General compliment and hommage to the 3rd gen

2000runr

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In debating laying out another 2 grand on my 2000 with 117k miles, I have spent a lot fo time looking at new SUVs online. Anyone can buy a new SUV. But not just anyone can own and appreciate a 3rd gen like those of us on this forum. Shrockworks says end of sep on my front bumper, little passenger seats says the same on my 3rd row seat. Taking the 3rd gen to the next level...
 
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Yup , 117K is just nicely broken in for a Runner. At 317K , well maybe not , but maybe.....:bravo:

In debating laying out another 2 grand on my 2000 with 117k miles, I have spent a lot fo time looking at new SUVs online. Anyone can buy a new SUV. But not just anyone can own and appreciate a 3rd gen like those of us on this forum. Shrockworks says end of sep on my front bumper, little passenger seats says the same on my 3rd row seat. Taking the 3rd gen to the next level...
 
Let me clarify, when I said I was "debating," that means I ordered the 3rd row seat AND bumper a while ago and am still within the cancellation window, however made the decision to move forward without hesitation. Besides, if I changed vehicles I would no longer have this forum as part of my daily routine. That would suck.
 
just keep all of your stock parts and when doing the install don't mess stuff up so you can return it to stock when needed, i have done this so if i find another low milage 4runner i can just swap everything
 
great suggestion, however ive sold off the prior items, minor stuff like the stock roof rack crossrails. I envision keeping this vehicle for MANY yrs to come, that being said by the time I go to pass the vehicle on to someone else, i'll either donate it to my old summer camp as an in house camp vehicle, or some lucky person will buy it with some incredible mods.
 
I have 216k on it and getting a new front bumper next month and plan on major changes in the next year for suspension/drivetrain. Love my truck and plan to have it till it dies, rebuild it and keep it longer.
 
There is a brand new fab shop in my area. I took in pictures of the Shrockworks, CBI and a few others I liked and he is drawing it up right now. His plan is to build mine piece by piece and then once it is done develop way to make "production". I am going to work a few half-days while it is in his shop so I can give my input to the design/build process. He is giving me a huge discount just to get business into his shop and hopefully tap into a market for our trucks. He is also planning on using the back bumper I built to design one to offer up.
 
cool let him know i for one and in the market for a well priced well built rear bumper with tire carrier, it shouldn't be hard to fab up a jig for these once he's completed the prototype it'll be cool to see what you guys come up with, that said i put my arb on @ 200K and it rolls like stock even without upgraded springs to support it by no means is modding the 4runner a 117K a bad idea. infact the only thing i can see in the future i may need to replace is the starter but it's still far from going out, every part of my truck is from the factory with 217K on it and still looks and feels new, the only things i have changed was the water pump and timing belt and brakes. but cv's, bushings,driveshafts, trans, every part of my motor and every single other item of my truck has 217K on it and is in better condition then my parents cars with 35K on them.
 
Pikeman, Im trying to get shrockworks to build a rear bumper too, but let me know how this guy's quality is. Im going to need to get one made.
 
automatic or manual?

Set some aside for maintenance. Have that entire front end inspected-tie rod inners/outers, ball joints and so on...

If you are an auto do not let the strawberry milkshake get your tranny. A simple radiator replacement will give incredible peace of mind for another 8-10 years or more.

Catching up to you at 101K and counting. The craigslist special MR2 is keeping my in town miles down finally.
 
Heading into the dealership next week for my 117k mile svc. Items to do: new radiator, possibly new brakes, oil change, any other suggestions for 117k mile preventative maintenance. All the other biggies were done at 97k.
 
factory radiator is ridiculous expensive

don't let the dealership put in the new radiator. About a 45 minute job do it yourself job. Factory radiator $300 or more. Plus labor of course.

KOYO A1998 bolts right up for auto tranny equipped 3rd gens.-about $120 or so shipped online.
 
don't let the dealership put in the new radiator. About a 45 minute job do it yourself job. Factory radiator $300 or more. Plus labor of course.

KOYO A1998 bolts right up for auto tranny equipped 3rd gens.-about $120 or so shipped online.

Recommended for radiator noobs? :naughty:

I have 140k on mine...so not sure if it is time for a radiator change or not.
 

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