Guys I'm back!! About to pull trigger on 2015 SR5 and had questions

nyvram

nyvram

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Yes I know it's probably overpriced given the specs but my 3rd gen was such an amazing vehicle with 400k miles I want another.

I sold my 98 back to the guy I bought it from 10 years earlier! He was happy to have it back even with that mileage.

SR5, 4WD super white cloth 159,000 miles. 27k from local dealer.

Felt the shimmy/pull to the right at 65mph but short test drive so too early to say if it's a flat spot, bad tire or it needs a road force alignment.

What else should i ask about or should I check on it?

Here's a couple pics. I'm in love....again!

Thanks for any advice!

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Check the underside of the oil filler cap for sludge, look in the oil filler tube with a flashlight for black sludge. Want to make sure oil changes have been done on time. check for rust underneath. Check for oil leak at timing chain cover. Glance at ujoints to make sure they have been lubed and aren't dry. Obviously, ask for the carfax/service history. Shift in and out of 4hi/4lo, use crawl control, check diff lock, etc. Chances are it's all good. Probably was due for a belt and new coolant around 100k, keep that in mind. Check shocks (and KDSS if has) for leakage. All easy checks with a flashlight. Other than that, check the usual stuff. Good luck! Shimmy can be fixed with a good balance and alignment assuming any lift, etc. was done correctly.
 
Thank you! Also I was under the impression these used timing chains which did not need to be changed every 100k miles like my old 3rd gen 4runner (I put 3 on it).
 
nyvram said:
Thank you! Also I was under the impression these used timing chains which did not need to be changed every 100k miles like my old 3rd gen 4runner (I put 3 on it).
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Your impression is correct. Think he just meant the usual serpentine belt.
 
Slightly lifted?….can’t tell. Looks like factory rake but a smidge higher overall. May just be the wheels.
 
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