Picked up a '97 [also]

sportscarfan

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'97, 4x4, 5-speed, e-locker, 174k. We've had it 2 days. I've only had time to adjust the clutch engagement point.

Picture taken 5 minutes after getting home:
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How much did you get it for if you don't mind...

Looks like it's in pretty good shape. Wish mine was 4x4 with the locker.
 
Nice, very similar to the one I just picked up but Id trade for the 5spd, Elocker any day. Looks good. Even similar mileage, Im just into 168k, running great.
 
Thanks all!

How much did you get it for if you don't mind...

Well, it was not one of those great deals I read about here & other places, but fair enough all considered - 6700. We looked at quite a few through Oct., and this was by far the cleanest we ran into. That made all the difference for my wife, who's going to be daily driving it. The 5-speed/e-locker sealed the deal for me since every other rig was auto except one that we missed, not that there's anything wrong with that really, I'm just into manual transmissions no matter what vehicle we've got. With Toyota's reputation, the miles were kind of moot.

Looks good! Any plans for modding it?
Hahahahaha....well, with anything that we end up with it's inevitable. I've already started removing those ridiculous boxes hanging off the intake tract. Last night I read about the blue wire mod...while lazily rounding up an internet parts order for basic "tune up" stuff - plugs, 3wire set, filters, *cough* deckplate.
I'd like to pull the running boards off & replace them with rock rails. The driving factor in getting the 4runner was to be able to go camping again where we don't have to hike miles and miles in on the trail.
I need to get out there and determine what gears are in it too...
I suppose the answer is yes!

Did the dog come with the rig?
No, but he's ready to go with the rig anytime we get the keys out! He's plenty excited about the fact that the rear window rolls down too.
 
Nice truck!! I have the exact same truck (colour too) I just bought 3 months ago. Mine already had the fender flares, running boards removed. Also missed out on the roof rack cross members but in exchange I did get some good rust on my rear bumper. As for your gears, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure with the E-locker that means we have 4.30's. Nice find!
 
Nice truck!! I have the exact same truck (colour too) I just bought 3 months ago. Mine already had the fender flares, running boards removed. Also missed out on the roof rack cross members but in exchange I did get some good rust on my rear bumper. As for your gears, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure with the E-locker that means we have 4.30's. Nice find!

Thanks! I'm also guessing 4.30, but reading here & there that's not a guarantee so I was going to do the ol' jack-up-one-rear-wheel, spin & count. Should be a good exercise for my Kindergartner too! Mine came with recently replaced new rear bumper...:naughty:
 

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