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auxiliary
05-24-2010, 08:54 PM
Here are some quick pics of my 1997 4runner. I bought this car about two months ago as a daily driver/hauler. I did a bunch of research going into this and new I wanted an SUV with 4X4 and always loved the body style of the 3rd gen 4runners. I happened to find a 5speed locally and it's all history from there. These things are like gold in Atlanta, very over priced in this area.

Now onto pics: Just installed an OME 3 inch lift kit.

Front before
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/a3430eee.jpg
Rear before
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/52de8a37.jpg

Main reason for the lift was because of that rear sag!

If you know anything about 4runners is that the only *problem* they have is that the rear sags after a while. Two birds with one stone? Fixed the rear sag and lifted it.

I found another 4runner when I went to lunch today...couldn't resist!

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/bea0aef0.jpg

And just a side profile pic:
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/93b0b8b6.jpg
Captain-Obvious™
05-24-2010, 09:30 PM
You need wheels and tires. BFG muds.
auxiliary
05-24-2010, 09:47 PM
You need wheels and tires. BFG muds.

No need for wheels unless I can come across a set of sequoia rims.

I have 265/75/16 on it now. Which is an upgrade from stock. I have been looking at getting 285/75 when these tires are done.
Captain-Obvious™
05-24-2010, 09:48 PM
Oh, there is a need for wheels. Believe me.
WFOdime
05-24-2010, 10:48 PM
Oh, there is a need for wheels. Believe me.

He is right, BFG KM 2 mud terrains with a 15-16 in black steel wheel will set it off.
AltimaCharlie
05-25-2010, 09:13 AM
4runners are overpriced alot of times. I was looking into to SUV's for my wife and i couldn't believe how much more a 4runner is compared to a pathfinder or whatever. They must just be better!
SandM
05-25-2010, 09:25 AM
that generation 4runner is money son! especially in a manual. take good care of it and it will take good care of you. my buddy still has his that has 280k miles (regularly beaten on and taken offroad)
auxiliary
05-25-2010, 09:40 AM
4runners are overpriced alot of times. I was looking into to SUV's for my wife and i couldn't believe how much more a 4runner is compared to a pathfinder or whatever. They must just be better!

Ya tell me about it. I looked for them for about 4 months and many of them were over $10,000. I found this one...and got it for a fair deal.
auxiliary
05-25-2010, 09:41 AM
Ok found some wheels and tires on craigslist today.

TRD FJ Cruiser wheels with 285/75 BFG :/

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/pts/1749038069.html
Captain-Obvious™
05-25-2010, 09:43 AM
Yeah, those would set it off a lot better.
AltimaCharlie
05-25-2010, 09:48 AM
Yes on those wheels.
auxiliary
05-25-2010, 10:00 AM
Yes on those wheels.

Ya, I have always loved these wheels and they just happened to pop up on craigslist.
auxiliary
05-26-2010, 01:58 PM
Well I didn't want to buy new wheels and tires but came into a great deal for a set of FIVE!

Put them on in the parking lot when I got them.
http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/cccfe86e.jpg

http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab195/auxiliary00/46c33c07.jpg
browningboy7
05-26-2010, 02:01 PM
Those wheels make it look a TON better!