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I got my son a 2006 v6 4 runner in Hawaii ( he's stationed there ) and it was there as not running mechanical . He put head gaskets and all was good . He did both but it was the drivers side . I guess that's the common side and issue ? But yes if I win one with a v8 I will certainly see if...

Actually I really don't just flip the 4 runners . We just keep upgrading to the next generation when we can ! Lol. But I need 3 more for the family . My daughter In law , my girlfriend and me ! Lol. I'll prolly get one or two more 4 gen because I have parts . But we all like the newest...

My white parts truck with my daughters new truck

Here's one I just fixed for my daughter

Thanks for the help . Guys it's really not a "bullshit" thread . My life is auctions to buy , fix and flip trucks . Duramax trucks are my speciality . But I love the 4 runners . We usually park are shinny custom trucks for winter and drive the4 runners in the winter and as run around trucks...

auctions Does anyone know if the swap will work? Or atleast if the trans is the same? My parts truck is 2 wheel drive ,, the V8 truck is 4x4 ,,, Im just looking for some help on this, I really love the 4runners. Ive had 6 total , 2 just in the last year, Im die hard chevy guy but you just cant...

lots of really nice 4runners with bad V8 engines. I have a parts truck with a good engine. I also have a 2005 limited with a V6. This is the third one ive had. I like the V6 ,, It doesnt seem the V8 holds up well. I have duramax trucks for power. I just like the 4runners for daily runners.

alright can I take a 2005 v6 and put in place of a v8? Are any of these the same? Trans ? converter? Radiator ? Any other issues? I do have a complete donor truck

Hello, I bought a 1995 4 runner (v6) 170,000 miles for my wife at an auction a few weeks ago. My biggest problem is a miss that turned out to be only 50lbs compression in cylinder #1. It been confirmed that its not getting into the anti freeze. And its does not appear to be going into the...

Hello all, I bought a 1995 4runner with a v6 a few weeks ago and its has a miss that turned out to be 50lbs compression in cylinder #1. I didnt notice anything with the exhaust as far as antifreeze. but my buddy that did the compression test said that he put a scope in there and the valves...