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This is a very cool mod. Makes the lights seem “stockish.” How do you have them mounted? Do they slide on?

Thanks for the tip. I tried this for a good 20 min today. I could not detect anything happening mechanically, nor were there any lights. Could the gears be stuck 4wd? the way the truck makes sharp turns (tail swings into turns) makes me believe that 4wd remains engaged. P.S. the 4wd lever has...

I have recently gotten a 98 4runner limited (with 4L-N-H, pushbutton 4wd lever, no center lock). I tried to engage the 4wd by pressing the button while in drive/stopped and I could hear mechanism engage. However, pressing the button again i did not hear it disengage, nor did i see any lights...

Thanks, but im looking for an auto (for the wife)!

Thanks for your help guys. Unfortunately, I don’t believe it’ll be feasible for me to work on a major welding operation anytime soon. I passed on the one above. Can you offer any advice from the two sets shown attached here. Two vehicles, four pictures each. The extent of the work that I...

WTB 98-02 (3rd Gen) 4runner. I am looking for a 3rd gen with up to 200k miles. Prefer black/green, but will consider any color other than white or gold. Main requirement is good condition/body/minimal rust. Im located near NYC, but am willing to travel for the right vehicle. budget up to $6000

I am looking for a 3rd gen with up to 200k miles. Prefer black/green, but will consider any color other than white or gold. Main requirement is good condition/body/minimal rust. Im located near NYC, but am willing to travel for the right vehicle. Budget up to $6000

I’m looking to purchase my first 4runner. I have plenty experience with car maintenance but none with rust repair. I found this Year 2000 SR5 in Delaware with low miles (121k). But the rust underneath concerns me. Can you please take a look and tell me how typical/repairable this is?

Is nothing sacred anymore?

That is the perfect balance of height + maintaining stock.

Does altitude play a big role? What is the air pressure affecting?

From your experience, at what mileage does the car stop driving smoothly?