"New" 02 4runner- work in progress

[COShadow]

Hey all-- new guy here and to 4runners. My wife and I bought an 02 4x4 SR5 4runner back in October. It needs alot of work thanks to the previous owner-- looks like they had it offroad alot and possibly took it through some water crossings (1" of dirt inside the frame rails). They didn't put much effort/money into maintenance either. Here are my plans:

1. New suspension - 99 coils / tokico shocks.
2. Prep/paint the frame to protect from rust.
3. Replace much of the interior, including carpet, trim pieces, rear seats.
4. Paint job $$$$
5. Tires

We've already had the timing and all other belts replaced, water pump, all fluids flushed/filled, spark plugs, battery. It's got 92,000 miles on the clock, hopefully once we're done with it, we'll log many more. Pics to follow.

I also have an 06 4x4 Taco.

 

[JohnsD90]

Congrats, have fun, i am currently fixing mine back from rust neglect, but my interior is really nice.
Pressure wash the underside, wire brush the chassis, pressure wash again, let dry, paint the chassis with POR-15 that will absorb Rust and protect against new rust.

 

[manhunter]

Welcome aboard from Texas. Congrats on the runner and have fun getting her fixed up. Sounds like you are well on your way with what will give her a good makeover. Still many many miles to go.

 

[COShadow]

Thanks for the replies guys, it's good to be here.

 

[Ron Helmuth]

a project begins

hope you got it for a good price.

There are part outs here often so if you are in CO -Shadow it should not be too hard to find what you will need.

pictures! :ybrick:



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