I just got a 4runner ;)

[zizux]

Well I've been wanting to get a suv as a 2nd car/daily driver. I have my "project car" allready so I just wanted something cheap I was planning on around 3k for something.

But wouldn't you know it one guy from work who is big into xterra's had a neighbor who was selling a 4runner cheap. I thought it must have some serious problems for the price but thought I might as well check it out. So I stopped by to see A blue 91 4runner v6 4x4. At first I thought the blue one bust have been newer cause the body was in realy good shape for a 91.

Anyway I bought my new Toy for 1500 bux, runs (not well) but does just what I need it to. Which is get me to work while I tear apart my 3000GT. I was gona fix the motor which has some sort of valve issues but being that it allready has 208k on it I figure I'll just drive it till it dies and put a new motor in it.

BTW Whats with the sagg'n ass on 4runners? Is it the springs? Common fix?

 

[zizux]

camera phone pix lol

BTW that wasn't me in that other one its my friend

 

[zizux]

last one

 

[peter78]

Welcome to the forum. 4Runner's butt tend to sag and there are some write ups on the subject. I like the snow.

I think it might be best to put this thread in the Gallery section since you have 3 pictures.

 

[Scofco]

Looks familiar :

 

[zizux]

Is that how you park when you go shopping to?

BTW Sorry for putting it in the wrong area, and for posting crappy pics.

 

[.o2 Lost Hiker]

What's the deal with the saggin' ass?
Common for those era 4Runners.
Easy quick fix = replace the coils on the back. A lot of 4x4 places sells replacement coils, Performance Products sells em. NWOR sells em. OME makes one of the better coils, I got OME coils on my ass end and front end. Good luck and Enjoy!

 

[mikes4runner]

Downeyoffroad.com sell those a** fixing springs too.

Nice 4Runner, Drive her till she dies and then do the 3.4L swap and she will run you another 200K but with more power.

:cheers:

 

[.o2 Lost Hiker]

Downeyoffroad.com sell those a** fixing springs too.
:cheers:

Thank You,

I have OME coils at the back and my truck got at least 2" taller on the tail end. I like it.

 

[zizux]

Downeyoffroad.com sell those a** fixing springs too.

Nice 4Runner, Drive her till she dies and then do the 3.4L swap and she will run you another 200K but with more power.

:cheers:

And she dies....

haha I put some engine restor in it. Made more power, but aparently caused a oil leak, which totaly drained the oil before I noticed which caused a spun rod bearing. (least I think thats what it is)

Where can I find more info on this swap? Costs? what all is involved? is there a how to? do I need a new harness and cpu?