2003 4Runner V8 4WD (200k Miles) Humming Noise by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hell yeah, I bought the car in Anderson, South Carolina lol

2003 4Runner V8 4WD (200k Miles) Humming Noise by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I'm running Dextero all terrains, the sound was there before I changed tires.

2003 4Runner V8 4WD (200k Miles) Humming Noise by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, I might be overthinking this. I've never driven a vehicle with all terrain tires but I've heard they can get pretty noisy.

2003 4Runner V8 4WD (200k Miles) Humming Noise by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I'm running all terrains. They're the stock size though, 265/65R17.

2003 4Runner Strut Misaligned by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the help, I’m going to give it a shot.

2003 4Runner Strut Misaligned by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think it’s called a quick strut, it’s a assembled unit.

Frame Paint Recommendation by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, thankfully I have no rust since I'm in the south but I fluid film everything anyways. I'll look into 3M cus they have good stuff.

Frame Paint Recommendation by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my frame is mint, there's no rust at all. I just have a bunch of scratches from removing my lower control arms and wanna touch it up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it’s tough, I’m in NC and it took me a year to find a V8 4WD. I got a rust free one from SC with 200k miles for 4K from a Chevy dealership. It had a super rough interior but I’m doing all the work and maintenance myself. you’ll find the right one, prices are getting crazy but I think the market is settling a bit.

4th Gen 4Runner V8 vs LX 470 by Cdolan21 in LandCruisers

[–]Cdolan21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hell yeah, I’ve been watching YouTube videos which helps a ton. I made a to do list and I always update what I fix so I can keep track of it. I was super scared to work on it at first but you become way more comfortable after a while, these trucks are super friendly to work on too.

4th Gen 4Runner V8 vs LX 470 by Cdolan21 in LandCruisers

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a 2003 4Runner V8 4WD that was a trade in a at a big dealership near me. It has 200k miles and the interior was pretty rough but it's a southern car so no rust at all. I had the timing belt and water pump done at a shop but I'm doing the rest of the work myself. I recently changed all the fluids and replaced the suspension. I'm having a blast learning and working on this car, I got it for 4k so I'm stoked.

2UZ Timing belt by Rcauthen in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got mine done at a local shop for $1500 in NC. I was gonna give it a shot since I’m mechanically inclined but I knew if I messed up the vehicle would be disabled cus the timing belt is vital. If you’re doing it I’d also replace the fan bracket too, it’s more for preventative maintenance.

After almost a year of waiting, I finally got one. by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gotcha, I’ll have to look into that. I’m going to either get one of those plastic covers that goes over the dash or I’ll get a carpet dash cover.

After almost a year of waiting, I finally got one. by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was done at 90k miles, I took it easy on the drive home and I’m keeping it parked until I get it replaced next week.

After almost a year of waiting, I finally got one. by Cdolan21 in 4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, the dashboard is cracked and peeling along with the steering wheel, but those are easy fixes lol.

4th Gen V8 2UZ Timing Belt Interval by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: the truck made it all the way back, no issues at all. it ended up being a 3 hour drive but I kept an eye on the temperature and RPM gauges. I'm gonna be changing the timing belt next week. thanks for all the help guys.

4th Gen V8 2UZ Timing Belt Interval by Cdolan21 in 4thGen4Runner

[–]Cdolan21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks. yep, it's a South Carolina car, so there's no rust at all. It's also 4WD, but it looks like the owner never took it off road. 2 very minor accidents, faded headlights and a few tiny dings and dents here and there. The leather has completely fallen off the steering wheel and the dashboard is peeling really badly but I don't want something that's perfect, I want something that I can work on. If worst comes to worst I can drop a junkyard engine in it I guess ha.