3rd Gen 4Runner Buyer's Guide

Just got a 1999 4runner highlander edition from a used car lot. It was missing the rear locker switch. Part of me getting it was getting that fixed. When I got truck and trident it nothing happened. Then I looked at rear axel and I don't think I even have it. Does anyone else have same/similar year w rear locker that can post a picture of what I am looking for? The pics I found online were inconclusive. Right now I have a switch and no rear locker. Dealer says they will fix, but I don't trust them.
Thanks!!

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Sounds like yours doesnt have it. Did you read the part of the guide where i said the elocker was only ever an option and was never part of any package even the highlander package?
 
I did. And I know I don't. Dealer said if he can't get it to work I get my money back. He claims it's a 1500$ job, but I saw you said it was like 400 or so for swap. I know he's overestimated. Just want to make sure I don't get screwed. I did see wiring harness for it and I have the button, but still needs locker and dash indicator light. I will post if they actually follow through

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I did. And I know I don't. Dealer said if he can't get it to work I get my money back. He claims it's a 1500$ job, but I saw you said it was like 400 or so for swap. I know he's overestimated. Just want to make sure I don't get screwed. I did see wiring harness for it and I have the button, but still needs locker and dash indicator light. I will post if they actually follow through

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I don't understand why you are making them "Fix" this. The truck didn't come with it, that's not their problem. If you want the locker its up to you to find a truck that is equipped with it or add it on your own dime.

The parts to add one in are usually around $400 for the used elocker diff then you need the wiring harness and whatever labor it takes to get the job done.
 
I did. And I know I don't. Dealer said if he can't get it to work I get my money back. He claims it's a 1500$ job, but I saw you said it was like 400 or so for swap. I know he's overestimated. Just want to make sure I don't get screwed. I did see wiring harness for it and I have the button, but still needs locker and dash indicator light. I will post if they actually follow through

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You can expect to pay around $400 for the housing with a locker. That doesn't include the labor to install it. $1,500 is probably a pretty accurate estimate.
 
I don't understand why you are making them "Fix" this. The truck didn't come with it, that's not their problem. If you want the locker its up to you to find a truck that is equipped with it or add it on your own dime.

The parts to add one in are usually around $400 for the used elocker diff then you need the wiring harness and whatever labor it takes to get the job done.
He sold it to me with just the switch and no locker. I called him out on it and said I wanted my money back. Now he says they will put it in, but I find that hard to believe if it really costs that much

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It was missing the rear locker switch.

Was the plastic knock out there or was that missing as well? It sounds to a lot of us like it never had the option in the first place. No switch, no locker=no locker from the factory. Unless you have documentation to prove it had a factory locker, like the original window sticker.
 
Just got a 1999 4runner highlander edition from a used car lot. It was missing the rear locker switch. Part of me getting it was getting that fixed. When I got truck and trident it nothing happened. Then I looked at rear axel and I don't think I even have it. Does anyone else have same/similar year w rear locker that can post a picture of what I am looking for? The pics I found online were inconclusive. Right now I have a switch and no rear locker. Dealer says they will fix, but I don't trust them.
Thanks!!

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You really have no idea what you are buying.
 
You guys act like everyone selling these things is an enthusiast. The dealer's eyes probably turned to dollar signs the moment you started telling him that it was an uber desirable Highlander package that clueless forum members believe all have lockers. "Oh yeah, it's definitely a Highlander, I think someone just forgot to put back the locker switch while wiring the tracking device in case you start missing payments on a 15 year old vehicle."

This is how real niqqas look for a locked 3rd gen when the shady used car dealers think a switch is just missing. Open the driver's door and look at the door sticker. Does it have a code "A04A" somewhere? If it does then that 4Runner should have a locker. A03A? A02A? You don't have a locker.
 
Found the code. Looks like it should have one thanks
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No I don't I am new to this. Now I am very sceptical about everything they promised. Glad I have the warranty tho. Great truck besides the headaches

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Ok good. Well you've got that lovely warranty. Make them fix it. Just remember that the locker only engages in 4LO. Every other transfer case mode will simply result in a blinking light.
 
Any thoughts on this 2000 4runner SR5 V6

Hi there - I've been driving a Landcruiser Prado 2002 called the GX - Colorado from the UK. Diesel, manual. Love it. Perfect for our family of 5. Lots of rough roads, living in East Africa.

About to move to Canada and want to keep it Toyota if possible.

Found this: 2000 Toyota 4Runner RARE 5 Speed Manual | used cars & trucks | Mississauga / Peel Region | Kijiji

Kind of excited and seems like a good find.

Any advice would be great.

I haven't been to check it out, but for the price, I'm willing to make a deposit and then go finalise the deal.

Please let me know - does this look promising?
Any obvious things I can ask via phone with them to confirm before I go for a visit?

Thanks!
 
Has anyone seen this low mile 3rd gen near Seattle?

eBay item# 192204073548

2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 | eBay



What do you guys think about it? And what do you think it's worth? I'm only really looking for a reliable daily driver so I don't know if this or a new domestic would be better for me.
 
Wow nice catch. And he didn't even post pictures of the underbody either. I guess I'll keep looking. Thanks for the warning Hepar!
 

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