Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Thanks. They're dear as poison aren't they though? I want to get a custom one more like the Hilux tube bars so I can keep the max departure angle like I currently have:

does anyone know of a good place to get a turbokit for the 2.8 diesel 4-runner?

mattyd wrote:Keep looking, they are everywhere in Sydney.

Just last week there was a 1995 model 4runner RV6 (that's the 3 litre V6 engine, no electric windows or mirrors, just standard) for sale at a Tempe 2nd hand car dealer for $4999. Apparently it lasted on the lot for all of 2 hours after trade in though :(. I missed it.


Matt

ahh sweet. I was thinking the price fell out further than that. Im thinking of selling the wifes runner with a 22R and straight LPG ( efi manifold ) .

cant justify having 2 4wd's and i like my old skool patrol more than her runner
ANy1 know how much a std 22r 90 model is worth these days. has ARB bar, rebuilt motor, 120 amp alt, etc

cheers

-Nemesis- wrote:I want to get a custom one more like the Hilux tube bars so I can keep the max departure angle like I currently have:

The back end of mine is basically the same as yours at the moment. I got hold of a Hilux rear bar/towbar and just going to modify the mounts to tuck it up close to the bodywork.

One day I will learn to put quotes in.

But to the guy who asked why I wouldn't take a 4 Runner outback.

It's just my opinion. I suppose you could be right, long range tank may be all thats needed.

Has anyone done a big trip like Canning or the cape in an IFS runner

Cheers struth.

PS buy a 4 Runner, they are capable with some basic mods, that much I know.

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Dan & Tanya wrote:does anyone know of a good place to get a turbokit for the 2.8 diesel 4-runner?

No... but it sounds like you might be closer to owning a 4Runner

The runners look a lot better than I thought they would with no rear bar. It certainly gives you a much better departure angle. I have always thought that you would be able to craft something from a Hilux rear bar. Post it up if you do it For me, I do a lot of towing and camping with the family so the Kaymar is great....... Especially for accessing the roof basket(some do not like the No. plate position). It wasn?t cheap but I have had it for years...... Fuel savings paid for it.

I just want a 2inch body lift and ball joint spacers on top of my 3inch suspension. Then lift up the gas tank and I will be happy (I?m sure many have said that before adding a few more inches).

Heres my rear end????







I think the new ones go around the side....... mine keeps the factory sides.

Nemesis...... if my V6 ever gives it up?.. A Lexus V8 will be my choice of replacement (maybee even before it dies) J

Never done a big trip like Canning or the Cape..... not in an IFS 4runner anyway

So know one knows of a good turbo kit for the 2.8L diesel

i got quoted $10,000 for a brand new, in the box 1KZ-TE, with EVERYTHING- including the loom!

Im SERIOUSLY considering it instead of a turbo and rebuild for my 2.8D- which after i drop $3000 rebuilding the motor, $1000 doing the pump, $3500 for the turbo kit, $1500 to intercool it.... really adds up!

Is that one of the frontcuts from japan? It sounds a nice idea. Does it include turbo and intercooler and everything? Will you still need to get you injector pump serviced/rebuilt to get it sorted for our shit diesel? Injectors? Clutch? all that shyte? That lexus v8 sounds a nice idea too.

Yumsylux wrote:That lexus v8 sounds a nice idea too.

It's not just the idea that sounds good

Right click Save as:

Turn it up for the last few seconds, doesn't sound Japanese. Ignore the bloke in the background

http://www.users.on.net/~bryntrace/4Runner/1UZ.avi


Love listening to it climbing:

http://www.users.on.net/~bryntrace/1UZF ... imbing.avi

And full noise (Quicktime vid):

http://www.users.on.net/~bryntrace/1UZF ... t/Sand.MOV



ps... That was with less lift and 33's.

my opinion:

4RUNNER



I had a 2.4TD and had problems galor. Bought this about 8 months ago and enjoying it. This is the SR5 Limited V6 soon to be duel fuel. I have also recently changed my front bullbar to a steel winch bar.

AIstyle - Nice looking Truck

Nemesis - very nice sounding truck

anyone else got some 4runners running free on video

get an SR5 V6. I can't speak for the turbo diesals but mine cost me a bit more than 10k, it hardly even had any stone chips under it, but only about 6 1/2 k later this is the result.

And as they sat the SR5 has electric everything.


Cheers Struth

Oh and heres another shot cause I'm pleased as punch about how it came out with just basic mods.


Cheers Struth

since we are showing 4Runners swimming, heres mine. I recomend the 2.8 diesel with a turbo @ 10psi

I guess what us 4Runner fiends are trying to say is that they are excellent mid size trucks and capable to boot. A bit of lift and some big muddies takes them a lot of places.

One more pic then



Maybe we need a dedicated 4Runner page.

Only joking all you solid axle blokes

Cheers

Love the 4runner, mine was a 1992 SR5 V6 LTD, owned it for 8 years and never had any major problems. Can highly recommend them.

I guess some serious points would be,

Which has more power and torque V6 or 2.8 TD. I would be interested to know the figures myself, I beleive the V6 is 109 Kw but no idea on torque.

Do 4 Runners have 2.8 Td or is this Surf only.

The surfs have a lot of bang for bucks re electrics.

Backup on Aus delivered 4 Runners is better from toyota dealers. I have heard that they get a bit stressed when you say Surf.

I think insurance is cheaper for 4 runners as well.

Are there any differences in low range gearing between models.

I have found the V6 to be reliable as (14 yrs old) starts everytime first time and never plays up. Are the diesals as user freindly.

Try to get something with factory flares because they cover some pretty wide rubber.

Good luck and as you know a lot of people see 4 Runners and Surfs as a good choice.

Cheers Struth.

I've been into the hiluxes and surfs for a few years now and, there isn't much in it if you ask me. I use mine 85% road/commute everyday use, 10% beach, 5% mud/offroad use. and the surf (93 2.4 td auto) does it well, 10l/100km fuel economy, auto is fantastic in the sand, I rate it as the most comfortable user friendly 4x4 for the money I've ever owned. It seems as easy to drive around as a 93 corolla, looks the same inside.
I bought mine off ebay for $4000 with no motor as it had been destroyed by previous owner, I bought a writeoff for $1500 and fitted the motor, while it was out, I put new timing belt and idlers on, water pump, removed EGR completely and cleaned the black soot and gunk out of the intake manifold. I fitted a plain 4 core radiator and a separate trannie cooler to fix the overheating issues that everyone bangs on about. I fitted a set of freewheeling hubs as well just to save the CV's and fuel.
I looked a 4 runners, but by the time I put flares on, rear wheel carrier etc it was too dear.
So if you want off road ability go the solid axle LN106 dual cab, if you want simple tech go the 4 runners, but if you have a degree of mechanical aptitude and common sense as well as liking all the fruit, fast glass, sunroof, flares, alloys, etc and don't really need the extreme offroad ability go the surf.
As for parts, not an issue really, bit of a furphy by the "old cars are best" crowd, nearly all the parts are the same and there is a great website surf australia forum with heaps of great info.
so I am a bit biased, but so far no grief with the surf at all for me, but heaps do have engine problems, due to poor maintenance, and if you don't have any mechanical aptitude, the spanner gorillas out there bend you over when they see an "import", so careful shopping I guess