My FAVORITE 3rd Gen 4Runner Mods

[@jasonjason9866]

I drive a lot of vehicles, but getting in my 98' SR5 just makes me happy. You don't realize how small and maneuverable these are comparative to new trucks and suvs. Granted, there are not many suvs from this era on the road. I've had mine since 04' and it will definitely outlive me and I'm only 46. Great video-subscribed.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it. I feel the exact same way about mine. There’s something special about these 4Runners. I just changed the oil in mine and afterwards I was admiring just how smooth it’s still running all these years later.

[@txrunroutdoors]

3rd gens are amazing for so many reasons. I love mine. They are easy to work on and last forever. Thanks for showing that OBD/app. Gonna look into that. For my storage box, i cut the factory carpet out of the cargo area, exposing the metal, basically truck bed. I then used the carpet i cut out and set it on top of the box. Its tough, easy to clean, and matches the interior of the truck.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. There’s something special about 3rd gens. I gotta admit, that’s a genius move with the cutting out and using the carpet. I never thought about that!

[@txrunroutdoors]

@AdventuresWithSmitty I was inspired by my shrimp bucket spilling water during a fishing trip!! The only way I felt I could clean the carpet was to cut it out. So I cut it out, cleaned it, stored the clean carpet in the garage, built the drawers later on, and then it dawned on me that the carpet I hoarded would fit perfectly on the box. So, moral of the story, sometimes the random things we hoard in the garage DO find a use.

[@w00zyhead]

Vinyl wrap on the wood

[@TheRPetterson]

I’d try a marine grade/outdoor carpet on the box. Maybe hit it with a waterproofing coat first, then epoxy it on. Inset d-ring tie downs are nice to have on the box too. But, if you put firewood back there, it’s a pain to vacuum.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

That’s an awesome idea! That makes a lot of sense. That would definitely be more durable. Good call on the tie downs. It’s slick right now and things LOVE to slide around. Haha.

[@beardedmtbr]

Nice truck! About to purchase that same model, how many miles did yours have when you bought it?

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

I appreciate it! Congratulations. I bought it with right around 180,000 miles. I’m now at 348,000 and I’d have no hesitation driving it across the country tomorrow.

[@beardedmtbr]

@@AdventuresWithSmittythis one I’m looking at has 241k and been maintained 🎉

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

@beardedmtbr Nice! Don’t let the mileage scare you. If it’s been maintained it should give you years of trouble free miles. Best of luck!

[@beardedmtbr]

@@AdventuresWithSmittydo you mind linking your lift kit?

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

I’ll see if I can find a link! I ordered mine from Wheeler’s Offroad. They sell the front coils assembled which was nice. I went with Old Man Emu (OME) 883 front coils and 891 rear coils. These are a heavier spring rate to accommodate for the heavy front bumper, rear storage, and possibly rear bumper in the future. I paired them with the Bilstein 5100 shocks.

[@jvogler_art4708]

I did the tundra brake upgrade. For me a huge tip, avoid the brand cardone. I went with Cardone rebuilt calipers and they are such poor quality. They work but idk if they forgot the shims. They squeak like the devil while driving.

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Good tip! Thank you

[@yomoreboostpllease]

Got me tripping thinking it was car wizard other channel

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

Haha. I’ll take that as a compliment. Car Wizard is the man.

[@labb971]

What brand is the OBD2 Bluetooth?

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

It is “Panlong.” I have it linked in the video description. The app is Torque Pro for Android.

[@25falcons]

how rough does it ride with the lift?? is it very firm?

[@AdventuresWithSmitty]

It is firm. The lift I went with is the most common I think, but can have a stiff ride (the front especially). However I don’t regret it. It feels better than the worn out stock suspension. There are other lifts with a soft/more forgiving ride but are higher in price.