hello, i was looking for a 4runner, and hopefully i found a good one, quite happy with it so far, it looks like it was been quite well looked after. i have alot of questions and concerns and could use some advice. here are some specs about it

2000 4runner srs with V6 3.4L 350,000km on it. leather seats, power everything is working including sunroof and rear window rolls down. cruise.

4x4 works good and seems to be in good shape, breaks were recently redone

has alarm

it needs a new exhaust

brand new 33 inch goodyear duratrac tires on a 2.5 inch body lift(i live in canadian mountains, so wanted something good in snow and also on the back roads)

im quite happy with how it drives on the highway, it feels real smooth and feels like its in great shape, and i was surprised at how smooth it is on the highway with these big 33 inch tires on it. i used to drive a old jeep with 31's and felt terrible on the highway, so real happy about how this 4runner feels so far

a little rust here and there but doesn't look too bad, i dont think the frame is too rusty. i still have to have it inspected before it can be insured.

should i be concerned about anything? the big tires on this thing will it be ok offroading? will the big tires be harmfull for the suspension system? cv joints?

should i be worried about all the power windows failing at some point?

it doesn't have a rear diff locker. should i be concerned about this ?

what kind of exhaust should i put on it to make it better ?

what are some of the more important things i should be worried about this truck in its current shape?

how well will this thing drive on a mountain highway during a blizzard with these big tires on it?

what are the most important upgrades i should add to make this a better offroad vehicle ? (i dont plan on doing anything crazy offroad, like going over big rocks or mudding, but i do want to be able to go up some mountain trails)

should i put a bumper and winch on it?

thank you for any advice, im sure i will have alot more questions, just all i can think of for now.

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how good are these old engines i have on it? should i be worried about the high kms? how long will this thing last?

The motor and tranny have pretty good longevity with regular maintenance. The motor will out last the rust decay. keep' up' with the radiator maintenance replacemet every 100k miles' or 'so', to 'avoid'pink milkshake. Replace lbj if they have over 100k miles. Read up on the maintenance sticky'and you'are all set. If you have deer around then a heavy'duty off road bumper could be a good investlent. Nice rig enjoy it.

sounds like a nice 4runner... just an FYI: this is the 4th gen section of the forum, you have a 3rd gen 4runner, you will probably get better replies & find more info related to your year if you post in the 3rd gen section.

@new2toyota3 , just an FYI, you have posted in the 4th Gen forum section, your 2000 T4R is a 3rd Gen, you will most likely get more and better advice if you repost your questions in the 3rd Gen forum section where other 3rd Gen owners will see your question.

oh thanks didnt know, ill repost

if a mod wants to delete this post, i reposted it in the proper forum

thanks to the one guy who gave me some advise i have saved the info

I would just leave this topic here unless a Mod moves or deletes it, many 4th Gen owners own or used to own 3rd Gens so you can possibly get answers in both forums sections!

I would give some you advice but I have never owned a 3rd Gen.