Rolled my 96 runner... What to do now?
11-29-2010, 08:32 AM
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I think the cheapest thing would be to get the 2nd gen and do the 3.4 swap and part the rest, but if you want to keep your rig go for it. And take lots of pictures.
11-29-2010, 08:34 AM
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I like the idea of putting in a roll cage and making it a soft top--ALSO really like the idea of buying a corolla as a DD and making the 4runner a steetable trail rig with soft top and etc....and AC
11-29-2010, 09:00 AM
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11-29-2010, 10:18 AM
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Just a thought but could you get an older cheap 2wd and swap bodies? That seems easier to me than chopping the top off and putting a new one on. Check copart.com or other salvage places and maybe you could get one with a good body but severe power train problems. Just a thought.
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11-30-2010, 03:50 AM
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I paid $7,150 out the door for my 3rd gen w/ 87k miles nearly 5 years ago. Of course, that was because of a rebuilt title. Today with the added mileage it would sell for much less. There are deals to be had out there, but I'm sure you need a vehicle to drive right now.
11-30-2010, 06:30 AM
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I got mine in July. Salvage title with 178,xxx for $3,500 (with the e-locker!). Minor front end collisions total the early third gens now so if you look long enough there are good deals. Plus then you have a whole cars worth of spare parts. I'm sure you could find a 2wd with a good body (if nothing else) for under $2,500.
11-30-2010, 06:33 AM
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Just for kicks this one is in denver. I'm sure you could get it cheap. The body still looks ok.
http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch....SEARCH_RESULTS
http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch....SEARCH_RESULTS
11-30-2010, 03:32 PM
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There have been several folks on here recently asking about 3rd gens with around 190k that were in good shape and selling for around your price point. Just a thought...
11-30-2010, 04:29 PM
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I paid $7,150 out the door for my 3rd gen w/ 87k miles nearly 5 years ago. Of course, that was because of a rebuilt title. Today with the added mileage it would sell for much less. There are deals to be had out there, but I'm sure you need a vehicle to drive right now.
My nephew totaled my old one about two weeks ago and the insr co is giving him $6900 for it. They are going to cut a separate check($?) for the motor he put in for throwing a rod about a month ago. He is making out pretty good considering I gave it to him almost two years ago for $1k. All he has done since is add gas.
98 4x2 180k+ miles
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12-01-2010, 01:04 PM
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Just for kicks this one is in denver. I'm sure you could get it cheap. The body still looks ok.
http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch....SEARCH_RESULTS
http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch....SEARCH_RESULTS
12-07-2010, 06:20 PM
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Alright... so I've done some more thinking... and the thought now is to get a DD and make it into a soft top... does anyone know if someone has done this before in a 3rd gen? if so can you post up the links? I'd love to see how the end result looks before I chop the whole roof off my 4runner...
Here is a pic I found on here of a 3rd gen with the roof cut off
Here is a pic I found on here of a 3rd gen with the roof cut off
12-07-2010, 06:50 PM
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