I Built One Of The Most Affordable Toyota 4Runners In The World! Here's How You Can Do The Same...

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In this Dude, I Love (or Hate) My Ride video, Tommy checks out this modified 1996 Toyota 4Runner with its owner Anthony who required a more family-friendly overlander.
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[@Queensizemusic]

I had a 97 with a factory rear locker, and I positively adored it. I donated it to a family in Sierra Màdré, CA, and I bought am 80 Series that I also adore. Btw, the family just sent me a photo of the odometer flipping to exactly 300,000 miles. (2” OME suspension, drawer system in the back, K&N air intake, 33” BFG KO2’s, etc.). It was an outrageously good overlander.

[@BryanM395]

(4Runner 3 gen: yea I’m slow but can go everywhere 😎) have one this 💎 563k miles still runs realy realy good zero issues love my slow SUPER reliable 4Runner.

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

I was kinda hoping to see it perform on the fish pond loop. I have a deep, abiding love of 4-runners. I used to have a 2nd gen 4-runner and it was frigging awesome. It had a 4" lift sitting on 35's with the manual trans. I wish I'd never parted from it.

[@wealthyblackman2655]

This video is a huge relief... I am currently going all out to rebuild a 3rd generation 4 runner AND the stress is HUGE... Buget is getting drained fast from all my savings. (fingers crossed) When my build is complete I hope I can have the reliable vehicle that lasts 25 years or more... This video gives hope that is very needed right now..

[@charlesheadworth1677]

I picked up a 1997 limited 4x4 for $4500 about a month ago. So far I love it.

[@jameshurd4815]

I have an 05 with the 4.7 v8!....absolutely love the thing. It's got just shy of 200k and I feel like it would easily go 500.

[@josereyes9726]

I have a 2003 V8 4runner

[@hectorzapata154]

In all honestly it easily could.

[@jameshurd4815]

@@hectorzapata154 ya..my biggest worry is somebody running into it an getting totaled...insurance would not cover what it's worth to me!

[@flexapex9801]

@@jameshurd4815 I know the feeling I have a five speed third GEN. That’s why I added armor in the front the back and also running rock sliders really just if somebody hits me try to save the vehicle.

[@ET_Videos]

I love this 4Runner! I am in Texas and now I want to start looking for one of these older ones at that low price.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

"It's slow." Me laughing in TJ...

[@xamideex8937]

Not with the sc. and tj’s don’t have the option of a diesel.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@xamideex8937 that's what I'm saying. It doesn't matter what you have, my TJ is slower...

[@carsino.productions404]

Just got a 98 with 180,000 miles for $3500! All it needs is new rotors and that’s it! Absolutely love the vehicle can’t wait to make a build for it!!

[@2manyhobbies76]

Love my 3rd Gen! Great to see videos like this.

[@JuanMedina-sk9vp]

Great awesome thanks for sharing this beautiful video

[@romeoroze2357]

I noticed tumbleweed ranch became an tourist attraction / off road park. Roman will have to buy another ranch to make TFl secret testing facility lol. ❤️ the videos.

[@txrunroutdoors]

3rd gen=best gen I hope he checked into the radiator and LBJ. I may have missed that part in the video. Both of those should be inspected and probably replaced when you first pick one of these up.

[@jgr002z6]

Keep lebron James out of this

[@jaygill3037]

Thankfully he won't have pink milkshake but I preach about the LBJ on these and the 1st gen tacomas.

[@flexapex9801]

@@jaygill3037 do won’t have pink milkshake because it’s a five speed it doesn’t pull the transmission through the radiator like the automatics that’s why five speeds are so sought after.

[@jaygill3037]

@@flexapex9801 correct. Thats what I said

[@DrewPeabawls]

I keep seeing these cool builds on the Ranch but why aren’t any of them going on the course? Are you saving it for another video?

[@HP3682]

Love this 4Runner

[@Nickwillfixit]

his is how I build rigs here in the UK I do not flashy prefer understated and capable put the money where it is needed and reasonable fuel mileage yep a good build.

[@mackenziehahn1798]

Just bought a 99 4runner 4wd limited with the gold package with 167k miles for 5500 it’s in excellent shape and the paint is pretty good too. The deals are out there you just gotta look and be patient.

[@jvcob1320]

Damn that’s a steal

[@GATORADDAM]

I think you should quit leaning on the guys headlight. Hahaha. Fun video.

[@JohnDSmith]

Great guest! All in I'm around $6,500 with my lifted 3rd Gen T4R. 228,000 miles and I still do cross country roadtrips in it. My goal is 400,000!

[@the_jarmel]

Have a BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE

[@J.Young808]

I really wish I had gotten a 1996 4x4 4-cylinder manual 4Runner instead of my 1996 Accord when I was at Oregon State.

[@KL00100]

Love it.

[@frankstall1347]

have 2 2nd gen and a 3rd gen . perfect! I have a third gen steering wheel with everything cruise etc. if you want it.

[@Machihekamake]

I owned a 97 2WD manual trans for over 20years. Since I replaced the engine at 350k it’s just little cosmetics that’s dying but but but, it’s got the 2.7liter. It lacks lots of power and speed uphills. I think I’ll keep it on 31”tires and local camping trips as I have since I got it. Was my daily driver till 2 years ago. Replaced LBJ after learning the hard way. Lol any opinions on this base model and size engine. I heard I could replace the gears

[@ToyotaNutjob]

"Might get the 1st gen sequoia" BINGO BINGO. Buddy, do it quick cause people are catching onto the best Toyota platform of the modern era. 1st gen tundra/sequoia. Turtle gang!

[@3rdgen4r]

I absolutely love off-road Toyota and especially 4Runners! I am a 17 year old guy working to buy one of these third gens. My dad had a first gen tundra that I drove this summer but sadly I wrecked it on a wet road. I loved that thing so much.😭 But it wasn’t worth fixing it. So now more than ever I want to buy my own 4Runner and fix it up get a lift kit on it and bumpers and all the good stuff. I am really getting into off-roading. So maybe this spring or summer I’ll have enough money to get one. Trust me I won’t wreck this one. I miss my ole tundra like crazy 😢

[@3rdgen4r]

Anyway I like you guys at tfl and the good content you put out!! Keep it up it is appreciated.

[@auduffer]

Still my favorite SUV

[@kendaldean3424]

3rd gens with manual transmissions are ridiculously hard to find over here in Georgia. 3rd gens with manual and a factory locker almost impossible to come across. They all seem to be in Colorado. Literally this is my favorite vehicle of all time. Learn how to use clutch start cancel and the manual trans won't be that big of a deal off-road.

[@anthonyszeto5508]

Dang. I'm still looking for those wheels! They are so hard to find.

[@mtyota]

Dude those wheels in bronze are my dream set but they are impossible to find

[@anthonyszeto5508]

@@mtyota I found a set recently but not willing to shell out $3.5K for the complete set.

[@flexapex9801]

Damn I remember When you would be able to get them for 1000 with brand new tires

[@anthonyszeto5508]

@@flexapex9801 Also, whats worse is the center caps are hard to come by as well.

[@cokercreekcathey1291]

3rd gen is the best longest lasting SUV out there I have three right now two of them on mail route one off roader I've got a 2gen they are great power train nowhere near has good got a 5th gen keep on the highway the only way to get off-road would be after market everything that the 2nd and gen3 come with my 5th is not a trd so I didn't get what I was used to having on the older ones OEM

[@ToyotaNutjob]

Everyone knows that 1st gen tundra with the v8 is the best thing for co

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

I wanted to see it go through your off road course. 😕

[@tannerconley5731]

No spare?

[@zmoorer]

Which part of Texas are they from? I need someone to go wheeling with!

[@MC4D.]

Tommy should do asked that, but my guess is San Antonio. He has that San Antonio vibe lol (I'm a native SA)

[@zmoorer]

@@MC4D. I'm in east TX. I wish there were more public lands to wheel on like in Colorado and Utah.

[@MC4D.]

@@zmoorer same here, I'm north of Houston and the only decent trails I go on are in the Sam Houston National Forest. Nothing cool like Colorado or Utah lol

[@zmoorer]

@@MC4D. I was at SH Nat forest last Nov. Its pretty but boring for offroading. Any offroad parks you go to around or north of Houston?

[@MC4D.]

@@zmoorer there's a couple, General Sam's and Creekside Ranch but I haven't been.

[@itsDBabyFresh]

Lol dude said you can find 4x4 3rd gens for 5k.... maybe with clapped out frames and sussy suspension

[@samkurts1236]

I have a 3rd gen 4runner with 277k miles with a 5 inch lift on 33s still gets 22 mpg !

[@nicomuchuelas]

lol no it doesnt

[@bendino9016]

can comfirm, walmart mailed me a set of tires (wrong ones, worth $1500) instead of my $400 set... paid for my rims, the correct tires (bought from tire rack later lol) and some casino money.

[@flexapex9801]

Need a better lift the rough country is pure trash Dobinson is amazing for the money

[@matthewmc4363]

Stupid love.

[@yesnothanksplease]

So he got an already modded 4runner made some repairs, changes and calling it built affordably. Sure, but no.

[@pech_wake_day1153]

Why didn’t it go on the off road course? Who cares about this beat up 4Runner, let’s just see it on the course.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

Lol, v8 toyotas are the only way to go

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

Should have gotten a 4 door wrangler so your family can enjoy the open air freedom 🇺🇸

[@JayTdub13]

What good is it if it sits in the shop all the time?

[@somecarnet]

@@JayTdub13 the family gets to smell the maple syrup-like odor of radiator fluid, and hear the sounds of an air compressor tank filling up. Good times.

[@Tritonal92]

Wrangler is literally the worst road car ever made. Do you ever drive yours on the highway? Complete trash. Yes, they're capable off-road, but that's the only thing they're good at.

[@txrunroutdoors]

My 3rd gen 4runner has a sunroof and the rear windshield slides down. I'd never drive without doors because only teenage girls and mid life crisis men do that. With all my windows down and the sunroof open, it feels pretty free lol.

[@cokercreekcathey1291]

Family bacon in the sun on the side of the road

[@ABs70nova]

Gotta love when these 3rd gens have miles on them. Seriously what other vehicles are out there with over 250k on so many of them? I brought my 4x43rd gen 3 years ago with 241k I'm about to break 280k and I've literally only changed out all fluids the timing belt and put on some 5th gen wheels and tires to get rid of the ugly 3spoke they came with. So in parts including the wheels I've put mayyybbeeee $700 into it. I paid 3600$. It had L entire history on its car fax with oil changes regularly done every 3-4k. I have had ZERO issues with mine. These things are bulletproof

[@colormesarge]

~3k for a 3rd gen