Recent content by 67mike

It did not seem to have much rust underneath....so I assume the frame is good. Original owners, no accidents, just poor maintence due to extreme laziness of owners.

Yes, looks quite accessible compared to other vehicles.

I just found out yesterday that these 2002 3.4 V6 engines had timing BELTS. I thought they had CHAINS. So, this 02 will need the timing belt and WP and seals done as well..... Man, I want the thing, but the pile of repairs is getting right out of sight. Too bad the current owner's didn't do...

Thanks. Body is straight and only rust is the passenger side rear bumper panel. I think I will go there with $2500 cash...my battery ODB2 reader...will look for pinion slop abd excessive backlash...will look at tranny and rad...if those are OK....I might just have a project;-)

My budget is much less than 7 grand...this is to replace my corolla as a WINTER vehicle. I have a few nice summer only vehicles. So, I am trying to keep it cheap with a capital "C". This vehicle was driven mostly on the highway...that is a big plus, BUT, the owner's are LAZY and I am sure it...

Looking for some more opinions guys: Do the ball joints and tie rod ends go on these if street driven?

Thanks No pictures. Frame is good, only rust is the rear bumper side panel on passenger side. The muffler rusted out...they have a new muffler...I need to put it on. The tailpipe might be usable. I did not check ball joints or CV boots.....are these issues with highway driven 4 runners?

Hi Newbie to 4 runners here: Looking at buying a 2002 SR5 4 runner that has seen better days. It has 245000km (146000miles) on it. Been sitting in a garage for 2 years. Needs at least: Windsheild, battery, tires, tailpipe, rear brakes, and repair to leaking pass side rear axel. The interior...