Thanks. To start, the 3.4L engine features better technology than the 3.0 engine your 4Runner came with. Engine. I would start at 99-2002 depending on your budget and the deals you come across. Ships From Manufacturer. I have a 91 that Id love to do something similar. Probably too late, but 92 is 2nd gen and 97 is 3rd gen theyre completely different if you had a 92 and wanted a 97 donor for a 3.4 swap, that would make sense. Getting things to work on the CAN Bus would in theory be easy because all the electronics are made by Denso. Id also avoid leather as the cloth seats wear very well with little maintenance. Here at Stage 3, we offer and entire catalog of cold air intakes, throttle body spacers, cooling upgrades, controllers & tuners, snorkels and more to help unlock the full potential out of your rig. HAHA that'll be a hard pass from me dawg. You have steel plate and tube bumpers, skid plates, sliders and roll cage kits similar to the 1st Gen 4Runner but you have more of a variety than the 1st Gen 4Runner. The 4Runner has been a staple in the SUV market for years and I always felt it had a ton of potential as far as reliability but the off-road ability, power, and stance were lacking. I have an early grill from my old 4 runner that Ive customized with a mesh grill and painted black. 4.0L V6 Gas. We have owned 97, 2007 and now a 2018 TRD Off Road. An Off-Road Overview of the3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner (1996-2002). As time went on people started to request more parts such as armor and RSG was reselling other armor companies parts such as RCI, Hefty, CBI, C4 Fabrication, and others. While we did say the 22re engines are sluggish, they are unkillable if maintained properly. While some 4Runners have enough clearance, most will need a scoop or body lift to make it happen. Though I do have to say that the third gen is an absolute beast when it comes to off roading. We were able to roll through RSG Offroad and the RSG Metal Works shop out in Colorado this last month and I can honestly say Jason is one of the coolest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. This is the signature 4Runner. Crossover pipe has been high temp powder coated black to . Rock crawling is my prime objective, but some man made OHV parks get thrown in from time to time.. The head gasket problem was caused by faulty head bolts for which there was a massive recall. Opinions please! They are great for work, play and carting around rescued Akitas! Im trying to buy a 1992 Toyota 4Runner for a donor truck for my 1997 4Runner for $200 is this a good deal or what? The 4th Gen 4Runner has a new look yet again along with a new redesigned chassis and driveline. Input shaft seal?? (and safety something the 2nd gen sorely lacks) They also have the 3.4 which is a decent improvement to the 3.0 in terns of power. 94 4runners-engine swap, or front end swap? 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I figured out that my motor (22re) is what was locked up. For anyone that is buying this generation 4Runner, automatic vs manual should not be a question. Yes, you read that right. 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I recently dropped my tranny and t-case (w56 with dual 228s). Do you have experience with the 3.4L engine swap? We could possibly get into bumpers and are looking to expand from our current 5000sq ft building to a 10-20,000sq ft building. My first 4runner was a 1998, SR5 V6 that sold me on Toyota quality and reliability. Was hoping to find that my overworked tranny had locked up. The 5th Gen does have a bit more pep in its step compared to the 4th Gen's 4.0 though. Anyway, good luck. Most people agree the 3.4L is a sturdier engine than the 3.0L and less likely to fail. Easily tricked out, but the 5th generations are my favorite at this point. R154 Transmission Mount Kit For 95-04 Toyota Tacoma Truck 2JZ-GTE Swap Item Code: TM-R154-Tacoma9504 $290.58 2JZGTE 2JZ-GTE Engine Mount Kit For 95-04 Toyota Tacoma Truck 2JZ Swap Item Code: ESK-2JZ-Tacoma9504 $420.18 2JZ-GTE Engine R154 Transmission Mount For 95-04 Toyota Tacoma Truck 2JZ Swap Item Code: ESK-TM-2JZ-Tacoma9504 $582.33 I believe they were introduced in 87 or 88. With all my heart and soul, this is where Trail4Runner.com passion started. I've had a number of emails me asking questions about it and what makes it harder than doing the swap into a Tacoma. As long as its your truck and you know the details, who cares. If left untreated, the failed head gasket will eventually cause the engine to hydrolock. To start, the 3.4L engine features better technology than the 3.0 engine your 4Runner came with. I started a mobile business with me as the only employee and drove around to peoples homes and offices and would install the systems for them at their location. Brenan is the founder of Trail4R.com, Toyota guy through and through, verified nature lover, lightweight photographer, exploration enthusiast, and certified serial blogger. Also offered were a 2.4L I4 turbo and 3.0L V6, each produced 135 and 150 hp, respectively. The big gotchas are the timing belt on the V8 and brake master cylinder assembly are expensive to replace. Everything was removed from the 4Runner aside from the suspension, the body, the frame, and both axle housings. A General Overview of the2nd Gen Toyota 4Runner (1989-1995). I dont think I need to go into any more details on this amazing build. If youre looking for modern but fully capable, both the 4th and 5th Gen 4Runners are amazing vehicles. Front IFS suspension. Luckily I only scrubbed through the video. Your article sealed it for me. After almost 18 years of ownership, the odometer is at 406,000 klm (252,000 miles) and I still enjoy driving it, like the first day I bought it. So one day in early February 2021 I found a donor Tundra on CarPart and bought it! Great read guys. With the exception of 2010, there was a 2.7l 4cyl auto option available but it is not so common. If you want to be extra sure, pull your heads, have them machined, and install new gaskets and head bolts Obviously, this would be a good time to freshen up your heads, but thats gonna cost you. We enjoyed all of them but the 2018 is the best in my opinion. 1992 4 runner 22r-e,cam,lift,35 inch tires,arb rear. Also had a 1990 pickup with a 22RE, and I can tell you those engines are not unkillable. I need to finish up my Tacoma and focus on my Land Cruisers. Come discuss the Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, 4Runner, Rav4 and more! No major repairs other than an alternator and regular maintenance I sold it in 2003, with 237,000 klm (149.000 miles) . The drivers side drop exhaust pipe has been designed to fit with the Toyota 3.0L 3VZ-E manual transmission bell-housingwith the slave cylinder on the passengerside. This thing is a straight monster! Thank you for your kind words : ). But unlike many other brands, we tend to rack up a ton of miles on our trucks. Front Axle Housing from Spidertrax with Tacoma Currie Rear Axle Assembly with Chromoly axle shafts and Warn hubs 1st Gen Tundra Disc Brakes. My favorite mod besides the gobs of power honestly is the steering. Before there were security cameras on everyones houses and inside vehicles, everyone wanted a car alarm and remote start. This 5th Gen 4Runner is not only running straight axles on 40 mud terrains but also features a blown Tundra V8. Welcome to part 1 of the 4th gen 4runner LS swap. Like many new 4Runner owners, I, Overview Of Snow Chains For The 5th Gen 4Runner: What Are The Different Types & What Might Best Suit Your Needs Snow chains are a bit of a mixed bag, We Asked 8 Owners Why They Added Exterior MOLLE Panels To The Rear Window Of Their 5th Gen 4Runner Heres What They Said! Jason actually started a thread on T4R.org a while back but most of the images are broken, and if theres one thing you can count on with forums its broken images. I got a plate bumper kit, sliders, winch, ham and cb radios, arb twin compressor, and a lift kit. Email me anytime. Got those mixed up. Luxury items are more apt to fail with age. I am very interested, the only other cars I would rather have would be a G class of which I have owned 3, 2 g550 bi turbos, and the G63 AMG with 50k in RennTech aftermarket upgrades, the old school Land Rover defender 110, and my current obsession the new Rivian all electric off-road SUV. How much money do you have in the T40R if you dont mind? Now if youre in the market for something that is offroad capable while being brand new or fairly used, the 5th Gen is the one for you. I would like to discuss a custom hlins suspension in my opinion easily the top suspension brand on the market today. But, there are even more aftermarket Bumpers, Lights, Suspensions, Roof Racks, and Lift Kits then the previous two generations of the 4Runner. Will RSG plan on Diff Skids, LCA Skids, or Other Products? So I'm going to tell you. Experience improved power and performance each time you hop on the accelerator with these 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner Engine Parts & Upgrades! I hope whatever 4Runner you choose for Off-Roading or a daily driver or a combination of both, that you have fun in it and enjoy it and stay safe. A General Overview of the5th Gen Toyota 4Runner (2009-Present). Here's a total hack job. Id love to do that, but then again, I also love working on my engine in the truck if i have to instead of pulling it to change something so small. I know the 2005 4.7V8 and 2005 4.0L V6 engine ECM's are very close to the same because the plugs interchange however I have to verify wire locations to the body and gauge cluster. 2016 Olathe Toyota Parts Center. Vendor specials, free gear, giveaway notifications, group buys and more! NOTE: Both ToyOnlySwaps.com and YotaShop.com will sell a kit and a used engine as a complete package. First released in August 1989 the 2nd Gen 4Runner came with the 4cyl engine again along with the 6cyl, with your choice of a manual or automatic transmission. Itll be getting a transplant The 3.0 V6 (150hp) is being replaced by a 4L V8, (early 1UZFE, 250hp for comparison, the 3.4 is about 185hp) While Im at it, Im gonna throw the A340 transmission (auto) in the bin in favor of an R150. Unless you happen to find the special 22re turbo 1st Gen 4Runner, but thats an entire blog post on its own. Rock Sliders! They have a removable rear top/shell similar to a Jeeps removable top. This morning I put up a post about the FJ Cruiser T case going into the 2nd gen Tacoma. If we were to buy anything somewhat old, it would be a3rd Gen 4Runner, again. Has anyone done an engine swap on a 5th gen? Like the previous 4th Gens 4.0, the current 4.0 does not have any major issues. Talk to the guys at your local 44 shop, theyll be able to tell you. If you want to see the best video on 4Runner history, check this video out! Obviously, find a locker unless you plan on SAS, then 2wd would be a good option because you scrap the axles which would bring locked front and rear, transmission and transfer-case. Possibly one of the most desired Toyota 4runners ever is the 19851st Gen 4Runner as its the last year they offered a solid front axle and the first year of Fuel Injection. The complete Tundra wiring harness, every ECU/ECM, and basically all electronics from the Tundra were swapped into the 4Runner. If you have these later manifolds select the California & 2002-04 crossover pipe. engine swap and front end swap? Dude, this truck is freaking gnarly! You can do a swap without a kit, but the kits are priced very reasonably and save a lot of time. This makes them very special. Mainly, well, because we can. In this 4 part video series, we are going to walk you through all the steps necessary to remove the stock 3.0 Liter 3VZ-E V6 engine out of your 2nd Gen 4runner and replace it with a 3.4 Liter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Love it so far. thanks,. This keeps all systems functioning properly. A few of the products RSG Metalworks Offers: I dont think we will add much to our lineup except for a rear skid option. If you have any comments, please feel free to comment on any post. This new line of offroad parts would operate under the RSG Metalworks brand. Toyota to Debut Future Toyota Adventure Concept in L.A. I dig the 3rd Gen. 20 years old and just under 200K, they build them GOOD in Japan! We spent the day with Jason and his crew while I waited for Jade (our 2016 TEP pictured above) to get shipped in from California. This for some is unthinkable while some of the newer 5th Gen folk may not even know what manual is. It really depends on how well card for the truck was I guess. These crossover pipes are a direct bolt up to the factory 2:1 section with the 02 sensor mount. (in fact, probably less than other engines these engines routinely go 250000 miles) If not, they might still do it. What products does RSG Metalworks offer for the 4Runner? Our maiden adventure to Yellowstone was excellent. The updated head lights are a lot better, too. I worked as a technician for a couple of car audio and performance shops in Colorado over the years with heavy experience with engine swaps, rebuilding engines, Forced Induction, and hanging with people that did things to cars that nobody else had ever done, mostly in the Import Tuner Scene. We Cover The Basics To Get You Started! Im thinking of upgrading, but still like it a lot. It would probably be difficult to do the electronics. Thanks a bunch! If you want to see and hear another video clip, check this out. Super sleek and look you can make them look mean! Can someone please write the literal step by step on a sas? Its commonly equipped with the 22re 4cyl and a 3.0 6cyl with the choice of a manual or automatic transmission. Really enjoyed the read. And every Generation now. Most offroad version vehicles have factory skid plates so thats better than nothing. I also thought it might be cool to put round lights behind the square bezels and do a projector HID with angle eyes would look kind of angry not sure. Love my RSG sliders. We received over 200 images for this post on Instagram and selected the ones you see above. Both of these guys are a pillar part of the RSG family and it shouldnt go unoticed. The dual overhead camshaft design of the 3.4L lends itself to fuel efficiency and the opportunity for more power upgrades. This was actually a very solid engine. Now if youre looking for an offroading rig with a touch of class or a vehicle your spouse cant complain about, the 4th Gen 4Runner is for you. Wow man this build is pretty sweet. The 3rd Gen 4Runner does not have any support,like the previous two generations if the quarters or rockers rot or are destroyed. The 2nd Gen 4Runner no longer has a removable top but it now has the 4Runner-famous roll-down rear hatch window which we all personally love putting down outdoors, on side streets, and on the freeway (whoever had that idea should be crowned). The same goes for the interior, aftermarket suppliers make plenty of parts and custom fit products that can be swapped out or head over to your local parts shop or dismantlers shop. Yeah Brenan. Jason and his team at RSG Offroad run a pretty successful Off-road service and installation shop in Lakewood, CO. The 3rz has a cracked head and low compression. Ive had 5 and all have gone over 250K with no issues. Just lay it out and outline the price. A fully converted engine via YotaShop.com. Does any one know an easy way to do this swap? i almost put the 383(chevy) in my 92 4runner. If you ever have any questions, let me know. Cheers, Toby! This Weeks Topic: 4Runner Rear Window. 4Runner history and all of the generations together bring so much light into the equation when you are looking to buy or looking to mod your 4Runner. I just cant see spending money on another 2.4 or rebuilding this 140lb motor if I can get 200 lbs for nearly the same money. As far as ls swaps I've been looking into it off and on. . But, the 4-door version is common. They are for all intensive purposes the same vehicle with different options. When I was a kid my father, Craig, restored Early Ford Mustangs and Broncos in beautiful Wheatridge, Colorado. This Weeks Topic: Off-Road Recovery Gear Hey guys, welcome. The 4.0 6cyl 4th Gen 4Runner is perfect if you want a daily driver offroad rig because you can do modifications and still keep the 6cyl mpg, unlike the v8. And I want 40 Toyo M/Ts, and I wouldnt mind some full-width axles either. Tell us about it onFacebook! I still try to sell my self on this one, though. The 1st Gen 4Runner was a 2-door SUV based on the Toyota Hilux with a truck mix. But, there are plenty of them out there for spare parts so its not a major concern like 1st and 2nd Gen 4Runners. You can grab new seat covers, quarter panels, and rockers from many places, so its not a worry either. Other than that, everything is either an off the shelf part from your local part store or custom made likemotormountperches.. THEY ARE STOUT! if you watch the whole thing, it's an hour of your life you will never get back hey, with a sledge hammer, torch, and a welder you can do anything. Clinton Saephan (@amg_t4r) 2016 Trail Edition 4. Check out an article we wrote on the TRD Pro Vs. the TRD Off-Road 4Runner. Or, you can head down to your local Off-Road performance shop and have something custom done. We enjoy pushing the vehicles limits and learning from them. Thx for sharing. KB, Awesome. For whatever reason on our first3rd Gen 4Runner (1999 SR5), we replaced the brakes multiple times. As I can commonly put this, KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) is a system of hydraulic lines that stabilize your 4Runner on-road and senses when wheels drop or you have slippage off-road. Im open to other ideas. Submodel Fitments: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro. The 2nd Gen 4Runner, now with the more common 3.0 maintained good mpg and had slightly more power than the previous/current 22re 4cyl engine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); [] surprised the heck out of both of us (Herself more than me, I think). While both the v6 and the v8 are 300-500k engines, theres a known problem with the v6 head-gaskets from 2003-2005. 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