Recent content by SuboptimusPrime

Definitely my biggest disappointment coming from a 3rd gen is the wimpy sheet metal and the fragile paint.

Same problem here. I know mine are door dings cause they are like a crease from the other car's door edge. I know PDR is great for round dings but has anyone had luck with a small crease?

For those looking for canvas, I've got the Covercraft Carhartt covers in my 3rd gen and like them a bunch. They are easy to install, easy to remove, washable and show no wear over a year of heavy use doing dirty things like MTB and camping with me, kids and the dog. They don't fit quite as...

Have to concur with the advice rendered so far. Have a third gen and thinking of a newer car as my daily. Have always liked the idea of a taco but only spent real time in a first gen. Tested a 2018 dcsb mt and just could not get comfy inside (6’2) and thought power delivery sucked-no low rpm...

If possible, I think this is the wise course. I have a similarly beloved 02 and have done a bunch of maint (but know there will be more eventually). I have taco fever as well. Trying to convince my better half (who has permanent stolen "our" 2014 TE) that I should get taco and keep the 02.

I did the overlay kit on my trail as well and it looks great. I have SR5 badges for cost of shipping if anyone wants them.

169K when I bought 3 years ago. Now at 201k. Had been very well maintained at dealership. I did replace one ignition coil that went out, and just had to do the valve cover gasket as it was starting to leak but otherwise only routine maintenance.

Just a baby!

My 3rd gen has been amazing and I also see them everywhere, lots of 96 and 97 trucks even. We'll cross 200,000 miles before the holidays and the truck has been rock solid. The 3rd gen is pretty much for me, my buddies and the dogs to get our bikes into the woods for either riding or trail...

^^^ Damn. I wish my 5th gen needed new tires. I can't justify replacing the stockers at this point as much as they suck esp since the wife drives it most. On the bright side, the tires on my 3rd gen were about done and this deal seemed pretty damn good, so she's getting new shoes!!

FWIW, I think the 3rd gen buyers guide is a fantastic model in terms of something that educates new or prospective owners. It was ridiculously helpful for me. I know there are several useful stickies at the top of this forum (some of which are lists or organized links), but having an actual...

I used these for my rear: https://wheelersoffroad.com/product/bilstein-158739/bilstein-5100-rear-shock-set-96-02-4runner/ If I recall correctly, they are a 5100 for a tundra with a different bushing pressed in to fit the 4runner hardware. I went with the TRD Tundra coil and 906 with 5100s all...

Agree that the bike tire levers are the way to go. I was a little too ginger with the end cap at first but eventually it popped off--you do have to be kinda firm with them to get the second set of tabs to come loose. The other issue I ran into is that one of the screws attached to the little...

195k and has been maintained per Toyota recommendations all along. No issues. Dads 3rd gen that he bought in 96 had like 280 when we sold it still with original tranny.

I'm in for 5th gen dimpled sliders.