Bigrupp
New member
It's a good time. Our club website is www.dakotacruisers.com and has the link to the registration and information. Or you can message me. Hope you can make it.
Nebraska
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It's a good time. Our club website is www.dakotacruisers.com and has the link to the registration and information. Or you can message me. Hope you can make it.
New Owner - Live in Lincoln. GBR
Hey All,
Ethan here. I just became the proud owner of a 1990 4Runner SR5 3.0L with just over 60,000 original miles. The vehicle's interior looks pristine and has fully functioning power windows, locks, sunroof, rear window, wipers (front/back), aftermarket CD player, and much more!
No pics but here is the link to the craigslist add:
https://siouxcity.craigslist.org/ctd/5501404624.html
Don't worry, I didn't pay that much for it. Ended up spending $3,850. How did I do? With 60,000 original miles and many more under the hood I thought it was a great deal.
It has a couple things that I need to get checked out:
There is a pretty decent dent on the front passenger side fender. Does anyone know of a good aftermarket parts store (online prefered) that has good looking, high quality replacement parts for these vehicles or am I best looking in scrapyards? As a new member of the 4Runner world I would be very appreciative of any resources provided.
The AC doesn't work. It could be coolant needs filling up but there could also be a leak. Is this a common occurance? With it being 26 years old the chances of it not having any coolant are higher.
The last, and most likely the most major, issue to touch on is when I take a HARD left turn there is a popping sound every 2-3 rotations of the rim. Of course I am turning at very slow speeds when this happens but it still is of concern. No sounds to speak of when turning normally or driving straight. A buddy thinks it either the ball joint or an axle issue (ballpark $500 fix). What do you think? Thoughts?
I look forward to chatting with you all. I am excited to fix this car up and hopefully turn it into a trekking/camping vehicle. Not looking to major rock crawling or anything. Driving long distances, some mud/off-road, camping, trekking, etc. I currently live in Lincoln, NE and am a huge fan of music, concerts, camping, cocktails, beer, and food. I work as a restaurant manager at a local restaurant/brewery. Ask me anything.
Cheers!
Hey All,
Ethan here. I just became the proud owner of a 1990 4Runner SR5 3.0L with just over 60,000 original miles. The vehicle's interior looks pristine and has fully functioning power windows, locks, sunroof, rear window, wipers (front/back), aftermarket CD player, and much more!
No pics but here is the link to the craigslist add:
https://siouxcity.craigslist.org/ctd/5501404624.html
Don't worry, I didn't pay that much for it. Ended up spending $3,850. How did I do? With 60,000 original miles and many more under the hood I thought it was a great deal.
It has a couple things that I need to get checked out:
There is a pretty decent dent on the front passenger side fender. Does anyone know of a good aftermarket parts store (online prefered) that has good looking, high quality replacement parts for these vehicles or am I best looking in scrapyards? As a new member of the 4Runner world I would be very appreciative of any resources provided.
The AC doesn't work. It could be coolant needs filling up but there could also be a leak. Is this a common occurance? With it being 26 years old the chances of it not having any coolant are higher.
The last, and most likely the most major, issue to touch on is when I take a HARD left turn there is a popping sound every 2-3 rotations of the rim. Of course I am turning at very slow speeds when this happens but it still is of concern. No sounds to speak of when turning normally or driving straight. A buddy thinks it either the ball joint or an axle issue (ballpark $500 fix). What do you think? Thoughts?
I look forward to chatting with you all. I am excited to fix this car up and hopefully turn it into a trekking/camping vehicle. Not looking to major rock crawling or anything. Driving long distances, some mud/off-road, camping, trekking, etc. I currently live in Lincoln, NE and am a huge fan of music, concerts, camping, cocktails, beer, and food. I work as a restaurant manager at a local restaurant/brewery. Ask me anything.
Cheers!
jhuerta22
Member
Sounds like a pretty solid deal! 4runners are fairly scarce in this part of the country in terms of junk yard finds. I usually make a trip out to Denver if I'm in dire need of parts, but there are a few junked 2nd Gen 4runners in my area if you need anything I'll check and see if they have it.
I'm sure there's plenty of guys know here that can help you with any air conditioning issues you may have, as well as CV axle issues. I own a 3rd gen, and it's been a few years since I had my 2nd gen. Any specifics you have just send me a message and I'll do my best to help you out or point you in the right direction.
DK327
Member
Hey Ethan, sounds like you found a good one! As for advice, well, let's just say I'm not really that mechanically inclined so I won't be able to provide any I'm afraid. It was a HUGE deal to me when I was able to do my own Tundra brake upgrade and bled the brakes so I'm a total noob to say the least!
Glad to see another new 4runner owner from NE; I just got my 3rd gen about a month and a half ago and have been doing preventative maintenance ever since because I was unsure of how the previous owners treated this vehicle... I frequent the forums a lot and have learned so much! If you have a question don't hesitate to ask, you will get many thoughtful replies that will point you in the right direction. Welcome home.
Glad to see another new 4runner owner from NE; I just got my 3rd gen about a month and a half ago and have been doing preventative maintenance ever since because I was unsure of how the previous owners treated this vehicle... I frequent the forums a lot and have learned so much! If you have a question don't hesitate to ask, you will get many thoughtful replies that will point you in the right direction. Welcome home.
Hi Neighbors,
I live in Lincoln and just purchased my first 4Runner in October. Looks like a few people are interested in meeting up, as am I. Only problem for me is that I'm not aware of any good spots locally to make a day trip or single night trip without too much driving.
Is anybody aware of any good trails or off roading spots in Nebraska?
For some reason I think there are some areas around the Platte river, but I've never been to them. If anybody knows of areas we could go, I would volunteer to coordinate a get together.
I live in Lincoln and just purchased my first 4Runner in October. Looks like a few people are interested in meeting up, as am I. Only problem for me is that I'm not aware of any good spots locally to make a day trip or single night trip without too much driving.
Is anybody aware of any good trails or off roading spots in Nebraska?
For some reason I think there are some areas around the Platte river, but I've never been to them. If anybody knows of areas we could go, I would volunteer to coordinate a get together.
We just had a Toyota meet in Bellevue a couple weekends ago. Had a good turnout, around 16 or so people. Went wheeling at a buddies place afterwards in Glenwood, Iowa. I am actually heading to Tuttle Creek in KS this Sunday for a single day trip of wheeling if anyone would like to join in.
qblackbirdp
New member
Hey all! I'm from Omaha, new to the site and just picked up my first T4R in June. Running stock still, but its been Colorado & Montana tested already. Anyone else looking to run some trails (not that I know of any yet)?
DK327
Member
Hey man, welcome! There are few of us here from Omaha, if you ever want to meet up for show and tell, let me know! It's always nice to see local people on here. What year is the vehicle? I picked mine up last February and am absolutely loving it; this forum has helped me out so much!
qblackbirdp
New member
Thanks for the warm welcome. It's nice to have this place where we are all 4Runner crazy, friends just don't understand. I just got a 2014 Black SR5 in June.
Let me know if ya need a hand building!
Anyone know of Minimum maintenance roads or looked into public lands/wildlife management areas to drive around?
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DK327
Member
Thanks, I just might take you up on that offer if I end up getting by Shrockworks rear bumper, I hear it's a beast and a two man job!
As for the trails, the closest I was able to find in NE is the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey, NE. It's about a 4.5 hour drive from Omaha. I haven't been there but I found some chatter about it on Jeep forum from a while back:
Trails in Nebraska??? - JeepForum.com
I'd be up for a trip to Halsey. There's a couple other threads I've seen mention it, but nothing too specific.
Our Trip to Northwest Nebraska and the Black Hills Region - Expedition Portal
Terra Firma
New member
Hey Everyone, I am heading down to Tuttle Creek ORV 3hrs south of here (just over border in Kansas) this Friday to do some wheeling with 2 other 5th gens this Saturday if anyone wants to join up! Will be camping at the Tuttle Creek Recreation Area friday and possibly saturday night as well!
Anyone is welcome!
Ryan
jmanderson
New member
My wife's 2018 and my 2008. We parked it next to a stock Sequoia. Wish TRD still had the supercharger available. V6 doesn't feel as smooth as the V8. Going to have a locker installed in the spring. Hoping to do an Icon Stage 7 kit for the 08 or the King setup. Would like to add a shrockwork front bumper and cbi rear bumper as well.
