Hello all

Hey everyone how’s it going. I have a 1996 Toyota hilux surf I brought back from Okinawa during my tour there. I look forward to learning what 4 runner parts I can throw at it. I can’t wait to see what I can find here. This truck will be my businesses first build seeing as it is my own I don’t have to worry about messing anything up on someone else’s car.

 

Welcome

 

Welcome aboard! Nice rig. I think most 3rd Gen 4Runner parts/mods/accessories will fit. That's basically what yours is.

 

Welcome, looking forward to the updates on your progress

 

So I just got my rig back from the Toyota dealer a few hours ago with a laundry list of parts to get. My biggest concern is what selection on rock auto I need to use as seen in the attached photo. This has been difficult for me seeing as I am not in Japan any more with an abundance of scrapped surfs

 

Welcome!

 

Post a picture of your engine so we can see which one you have. I've seen some of these imports with the 3 liter diesel. The US versions mostly were equipped with the 3.4 V6 gasoline.

 

I don’t have a pic. It’s the 1kzte 3.0 liter.

 

Lmfao thank you! Someone stole my rear one.

 

Eh not too mad have to have two plates in Japan so as long as I still have one I’m good.

 

lol absolute facts

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

I don't think that 3.0 liter listed on the rock auto site is meant for the 1kzte. We were never offered a diesel in the US, so it's the gasoline 3.0.
Anything diesel engine related won't be listed under the 4Runner tab.
I've used this international supplier before for OEM parts.
https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/gen...el=HILUX+SURF&ssd=$*KwHNl5D0zs3LAAAAAIBwKMk=$

 

Yes you are a correct. More so nothing Japan kept from us is on. Rock auto however I am not looking for diesel parts. From my understanding the hilux surf and 4 runner are legos everywhere else except the engine bay. I believe i have the answer I was looking for last night though.

 

Yes Sir, most of the other components would be the same as a 3.4 liter V6 4Runner. Axle, suspension, body parts, interior, etc.
Small variations possibly, but the Parts Souq site may help with cross-referenced parts research.

 

This is my buddies 97' 3L diesel. He's a 3rd gen guy through and through. He has a lot with a dozen or more 3rd gen parts trucks.

 

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

Would love to speak with him and see what he can help with

 

Welcome from Arizona!

 

Unfortunately, I only talk to him a few times a year. We live 2hrs away.
This is his shop. Looks like he has some cattle now. Hmmm steaks and Toyota parts? Maybe he's on to something. His name is Morgan.