Recent content by Fitzp

I've read the threads, picked up the parts. But i dont have a whole bunch of time. so for anyone who has changed the Seals, i am just doing the seals, hoping that the bearings are fine, if they arent fine im just gonna snag an axle out of the junkyard, looks to be cheaper than getting the...

she can quote him 8000 because quick Blue Book retail value is 8600. she isn't gonna pay more than probably 6500 for it, after auction and title fees she will probably be in it around 7 so hopefully you can do some work or get lucky and she is the only one standing there.

where do you go to do your research on the VIN? i see carfax is not free...

1996 T4R SR5 5 Speed 4X4. 225k miles. pickin her up later in the week. anybody have anythings with the 5 Speed i should worry about? ive read all about the pink milkshake and read through the buyers guy. dude says hes done regular maintenance at the dealer. thanks fellas

personally, i go blue book it, then base whatever they have done off of that, just cause then you have at least a market value based on whats been reported.

this thing is gonna have 2 main uses in the near future. number 1: i live in tucson but i have a ranger im building in nevada so im going to have to make the pull with it. not optimal i know, but its a one time pull, after that just a family car/play toy. i found a 2nd gen with a newish...

i should probably add in how much PS is it to do the 3.4 conversion or just maybe link a 3.4 converion

Hey guys, I'm lookin at buyin my first 4runner, and havin a hard time findin a 3rd gen with the 5 speed that isnt beat to all hell. am i better off just holdin off and hunting, or snagging a 2nd gen for cheaper and just doin the 3.4l swap?

oh yea, ive also already read the buyers guide i just didnt see anything other than abuse to worry about

I'm new to the sight, mom had a 96 5 speed 4 banger 4runner growing up, brother rolled it last year, so im trying to replace the hole that was created by losing that vehicle. I've been wading through all the information here and i haven't seen anything specific but, any cautionary advice for a...