Midwest 3rd Gen BS Thread - WI, MI, IA, MN, IL, IN

[volkinator]

Anybody out there driving in the snow? This is some great fluff out here. So many donuts have been done by me today.

It's awesome here! I don't remember the last time I've seen snow this fluffy! So much fun. Went on a 'rescue mission' to the grocery store for a six pack. Not many people out on the roads though. I guess that's a good thing. I did see a guy get stuck in my parking lot though when I pulled back in. Literally flat ground. Amateur hour over here I guess.

 

[MN4runnerman]

I stocked up on adult beverages before the snownami and also before work. I was in my work Tacoma that's 2wd for most of the day and man that thing is probably the crappiest thing to drive in snow. But when I got done I did donuts in the parking lot at work and it does way better than my sport does. You guys can now call me DK cuz my Taco be hella stanced and I drift every corner like what up!

 

[THays]

Me of course. :biggrin2: I am guessing I am the only one from central Iowa in the 3rd gen section.

I've been lurking on the forums for quite a few years but had to chime in as a proud 3rd gen owner from Des Moines.

1999 Limited
164k miles
Auto
Multi-Mode 4wd
Rear Locking Diff
Pink Milkshake Survivor
2nd owner, been my DD for 10 years. Pretty much stock other than removing the running boards and most of the badges, 265/75/r16 tires and plasti-dip on the wheels and grill.

 

[krenaud33]

I've been lurking on the forums for quite a few years but had to chime in as a proud 3rd gen owner from Des Moines.

Nice looking 4Runner. Can't say I have seen it around town, hopefully some day I will.

 

[zoombyu86]

I am from Ohio, but we consider it "Midwest." At least on the west side of it we do.

Here is my 2000 LTD. picked it up in december with 140,xxx miles. ive only tuned her up and slapped some 32" tires on. Searching frantically for an LC/Tundra lift.

IF anyone here can help it would be great. found someone selling a pair of 7.5 wraps but both are the same color. He also has a set of 8/7.5 wraps but i know they usually are sold with diff colors. I don't want my rig to be lopsided. haha.

 

[repo]

I've been lurking on the forums for quite a few years but had to chime in as a proud 3rd gen owner from Des Moines.

1999 Limited
164k miles
Auto
Multi-Mode 4wd
Rear Locking Diff
Pink Milkshake Survivor
2nd owner, been my DD for 10 years. Pretty much stock other than removing the running boards and most of the badges, 265/75/r16 tires and plasti-dip on the wheels and grill.

Where do you ride at around Des Moines? i have been meaning to check out the trails at lewis and clark near council bluffs.

 

[wadle5]

Where do you ride at around Des Moines? i have been meaning to check out the trails at lewis and clark near council bluffs.

Great trails all throughout town. If you are in to singletrack there are some great trails around the art center and old science center.

 

[THays]

Some great info about Des Moines area trails here: Area Trails Overview ? Central Iowa Trail Association (CITA)

Center is probably my favorite, mostly because it's so close to my house.

Where do you ride at around Des Moines? i have been meaning to check out the trails at lewis and clark near council bluffs.

 

[trovergraywilson]

Chicago here - most of the T4Rs in the area are in bad shape and rusted out, but there are a couple I pass on my way to work that make me smile. :nod:

 

[LookAtThatDog]

Just when I thought 4x4 season was over, Chicago gets one metric dick ton of snow dumped!

 

[Swamp Ape]

Man that's a lot of snow I think we are still in for at least one metric dick ton of snow here in northern MN.

Just when I thought 4x4 season was over, Chicago gets one metric dick ton of snow dumped!

 

[MN4runnerman]

Man that's a lot of snow I think we are still in for at least one metric dick ton of snow here in northern MN.

The snowmobile trails sure need it I was on the Soo line over by Leech lake and they weren't in good shape.

 

[Wjktdi]

Cincinnati 4Runner S/C

I bought my 1999 LTD with the TRD supercharger earlier this year 181,000 and burned valve for $2,700. Did a valve job, replaced all the belts, hoses, radiator and plug wires. It runs great, it's my sixth vehicle and I'm looking forward to taking it to SCCA races this summer and camping.
I have all of the parts to redo the suspension when the weather breaks, hope it's soon.
We got 2 inches of snow over the weekend, not enough to put the 4Runner into 4WD!

 

[ATWalker]

Greetings! I saw a few pages back that you don't have many MN guys in the group so I thought I'd join. Just purchased my new rig today after lurking the forums for a few months while I searched.

 

[LookAtThatDog]

Chicago here - most of the T4Rs in the area are in bad shape and rusted out, but there are a couple I pass on my way to work that make me smile. :nod:

Are you in the Chicago Toyota Groups on facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576112002676231/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chitowntoyotas/

 

[volkinator]

Greetings! I saw a few pages back that you don't have many MN guys in the group so I thought I'd join. Just purchased my new rig today after lurking the forums for a few months while I searched.

Right on! If you ever want someone to help wrench on it, let me know! Post up some pictures of what you found! Was it local?

 

[trovergraywilson]

Are you in the Chicago Toyota Groups on facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576112002676231/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chitowntoyotas/

Request sent. Not an off-roader/modder but would like to join Chi 4R. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[G-mny]

I'm off the grid when it comes to facebook. If they ever have any meets in the Chitown area hope you guys can post the info here. Would be cool to meet up with other Yotas...peace and love

 

[eddie_93]

Menomonie WI here. Hour east of twin cities MN. Searching around for a 3rd Gen 4Runner. Trying to find one not ruined by rust!

 

[MN4runnerman]

Menomonie WI here. Hour east of twin cities MN. Searching around for a 3rd Gen 4Runner. Trying to find one not ruined by rust!

What's your price range if you don't mind me asking cuz there is a nice one near me 4 sale?