will be interesting to see how much this ones goes 4

[Colorado buff]

Yep - except I didn't sell mine

I did In 2002 and bought a different one back in 2014.

 

[Boognish_Forever]

I didn’t know these 3rd gens came with stock transfer case skid plates. Does it come on all models? Are they hard to find if so?

 

[brillo_76]

I didn’t know these 3rd gens came with stock transfer case skid plates. Does it come on all models? Are they hard to find if so?

I say all 4wd models did. I have both sr5 and limited 4wd and all mine have skids on the transfer cases

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[ExFlyGuy]

I’m sorry, but something’s just not right here. I went onto cargurus, eBay motors, and iseecars to look at the prices of 3rd gen 4Rs. I couldn’t find one above $2000. And most seemed to be in good condition. I know this one has only 25,000 miles. But it’s old. And I don’t think 4Runners are considered classics. Wagoneers, however...

Except for the fact that a lot of people (the buyers, specifically) are older and have cash to burn; I am in that demographic. Although I am not out looking to spend $20K+ on a 4R, if I come across one that is in pretty good shape for the age...spending 15K isn't out of the realm of possibility. Getting old does have a *few* perks.

 

[Boognish_Forever]

I say all 4wd models did. I have both sr5 and limited 4wd and all mine have skids on the transfer cases

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I tried searching for these on google and couldn’t find it. I’d like to find one on car-parts, but what would you search for? I might have to make a trip to the pick and pull and see what I can find. Also by chance would Tacoma have the same one?

 

[brillo_76]

I tried searching for these on google and couldn’t find it. I’d like to find one on car-parts, but what would you search for? I might have to make a trip to the pick and pull and see what I can find. Also by chance would Tacoma have the same one?

That's not a transfer skid plate. That skid plate is a piece of plastic to cover the fuel filter and lines. The skid plate transfer is in the bottom of the transfer case.


Used to be able to buy those new. Not sure if they are available anymore. None of my 4x4 has those left. They got caught on things. Or PO removed them..

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[nissanh]

I got it

That's not a transfer skid plate. That skid plate is a piece of plastic to cover the fuel filter and lines. The skid plate transfer is in the bottom of the transfer case.


Used to be able to buy those new. Not sure if they are available anymore. None of my 4x4 has those left. They got caught on things. Or PO removed them..

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I have it that fuel filter cover!

The interior of that 25 K mile truck is as my 215 K mile truck! The tech at Firestone said the interior looks like new!

 

[Boognish_Forever]

That's not a transfer skid plate. That skid plate is a piece of plastic to cover the fuel filter and lines. The skid plate transfer is in the bottom of the transfer case.


Used to be able to buy those new. Not sure if they are available anymore. None of my 4x4 has those left. They got caught on things. Or PO removed them..

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Are they more problematic off-road? I guess I could see it getting caught on branches or logs perhaps.

 

[brillo_76]

Are they more problematic off-road? I guess I could see it getting caught on branches or logs perhaps.

Depends. Possibly get caught on things. I never had those left on the rigs when I get them..

 

[96RedRunner]

Are they more problematic off-road?....

My 01 had it when I got it removed it. Anything you drag crossmember across is going to hit the filter guard first,
mud, stick, grass catcher comes to mind. Works great hanging in attic.

$.02 worth, both these things are sales gimmicks Toyota can say look we put this n this on. Neither protect anything.

 

[Kanoe]

I tried searching for these on google and couldn’t find it. I’d like to find one on car-parts, but what would you search for? I might have to make a trip to the pick and pull and see what I can find. Also by chance would Tacoma have the same one?

I grabbed one of these at a junkyard only to find that my 96 doesnt have the weld nuts and holes to mount it. No use. Threw it out.

 

[cahaight]

At $25,250 right now, at this rate it's going to go for more than it cost new...($34,681)

Came close, sold for $31,750 a little under $3K than new,unbelievable:flame:

 

[phattyduck]

Depends. Possibly get caught on things. I never had those left on the rigs when I get them..

That cover was only on some of the 4Runners. I don't know the details, but my '99 never had it (though it was a 2WD) and my '97 parts truck didn't look like it ever had it.

As for the OEM transfer case skid... the little steel cover isn't much.

-Charlie

 

[96RedRunner]

I donÂ’t think 4Runners are considered classics. Wagoneers, however...

Apples to apples they both classic's for different reasons.
Wagoneer, the forefather of Lux SUV's about the only reason.
3rd Gen's, street/offroad cred n looks = classic = $$$.

During pandemic BaT's # of auctions per day avg 300, people with cabin fever spending money big money.

 

[sportscarfan]

That cover was only on some of the 4Runners. I don't know the details, but my '99 never had it (though it was a 2WD) and my '97 parts truck didn't look like it ever had it.

As for the OEM transfer case skid... the little steel cover isn't much.

-Charlie

I had never seen one of those covers until I got the '98 Limited a couple years ago. Amazed that it survived. I removed it doing some PM a couple weeks ago and I don't see it going back on.