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4Runner Mechanic?
Posted on 2/22/25 at 7:41 am
Posted on 2/22/25 at 7:41 am
About to pick up a late 90's 4x4 4Runner to use as a camp/running around town vehicle.
I'd like to bring to a mechanic to have everything checked out and possibly fix whatever is necessary before putting it on the road. Any recommendations on a trustworthy mechanic near the Northshore area?
I'd like to bring to a mechanic to have everything checked out and possibly fix whatever is necessary before putting it on the road. Any recommendations on a trustworthy mechanic near the Northshore area?
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Posted on 2/22/25 at 9:37 am to JustKillinTime
Northshore meaning Covington/Madeville area?
Posted on 2/22/25 at 11:39 am to JustKillinTime
Pics? I miss my 1990, wish I had never let it go.
Posted on 2/22/25 at 5:37 pm to calcotron
1990 4Runner 2 door
Posted on 2/22/25 at 5:55 pm to meltingman
Damn, thats a camp truck these days?
Posted on 2/22/25 at 7:10 pm to meltingman
Perfect! Mine was 4 door, but same otherwise (red). That tailgate is how I still wish it was. My '21 is great, but I miss the old one.
Posted on 2/22/25 at 8:18 pm to Old Man and a Porch
Sorry, yes - Cov/Mandeville area
Posted on 2/22/25 at 8:19 pm to calcotron
No pics yet, picking up Wednesday. Its a '98 V6 4x4.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 11:50 am to JustKillinTime
Late 90's is a 3rd gen. If unknown timeline you want to change the timing belt. and it you went that far into it, do water pump/thermostat. Bulletproof driveline. Had to change a couple of position switches on the transfer case for the 4x4 to work. Easy peasy.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 5:47 am to JustKillinTime
Do the timing belt/water pump/accessory belt job like previously stated. “Aircabinman” has a kit on eBay he sells that’s all OEM. ALSO, replace your lower ball joints with only OEM. They’re about 250 for both of them and an easy DIY job. These are known failure points on these trucks and will leave you on the side of the road when they go. Check out “timthetoolman” on YouTube. Lots of info on working on 3rd gen4runners and 1st gen Tacomas with the 3.4
Posted on 2/24/25 at 6:30 am to JustKillinTime
There's a mechanic shop on the bypass east of Goodbee that's been there for years and has a pretty solid track record. I can't recall the name right now, but it's not too far from the VFW post.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 9:02 am to JustKillinTime
Steve @ Steve's 4WD will be worth the drive across the lake. Encyclopedic knowledge of anything Toyota. Steve's
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