Daniel's 2000 5-speed 4x4 SR5 Rescue, Restoration and Maintenance Thread

[NoVAphotog]

Man that e92 is gorgeous, I’ve been really wanting one lately. Congrats!

Thanks, man. It's a great car. Only thing you really have to "worry" about are the rod bearings, but if you can diy a lot of the basic stuff (filters, fluids, plugs, belts, brakes, etc) you can budget for that job. It's not an urgent fix. Just something to think about.

Otherwise, they are dependable and solid. Of course, the 4runner gets driven more as my short commute would destroy the S65 during the winter (10W-60 corn syrup wouldn't even be close to warmed up).

Let me know if you have any questions, now's the time, they have come way down in price for what they are.

 

[cblock406]

Thanks, man. It's a great car. Only thing you really have to "worry" about are the rod bearings, but if you can diy a lot of the basic stuff (filters, fluids, plugs, belts, brakes, etc) you can budget for that job. It's not an urgent fix. Just something to think about.

Otherwise, they are dependable and solid. Of course, the 4runner gets driven more as my short commute would destroy the S65 during the winter (10W-60 corn syrup wouldn't even be close to warmed up).

Let me know if you have any questions, now's the time, they have come way down in price for what they are.

Yep I've been looking at them pretty close, I think the desirable ones (manual, 11.5, comp package, carbon roof etc) are about as cheap as they will get.

A buddy of mine just picked up an 11.5 E90 DCT Comp package and it is pretty awesome and rare, but I'd still want a manual.

 

[NoVAphotog]

Yep I've been looking at them pretty close, I think the desirable ones (manual, 11.5, comp package, carbon roof etc) are about as cheap as they will get.

A buddy of mine just picked up an 11.5 E90 DCT Comp package and it is pretty awesome and rare, but I'd still want a manual.

Yeah mine is all of those minus the comp pack (has the ZCP wheels, which arguably is most of the package anyway, the rest being the 10mm lower springs and some EDC setting which I could code in).

And the DCT isn't terrible on these like it was on the E46 (SMG). Still prefer the manual, but it's not a bad route to go. I like how it rev-matches on downshifts. Wish the manuals did that like the new ones.

 

[5 Speed Dave]

You are doing a great job restoring your 4Runner!
I have enjoyed reading your thread and seeing the transformation.
The pics speak for the many hours of work you have done.
Please continue to update as you go. Well done!!!

 

[NoVAphotog]

You are doing a great job restoring your 4Runner!
I have enjoyed reading your thread and seeing the transformation.
The pics speak for the many hours of work you have done.
Please continue to update as you go. Well done!!!

:cheers:

Thanks, man. Means a lot. Hard to believe it's even the same truck sometimes...

 

[NoVAphotog]

No updates to report for the 4runner. Running smooth. Sitting around 193k. Went back and forth about trading for her a Tacoma...but then realized I'd never be able to build as nice of a truck with her specs again (at least not easily) so she's moving to show truck status. Gotta show her ass on Instagram to fund Land Cruiser mods...

Just maintenance from here on out. Have VCG, spark plugs, etc ready to go just have to find the time. Plan on getting the frame cleaned and treated as well by a local shop. Followed by inside and out detail.



A certain vehicle with two more :lock1: took over the trail rig build status...