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Just bought my first 4Runner!

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by doxprox, Jul 19, 2020.

  1. Jul 19, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    doxprox

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    I'm really excited to say I bought a 4Runner today! Its a Silver '99 SR5. I looked at a few but this one was in the best shape. I'm looking forward to being part of this community! Here are some pictures (I'll post more in a few days!):
    side.jpg
    front.jpg
     
    doxprox, Jul 19, 2020
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  2. Jul 19, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Congrats!! And welcome to the site!!!
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    SlvrSlug

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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    welcome, nice
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Welcome! This is a good place to get answers to your questions!
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Thatbassguy

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    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Congratulations! Welcome to the forum!
     
    Thatbassguy, Jul 19, 2020
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  7. Jul 20, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Welcome aboard! Best of luck!
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Congrats on a nice ride!
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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    brownersd

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    brownersd You are the weakest link, buh-bye!

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    Yaaay! Looking nice man! Welcome!
     
    brownersd, Jul 21, 2020
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  10. Jul 21, 2020 at 3:08 PM
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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona
     
    Ironguy, Jul 21, 2020
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  11. Jul 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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    trlhiker

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    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    That's a clean one. Good job and enjoy.
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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    brownbear Relax

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    Welcome from FL. Nice looking rig.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    Love it! Miss my third gen. Always wish I would have kept it.
     
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  14. Oct 11, 2020 at 7:49 AM
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    sweet! you scored....welcome from Memphis....enjoy the forum
     
    mousemeat, Oct 11, 2020
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  15. Dec 3, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    Nice truck, you’re gonna enjoy it!
     
    gretzky2857, Dec 3, 2020
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  16. Jan 24, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    ok, check the "usual suspects"; if not already done, "pink milkshake"/radiator replacement, timing belt/water pump replacement, LBJ replacement with same yr Tacoma units. Enjoy.
     
    RoxToy00, Jan 24, 2021
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