- Year
- 1997
- Vehicle Model
- 4Runner
- Location
- Prescott, Arizona United States
- Mileage
- 176150
- Color
- White
Reluctantly for sale is our 1997, 4x4, Limited, 3rd gen 4runner with 176,000 miles. This is a cherished vehicle that we have had intentions of keeping forever. Not only does it look great and receive many compliments, it has proven to be extremely capable and reliable. Consequently, it is the ultimate weekend warrior or even daily driver.
During my ownership I have kept meticulous care of it and have a journal with over a hundred entries of all that I have done and gas mileage logs.
Recent Maintenance:
Timing belt, water pump, all belts/ tensioner, and cam seals OEM @ 170,500
Radiator and hoses
MAF sensor
Fuel filter
Front/rear diff fluid
Front wheel bearings
Rear axle seals
Transmission fluid drain/ fill
Steering rack, inner/ outer tie rods, and steering rack bushings.
Lower control arm bushings
Lower ball joints
Both CV axles
Front brake pads @ 175,650
Oil change @ 176,000
Tires rotated (5 tire rotation)
(5) Tires are a few years old and have under 10,000 miles.
Battery is 3 years old from Costco
Seats have been reupholstered and almost look OEM
Modifications/features:
(5) 315/70r17 BFG KO2 Load Range C
(5) TIS wheels
Camburg 2.5 front coilovers
Camburg uni-ball upper control arms
Diff drop
Toyota Tokico Rear Shocks
Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser rear coils
Sonoran Steel adjustable trac/panhard bar
Sonoran Steel extended bump stop adapters with "Competition Style" bump stop
Sonoran Steel rear sway bar adjustment brackets
Sonoran Steel braided stainless steel rear extended brake line
2" body lift
4.88 gears
Rear Spartan locker
BudBuilt (CBI) front/ middle/ rear diff skid plates
All-Pro rock sliders
Rear CBI Hybrid bumper with dual gas can holder, hi-lift mount, and slanted tire carrier
(2) Scepter genuine military spec gas cans
Smittybuilt Defender roof rack
Winch capable steel front bumper
Viper alarm with remote start
Pioneer headunit
K&N lifetime air filter
Late model third gen 4runner headlights with LED bulbs
Uniden CB radio with Firestick antenna
Weather-Tech floor liners
OEM dealer option automatic dimming rearview mirror.
Shift on the fly, push button 4x4
There's easily $10k worth of upgrades done plus a few thousand in recent maintenance.
Wear:
There are a few door dings here and there. One significant one on rear hatch and one on roof.
There's a hole cut out of the radio bezel where a subwoofer controller was.
There's some evidence of rock rash underneath.
Plastic paneling in the trunk area has some scratches.
Things that could use to be done eventually:
Front bumper could use better mounts fabricated.
It could use an alignment and tire balance to be perfect.
Transmission mount could be replaced soon.
Needs rear wiper blade.
Bought new in El Paso, Texas and has been in the Southwest since, so no rust. The frame has been dealer undercoated in the main areas susceptible to rust, otherwise the frame and undercarriage is very clean and hasn't been painted over. All body panels are original and have the original paint. No accidents. Carfax reports 5 owners but I account for 3 of them (bought it, sold it for a short time, bought it back). Engine is quiet and peppy, transmission shifts are as smooth as can be. Doesn't burn oil. Gets 16 mpg combined if you drive conservatively. Everything works.
I will consider reasonable offers only.
Cash or cashier's check only.
During my ownership I have kept meticulous care of it and have a journal with over a hundred entries of all that I have done and gas mileage logs.
Recent Maintenance:
Timing belt, water pump, all belts/ tensioner, and cam seals OEM @ 170,500
Radiator and hoses
MAF sensor
Fuel filter
Front/rear diff fluid
Front wheel bearings
Rear axle seals
Transmission fluid drain/ fill
Steering rack, inner/ outer tie rods, and steering rack bushings.
Lower control arm bushings
Lower ball joints
Both CV axles
Front brake pads @ 175,650
Oil change @ 176,000
Tires rotated (5 tire rotation)
(5) Tires are a few years old and have under 10,000 miles.
Battery is 3 years old from Costco
Seats have been reupholstered and almost look OEM
Modifications/features:
(5) 315/70r17 BFG KO2 Load Range C
(5) TIS wheels
Camburg 2.5 front coilovers
Camburg uni-ball upper control arms
Diff drop
Toyota Tokico Rear Shocks
Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser rear coils
Sonoran Steel adjustable trac/panhard bar
Sonoran Steel extended bump stop adapters with "Competition Style" bump stop
Sonoran Steel rear sway bar adjustment brackets
Sonoran Steel braided stainless steel rear extended brake line
2" body lift
4.88 gears
Rear Spartan locker
BudBuilt (CBI) front/ middle/ rear diff skid plates
All-Pro rock sliders
Rear CBI Hybrid bumper with dual gas can holder, hi-lift mount, and slanted tire carrier
(2) Scepter genuine military spec gas cans
Smittybuilt Defender roof rack
Winch capable steel front bumper
Viper alarm with remote start
Pioneer headunit
K&N lifetime air filter
Late model third gen 4runner headlights with LED bulbs
Uniden CB radio with Firestick antenna
Weather-Tech floor liners
OEM dealer option automatic dimming rearview mirror.
Shift on the fly, push button 4x4
There's easily $10k worth of upgrades done plus a few thousand in recent maintenance.
Wear:
There are a few door dings here and there. One significant one on rear hatch and one on roof.
There's a hole cut out of the radio bezel where a subwoofer controller was.
There's some evidence of rock rash underneath.
Plastic paneling in the trunk area has some scratches.
Things that could use to be done eventually:
Front bumper could use better mounts fabricated.
It could use an alignment and tire balance to be perfect.
Transmission mount could be replaced soon.
Needs rear wiper blade.
Bought new in El Paso, Texas and has been in the Southwest since, so no rust. The frame has been dealer undercoated in the main areas susceptible to rust, otherwise the frame and undercarriage is very clean and hasn't been painted over. All body panels are original and have the original paint. No accidents. Carfax reports 5 owners but I account for 3 of them (bought it, sold it for a short time, bought it back). Engine is quiet and peppy, transmission shifts are as smooth as can be. Doesn't burn oil. Gets 16 mpg combined if you drive conservatively. Everything works.
I will consider reasonable offers only.
Cash or cashier's check only.
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