Deep Cleaning The “FREE” Toyota 4RUNNER 3RD GEN

[@AlexAugustinex]

I can't believe that they were gonna scrap this beauty. Thanks for saving it man.

[@bigjohnson7415]

No doubt! Why one of their relatives didn't scoop it up is beyond me!

[@OldPervertedHerbert]

Either it wasn’t actually free or the original owner are just dummies.

[@MuhammadRizwan-dz7pv]

some people never care about such beauties. may be they have some newer model cars or a lot of money or work so they don't have to think about this jeep

[@MrLurchsThings]

I know you said at the end of the first video that you didn’t want to put any money into it, but honestly - a rig like is worth throwing a few dollars at. Get a new fuel flap, replace that rear bumper, and as long as there is nothing ridiculously wrong, fix it up for a roadworthy, and I reckon this would serve anyone for a long, long time.

[@njsfilm]

Heck of a find and free at that - good for you!! I’m the 2nd owner of a ‘99 had it almost 7 years and I’m never getting rid of it. As some have said already most parts just get OEM especially the lower ball joints. Also recommend getting a good oil treatment inside/out on the frame and body panels so rust doesn’t ruin a good thing. Some great online forums or FB pages for answers to maintenance questions, too

[@paulcoenen7918]

I second that. If that frame isn't already gone he got very very lucky. Took me a few years to find a 3rd generation with a good frame. A good frame puts the price on it well over $6000 and up and probably appreciate more by the year. Keeping it from rotting is the key and its not hard to do but you have to be very through. Inside doors, rockers, inside the frame, tailgate and every other nook and cranny has to be well treated. That truck is a classic and already legendary. That 3.4 is awesome and gets great mpg compared to the 2nd generation 3.slow that got 17 mpg hwy. I'm getting 24 with my 2002 4runner 😊

[@janpur1417]

Good Stuff here! Don't forget to replace the front Lower Ball Joint with OEM parts ONLY. Those are well known to pop out due to bad design. Usually it lasts about 225-250 K Km. Also get a New radiator: the A/T cooler gets corroded with age and then ATF and coolant get mixed ruining the trans.

[@TraxNTires]

Thanks for the heads up, I’ll be sure to look into that stuff.

[@lanesworld4000]

​@TraxNTires Did you change the oil?

[@cars_and_cans]

@@lanesworld4000 yeah he did

[@juanjoselondono8362]

the 4L works? cant believe how good it looks @@TraxNTires

[@tomsloger4073]

Free is always the right price ! It looks to be in pretty good shape. What a difference after the clean up.

[@TraxNTires]

It sure is

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

Being an Ontario vehicle im surprised its not rust out entirely.

[@araspel2007]

nice car , good job ; but whats with sound ?

[@Invincibletro]

US- So you started with a "Site unseen." $700. Got it to run, $2000. Drove and moved, $3000. Cleaned fairly well, drives, and moves, $4500. Great Job, Great Find.

[@ROGERDATTTS]

looks like you just hit the jackpot with that 4runner. Too damn good for free

[@jcurbin305]

You guys in Canadia are awesome.

[@vincentleroux6014]

Judging by the amount of views this video has reached, its obvious that there is a strong interest in these gen 3 4Runners. I've had my 2000 (same color) since new and I can tell you that it's been an exceptional vehicle. I've had four other runners (Gen2 and 4) but this is the one I choose to keep. I've done the required maintenance and there are the usual wear and tear parts that were replaced. Aftermarket and OEM parts are still out there. These are great looking trucks and are modern day classics. Toyota got it right. Always proud to show it off.

[@joesant1943]

Im from PR and they still go from 5 to 8k depending on the condition or if it’s the Limited version

[@rufinoacosta9289]

Just needed some love...4runners are great...keep rocking

[@jcarlton7368]

What a freebie, congrats! I've owned four 4Runners and they are rock solid vehicles. Great videos.. enjoy your newish ride.

[@mattgamble5422]

Congratulations; it must have been very gratifying putting in that work and getting such a great result! I owned a 1999 4Runner from new; great truck….seeing this makes me wish I’d never sold it!

[@TraxNTires]

Thank you very much!

[@nathanr25]

Just watched your last video on it. Really really great trucks. I have a 97. As you could tell the thing just started right up easily. You should make that your main car when you get it all cleaned up. They're so reliable

[@paulcoenen7918]

I went ahead and subscribed just to see how this 4runner turns out. Try some Simple Green on the cloth interiors and some Sun Of A Gun on your plastics. A couple of hints from a guy who has been cleaning cars for twice as long as you been around. 😊 Warm up those awful stickers with a hair dryer or heat gun, peel them off and any remaining glue will wipe off with a shot of WD 40. 👍

[@michaeladame2364]

This was so satisfying to watch. Can’t wait for more!

[@ernestcastro-j1h]

mine was free as well BUT, she had a blown head gasket but I didn't get her until 2015 and paid a mechanic 3800 buck to fix her and to this day, she still runs strong. She a 96 4runner SR5 V6 no mods, not lifted and a automatic, Tan and a few people mistakes it as a sliver LOL smh

[@dimuthdarshaka7985]

You are lucky. So nice to see this kind of SUV for free. And very smooth sound nice. In Sri Lanka this is about 10,000 USD It is dream for me to afford . Great show. Thanks 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Really good work on the toyota 2002 l have a question are going to keep it or sale??

[@eric202420]

Amazing video and I like the series of this saved 4runner. I am now a subscriber. Just FYI there are large chunks of this video that have no audio. Not sure if you knew that or not.

[@samuelstewart2762]

Wow man she turned out beautiful you are amazing loved how you put your all into it and it was relaxing to watch you go to work on it great job

[@TraxNTires]

Thank you so much!

[@alataweel8954]

Wow that came a long way! What the condition of the frame like?

[@sharonhamilton1448]

Sqeeky! When will you install the gas cap cover you found when cleaning? Beautiful exterior.

[@RutaOsrodma]

What a random and kinda funny frame, when you were cleaning the car, the first coin you picked was really familiar to me, and when I paused it I realized it was from Costa Rica, my country haha, wondering how that coin get there haha, great video btw

[@TraxNTires]

Oh wow!

[@carlblanco]

Wow. Looks great. Like brand new.

[@patriciafettuccine7324]

That's a solid truck(own one), take good care of it pal👌"I'd replace/clean that pcv valve to avoid sludge, simple fix... also run a bottle of seafoam in the tank to flush out those injectors"😉

[@IanTheNeProd]

It looks clean as new good job man

[@robbayarea4849]

It looks great! Can't wait to see more vids of your 2000 4Runner. Just bought one about a month ago. Cheers

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Looks amazing, this was a very satisfying video

[@TraxNTires]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jedfizzy6829]

Awesome job! I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@dondenis1500]

How is the frame? This was a problem on these trucks especially in parts of the country were set is used.

[@vincentspencer3699]

Looks awesome!!! What are your plans for it? I look forward to seeing other videos!

[@waterhouse8432]

It looks great.Good on you man

[@shanegiggie]

Man that's incredible that you got that for free, be an excellent hunting buggy!!

[@matts_.4494]

Please make video of checking the passenger side fame rail by the rear lower control arm mounting bracket. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s rotten down low on the inner side, facing the muffler. Also would like to see the rocker panels just above the running boards and the rear face of the rear differential housing. Judging by the amount of rust we saw in the engine compartment , on the rear bumper, and the wheel for the spare tire, which was inside the back of the vehicle because the spare tire carrier is non-functional from rust, I would guess that the frame is bad.

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

2 Bucket wash method mate!!!! Keep ur "sitting for 5 years" paint looking immaculate. I am shocked how well it's held for 5 bloody years. Anyway, great video!

[@Miguel.Rosado7224]

Nice. Well done. When you get a chance let’s see the underbody. I hope there is no rust to the frame. Have a great one.

[@HebrewNomadOverlander]

Absolutely and great find and a great simi restoration. Now time for a clay bar. wax and seal until you eventually have to do a respray. That runner body style and year is something I have always liked. Good stuff Trax, I in it and watching.

[@TraxNTires]

Great idea

[@Jacksmithjr2]

Nice cleaned up nice happy for ya man

[@luigisobreruedas2749]

Me sorprendió ver monedas de Costa Rica, como habrán llegado ahí.

[@JefteMendez]

Me pasó lo mismo, increible una moneda de 500 colones

[@luigisobreruedas2749]

@@JefteMendez si que loco jajaja

[@SunShyne_Culture]

I knew it would clean up well. Keep up the care as they don't make them like that anymore!

[@seanfrank4158]

LOL...they actually do. The 5th gen 4runner is....well....not light years better than the 3rd gen but it is much better in every way. Still rock solid reliable and still being built today.

[@habeebhaneef]

what a incredible deep cleaning i like the way u guys did the hard work :}

[@Gabriel3Gamu]

Dude puts his wife to clean the dirty car 😂😂. Hopefully you took her out for a nice dinner afterwards. The card ended looking great

[@Alessio96P]

Great video! Just wondering why kitchen washing products? Maybe its better if you use car soap and degreaser!

[@MarketingCoachKen]

so what are the plans for the next 4R video? Keep up the momentum if you can. So far this SUV looks like it's worth thousands of dollars. I see a lot of maintenance updates on the way.

[@Kevin09210]

I dont know about you, but i would take it to a detailing Shop to have all the seats and carpets removed, deep cleaned and extracted as well clean the floor underneath. Also take all the side panels and headliner if possible and get all that cleaned 😅

[@sophaman9193]

Good like brand new now very good job thanks

[@juandiego4691]

Oh man, you are SO lucky with that car! I have a question, what did you guys use for cleaning the interior? And, how was the frame? Was it in good shape?

[@bogotstogoskiing]

Are you going to clay bar the truck? That'll do wonders for the paint job. It will feel new.

[@mclehed77]

Oh man it came out great 👍🏾

[@sebastianmontero2010]

The first coin is from Costa Rica, ₡500 colones. 🤙🏻

[@AdamWild572]

Wow, what a beauty

[@davidj.sutton1962]

Way to go! You guys did great!

[@renanperez1616]

Well done 👍

[@cameronwingate7477]

Hopefully, he changed all the fluids and filters and put some Rockford Fosgate four-way speakers in And fox 2.0 monotube shocks, and got the front end aligned. answer the Sylvania Silverstar ZXe bulbs including the back up bulbs

[@johnc5713]

Ought of a sudden the sound would go off at certain points. Looks great though

[@danielolsen1530]

Great car, just don't drive it past the old owner. Looks great now. Not too sure about the shrapnel mounted on the passenger airbag though...

[@kevinhargro4001]

Nice job.😁🙏

[@philipphilos4886]

What happened to the owner after he saw his car was restored?

[@hashas1988]

Very nice car good luck bro

[@ryzen397]

wow that thing looks great

[@imabosssorta1923]

Is it just me or are there periods where there's no audio at all? Wish you'd have just left the background noise be present. Anyway great vid, the 4 runner cleaned up great.

[@martinsoler868]

The rear has rust, but, it will for you?

[@mikeshandiservice4246]

Looks just like mine except mine is only two wheel drive but same color

[@axelramirez9192]

La moneda que sale en el minuto 1:40 es una moneda de 500 colones de Costa Rica, lo cual me pareció demasiado curioso jaja. Y esa moneda equivale a casi 1 dolar estadounidense 😀

[@bendangwatilongkumer4829]

wow....looking betr thn a brand new .....lucky you.....plus u got it for free..

[@TheBonusHole]

How much will ya sell er for? Been looking for one 😄

[@SC2point0]

Serious question: Is there any danger to washing the engine like that? I have an '07 4Runner and I'd love to clean up the engine a bit but I'm scared to death to spray any cleaner or water in the engine bay. Notice any issues after you did it? This is amazing though. Congrats on getting an awesome gift. You and the young lady did an awesome job bringing it back to life. Looking forward to seeing more videos of the transformation.

[@TraxNTires]

Just wash it. Nothing will happen.

[@advertiserlink]

I am your big fan Sir. This model is my dream jeep. I like 2000 models surf. But I cannot afford it in my country Pakistan. One day I will buy it in sha Allah.

[@SebasV21]

Esa moneda de 500 colones es de Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@justoreynav.8625]

Was that a free tractor key?

[@Luisu229]

Excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@2.strokelove]

you really did a great job

[@dmdvvillamar5561]

Waiting for the road test of this soon 🙏😁🤍

[@mariae.1937]

Toyota has 2b treated with respect!!!

[@neverppreciated]

if its really free then you hit the jackpot! invest about 5K on it to make it road worthy and all then sell it for 8 or 10K. if it was me, id keep it and really invest more meoney on it because its good for overlanding

[@eltonpham2165]

Very satisfying video it can probably now be listed on bringatrailer or motorbiscuit. It can easily be flipped or he can choose to keep this timeless beauty suv

[@AndreyMonge-m3x]

I guess the previous owners either live in Costa Rica or had visited at some point. They had a 500 colones coin in the car.

[@jvogler_art4708]

In the other video you said it really wasn't worth it to spend that much on a 20 year old vehicle. i completely disagree. give her full maintenance and get it up to a good serviceable condition. it will last you thousands of miles more. totally worth it especially since you got it for free. It's a 4x4 model too so you really could get probably 6-10k for it. Totally worth it.

[@petemarshall-ij9ke]

Great video

[@lesliekirk7036]

Nice job buddy 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@TraxNTires]

Thanks 👍

[@anamnesiser]

How's the frame?

[@zealousoutdoors]

Swap some non rusty bumpers on it and you could get $10k for it down here in Arizona lol.

[@simonsilva5313]

Them things are €8k-10k in Ireland

[@dmejiaa]

Wait, is that a 500 colones coin from Costa Rica?! - why? 😅

[@TraxNTires]

Yeah, there are a bunch of them for some reason. Lol

[@keithfalconberry3422]

Yep, I noticed that also. My Wife is Costa Rician so that caught my eye.

[@carlosarevalo7860]

Crazy how I was just relaxing at home watching this and the coins turn out to be from my country LMAO

[@Snakecggg]

Perfectly fine running 4Runner, "Welp better junk it!" lmfao wow..

[@LauredantElysee-oy2ow]

For salle?

[@curtisblair7618]

Very nice 👏👏

[@franciscomontesdeoca5316]

Nice suv.

[@AndrewOldacre-o7u]

That Western Star ...

[@domingovillafavez8533]

buen trabajo adelante y éxito

[@nazi1944]

Very nice

[@greivinvega7320]

500 colones de Costa Rica, casi 1 dolar!

[@cameronnorton5898]

Anyone who would scrap this is guilty of grave and frankly disgusting wastefulness. These 3rd gen 4Runners are some of the greatest vehicles ever made.

[@dannschroeder694]

Score dude! I just bought a 2000,with 196kms.Nowhere near as clean as yours.Same colour though!

[@jlupien502]

So shotgun shells , rope and a shovel ?? Hmmm

[@seb_bad]

I wonder, how those Costa Rican coins end up in that car?

[@TraxNTires]

The woman who owned it travels a lot

[@davidparkin9017]

You know the GoPro camera mounted on your head would allow you to have two free hands.... Hmm, will they clean the engine bay?