First Car

[mindspa24]

Hey guys, as you can probably assume, i'm new here. I got a '94 T4R about 6 months ago from my parents. It is pretty much stock except for a new front bumper the previous owners gave us. I also really want to get my 4Runner in shape for some off-roading, we don't have any boulder climbing spots but that's alright. But the thing is that I have no idea where to start. I'm currently on a part-time McDonalds paycheck so it is all going to be slow but I do want a general idea of what upgrades or modifications I should do. Thanks a lot in advance guys.

 

[fourwd1]

On a limited budget, I'd start with tires. Ones with a good Offroad tread pattern. Then start saving for the next thing, a suspension lift.

 

[mindspa24]

Thanks for the input, I have 4 PA100 tires and another as a spare. What would be a good replacement for them? They are still relatively new.

 

[Quatre Coureur]

Welcome to T4R! I agree with fourwd1, but since ur tires are new, I'd say run 'em as long as u can. In the meantime start saving for a lift(Old Man Emu 2") and some new rubber. Some BFG A/Ts will be perfect for ur needs. Good luck kid!

 

[mindspa24]

When I go to the Old Man Emu site, there's no selection for the 4Runner, what vehicle type would I select?

 

[Quatre Coureur]

Checkout Toytec. They're one of the vendors on our site. They have what u need. On the OME site its probably listed under Hi-Lux Surf.

 

[mindspa24]

Oh wow, $640, that seems like a lot of money. Or is that just the norm? Two more questions, I have the V6 3L manual-tranny and when I let off the gas, the car kind if jerks. Could this be the fuel injectors needing to be cleaned? Aso does 14.8mpg city sound right?

 

[DeadMoney44]

Though I'm not experience with the 3.0, I would expect better gas mileage. I would do plugs, wires and air filter, along with an oil change.

Next, I would see if I could sell those tires on CL and buy some all terrains in a larger size. Many threads on here to tell you how big you can go w/o a lift.

On another note: Great Falls, MT?

 

[mindspa24]

Yes I live on Malmstrom. As for plugs, do you mean spark plugs? And I've been meaning to get into my air filter but I just havent. Also, I tried to do a tire rotation but something into the middle of the wheel was stopping me from taking it off after I took off the lugnuts. I was worried it was something with the 4x4 so I just stopped messing with it.