Keaton's 2000 4Runner

[128keaton]

Where'd you get the linear action spring you out in? I currently have the same problem and lubing it never fixes it.

I used a #70 spring from Ace Hardware.
Works freakin great.

 

[906-Runner]

I used a #70 spring from Ace Hardware.
Works freakin great.

All right thank you! Great 4Runner by the way, I really wanted a white one but had to settle for green instead.

 

[128keaton]

All right thank you! Great 4Runner by the way, I really wanted a white one but had to settle for green instead.

Thanks! I bet that highlander package rocks!

 

[906-Runner]

Thanks! I bet that highlander package rocks!

Oh it does, I just gotta wait till summer time when I ain’t in scho do I can get it lifted with 33’s. I had no idea the Highlander package existed till I got mine and was trying to figure out why my SR5 had limited fender flares, then I found the answer on here. This has gave me so many good ideas.

 

[128keaton]

Oh it does, I just gotta wait till summer time when I ain’t in scho do I can get it lifted with 33’s. I had no idea the Highlander package existed till I got mine and was trying to figure out why my SR5 had limited fender flares, then I found the answer on here. This has gave me so many good ideas.

Pretty sure 2000 was the first year to have color matching extended flairs on the SR5 package.

 

[Chuckles89]

Nice looking 3rd gen

It'll grow on you

 

[128keaton]

Ha! I was driving today and someone pulled up next to me asking to buy my truck.

"$8k"

"A little rich for me, but I dig it"


I finally received my air filter and O2 sensor. Doesn't look like the O2 sensor was ever replaced, so I'm happy to take care of that.

New Air Filter and O2 Sensor by keaton.burleson, on Flickr


I've been trying to track down "Vipkit, RS32+, 4RUN" - "08585-35840" which is the RS3200+ add-on kit for trucks with RKE.

I'm happy with my fob, with my range, etc, I just want an alarm. If anyone has the RS3200+ and doesn't want it anymore, let me know. I've emailed Camelback, and I might sic my Toyota parts guy on it.

I also have an RS3000 kit for sale, and a Toyota alarm info page up here: Keaton's Toyota Tech Page

EDIT:

Dammit, Camelback does not have it.

 

[128keaton]

Replaced the rear hatch lifts since Monroe has a closeout deal on lift shocks for $7.50/piece plus shipping. Works fantastic now. Just have to be careful replacing the E-clips. Those suckers fly off.

 

[128keaton]

Nice looking 3rd gen

It'll grow on you

Thanks.

I'm just honestly tired of how small the interior is.

 

[128keaton]

Weird thing happened in the mid-south today. We got an inch of snow before all the leaves had fallen. Practically unheard of.

Snow 1 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

Snow 2 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

 

[t4r92]

Got a little bit 3 hrs north of you here in Bowling Green, KY, but no accumulation.

 

[128keaton]

Got a little bit 3 hrs north of you here in Bowling Green, KY, but no accumulation.

Bowling green! Nice! Beautiful country up there!

Yeah too bad, it was neat. The next day it all melted. Was pretty while it lasted!

I just realized I never uploaded the pictures of the mats I "restored"
IMG_0941 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

IMG_0916 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

 

[128keaton]

Washed, clayed, and buffed the 4Runner today. Since purchase, the hood and front fenders felt and looked a bit chalky, plus there was a large scratch where I hit a tree branch on a trail down the passenger side. Finally got that taken care of.

Post buffing #1 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr
Post buffing #2 by keaton.burleson, on FlickrMore buffing by keaton.burleson, on Flickr
More buffing by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

I also redid the front bumper's wiring since the PO used wire nuts (why!!) and tied the light pod's ground to the blinker (why!!). Look at this mess:

Garbage wiring by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

After:

Better wiring #2 by keaton.burleson, on Flickr
Better wiring by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

I realize it does not look a ton better, but I promise, everything was soldered and heat shrunk appropriately. Plus, when everything needs to be ziptied out of the way, it looks funny. When I get a fog light stalk, I'll switch to the fog light's harness. The single wire on both sides tying into the fog light harness is the ground, as it should be done.

I also swapped the LED blinker's functionality on the front for the amber driving lights up top, since the blinkers sucked on the bumper. Now, it looks killer.

Swapped driving lights/blinker functionality by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

(taken with the hazards on)


I also replaced the PCV valve with an OEM Toyota one since I had oil in my intake. I also replaced the front O2 with a Denso.

 

[128keaton]

I ended up feeling bad about the bumper wiring again. It just still looked terrible even though it was done correctly

Looks way better with some conduit.

I also finally hooked up my ECT button that I pulled from an automatic 4Runner to control my Antenna. Press in, antenna goes up, press again, antenna goes down. Works great.


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[128keaton]

The wire nuts that the PO put the radio harness together with started clattering. Ugh. Let’s redo it:

I have an issue currently where my skid plate doesn’t line up. Can anyone help?

I also replaced the sound deadner behind the stock speakers in the door with just some frost king duct wrapping. Made a slight difference in harmonic resonance in the door.

Got a ticket for my school tag being covered, never again:
Dual Parking Hanger "Mod" by keaton.burleson, on Flickr


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[128keaton]

So since the semester is coming to a close, I can start making money again.

I'm thinking I'm gonna drop the front end down to 2.5", maybe 2" and try to find 265/75/17s for some Sequoia split spokes. I found the rims for $450, gonna try to sell my factory 5-stars for $150, and eventually my 3-spokes for $250.

If anyone has front Tundra coils for 2.5" let me know haha.

 

[128keaton]

Nice looking 3rd gen

It'll grow on you

Well, it didn't.

I have sale pending (will know tomorrow). Been looking at UZ100s on Facebook and Craigslist. A friend is checking one out for me local to him on Thursday.

Long story short, I just need something different. Comfortable. Nice. I'm going into my twenties, and I'd like to have something newer like that. I like taking friends on trips (hackathons, camping, etc) and just having something with the safety features and modern amenities makes a big difference.

I was able to clean the interior how I wanted it since day one, finally.

https://imgur.com/a/Bnoi5Ze

 

[128keaton]

I have a final maintenance sheet to pass off to the new owner, compiled from the maintenance sheet from the previous owner and Toyota.com's service history tool.

I can't think of anything else to add.

Thoughts?

2000 Toyota 4Runner Maintenance Sheet by keaton.burleson, on Flickr

 

[heat]

Yes- list your parts and labor investments, dollars and hours.

 

[128keaton]

Sold the 4Runner to an awesome guy named Josh. Hope he gets many more miles out of the white stallion..


I missed 202 Black Onyx so much I bought a 2003 LX470 with 225k.