My daily commuter catch-all was a 2008 4Runner I got to 315k, but I always wanted a 100 series when the time was right. Finally snapped up a clean one owner 2004 with 185k mi.
In my search, there has been rotted frames, failed brake booster that prevented me from even leaving the dealer lot, a theft recovery showing different vins.
1) OME coils, LC shocks, and LX torsion bars? I'd say it drives okay and sits about 1" higher over stock N height. I don't have much of a reference point. I drove an 06 with failing AHC that wasn't too bad and some older 00-02's with AHC deleted.
2) Sunroof drain was conviently clogged, so day 2 was spent getting the carpet up. The areas behind the kick plates looked fine.
3) Steering rack looks clean, but its walking it a bit in a straight line, so maybe the bushings are shot.
4) Would love to swap out the 03-05 grill for the 06-07 grill.
5) Battery gauge stopped working, dealer wants $1300 for a new cluster, so either an OBD2 or scangauge will be fine by me.
6) Jonesing for the Nomad Sahara's (photoshopped) even though the 0 degree offset might be a bit much for my taste.
7) Nighttime headlights not very desirable. Neither is the infotainment so either a Grom or android component
8) TB/WP are done, so time to sort out all the filters and fluids as I suspect they might be due.
9) Techstream worked on the first attempt (thanks to Mud) so I'll explore that some more.
10) Need to look into the master/spare/valet key situation
In my search, there has been rotted frames, failed brake booster that prevented me from even leaving the dealer lot, a theft recovery showing different vins.
1) OME coils, LC shocks, and LX torsion bars? I'd say it drives okay and sits about 1" higher over stock N height. I don't have much of a reference point. I drove an 06 with failing AHC that wasn't too bad and some older 00-02's with AHC deleted.
2) Sunroof drain was conviently clogged, so day 2 was spent getting the carpet up. The areas behind the kick plates looked fine.
3) Steering rack looks clean, but its walking it a bit in a straight line, so maybe the bushings are shot.
4) Would love to swap out the 03-05 grill for the 06-07 grill.
5) Battery gauge stopped working, dealer wants $1300 for a new cluster, so either an OBD2 or scangauge will be fine by me.
6) Jonesing for the Nomad Sahara's (photoshopped) even though the 0 degree offset might be a bit much for my taste.
7) Nighttime headlights not very desirable. Neither is the infotainment so either a Grom or android component
8) TB/WP are done, so time to sort out all the filters and fluids as I suspect they might be due.
9) Techstream worked on the first attempt (thanks to Mud) so I'll explore that some more.
10) Need to look into the master/spare/valet key situation
