So I ended up selling my 01 shortly after my last post and had regretted it ever since. I've had 25 cars in the last 20 years and haven't missed any of them as much as the 4runner.
I then came across a clean low mileage (144k) 99 Limited with locker. Service records since almost new including timing belt service 30k miles ago. Same color and all. I had to buy it, and for an insanely cheap price.
Day 1 (again)
It needs paint on the hood, roof, and hatch. Tires, LBJs (right side had play), radiator, missing right flare extension, badges, fix the sunroof and drivers seat.
Otherwise I plan to duplicate the mods exactly like my 01.
First up I did a paint correction (on the good parts) and coated it with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. Also removed the running boards.
I replaced the radiator with an Advanced Auto unit. I tried ordering a few online and they all arrived broken, so I went local. No issues with it at all, lined up and fit perfect. Also new oem hoses, thermostat and cap, Toyota Red coolant.
I still had a tub of parts from my 01, including denso twin tip plugs, ngk wires and denso boots, air filter, Pcv valve and grommet, so I put those in.
I found a deal on some 5th gen trail wheels ($350) and Falken had a sale on the wildpeak at3w for $120 each. Added Depo clear corners and signals at the same time.
Next up will be the LBJs once they arrive, a Satoshi grille, hid retrofit headlights, and Bilstein 5100s.
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