r/3rdGen4Runner • • Apr 28 '23

🧠 General Ideas for this sub? v2

37 Upvotes

Follow up on this original post from 3 years ago. Any suggestions/ideas to revamp the page?

I just went through and added a wiki and updated the FAQ on the sidebar to add a couple of new links. I also pinned u/nexttotheinfluence ' s great 4Runner Mechanic List he posted a year ago. Thanks again for the detailed list. Also introduced some post flairs (General // Modifications // Advice/Recomendations // Photo/Video).

- Banner -> Is anyone good with Photoshop on here and wants to design a banner? Reddit recommended size is 4000x128 px for desktop and the mobile banner is 1600x480 px

- Page Icon -> I saw in the original post that u/Axe56 provided the current one and also introduced another version with the typical Reddit Icon's eyes. Here's a survey showing the great designs he made. Just want to see if we want to keep the same, update to the eyes version, or if anyone cares to create a new one...


r/3rdGen4Runner • • Jan 08 '24

šŸŽ–ļøMileage Flex (OFFICIAL) Mileage Club Cling Request from Toyota

19 Upvotes

https://airtable.com/appJemtc5wT3QKod9/shrlDVU5yF8ooiE2a

The Official link for Toyota Mileage Club Cling Request. Increments of 100k starting at 100k and goes up to 700k from the drop downs. A photo of your odometer is needed with it as well.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 14h ago

šŸ›’ Rig Shopping Have dealerships lost their minds????

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77 Upvotes

For context it has 108k miles, still absolutely insane.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 12h ago

šŸ“ø Post Your Rig Oops. (I’ve fallen, and now I can’t get into my car)

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18 Upvotes

I caught the bug, and I wanted to see what my 4Runner looked like without the steps…
Looks great. Now me and my wife are going to have a hard time getting in and out. And also it will be hard to get into my roofbox when I mount it… oh well.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 19h ago

šŸ“ø Post Your Rig How’d we do?

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48 Upvotes

Introduced my wife to the 80 series and she’s had her eyes out for one. I came across this gem on fb marketplace for 9k! 199k miles. Drives like a tank and it’s exactly what I wanted to see her in. Only problem is now I want one šŸ˜‚


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 23h ago

šŸ“ø Post Your Rig My rig so far

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87 Upvotes

2000 limited locker with 152k miles
Bilstien 5100 + OME 2883 front 2891 rear
255/85 Toyo M55 pizza cutters
Prinsu roof rack
CBI front bumper


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations any demand for these taillights?

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29 Upvotes

saw these taillights on aliexpress and they’re $250 for a pair and $190 each for two pairs. Was wondering if there would be enough demand to sell the second pair to offset the shipping cost (or if someone in the PNW wants to do a group buy).

Thoughts on these overall?


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 13h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Center cap hunt

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3 Upvotes

Where can I find a center cap for this toyota rim (17)


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 20h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Core4x4 vs Opt Offroad

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5 Upvotes

Anyone have any insight / opinions on Rear Lower Control Arms? Specifically Core4x4 Camp or Crawl series compared to Opt Offroad’s?

I don’t do any crazy, pretty much just a weekend warrior, travel rig, and medium trails / camping

Thanks


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Just landed in Mexico - First Truck I See

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17 Upvotes

r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

šŸ”§Modifications It’s alive!

26 Upvotes

Crank seal , cam seals , timing belt kit with water pump, new radiator, new battery terminals, new coils, new pcv valve


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 19h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Any know the idea of these LBJs?

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2 Upvotes

Did a 555 replacement found these on my passenger side. Obviously different anyone seen these just curious ?


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 22h ago

🧠 General Junk IACV

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3 Upvotes

Your daily reminder that if you spend 50$ on an idle air control valve you will have neither 50$ or a working idle air control valve.

Ordered a "DriveBolt" idle air control valve from parts geek to try and solve my P0505 code. Installed the coolant hoses and immediately coolant was leaking at the base of the part where the silver hose connector comes out. Didnt even get to put everything back together but from what ive read now it would have idled like shit anyways. Guess I'm just going to clean the old one and hope it fixes the issue.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations 2002 4runner ISSUES!!!

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14 Upvotes

So basically i bought a 2002 4runner 2wd in march of 2026. I haven’t had a large amount of problems just small things like oil sending unit, a few sensors here and there. My TPS and MAF sensors went out at the same time causing ā€œlimp modeā€ bought the correct parts and installed them. I am still having awful gas mileage, so atp i’m not sure what to do. I also have some kind of weird suspension problem? The truck starts to vibrate at around 45mph and continues to get worse, at 65 it’s to the point it’s hard to see out of mirrors because they shake so bad. When i reach 70 it’s still vibrating but a weird clunking noise happens too. The mufflers are cut so it’s hard to hear but when i’m coming to a stop or slowly speeding up there’s weird clanking noises on the passenger side. This started happening in July but all of a sudden got worse. I’m not sure what it could be because upper and lower balljoints have been replaced and I don’t have any issues with my tires. The truck is on a 4 inch lift but I didn’t have any issues up until 4 months after i got the lift so i’m just not sure what else I can do. I can’t afford a shop prices are insane. I have the resources available to fix it from home, just can’t pinpoint the problem!!!


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 18h ago

šŸ”§Modifications Flowmaster Super 10

0 Upvotes

r/3rdGen4Runner • • 23h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations New* 4 Runner no issues until recently

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2 Upvotes

Bought a new to me 4 runner 01 and it had no issues up until recently. When accelerating it doesn’t seem to want to shift from 1st to 2nd up until 3k rpm! Any other gear it’s shifts great and smoothly around 2k not sure what it is. When wot from stop it will just hang on 1 st gear all the way up to redline which sucks and I’m stumped! Any help or advice will help.

Doing a drain and fill
On the transmission fluid , and bought new sparks but installing next week .


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 17h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Saw these delivering...

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0 Upvotes

Anyone seen something similar? Obviously not gmc just liked how it looked was curious.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 22h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Connector on top of fuel tank

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1 Upvotes

Anyone know where I can buy one of these new? Can’t find them anywhere, can’t even find the name for it. It’s the connector that sits on top of the fuel tank. The 5 prong connector plugs into it. Any help would be appreciated.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 23h ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Help needed

1 Upvotes

My front windows were getting stuck while coming down so I’m looking to replace the inner window weatherstrip but can’t find it anywhere. Any ideas? The official part number is 68171-35030


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

šŸ”§Modifications Burtman Industries is still in business!

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46 Upvotes

I thought I’d share some close up pictures of what the spoiler looks like just in case someone was looking for better photos than what’s out there.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations 15 inch wheels and front disc brakes question

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I’m planning on changing the front rotors and pads on my 99 base model with 15 inch wheels. I’ve figured out which rotors I’ll need to purchase, but I’m having trouble finding any specifics regarding the pads. I can’t seem to find online which pads will fit correctly. Of course I can always remove a wheel and check myself, but before doing that I wanted to ask if anyone here knew if the brake pad part number is dependent on wheel/ rotor size. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations I need help asap please and thank you

6 Upvotes

My mom accidentally drained my transmission fluid out of my 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4 I V6 engine I'm really stressed right now it has a decent amount of mileage on it and I just really need to know what the best transmission fluid I can put in it that I can get from Walmart any help is greatly appreciated please and and thank you


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Remot start recommendations

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5 Upvotes

I’m looking to buy a remote start system for my 4Runner. What would you recommend? I plan on taking it to a professional installer so I won’t have to deal with splicing any wires myself. I don’t have much of a budget, as long as it’s good quality and has a good range for starting the vehicle remotely. Any recommendations would be appreciated!


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

ā“Advice / Recomendations Driver-side leak coming from the top door seal

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Hey everyone,

I’m chasing down a leak on the driver's side of my 3rd gen. I grabbed a quick video of where it's pooling/dripping in. It seems to be coming in right along the upper door frame/weatherstripping near the top of the A-pillar when it rains.Ā 

Has anyone dealt with this exact spot leaking? Is this typically a failed upper door weatherstrip, a clogged sunroof drain backing up into the frame, or something else entirely?

Let me know what you checked or how you fixed it if you've run into this. Appreciate any pointers!


r/3rdGen4Runner • • 1d ago

šŸ”§Modifications Hi. Was wondering if anyone installed one of these?

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2 Upvotes