Long time lurker of this website! I am still learning how to use it, but it has been a great resource and I look forward to learning more how to care for my own car, and checking out builds!
1998, 3.4L 6Cyl SR5 4x4 260k
I bought it at 180,000, had one previous owner.
I have not done any kind of modifications to the car.
I am a control freak and have had some bad mechanics in the past. Thanks to Haynes, YouTube, Google, and online forums (This one!), I am grateful to have the opportunity to take my car problems into my own hands! Love that this vehicle doesn't have an intense computer system!
I live in Southern California, and I use my 4runner to commute mostly, but when I can, I use it to go camping. It's big enough I can sleep in it, hide my surfboard, and fit a bike if need! I have been off-roading a handful of times. Broke the CV axle once in Anza Borrego, but since then I have not done anything too technical/risky
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