Update... After some digging in, turns out I have a few problems to get taken care of before getting further on my way to 300k...

-Oil leak at actuator/tcase. Getting seal "fixed" tomorrow.
-LCA Bushings and LBJs.
-Rack and Pinion.

Not exactly cheap fixes, but I don't regret a thing. Excited to get out there!

I think LCA bushings and LBJ's are wear items at this point.

Is the steering rack leaking? I'm mostly a lurker, but I haven't seen many threads on the steering rack failing, but I may not have been paying attention.

2005 w/258k

I'm at 518,000 miles (2008 V8 SE)

Calculated this out and I'm on pace to hit 1,000,000 miles in 2052. :-)

The steering rack is leaking, yep! It's super clear too. My brother and I are going to replace it in a few weeks. I should've taken some photos while it was on my mechanic's lift. Something like $600 for the part.

The mechanic actually said LBJs are fine, but need new bushings which I will do when I navigate the world of shocks here soon.

I will let you all know how it goes...

2008 SR5 V6..130k miles Original owner from North East.
All stock.
Replaced:
Both side front break calipers, they seized before 100k mark, replaced the rotors too.
Replaced rear shocks and front struts assembly at around 110k
Replaced leaking rear axle seal on driver side due to seized rear differential breezier (replaced breezier itself too) at 112k miles.
Replaced rubber boots and re-packed front CV axles with OEM kit from Toyota
Just recently developed few error codes and had to replace both upstream pre cats AF sensors.
Replaced driver side front wheel hub/bearing assembly (129K) shortly will do pas side. They became noisy.
Also replaced rear door bottom molding it started fall apart.
And of course I did all necessary maintains like spark plugs, auxiliary belt, thermostat, coolant, all differential, transfer case, transmission oil, etc.
Did replaced few bulbs in climate control display.
I used POR15 to prevent the rust at the bottom of the rig.
Love our family working horse!

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2008 SR5 4WD - 292K miles....just lost the bilateral Cats....O2 storage below efficiency. Not plugged, so I just rest the MIL.... each drive..

Will be trying some of the EBay cats....will let you know how wise THAT decision turns out to be. .

Planning on making 400K, as long as the trans holds up.

Nowhere near winning the contest, but I'm at 245,102 on my 2003 SR5 with the 4.7L V8 as of this morning. I had been toying with getting out of it and into something newer, but the price of new cars right now makes me want to keep fixing whatever breaks and continue on with what I've got. The only negative to "fix and keep it" is if I wreck it, I'll be paying out of pocket to fix it because insurance isn't gonna cover much of anything, especially compared to current market.

I must be the baby here, 09 with 86k miles, still looks and drives great. Not modded plan only 2” suspension lift and underbody protection, that’s it,

MY 2016 Trail has 174,000 miles with only a couple minor issues.
The rear window dropped and the actuator had to be replaced.
Runs like it did on day one! Oil changed every 10,000 miles.
Thousands of off-pavement miles.
A new 2022 4Runner TRD OFF-ROAD is on order

04 260K. Shark catching machine, rusting away.

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I have a 2003 SR5 V8 with 218,000. This is my 4th 4Runner, but all the others were purchased brand new. This is my second V8. I purchased this one 6 years ago with 188,000 on it. I often think I want a newer vehicle but feel that I would be making a huge mistake getting rid of this one.

Over the last 6 years other than routine maintenance I have spent less than $50 in actual repairs. I afraid if I got rid of it I would end up with something that was constantly needing repairs. The other thing that makes me keep this 4Runner is that it's easy for me to work on. Being a disabled woman in my sixties that's a bonus that I can do the majority of my repairs and maintenance myself.



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Just picked up a 2005 and hit 251k on the drive home.

Xreas and both front axles were toast but I'm just about done with the replacements for all of that and hoping it continues to run well after

Holy $h!T! Sick! Hoping to see mine reach those miles.