[NullRock]

This is my Toyota 4Runner 1998 Limited Edition. This is due for some modification once I get back from my trip to India.
Will be posting some off road pictures soon. At this moment my 4Runner is in absolutely stock condition.

Upgrades to be done :
Roof Rack
Bush Guard
Off Road lights
Vent Visors
Sun Roof Visor
Color - Really want to change the color to Dark Grey but everybody recommends to keep it gold.....


3,378 cc 3.4 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 94.4 mm bore, 82.8 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder

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Unleaded fuel

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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.2

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Multi-point injection fuel system

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70 liter fuel tank

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Heavy duty battery

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Heavy duty starter

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Power: 136 kW , 183 HP @ 4,800 rpm; 217 ft lb , 294 Nm @ 3,600 rpm

Handling

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ABS

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3.73:1 axle ratio

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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs

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Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel

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Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs



Exterior

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Driver and passenger fixed 3rd row windows

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Body color body side molding

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Front and rear chrome bumpers

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Chrome/bright trim on bumpers

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Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors

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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,539, overall width (mm): 1,801, overall height (mm): 1,760, ground clearance (mm): 259, wheelbase (mm): 2,675, front track (mm): 1,506, rear track (mm): 1,511 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,400

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Front fog lights

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Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights

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Luxury trim leather on gearknob

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Black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint

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Driver side and passenger side wind-up rear side windows

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Fixed rear window

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Rear and side step

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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side

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Underbody protection for fuel tank and for transfer case

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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,381, curb weight (kg) 1,637, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 1,588 and max legal load (kg) 615

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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe



Interior

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Air conditioning

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Diversity antenna

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Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray

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Audio anti-theft protection:

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Stereo audio system with AM/FM

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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf

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Cargo area dimensions:

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Cargo area light

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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 1,263 and all seats removed (liters): 2,260

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Rear cargo doors

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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter

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Digital clock

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Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box

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Courtesy lights

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Cruise control

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Front seats and rear seats cup holders

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Door ajar warning

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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats

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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area

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Carpet floor mats

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Driver and passenger front airbag

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Sports seat , sports seat

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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat

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Front seat center armrest with integral box

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Lockable illuminated glove compartment

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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment , height adjustable two head restraints on rear seats

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Illuminated entry system

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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 996, rear headroom (mm): 983, front hip room (mm): 1,265, rear hip room (mm): 1,306, front leg room (mm): 1,095, rear leg room (mm): 886, front shoulder room (mm): 1,369 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,369

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Key power locks

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Power steering

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Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows

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Front reading lights

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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side

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Bench symmetrical three rear seats

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Rear view mirror

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Mechanical remote fuel filler door release

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Seat back storage

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Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl

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Seating: five seats

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Six speakers

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Leather covered steering wheel

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Tachometer

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Passenger illuminated vanity mirror

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Ventilation system with four fan speeds and recirculation setting

[NullRock]

Here are some front pictures..

[Parm]

good workhorse you got there buddy.

my bro had one in Afghanistan and he swears by its performance and utility.

do post some photos when you get back from your trip to India.

[NullRock]

Thanks Parm. This SUV is literally unstoppable, very capable and I am enjoying every second of it. It shares the same chasis with LandCruiser Prado.

Since it was a very nice and sunny day today we decided to go to go for a drive to another city Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan which is 80 km's away from Regina. Just posting some more pics of my 4Runner taken today and I hope you will enjoy them.

[DirtyDan]

Dark grey is not easily picked up visually by other drivers especially at peek danger times of dawn/dusk. It's a safety downgrade for you. It also shows dust quicker than the color you have.

Please, not dark grey.

In my next life I am going to be born in Canada. Love it and have relatives there. We Americans have an old joke about Canada....we refer to it as "America done right."

[NullRock]

whats up brother Dan.....Yeah I am aware of the safety reasons behind the dark grey color but still I dont know why I fall for that color so much .

wohooo you are more then welcome to Canada. Its an awesome country. Why next life buddy who not in this life. I am not against USA or have any bad feelings towards it but truly I was never a big fan of it. Canada on the other hand is very peaceful and safe country to live in and has good relations with everybody.

As per your american Joke "America done right", I've never heard of it I guess because I am in Canada but quiet intresting though and it made me laugh.

[sameer_dg]

nice detailed pictures from all angles

[NullRock]

Originally Posted by sameer_dg

nice detailed pictures from all angles

Thanks Sameer ji.

[NullRock]

Off road mud bashing this weekend in the country side of Regina, Saskatchewan...will be posting some pics

[Ramsagar]

Great buy. This would serve you for another decade. Its a monster one should say. How many miles it had clocked when you picked up?

Pls never dream about changing the original color. You will repent later.
All the best.

[NullRock]

Originally Posted by Ramsagar

Great buy. This would serve you for another decade. Its a monster one should say. How many miles it had clocked when you picked up?

Pls never dream about changing the original color. You will repent later.
All the best.

Hello Ram, this is my 3rd week owninig it and its just a powerhouse and drives like a brand new car. Agreed and confirmed it will be Desert Dune color forever and will never thought of changing it.
Its at 249k now, and it was 248K when I bought it. So I almost did 1000 clicks in 3 weeks which is not too much. I feel bad disclosing the amount I paid for it as I got it for a throw away price . I ran a carfax report on it before purchasing and it came out super clean. It never had any claim or break-ins and its a local SUV not out of province.

I am very sure its good for another 250K. Just bought vent visors for the 4 windows and for the sun roof which I am going to intall on this weekend. Going to post before and after pics. A spoiler, brush guard, rear ladder and skid plate is on the next to do list but not happening until I come back from India.
Promised to myself nothing else then Toyota I am going to buy ever and that also ony Toyta SUV's, and my next vehicle is going to be a Toyota Landcruiser.

[NullRock]

Vent visors and sunroof visor installed today and let me tell you I am just loving it looks more now. Standing beside is my Accord.

[joshguy]

hi nullrock

What the usage of visor on the hood? what is its function

[NullRock]

Originally Posted by joshguy

hi nullrock

What the usage of visor on the hood? what is its function

That is a bug defelector and its extremely useful. Mostly used on SUV's but have seen on cars too. It keep insects and debris from striking the windshield. It creates a slipstream effect, carrying bugs and dust over the top of the vehicle. In addition to guarding the windshield, it also protects the hood from pitting due to flying pebbles, tar and other road debris.
Its aerodynamic in design and reflects the fast oncoming air to up and down thus providing less air resistance.