Recent content by Jrblanke

Thank you guys very much for the information. The main reason for needing the option to have 3 seats is because if my wife's vehicle goes to the shop for repairs, she will need a vehicle to pick up the kids for car pool. The two oldest are in boosters. I think I have enough information to make a...

Good morning guys, I just had a quick question. I had a 3rd gen about 5 years ago but it got totaled. I replaced it with an avalon, but was thinking about getting back into a 4runner. Ive had 2 kids since I last drove a 4runner and I cant remember if the rear seat has seat belts for 3 or seat...

Just as a follow up. The insurance company said it has $3000 worth of damage and the vehicle is "valued" at $3200, or I could buy it back for 600 and they would cut me a check for $2600 w/ the salvage title. I'm really disappointed as I paid $5400 for it just 8 months ago. They don't understand...

Thanks for the replies. Is it common for the front seat to pull out of the floor pan? Will the body shop have trouble repairing this or is it a straight forward repair. I was really surprised the seat came loose. Also, I will need to check where the bumper attaches to the body, I didn't think...

2 nights ago I got hit while on my way home from work. I am concerned that my vehicle is going to be totaled. I guess there is nothing I can do about it, but thought I would post on here to see if anyone else has been in a similar situation. The rear hatch is dented al the way across in...

Finially got the stock bumper installed. I had to replace all the mounting hardware and get some new brackets. Fortunately the previous owner covered the bracket mounting bolts with anti seize!

Here is my Desert Dune ride. Also could be called, concrete cammo.

Awesome guide! I used it to help me know what to look for when searching for my 1st 4runner. I ended up with a 1997 SR5 w/ 5 speed manual. Is there a way to acquire a copy the original window sticker or original dealer invoice?

Today I hit up the lowes for new hardware to hold the lower valence to my front bumper. Tomorrow I plan to put it all together and mount it on the truck. I was going to clean and paint the back of the bumper, but that will have to wait until spring.

Bought the 4runner over the weekend. The previous owner had an offroad bumper on it, so he removed it to drop the price for me. I picked up an OEM bumper but its got some rust. So last night I removed the turn signals, and lower valence (by cutting the bolts) and the next step will be to wire...

Paid $5400 for my SR5 4wd 5speed w/ 258k miles this past weekend. Very clean and well maintained.