Pre-Purchase Info, Modifications, Write-Ups, Quick Links, and FAQ's

[RebAnneM]

Thanks for the great info! :thanks:

I will be adding a WDH hitch for sure! All the V8s in the area have been beat up and not taken care of, so we expanded into the V6s.

Fortunately, our budget allows for us to add these things after purchase!

I'll have the shop check out the rear sway bar too!

 

[gaswede]

pre-purchase under carraige check

I'm a 10yr Jeep freak but thinking of making the jump over to a T4R once I find a buyer for the Jeep. I've been lurking on this site for a couple months and have read what seems like a metric ton of great info.
My Jeep is a highly built rock crawler that will do 70mph down the hwy but I'm looking at the T4R to be a DD/weekend warrior with a whole bunch of attitude!!!
My plan is a King 3" complete kit, 1.5" BL, and (ideally) 35" MT's.


My question to you is once I get the 4Runner up on the car lift, what little under carriage gremlins should I be looking for that would make me walk away from the deal?

Also, besides dealer records and engine bay stickers, is there a way to tell if a timing belt has been changed?

 

[YetiX]

My question to you is once I get the 4Runner up on the car lift, what little under carriage gremlins should I be looking for that would make me walk away from the deal?

Also, besides dealer records and engine bay stickers, is there a way to tell if a timing belt has been changed?

Before you get it up on the rack, drive it and make sure it will go into 4Hi and 4Lo. (Although, if you're only looking at v8's, you'll only need to make sure it goes into 4Lo.) Also make sure the center diff lock works.

No ideas on the timing belt question, I have a V6.

 

[gaswede]

Before you get it up on the rack, drive it and make sure it will go into 4Hi and 4Lo. (Although, if you're only looking at v8's, you'll only need to make sure it goes into 4Lo.) Also make sure the center diff lock works.

No ideas on the timing belt question, I have a V6.

Will do. Thanks for the advice!

Also, everything I've read has pointed me to the SR5 but the Limited is tempting as well. Knowing what I want to do with the suspension upgrades, why would I NOT want the Limited??

 

[RebAnneM]

Found one!

A beauty came up for sale last week, '06 SR5 with only 140,000 kms, clean carproof, no accidents, insurance claims, theft or liens.

Plus the guy LOVED taking it to Toyota (and paying them for everything...) so it's really well taken care of.

I am in Toyota 4Runner love with it! Definitely the BEST vehicle for our money... :banana:

:rockon:

 

[AuSeeker]

A beauty came up for sale last week, '06 SR5 with only 140,000 kms, clean carproof, no accidents, insurance claims, theft or liens.

Plus the guy LOVED taking it to Toyota (and paying them for everything...) so it's really well taken care of.

I am in Toyota 4Runner love with it! Definitely the BEST vehicle for our money... :banana:

:rockon:

So are you saying ya'll bought it?
V6 or V8, 4X4 or 4X2?

 

[RebAnneM]

Of course we bought it

V6 4X4!

 

[AuSeeker]

Sure you did, without photos it didn't happen!!:eyebrows:

 

[Jbrussee]

This is extremely helpful, thanks

 

[DPowza]

Awesome resource... bookmarked

 

[sr5owner?]

I'm just confused as to why Toyota dropped the HP and Torque ratings after the 2005 model. Doesn't make sense.

 

[doc_rein64]

Thanks for this!! I keep coming back to this thread to start on my next quest to give away money.

 

[Carpenter68]

I NEED HELP, and can't post a new thread. My son has a 2004 SR5 and we just had new battery cables installed with connectors because the old negative one simple giggled around so much that is broke. I have see the same thing on the 2008 that my other son has. However, now the car starts, but then will just die while driving, or not start, then start for no other reason. We thought it was the after market lights grounding out he put on a year ago, but we disconnected and having the same issue. We have looked at all the connections and don't see any issues, ANY IDEAS.

 

[eternalsoil]

I NEED HELP, and can't post a new thread. My son has a 2004 SR5 and we just had new battery cables installed with connectors because the old negative one simple giggled around so much that is broke. I have see the same thing on the 2008 that my other son has. However, now the car starts, but then will just die while driving, or not start, then start for no other reason. We thought it was the after market lights grounding out he put on a year ago, but we disconnected and having the same issue. We have looked at all the connections and don't see any issues, ANY IDEAS.

How old is battery?

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[flipflopnfly]

I'm just confused as to why Toyota dropped the HP and Torque ratings after the 2005 model. Doesn't make sense.

SAE changed their standards to equalize things. Manufacturers had more leeway to put their own numbers out for HP/torque before. After they had to meet stricter standards.

 

[BirdMan 723]

Are the catalytic converters on a 05 v8 4runner part of the exhaust manifold?
What are my options for replacing the manifold? I live in a non emission county so Ill probably remove the cats all together if its too much of an issue.
Also, can someone direct me to any threads and info regarding the cracked manifold problem?

 

[Flash Runner]

What an intense amount of info. Many thanks for answering so many questions.

I have been looking, searching and watching every Youtube video about the 2005 4 Runner.
My question if anyone can answer is subjective but maybe worth it.
Looking at a slightly modified 2005 limited V8, miles are high at 250000 but all service is done, timing belt, water pump, plugs, rotors calipers and ball joints. It has a 2 inch spacer lift, Xreas is still there but rear air is gone and replaced with coils and Firestone air bags. Aftermarket rims with new duratracs.
Body looks good except small rust spot either side of the tailgate trim section. Frame looks good and has been oiled.
Interior is clean with no tear, bodywork is nice except previously noted, engine is high but all fluids have been changed with Amsoil, front, rear, center and transmission all done. Secondary air pump seems quiet.
Apart from owning a crystal ball, what else is a concern if anything?
Thanks in advance for all your expert advice and insight.

I'm looking at purchasing a 05 V8 Limited, at 200k miles. The interior and exterior seems to be in great condition. All the carfax can tell me is it was a single owner for all 200k and the only work that is recorded being done is the replacement of the intake manifold.

Have you had any problems with your 250k purchase or any advice you'd mind sharing with me.

 

[connor981332]

Should we come back to this post and add in some links to pages that talk about the EVAP system?

I feel like we are right at the correct time frame for these things to start puttering out, and I feel like this would be a great thread for people to come to.

 

[Jramosent]

Did you end up buying the 4runner? Im looking for a used 4runner as well 4wd. Anything you looked for when looking for yours.

 

[Butter4r]

Thanks for the info