Recent content by Dallas4R

Thanks for your replies. Zak: Would you recommend just placing a few good beads of the silicone between the molding and body and taping it up to cure for a day?

The body side molding on the driver door is loose at the front. I figured the clips were worn out so I bought new ones from Toyota dealer. They still don't want to grab on to the hole in the body when pushed in. A local body shop put some beads of adhesive in there but part of it is loose again...

Thanks for all of the great feedback. I really need to drive both generations so I get a better feel for them. It sounds like they are both very reliable when maintained. I also know that my truck is 5500lbs and the 4runner probably performs similarly due to reduced weight. Any thoughts on 2wd...

That's good info! Thanks. How pricey is timing belt maintenance on the v8? I'm not used to having a timing belt to deal with.

Wow that is a killer deal. I'll keep my eyes peeled for something like that. I will say I am really attracted to the 3rd gen 4runner aesthetically. I think the proportions are spot on. They have that nice lean simple look. I'm not sure if I would like going from a 300hp truck with Bose stereo...

I am in the process of looking to buy one and ran across a 2003 that was silver with the same problem but worse. It was a California car but was at a dealer here in Dallas. It was a killer deal but I couldn't get passed how every fender and bumper was faded and dull. I hope this doesn't happen...

Hello, I have always been a Chevy guy and currently have a 1970 Chevelle SS, 2004 Avalanche z66, and my wife drives a 2011 Infiniti G25. I have a baby on the way and 2 dogs and I think a 4runner is an ideal size to have the dogs in cargo area and baby in the back seat. I admire their looks and...