it to return it to its former glory.

It would be cheaper and easier to find and buy a different vehicle than do a frame swap, and as far as I know, no, Toyota doesn't sell replacement frames, but I can ship you a rust free CA frame

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You can buy a frame from them. But why. This truck doesn't have sentimental value to you. Time is money and you'll be better off buying a west coast truck.

I am wondering if anyone has installed a new radio with GPS nav, USB, Stereo, backup camera, etc., into the existing radio space on a 3 Gen. and how easily it is to see the screen.

The current space looks a little low to see easily - certainly is NOT a heads up display.


So, is the front center dash frame on a 4th gen. for the radio etc. interchangeable between a 4th Gen and a 3rd gen.???

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...651641349.html

Any thoughts appreciated. Auto check shows an accident so I’ll be all over that when go to look at it this afternoon. Says he replaced the radiator I’m assuming bc of the accident but not sure till I see it. I’ll inquire about the tbelt and wpump.

Looks like the hood is tweaked some. The pictures show a difference in space with alignment. It could be the picture but I would be all over it. The radiator may have been swapped for the pink milkshake in the transmission. Some just swap the radiator versus doing a by-pass(which should be standard in my opinion).

So crawl over it, look at the frame, inside engine for little crinkles in paint from the accident. Does it say what type of accident? Personally with the accident and how it looks, the price isn't bad but I would be ALL over it with the accident. Check fluids, how burnt is it? How motivated to buy/sell it(both parties)?

Way less than I paid but still could be decent. Does need some love but isn't as bad as I've seen as example here:

16k for a 4Runner

Not worth 16k..but just a example of over here local. They will go from 3k to 20k from what I've seen or get linked on occasion.

Found this post and this website via a google search when researching before purchasing a 4Runner. As a result, I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited V6 Auto 4x4 w/ eLocker. Just wanted to say thanks for the great post, although some of the old dead links could use updating.

Didn't realize how rare my rig was until I found this thread, I always just thought it was a plain old SR5 cause I had no idea a "Highlander" edition existed. Turns out my 2000 4runner with a 5-speed and elocker is in high demand

Only thing better than a 2000 5 speed manual is a 1998 5 speed manual!

Mines got the factory E-Locker in it too, and the “grey wire mod” was already done so I have yet to get stuck while off roading

as a Jeep Guy making the jump to toyota. You sir have cleared alot for me. I am glad i made the jump. I love that i can actually put a factory elocker on my 1997 4runner for less than $500. that is comforting