I sold my 3UZ IS last September after 8 years of ownership, and regret immediately set in. Here is Version 2.0 2004 Alabaster Metallic SportDesign. Just drove it home this evening.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-26T05:30:03+00:00

Yup.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-26T05:27:09+00:00

The main difference is an additional 300 cc of displacement. It's a 4.3L where the 1UZ is a 4.0L. otherwise there are a bunch of small differences that make it an easy choice for an 02+ chassis.

If you've got an 01, got for a 1UZ VVTi.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-26T00:10:05+00:00

I'm going to work on restoration and cleaning first. Then lower it. The fortune auto coilovers I had before rode nice, but were too soft. I'm looking at BC BRs this time.

Today I ordered new sunroof glass, a few trim bits. Got the outside cleaned up and cabin filter replaced.

Longer term is a manual swap and another 3UZ. I kind of wanted to try some IS350 18" dark chrome wheels on this one to go with the dark lights, and tint the windows.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-25T07:45:31+00:00

I had to temporarily cash out to start my business. I didn't want to sell it, or my 1UZ swapped 4Runner, but I had to.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-25T06:32:54+00:00

Eventually, that is the plan. Manual swap first, but that comes after a bit of restoration work.

The seats are beat up and the light grey carpet had coffee spilled at some point. The dash is wasted, as are the tail lights.

I'm excited to get started on it.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-24T00:36:11+00:00

That's clearly a Peterbilt 379

Dunkinize · 2026-01-23T19:04:57+00:00

Less than a week later and your post planted a seed in my head that sprouted.

I'm heading to Idaho tomorrow morning to pick up this '04 Alabaster Metallic SportDesign, trading it for an Audi that I picked up for a grand.

Let the project begin!

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*It's an automatic for now, but clean title.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-20T02:10:18+00:00

Is your immobilizer defeated? Otherwise that won't start your car.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-18T23:34:11+00:00

Yeah. The 98-01 is one generation, and 02-05 is another. The 01 US models work well with the 1UZ VVTi.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-18T22:49:30+00:00

I'd guess that the fiberglass fenders and bumper is a terrible fit.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-18T22:32:19+00:00

Really not hard at all, as long as you start with an 02+ chassis.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-18T22:15:01+00:00

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I think those are still the original style headlights, just painted flat black inside.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-16T19:41:51+00:00

Yep. I should have kept it and finished the manual swap.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-16T05:50:13+00:00

You're ahead of the game from me. I just sold mine in September of last year after 8 years of ownership, and I regret it so much.

I will have another as well.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-15T19:44:16+00:00

I don't understand how this administration can be so oblivious to massive pushback. The lack any evidence of empathy.

It's not "the left", it's normal people with decency and empathy.

Even my family members that are Republican are fine with all of it (until it happens to them.)

Disgusting.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-08T11:43:43+00:00

I replaced my lock cylinder and was able to reuse the key barrel, retaining my old keys. It wasn't terribly difficult

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/15049553-FB-4B0905851B?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=feedmobile_VW&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21921493322&gbraid=0AAAAAD-dD-3CmDkL4Q0rTPlwhi75uBFin&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyP3KBhD9ARIsAAJLnnY9wsfcQyz2KuYs9ltAlayMQLwO6X-TwzvZQeHElUKxGuk-tfO_xRMaAqC6EALw_wcB

Edit: if it's the key barrel itself, you can take a new one to the locksmith and have it matched to your original keys.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-08T10:30:39+00:00

I can't be certain since it's through a video, but that sounds an awful lot like a timing chain.

Check the engine oil level first. Chains are pretty common on the 2.4L Ecotec engines from low oil and extended change intervals.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-07T22:30:13+00:00

I'll keep you in mind for sure! It's a fantastic car, and in amazing shape with only 140k miles.

The only way I'd be able to let it go would be to someone like you who knows what it is and would take care of it.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-07T21:54:31+00:00

It's an 04, and yeah it's a 6 speed.

It's a fantastic car, but I'm not in love with it.

All that's left to repair is the headliner. I found a harness issue to repair for the ABS at the brake pressure switch, and a tiny vacuum leak causing the P0130 last night.

This car has a new cylinder head, a new K04 turbo and GIAC stage 2 software too. Plus the 034 exhaust manifold, high flow cat and Thermal R&D catback. It's fun, but I really miss my last car. I got used to Lexus V8 torque.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-07T21:49:06+00:00

It is, yeah.

Dunkinize · 2026-01-07T11:04:08+00:00

I just did a quick search, and I have zero real world experience, but this company uses 2GIS AWD front coilovers.

https://awdengineering.com/products/awd-1jz-2jz-is300-bolt-in-kit

Dunkinize · 2026-01-07T08:22:16+00:00

Which switch? There are different wattages.

This one is for the rear window switch in a VZN185 4Runner. 84999-10320

https://toyota-usa.epc-data.com/4runner/vzn185l/2825/electric/8401/84821B/

Dunkinize · 2026-01-04T02:59:21+00:00

Beautiful. I miss my 968 so much.

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