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New guy from Tucson

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 3rdgintonic, Oct 14, 2024.

  1. Oct 14, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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    3rdgintonic

    3rdgintonic [OP] New Member

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    Just picked up a new to me 2000 SR5 2wd with 249000 miles

    So far so good

    Super stoked to learn from the crew here and contribute where I can

    Thanks for having me :)







    Anything with an engine Mechanic/Builder
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Congrats on your new 4Runner and welcome to the forum.

    Post up some pics when time permits.
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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    Des67

    Des67 New Member

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    Welcome. Lets see some pics of the new ride!
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    3rdgintonic

    3rdgintonic [OP] New Member

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    Well here's a picture of the inside...lol
    20240930_191407.jpg 20240930_191138.jpg

    I'll take some full size pics tomorrow

    Tucson sun has faded the paint but other than that she's in pretty good shape

    Just needs a little tlc here and there

    So far I've put a new radiator and thermostat
    New rack&pinion
    New lower control arms
    New stabilizer bar and links
    New Master cylinder
    New valve cover gaskets and cam plugs
    Coils wires and plugs
    All fluids
    Waiting on the lower oem ball joints to arrive
    Purrs like a kitty

    Gonna keep it stock...except for some little trinkets here and there

    I'm removing the crunchy antenna motor and going old school
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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    BS67

    BS67 8404 USMC Doc

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    Welcome!
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Paint, we don’t need no stinking paint, welcome and congratulations on your new rig!
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Welcome
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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    3rdgintonic

    3rdgintonic [OP] New Member

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    That's kinda what I was thinkin

    A compound...wax and buff should do the trick

    I know my luck...new paint would literally get scratched the 1st day :annoyed:



    I'd rather be ugly going down the road than pretty on the side of it
    .
     
  9. Oct 15, 2024 at 2:36 AM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2024 at 3:10 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Love to hear about 4Runners, or any vehicles with 200K+ miles, especially when they look as good as yours.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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    welcome
     
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  12. Oct 15, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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    rphillips66

    rphillips66 New Member

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    My Daughter has a 2000 model. Drove it through High school and College in Boone NC. I think she has 387 thousand miles and can't kill it.
     
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  13. Oct 15, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy Kind of New

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from BZB!
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2024 at 8:13 AM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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