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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.

  1. Jul 3, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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    T in Texas

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    glad you got it working,
    I just added an oil catch can to mine...
    figured I'd replace the PCV valve while I was there...
    my PCV was clogged and would not rattle when shaken...

    noticeable better acceleration and throttle response for me...
    easy to overlook the PCV
     
  2. Jul 10, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    "Locked" in the Diff. Seems to function properly, never used it.

    I had to roll it back and forth a bit, in 4Low, then it got much easier.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2024 at 1:35 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    I guess I could do a shallow water entry boat launch on the beach? Just back that baby into the surf and go?
     
  4. Jul 13, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Got 3 gallons of fuel. Second time I have got gas this year I think. Transmission sure appiciates the new fluid and fresh oil been over a year since before the accident. Im ready to tow the boat!
     
  5. Jul 18, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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    that'smy4runner

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    I put my new timing belt tensioner on, loosely, and wrapped my new belt around the cam pulleys. Decided to wait until daylight to proceed.

    And i tried in vain to flip my rear passenger seat up.
     
  6. Jul 27, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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    T in Texas

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    My right fog light bulb was burned out, so went and bought two news ones for $54...

    thought I knew how to replace bulb easily, pulled wrong screw...cross threaded it getting it back in

    figured out, ONE screw to take out to twist fog light out...

    rounded ONE of the screw heads off the fog light bulb access...

    went to ACE and bought six M3x20 .80 pitch screws and an M5 tap to clean out threads I messed up

    after I figured out how to do it by getting right side wrong...the driver's side took about 10 mins to replace


    tl;dr replace both fog light bulbs in my 2000 SR5 and fixed switch for rear floods/reverse lights
     
  7. Sep 8, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    IMG_0823.jpg New mirror and seat cover. Got Safelite coming to install the door glass.IMG_0824.jpg
     
  8. Sep 8, 2024 at 1:07 PM
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    $3,500 for tree cutting, so it wont happen again. IMG_0820.jpg
     
  9. Sep 12, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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    Im adding seat covers. These are for a new Camry says they fit.IMG_0846.jpg
     
  10. Sep 16, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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    Not strapped in just test fitting.IMG_0848.jpg
     
  11. Sep 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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    Best $66.00 I IMG_0849.jpg ever spent.
     
  12. Sep 18, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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    Im getting a new door!
     
  13. Sep 18, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Its not THAT bad?IMG_0852.jpgAn eight point buck already dented in the door a few years ago.
     
  14. Sep 18, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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    Well, I think I would be an idiot if i let someone else install the fender, when its so easy. So I grabbed some paint. And having Safelite replace the glass in both doorsIMG_0857.jpg for around $400.00.
     
  15. Sep 22, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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  16. Sep 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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    Rebuilt the passenger side, new CV, Ball joints and tie rod end. Still waiting on new rotors to get delivered.

    PXL_20240923_013834490.jpg

    PXL_20240923_153815999.MP.jpg

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    Spacer lift will also get removed at some point just trying to get it road worthy again after the last owner did no basic maintenance and its sat for a few month.
     
  17. Oct 3, 2024 at 5:39 PM
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    Safelite got the wrong glass. I should order it myself and install?
     
  18. Oct 6, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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    I made a Satoshi grille for my 4Runner.

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Oct 14, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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  20. Oct 14, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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    "Back IMG_0941.jpg in the saddle again"
     
  21. Oct 15, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    IMG_0944.jpg IMG_0943.jpg First coat of paint on the new fender! Going to let it cure for two days then clear it. Ordered new flare clips and flare seal. And installed my white car seat covers. Those of you that go with new Camry car seat covers, the console cover needs to be trimmed down.
     
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