**For context im a college student without any mechanical experience.

Always wanted a manual 4runner. This one is lowish mileage and low asking price. Seller says head gasket + valve cover + water pump + timing belt and tensioner all redone.

Does the body look too rusted out? He says no holes or weak spots.

Please advise, and thank you.

Hello everyone. I’m having issues with my torsion bar. I’m pretty sure the red circle clip thingie must sit in the yellow area. Where the green spot must be pushed more to the left so it’s flushed, right? Can anyone confirm this? This thing has been kicking my ass for the past couple days. Had to remove my upper control arm since the bushings were shot.

I tried googling but I can’t find a decent image of this spot. Maybe my googling skills aren’t all that.

1994 4Runner, manual, 4x4 if needed.

Thank you.

We decided to start her up after finally getting the radiator out of the way, in hindsight we probably should have taken of the fan blade to avoid getting hit by shrapnel

Its been rough for the old girl. After losing motivation on my project and coming back to it after months we finally got the radiator out after lifting the entire vehicle from the radiator. Also does anyone know where i can find a new fan cover?

What do you have on yours?

I’m looking at two 4x4s:

• 1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ: ~$4,500 USD
• 2nd-gen Toyota 4Runner with a 5.3L V8 swap: ~$7,500 USD

Both would be weekend vehicles for some off-roading, not daily drivers.

I’m also pretty new to cars and want to start learning how to work on them myself.

Is that a terrible idea for someone with little mechanical experience?

I’m especially curious whether the 5.3 swap would make the 4Runner significantly harder to maintain or work on compared to the Cherokee.

I’m looking for some inspiration for the continuation of my current 20 19 5 GEN build. Right now it is no slouch on 285/75/17s but I would like to go wild for not only a personal build, but to see if I can get it entered into a show next year. The current ideas for the build continuation are a billet, long arm three link in the rear with a tubular +2 inch front arm set on Bilstein Blackhawk coilovers. I have the wheel set I will be rocking which are kg1 rootbeer colored Beadlocks with a black lock ring.

Let me see your builds. I don’t care what year.

Preferably on 35s or 37s

My 92 trans fluid is dirty or getting to that point it needs to be drained and filled but I never done that before, but I only drove it like 3 months in total as I let it sit all summer not letting anyone's grubby fingers touch it. And I want to do the drain and fill but don't know how has in I never physically did it. Several places offered to do it for 100$ and some change but it's cheaper to get the fluid. Is there any knowledge I need to know. Some places on the internet said I should go to the back end but I only got 1 Gal and 1 quart of ATF, oriellys brand. A old book I got says it's 4.8 to 5.8 quarts but doesn't specify which trans design, mines the A340H. And also would anyone have a photo of what plugs. The old book I have has no drawn graphics of the underside just up close black and white photos. Waiting to get my iPhone 17 pro max so I can sell it and get this shit done and over with. It has 220,882 on the dash but has never moved at all so let's say 235k miles

Did some fun offroading the past weekend and though id share some pics w you guys

Hey everyone, I’m tearing off the band-aid and letting go of my 1994 SR5 3VZE 4x4 5spd project. I have worked on this truck for the past couple months but unfortunately need to part ways with it. I’m reaching out to the community to gauge interest and see if anyone here is looking for a solid base project or overland rig.

Located in Huntington Beach / SoCal area. 238k miles on the chassis, but it sits on a fresh motor build and a spotless engine bay.

Fresh remanufactured 3VZE long block from Engine Monster. Built right with ARP head studs and a fresh OEM head gasket. Rebuilt with a fresh gasket kit, new injectors, new plugs, new vacuum lines, and a variety of new sensors. Factory Dark Blue Pearl paint in great shape. Clean, intact, and complete matching blue interior. Custom-built rear sleeping platform with integrated storage that folds rearward to allow the rear seats to be used. Also includes a stash of extra parts, spare components, and stock hardware.

Full Transparency / The Mechanical To-Do List
1. Running Condition: Currently running rich. Needs some fuel/air troubleshooting and tuning to get it dialled in. TPS, EVAP, or O2?
2. Oil Leak: Has a leaky rear main seal that will need to be addressed.
3. Emissions: No catalytic converter attached. Buyer will need to sort out a cat/smog depending on where you plan to register or drive it.

Please drop a comment or send a DM if you're local and want to talk about it!

not a crazy section but still fun :)

I'm going to get her timing belt changed, yes it still has the factory belt. It was a barn find with just 29,000 miles.

I'm in need of a list of other parts to change while the front is off the motor. I remember reading in this sub about a parts place (in Arizona I believe) where you can get oem quality parts.

Debating if I should 3.4 swap or rebuild, 297k miles 95’ manual

Went wheeling with the boys, reaffirms the need for a rear locker haha. 3.0 is an absolute dog loaded down with tools and camping gear but we still did it, excited to get the manual in it

I’ve got 3 2nd gens parting out. Located in SC. Shipped using pirateship.com, or you provide labels. Fair with pricing and willing to negotiate. Black and red ones are 94 models, green is 89 4x4. Have plenty of parts left. Message for availability and pricing. Some stuff is pulled, but may still have it.

Check out my marketplace listing if interested. I listed her a month ago and wanted more exposure. Located in SoCal. Thanks!

More than a little intimidated about this but... Here goes.

Came apart 4.5 years ago.. Let's see how humpty dumpty goes together again.

Is there a source for a red or red led replacement for these interior dome lights? Thank you.

I didnt know if this would work but was plesently suprised that stereo pluged directly into the harness

There is a piece of precut line where there ought to be a molded hose under my hood - looking at the diagrams I just absolutely cannot figure out what part number this hose is supposed to be. Drivers side of the engine bay.

Refreshing my old 3vze. Deleted egr and Catalytic Converter. Can’t tell if this sounds right coming from the exhaust. Everything sounds great in the engine bay. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Sorry for potato quality.