Red October
Member
Hey everyone. Im new here, but that probably obvious since this is the noob section. Just wanted to say "hey". I have been a lurker here for quite a while now, and there is a ton of really great knowledge here.
I will admit it Im a convert Zuker. :sorry: Although, before my Zuks I had a Gen 2 4Runner that I loved. So when my wife decided that I needed more space and a better platform it was an easy decision to look for a 4Runner.
"Red October" is a '97, base truck, I bought her for a song. :first:
But with just the right options. She has power options, but no sunroof, and cloth seats. Believe it or not I'm not a fan of leather, especially in AZ, and the sunroof takes up a lot of head room. Being a base model, she has a 2.7, but with a 5 speed, 4x4, and the 16" wheel package. That means factory 4.56 axle ratios.
Im excited, and already have a pile of new parts, since this truck has just over 200K, and has been neglected a bit. Not really abused, just not babied. That became very apparent after driving her for a couple days. I noticed a misfire, and a shudder. So I did the DTC thing, and a couple other diagnostics, but when I did compression and leak-down tests I found out just how neglected she has been. But its OK, old girls need lovin too. :second:
So far plans include, but not in any particular order;
- Engine rebuild, shes gotta run, since the plan is to DD this truck
- Mini Header, brown santa brought me one today! (cast manifold is cracked, go figure)
- OME 881s and Tundra Bilstein 5100s in front.
- OME 890s with LC Tokikos in the back
- 265's for now. She already has 265s and they seem to work really well, plenty of pep even with the really tired motor.
- Sliders, bumpers, armor, etc. I will most likely build them myself.
- Maybe Tacoma wheels, wifey hates the steel, I actually kinda dig it but maybe with some paint.
- Tacoma whip
- E-Locker
- And on like this...
Did I mention I was Excited!
Here she is on the way home
I will admit it Im a convert Zuker. :sorry: Although, before my Zuks I had a Gen 2 4Runner that I loved. So when my wife decided that I needed more space and a better platform it was an easy decision to look for a 4Runner.
"Red October" is a '97, base truck, I bought her for a song. :first:
But with just the right options. She has power options, but no sunroof, and cloth seats. Believe it or not I'm not a fan of leather, especially in AZ, and the sunroof takes up a lot of head room. Being a base model, she has a 2.7, but with a 5 speed, 4x4, and the 16" wheel package. That means factory 4.56 axle ratios.
Im excited, and already have a pile of new parts, since this truck has just over 200K, and has been neglected a bit. Not really abused, just not babied. That became very apparent after driving her for a couple days. I noticed a misfire, and a shudder. So I did the DTC thing, and a couple other diagnostics, but when I did compression and leak-down tests I found out just how neglected she has been. But its OK, old girls need lovin too. :second:
So far plans include, but not in any particular order;
- Engine rebuild, shes gotta run, since the plan is to DD this truck
- Mini Header, brown santa brought me one today! (cast manifold is cracked, go figure)
- OME 881s and Tundra Bilstein 5100s in front.
- OME 890s with LC Tokikos in the back
- 265's for now. She already has 265s and they seem to work really well, plenty of pep even with the really tired motor.
- Sliders, bumpers, armor, etc. I will most likely build them myself.
- Maybe Tacoma wheels, wifey hates the steel, I actually kinda dig it but maybe with some paint.
- Tacoma whip
- E-Locker
- And on like this...
Did I mention I was Excited!
Here she is on the way home
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