1999 4Runner.. is it a highlander?

[Jszeszko]

So I just picked up my second 3rd gen 4runner, it’s a 1999 green trd s/c 4wd truck, sold through southeast Toyota, i have the original window sticker and it does not say highlander to my knowledge. My reason for questioning is that the truck has 4.10 gears, a hood scoop, the 5 spoke wheels, color matched bumpers and grille and is IJM. No e-locker in the truck. I got it from the original owner and he just said it was a sport he special ordered with add on leather (southeast Toyota add on not factory optioned) and the supercharger.

Is there any way to verify if it is? What do you guys think.

 

[T4R2014]

Yup, it has the fake ass hood scoop.

 

[Jszeszko]

Yup, it has the fake ass hood scoop.

*sweet ass hood scoop

 

[JayRolla]

Yup, it has the fake ass hood scoop.

Never can say anything nice. You jelly bruh?

 

[Hepar]

Definitely looks like one to me.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/706221-post4.html

 

[octanejunkie]

Looks exactly like my truck, same equipment too...

Does that mean?

 

[Hepar]

Looks exactly like my truck, same equipment too...

Does that mean?

Nope. It's A highlander. Not THE Highlander. lane:

 

[JayRolla]

Looks exactly like my truck, same equipment too...

Does that mean?

4x4 vs 2x4 not same. Lol

 

[JohnMc]

The Highlander was just an appearance package. Scoop, body colored grille/bumpers, fogs, maybe something with the dash? Maybe something with the seats? And in that year, only black or green.

It was NOT an offroading package - those were all separate options.

I'm pretty sure I've seen 2WD Highlanders before. And 4WD. And automatic, and stick. And locker, no locker. And running boards, no running boards.

 

[Scramble]

Anyone can replace the hood but with the flares, color matched grill & bumpers I'd say it is. (yes you can paint them too but I highly doubt someone spent the coin)

 

[octanejunkie]

The Highlander was just an appearance package. Scoop, body colored grille/bumpers, fogs, maybe something with the dash? Maybe something with the seats? And in that year, only black or green.

It was NOT an offroading package - those were all separate options.

I'm pretty sure I've seen 2WD Highlanders before. And 4WD. And automatic, and stick. And locker, no locker. And running boards, no running boards.

My truck has the same appearance as the OP, plus running boards, color-matched grille and bumpers, black flares, hood scoop and moon roof and trailer hitch, which I believe are part of the Sport Package along with cloth sport seats and oak and tan interior trim (not woodgrain). 4WD and Locker were optional, which I don't have.

Anyone can replace the hood but with the flares, color matched grill & bumpers I'd say it is. (yes you can paint them too but I highly doubt someone spent the coin)

My flares were faded so I cleaned them and spray painted them charcoal black, it was a bit of work but they've held up great for a year now.

 

[T4R2014]

Never can say anything nice. You jelly bruh?

What if I told you I had a 99' Highlander?

Can't lie, those cupholders are so damn worth it.

 

[Tyler James Inc]

Nice lookin rig! [emoji1360]
100% definitely a highlander.

 

[TRD 4RNR]

Sure looks like one to me.

Upper right hand corner is where my sticker says Highlander

Also, get that beauty posted up here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/79654-post-up-your-imperial-jade-mica-toyota-4runner.html