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What have you done to your 3rd Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Shauncho, Apr 7, 2014.

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  1. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:02 AM
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    Simple as that...I'll start.

    Not today but yesterday I painted the grill emblem. I know, not much but it's something. I'll post close up pics later.
     
    Shauncho, Apr 7, 2014
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  2. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:05 AM
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    Had a local 3rd gen owner come by complaining of a loud clanking sound over bumps in the rear end.

    Took it for a test drive (not bad for a 3.4!) and hit a bump. Knew what it was instantly.

    Crawled under with a flashlight and I was right. His springs sagged so much that I couldn't even fit my index finger between the bump stop and the spring plate on the axle!

    Also his shocks are totally dead. The thing bounces like a 70's caddy on stock shocks. Bounce for days!

    Might be doing a lift install but who knows
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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    Installed my savage skids. Those things are beefy.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg Installed all pro sliders today
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2014 at 12:43 PM
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    Nice! Can't wait to throw some sliders on mine too!
     
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    If any tip is give is do the paint right and have patience
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    oh yeah...I've fucked up many a paint job trying to go quicker than I should have.
     
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  9. Apr 11, 2014 at 9:52 PM
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    Gave it a much needed bath. No rain in the forecast? Doesn't matter. It still rained.
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    Finally got around to painting my sliders and bumper. Should be on within the week, Then off to Rock Therapy
     
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    "Not all who wander are lost"
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    A few things here and there. Still dreaming up stuff
    I'm going to clean the nasty thing.
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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    I parked it and left it. Cya in 12 days 4Runner. Don't drip all your oil on the ground while I'm gone please.
     
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    Took it on Pilot Rock Truck Trail yesterday. I'll be going back many times to check out the rest of the trails in the area.

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    image.jpg Threw a Revtek 3" suspension lift on my 2001 toyota 4Runner
     
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    Spent $200 on 4 new tires and wheels off craiglists. I'm happy image.jpg
     
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  17. Apr 18, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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    Finally swapped out my dying stock lift gate shocks.
     
    AlphaEcho2k5, Apr 18, 2014
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    Started working on rebadging the lift gate. Plastidip and a customized updated OEM look.
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    5th gen badge?
     
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    Just a repositioned 3rd gen badge. I'll get an overall shot of the lift gate today when I get everything finished up.
     
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    Finally got around to installing the Snorkel.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Ok. So I didn't get that overall shot taken yesterday. I did attempt to change my lock cylinder on my new lift gate. That's a real pain. You have to remove the window regulator/motor and the tag surround. On the positive side, I learned how to remove the tag surround without breaking the mounting clips. :)
     
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  23. Apr 30, 2014 at 5:52 PM
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    "Not all who wander are lost"
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    A few things here and there. Still dreaming up stuff
    Lets see:

    Engine Power Flush
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    Clean under the hood from last wheeling trip

    And I HOPE THIS CURES MY FING RATTLE I can't seem to find in my truck for the last year now. ERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

    Drives me nuts.

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    Took it out on a short run on Holy Jim Trail on my lunch hour.
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    Timing belt done. Been due for 5k
     
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    Bronco's Peak can be ruthless, good thing you have been upgrading your rig's armor with some serious Savage tighty whiteys. I bet that gold paint increases the scratch protection from the Honda Civics in the mall too.
     
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    :ballchain: Argh....I would lose by coveted parking spot if I left for a lunch hour jaunt.
     
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    Rain or shine I love my Shrockworks bumper :drunk:
     
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    Taken care of... Today I fixed my winch and also aired out my tent from camping!

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