SoTexRnr
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SoTexRnr
2002 4RUNNER SR5 4X4
Thundercloud Grey
Multimode 4WD
3.4L V6 5VZ-FE
Most Updated Pics
2002 4RUNNER SR5 4X4
Thundercloud Grey
Multimode 4WD
3.4L V6 5VZ-FE
Most Updated Pics
Mods and Projects
Interior
Ultra Gauge
Cobra Radar Detector*
TomTom GPS*
Pilot Dash Cam Recorder*
*Wired to a Toggle Switch
LED Interior Lighting
Dash Board Cover
Realtree Camo Seat Covers
Exterior
Running Board Removal
Highland UVenture Rooftop Cargo Basket
RadioShack 102" Stainless Steel Whip Antenna
Hunter Brush Guard
2 Nilight 18W Spot Driving Fog Lights
Nilight 22" 120w LED Light Bar
2 Traveller 27W Square Work lights
Remote Control Halogen GoLight
Rooftop Cargo Basket Clearance Lights
AVS Bugflector II
Engine
ISR Mod
Gibson Catback Exhaust
Entertainment
Pioneer DEH-X660BT Head Unit
DB Drive 5 Channel Amp
6.5" Infinity Component in Front
5.25" Kicker in Rear
2-12" subs in Back
Security
Code Alarm Pro Security System W/ Remote Start
Suspension
Rough Country 3" Lift Kit
N2.0 Rear Shocks
Airlift Airbags (Soon to Come)
Wheels and Tires
16" American Outlaw Regulator Rims
285/70/16 Kenda Klever M/T
Interior
Ultra Gauge
Cobra Radar Detector*
TomTom GPS*
Pilot Dash Cam Recorder*
*Wired to a Toggle Switch
LED Interior Lighting
Dash Board Cover
Realtree Camo Seat Covers
Exterior
Running Board Removal
Highland UVenture Rooftop Cargo Basket
RadioShack 102" Stainless Steel Whip Antenna
Hunter Brush Guard
2 Nilight 18W Spot Driving Fog Lights
Nilight 22" 120w LED Light Bar
2 Traveller 27W Square Work lights
Remote Control Halogen GoLight
Rooftop Cargo Basket Clearance Lights
AVS Bugflector II
Engine
ISR Mod
Gibson Catback Exhaust
Entertainment
Pioneer DEH-X660BT Head Unit
DB Drive 5 Channel Amp
6.5" Infinity Component in Front
5.25" Kicker in Rear
2-12" subs in Back
Security
Code Alarm Pro Security System W/ Remote Start
Suspension
Rough Country 3" Lift Kit
N2.0 Rear Shocks
Airlift Airbags (Soon to Come)
Wheels and Tires
16" American Outlaw Regulator Rims
285/70/16 Kenda Klever M/T
The Beginning
After beginning the search for a Tacoma, I had no luck finding anything in my price range. While on craigslist one night I ran across a 2nd gen 4runner in a nearby city that suited my budget. I went the next day to see it, but wasn't very satisfied with the condition it was in or the transmission click it had. The same night after seeing the 2nd gen, I found a limited 3rd gen (possibly with an e-locker) in what seemed like immaculate condition with low miles. I contacted the owner and he made it seem like the truck was definitely worth the 400 mile trip to Houston, TX. So my Dad and I took off around 3 in the morning to meet the owner in Houston by 9 the next morning (yea, we're crazy like that :biggrin1
. So we made it on time, and met up with the owners "cousin". We got a very weird vibe when the mysterious man just let us take it on a test drive without asking for our name, and we got pissed off when the truck looked like crap compared to what we were promised. We said no thank you to the unnamed man and didn't look back. Just so the trip wouldn't be a complete waste, we began to look in the area for another. I began to call all the local dealerships to see if anyone could track another 3rd gen down. After about an hour of calling different places I was beginning to lose hope. Then the last dealership I called, Don McGill Toyota, I was surprised to find they had a 2002 4WD SR5 ! I rushed over and immediately spotted it on the lot. It really stood out from the rest of the newer vehicles. It was CLEAN (I can't stress this enough)! It was a beautiful bone stock 4wd SR5, I hadn't seen anything that could compare to this at all! So I pulled the trigger.
This was my first morning with the SoTexRnr !
After beginning the search for a Tacoma, I had no luck finding anything in my price range. While on craigslist one night I ran across a 2nd gen 4runner in a nearby city that suited my budget. I went the next day to see it, but wasn't very satisfied with the condition it was in or the transmission click it had. The same night after seeing the 2nd gen, I found a limited 3rd gen (possibly with an e-locker) in what seemed like immaculate condition with low miles. I contacted the owner and he made it seem like the truck was definitely worth the 400 mile trip to Houston, TX. So my Dad and I took off around 3 in the morning to meet the owner in Houston by 9 the next morning (yea, we're crazy like that :biggrin1
. So we made it on time, and met up with the owners "cousin". We got a very weird vibe when the mysterious man just let us take it on a test drive without asking for our name, and we got pissed off when the truck looked like crap compared to what we were promised. We said no thank you to the unnamed man and didn't look back. Just so the trip wouldn't be a complete waste, we began to look in the area for another. I began to call all the local dealerships to see if anyone could track another 3rd gen down. After about an hour of calling different places I was beginning to lose hope. Then the last dealership I called, Don McGill Toyota, I was surprised to find they had a 2002 4WD SR5 ! I rushed over and immediately spotted it on the lot. It really stood out from the rest of the newer vehicles. It was CLEAN (I can't stress this enough)! It was a beautiful bone stock 4wd SR5, I hadn't seen anything that could compare to this at all! So I pulled the trigger. This was my first morning with the SoTexRnr !
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