General 4th gen 4Runner questions

I'm thinking of selling my wife's trusty 2000 4Runner sport with 205k on it to get a used 4th gen truck. I know TPMS started in 2006 and I know about the Xreas suspension in the sports (and maybe limited's) but I really want something without a ton of electrical crap in the driveline. I know they all now have traction control and stabilty control and some of them have full time AWD. What years were available without all this crap? I don't want traction control or stability control or the active suspension. I want a true fully 50/50 locked transfer case with part time 4WD. I want the 5 speed automatic so that means I believe an 05 or newer.

Reply 1 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

Or a Landcruiser.

Reply 2 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

She would love a 100 series landcruiser but it's got to get at least 20mpg highway. My pockets are only deep enough to feed one landcruiser and I prefer that to be my FJ40.

Reply 3 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

85gt-79fj40,



Maybe you should look for a 3rd Gen that has lower millage??? The 4th Gen and beyond have all the electric stuff.

Reply 4 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

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Originally Posted by jetwhine 85gt-79fj40, Maybe you should look for a 3rd Gen that has lower millage??? The 4th Gen and beyond have all the electric stuff.

I did some more research and unfortunately it appears you are correct. Mileage is not an issue. Besides a rear wheel bearing that's starting to make some noise that I need to change our truck runs/drives perfect and still looks great. The newer ones are a little bigger and ride better, more power, etc. I'll probably wind up buying one eventually regardless of the electronic stuff. I was hoping they were available without the traction and stability systems like my 05 double cab tacoma.

Reply 5 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

86gt,



Yeah unfortunatly, a different breed. I own a 03 and spite all the electronics I still like it. I like the power of the 4.7L v-8 and it is very smooth running. No issues at all.

Reply 6 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

If you want to keep the 4th generation for a long time, run far away from the X-Reas suspension. Doesn't last the life of the vehicle, very expensive to repair or replace (with a different system).



Don't take my word for it...do a google search.

Reply 7 : General 4th gen 4Runner questions

Don't be too concerned about a failure in the X-REAS. While it's expensive to repair, it can be replaced with standard shocks. Bilstein 5100s are a good choice, and reasonably priced.