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2nd Generation Toyota 4Runners (90-95)

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#33 of 96 95 Toyota 4Runner Limited by toy4run

Feb 18, 2007 (8:15 am)

I got this vehicle for christmas in the year 2005 from the wife. Its the thought that counts. But I have done tons of work to it. Started out with the radiator and heater hoses replace, the heads replace, oil pan leak and main seal leak, new shocks and replaced the coil springs in the rear for heavy duty ones, and just recently the heater core and starter got fixed. I currently have two issues with it and that is sometimes when i press the accelator the car kinda bogs down and seems to want to turn off then it runs like a champ. only happens early in the mornings. and the steering wheel is to loose i can turn in either direction without changing the direction of the vehicle. Even though i have done all this to this vehicle i still love it. they are great vehicles had a 92 before that with a 2.4 cylinder engine in it, but traded it for another vehicle and always wanted another one. and now i have it. Like I said before its the thought that counts with this vehicle.
 
Thinking of trading it for a 2003-2005 toyota 4runner what do you guys think of those?
 
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#34 of 96 Recall for the steering linkage! by 4runnertank

Feb 18, 2007 (12:26 pm)

the 95 4runners have a recall for the steering linkage, I had mine done free at the toyota dealer! That might alleviate your steering problem for free!
I recently sold my 95' because of an engine going bad at 140,000 miles. I Loved my truck, but have soured on the 2nd Gen 4Runners. Get rid of that money pitt and get a late model 3rd Gen, if you can afford it. ex-4runnertank

#35 of 96 Re: Recall for the steering linkage! [4runnertank] by toy4run

Feb 18, 2007 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: 4runnertank (Feb 18, 2007 12:26 pm)
why a 3rd gen? what are the known pros and cons of it? and what modifications have you done to yours?

#36 of 96 Seeking Opinions by saggrl25

Mar 01, 2007 (1:23 pm)

I'm looking into the 2nd gen 4runners as a beater SUV, just for use with mountain bike, camping gear and home depot trips. From what I've seen they are generally reliable. Are there any recommendations on what I should be looking for as signs of a lemon? I don't plan on paying much but don't want to end up putting a lot of money into it either. Any help is appreciated!

#37 of 96 Seeking Opinions by 4runnertank

Mar 01, 2007 (2:09 pm)

Your best bet is a private owner selling one, don't buy from a dealer (trust me on this). have a mechanic check it out for leaks or unforeseen problems (cost $50 or $60 bucks), 90-94 had a recall on head gaskets, some got re-built engines for free by Toyota, some got brand new engines free from Toyota!, ask if the recall was done. The 95' I owned had an engine that went bad at 140,000 miles which shocked me. The 95's were not under any recall, they said they fixed the problem. I still Love these trucks. They have a unique combination of things that no other vehicle has. Cool Trucks for Cool Guys! 4RunnerTank

#38 of 96 Re: Seeking Opinions [4runnertank] by saggrl25

Mar 01, 2007 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: 4runnertank (Mar 01, 2007 2:09 pm)
Great thanks for the info. I am planning on buying private. I just wanted to make sure I was going to get something reliable so I'm not stuck out in the backwoods somewhere. Other than the engine blowing up, did you expereince any other problems? I've read about the power and how tire size can affect this...any opinions?

#39 of 96 Seeking Opinions by 4runnertank

Mar 01, 2007 (11:53 pm)

No, Nothing to speak of......A high mile vehicle will normally have integrity problems, thats to be expected, door handles, sunroof switches, window switches that go bad, stuff like that you just gotta keep up with it, no big deal! 4Runners are solid trucks, but after a certain amount of miles, they need TLC just like any other vehicle! 4RunnerTank

#40 of 96 1991 4 runner power window question by dang2

Mar 15, 2007 (8:56 pm)

I have a 1991 Toyota 4 Runner 6cyc. 5 speed. My power back window will go up but it won't come back down. It has worked off and on for about 6 months but it seems to have completly stoped in the up position. I hear a click when I hit the up but nothing when I hit the down.
 
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#41 of 96 Re: 1991 4 runner power window question [dang2] by toy4run

Mar 16, 2007 (3:54 pm)

Replying to: dang2 (Mar 15, 2007 8:56 pm)
I had a 1992 Toyota 4Runner 4cyl 5 speed awhile back. Had a similar problem the window will go down but will not come up...I didnt hear the click you speak of. But I figured it was the switch not working since there is power to it going down. So I bought a new one and the window worked again. I bought it from toyota and it cost $75 bucks...thought it was expensive but didnt want to go to a junk yard and come to find out it will give out. I would think also it would be the cheapest way to start trouble shooting it.

#42 of 96 power window by 4runnertank

Mar 16, 2007 (4:45 pm)

My wouldn't work either way (up or down) on my 95' 6 cly 4 Runner, I had to use the key to move the window. I found a rear window switch on ebay for $5.00 dollars, about $10.00 total with shipping, it took 10 minutes to replace with the old one and its been working for 6 months now with no problems......

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