Similarities between 90's and 3rd Gen 4Runner (1 Viewer)

[dhula]

Does anyone know if the transfer case in the 3rd gen runner is a planatary design like the 90 series.

I've often thought of putting in extra low gears in mine, but as it's a planatary design i can't (not cheeply anyhow)

if the 3rd gen is of normal (ie - doesn't use planatary gears) design, then this may be an option

just curious

 

[JakeA]

Dhula, for what I can see on the TOYOTA EPC the 3rd Gen Runner does have a planetary design like the 90s series. In the US some hard core 4wd stores (Inchworm gear, marlin crawler) sell adapters to use the gear transfer case on the transmissions that come with the planetary transfer case. Don't know exactly the details.

 

[dhula]

Thanks for the info Jake. Pity about that one.
I have a auto TD and the extra low gears was one way to slow him down when doing steep downhills

I might look into hilux stuff, perhaps that is the way to go, although Hilux here in Oz is part time 4WD and Prado is Full time so Maybe not.

Perhaps I'll just have to keep up the 'auto downhill' skills

 

[007-FJC]

Time to chime in here. I own a 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 5spd in the country of Yemen. 4Runners in Yemen are alil rare, but all the 40-120 series LandCruisers are plentiful. As a matter of fact, most of the vehicles over there are LandCruisers and theres ALOT of 100s and 105s. I offroad alot in Yemen because its fun, and sometimes you have to only if you want to travel to villages deep into the mountain areas or when you have to cross deep water paths. This means that theres going to be alot of wear and tear on the truck.

I've replaced every suspension component in my 98 4Runner using Prado parts. Though, instead of using Prado rear shocks, I used the LandCruiser 60 series full floating rear axle shocks in my 4Runner wich gave it alot of travel and used 100 series springs wich gave it a really nice raise in the sagging back end wich helped carry people a heckuva lot more comfortably.

Every single suspension bushing was replacement of the Prado and all the rubber hoses and belts are Prado. I've noticed that the Prado 2-door V6 is the only one that shares the same gearbox and transfercase as my 4Runner. The big Prado has its own gear box setup.

I've driven Prados and I must admit, the high seating position and the luxurious VX interior makes me feel like selling my 4runner. Also, the Prado in the rainy twisty two-lane highways in the mountains felt WAY more confident at high speeds than my 4Runner. Where the Prado accelerated through the turns, the 4runner would whip its rear end or begin skidding. I think this has to do with the Prado being AWD. Though, the 4Runner being lighter and 2wd, it makes it alil more quicker, and 2WD makes it fun leaving tire marks all over the pavement.

 

[-MaTTi-]

Very valuable knowledge here. Thanks everyone.

 

[-MaTTi-]

How about wheel openings/room for tires? If 285/75R16 will fit to 3rd gen. 4Runner with some suspension/body lift mods, will they fit to 90 serie Land Cruiser with the same mods? Original tires are optionally the same 265/70R16.

 

[TEPUI]

How about wheel openings/room for tires? If 285/75R16 will fit to 3rd gen. 4Runner with some suspension/body lift mods, will they fit to 90 serie Land Cruiser with the same mods? Original tires are optionally the same 265/70R16.

I compared the two, and the 90 series has considerably less fender clearance on the front wheel compared to the 4runner.

Look at the photo attached. You can easily tell that this vehicle will have mayor rubbing when wheeling.

 

[-MaTTi-]

I compared the two, and the 90 series has considerably less fender clearance on the front wheel compared to the 4runner.

Look at the photo attached. You can easily tell that this vehicle will have mayor rubbing when wheeling.

Quite dark point this circulated... Do you have bigger/different pictures of the same car? Are those 285/75R16?

 

[dhula]

that gap may be able to be made bigger with a good alignment specialist.

Duno how much bigger, but it may work

 

[KyleT]

the 4Runner has rubbing issues there as well. I rub like crazy with 295's and suspension lift and 1" body lift. It will pop the fender flair off if I am not careful.

 

[eliracing]

are the axles of prado 90 and 4runner 1995-2002 the same?

 

[JDM Journeys]

They appeared identical in my searching. I have cv boots on hand from a 4runner to do a replacement on my 90 and they are a match.

 

[TexasPrado95]

My 95 recently developed a cracked windshield from a rock chip on the highway. The owner of the glass place up the street from my job is originally from Jordan. He was insistent that the windshield fitment is exactly the same as the 4Runner. He also shared how he had 2 Prados back in Jordan and that he hadn't seen one in years, a true fan

Do yall also think that this Borla Exhaust kit would match as well?

1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Cat-Back Exhaust System Touring Part # 14659

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www.borla.com

 

[JDM Journeys]

That does not fit what I've read but would be wonderful news if accurate. Please keep us posted! That'd be a huge win!

 

[TexasPrado95]

That does not fit what I've read but would be wonderful news if accurate. Please keep us posted! That'd be a huge win!

Will do. truthfully, I was going to live with the crack (on the passenger side) until after I take a lengthy off-roading trip in June, presuming that I would just end up with fresh windshield damage from that journey. My other car (VW GTI) is being needy right now and requires $$ haha. With high gas prices and the low kilometer-age (is there an equivalent word for mileage?) of my Prado, I really want to get the GTI back on the road before spending any more on the Prado.

 

[FullyLitLED]

Yes, they are almost identical, all the suspension is exactly the same, shocks, springs, control bars, front control arms, skid plates. The differences, if any, are minimal and irrelevant to lift mods. Like the hanger for the spare tire in the 4runner which is not present in the 90's, and maybe some hanging points for the exhaust.

So one can use the aftermarket UCA for a third gen 4runner on a 90 series prado? Cross referenced most everything in the suspension except the UCA

 

[buggyboy7]

A very useful tool to cross check parts between the JDM's and NA Toyo's is at Toyo DIY online. I have used it for years for my Prado's as well as Rav's etc.
Good job JakeA. You pretty much covered it.

Cheers

 

[Finn1997]

I believe the prado's automatic gearbox was made by Aisin Corporation. I think its the A343F. I could be wrong but I would asume that they made it.

 

[TexasPrado95]

That does not fit what I've read but would be wonderful news if accurate. Please keep us posted! That'd be a huge win!

I needed to import glass from abroad, and buy 4 pieces to justify the air freight. If you need a windshield, let me know lol

 

[billblyca]

Why not just buy from one of the wreckers in BC ?