How Far Will it Go!? 500k Mile 4runner V8. Junkyard to Off-Road. EP 1 & 2
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- A 1/2 million mile Toyota 4runner is saved from the junkyard and given a new life. This video includes both episode 1- A New Life, and episode 2- A Rough Start. This fun and hilarious off-road series follows three couples in their adventures. Follow the 2005 Toyota 4runner, a 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma as they offroad and camp in different states and offroad trails. This is all about laughing and off-roading while seeing beautiful places at the same time.
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Most Common Comments:
1) AM I AN IDIOT FOR TRYING THIS!?!? This isn't my first rodeo guys. Been off roading for 10 years now. I've had a 1st gen SAS on 35s all the way up to a 3rd gen 5spd on 33s. It was very fun and challenging to get thrown back into a stock vehicle, especially on street tires... it made me appreciate again how much all those little mods really do that I got so used to having on a rig.
2) The startup noise was valve tap (lifters) and I wouldn't have put that in the video if I wasn't 100% sure about it. It takes a bit for oil pressure to build up after the oil drains down from the car sitting for months. I appreciate you guys listing your hypothesis because it shows me you care haha, but honestly you are diagnosing this through a digital speaker whereas I heard it in real life.
3) YES WE DID AIR DOWN at the 2nd waterfall. The 4runner lost too much ground clearance from airing down and literally scraped on every rock... I had to AIR BACK UP in order to clear the obstacles hahaha.
4) The auction was COPART. You need a business license in the auto industry to bid on most vehicles.
5) I appreciate all comments good or bad and I try to reply to everybody! Hopefully your question or comment was addressed here. Thank you again for watching!!!! ADVENTURE ON!
Hey Dirt C, thanks for the vid. Definitely entertaining. 🤙🏼. Just started looking at a few 4.7 V8s have popped up in my neighborhood and was wondering if you can determine a 4wd/2wd from external view, or are all 2004s AWD? I’ve read/learned that these engines are solid, so considering buying one. Thanks for any insights!
@@greenbanana2332 Other than the 4wd badge there aren't distinguishing factors. There are many 2wd versions so look for the 4wd badge on the side of the front door. Also look for the interior look for the 4hi 4lo knob on the left of the center console. If you're there physically just take a peak and see if it has cv axles going to the front wheels.
Why you ever try to drive on street tires, having so much experience in offroading? Why you disrespect your great car? Why you hit the tree like newcomer??? I don't understand your approach....
@@zawszeedek You missed the whole point of the video. Any 4runner with the typical 3" lift on the typical 285 tires will make it up those rocks (when dry). Ask me how I know. The point was to have fun. Yes hitting the tree was stupid. No denying that. If you want an "explanation" for why it happened. Im always open to conversation!
@@DirtComplex: You hit that tree because it wouldn't move out of your
way 👍😮
I'd rather hear the crawling instead of the generic loud rock music.
That's NOT rock and roll.
One owner putting 460 thousand miles on a car? Damn
my father put 750k on his 06 corolla.. i bought it off him 2 years ago and its now around 800k. 160ish miles each day 7 days a week since it was new till i got it.
Dan K. You bought it from him? He couldn’t just give it to you with all that miles?
@@jaymoar3561 500 bucks aint really anything lol. in 2.5 years ive put $500 into... for brakes and tires. cant really complain. my last cheap car was an audi.. i think it was $150 a week to keep running! lol
Jay Moar if he paid more than 200 for it he got ripped of by his dad lol
My 97 runner just flipped 300k
Great frickin' video...loved it! You had me laughing...You and I have a similar story regarding our 4Runners. My 1999 Toyota 4Runner literally saved my life - that and I had God and his angels watching over me. I was driving back home to Washington (originally from Bay Area and can't wait to leave this God-awful corrupt state of WA)...anyways, driving back home during wintertime a few months ago and the stupid CAL TRANS aholes did not put de-icer on the roads, yet again (the same thing happened on my way down a few weeks earlier), around the Shasta County/Weed/Yreka area of the I-5. Anyways, I come up to this one blind turning section and I see a trucker on the side of the road waving his arms wildly about one hundred yards from me. At that exact moment, I am driving over the "bridge-like" (overpass) sections that are made of different concrete material and which freeze up all the time during wintery/snow conditions, causing major accidents throughout this country. So I see the trucker waving wildly and just as I see him, I enter this frozen bridge-like section. I tap...only tap on my breaks to simply release the cruise control and here we go...I do three full 360's starting on this frozen bridge and am literally thinking Nascar Racing as I'm grabbing onto the "oh-shit" bar. I end up skating/flying backward down this bridge section, then onto the main I-5 road and then down a big embankment - at this point all in reverse/flying backward and down the steep embankment. I am literally thinking that I'm going to flip at any moment...Incredibly, not only do I not flip, after my 360's and flying off the embankment, but my bumper and my tailgate hitch literally saved my life (God and his angels, of course, are the main saviors here). I end up hitting a tree with my bumper/tail hitch exactly dead on - my trailer hitch hit this tree head-on preventing me...stopping me from continuing to go down further and/or flip repeatedly. After I hit and am trying to collect myself, trying to get out of shock, I get out and now see all the previous accidents before me that occurred before mine - numerous flipped over cars all around me with a guy's truck flipped over and smoking less than 20 yards away from me. Chaos everywhere and I keep hearing that dreaded, horrific sound of cars still crashing. As I'm running up the embankment I see my 49ers tail hitch cover halfway sticking out of the ground. I chuckle, laugh in astonishment as I cannot believe how my cover hitch is in the ground barely sticking out of the dirt so far away from where I ended up. I continue up the embankment to avoid more car crashes/flips and to see who to help. A crazy day but I am still alive - for my kids. My silver Toyota 4Runner...wow, the only damage was just like yours when you hit a tree - I had damage to my bumper and dents on the back top of the back hatch door. I am lucky to still be here... I loved your story of how you went to go pick up your 4Runner and got it back to life and running well. Just made me think...
Thank you, God and your angels because I know that they, you all, saved me that day!!! And, this Toyota 4Runner sitting in my garage? Still running like a charm 😊
Nice story! 👍🏽
I'm pretty sure that's the same engine that's in both of the million mile Tundras, you will be fine
almost the 4runner and GX 470 motors are built in Japan. i read that the 4.7s built in Japan are built with a forge steel crankshaft.
The 4.7 is a great motor, wish they put them in the 2nd gen Tacoma.
Yee I gotta 04 jeep wj 4.7l v8 awd non h/o has only 208k miles but it runs strng
Strong*
@@leonardodavinci3164 different motor 😂
I have a 08 4runner with the 4.0 1GR-FE And it also does great stock offroad the suspension travel is ridiculous it's about 2 feet before the tire comes off the ground when I put it up on a lift
That was the standard JDM 100 series petrol Landcruiser and the 105 LC. Or if you didn’t want that, we have in the newer 70series LANDCRUISER a 4.5l V8 Turbo diesel that’ll rock on past even the old 1hj. The newer 200 series Cruiser (for you in nth America, the Lexus 570), gets the same engine but TWIN turbo! Bit of a tune to EITHER engine will have you wayyy over 650+ft/lbs of earth spinnng Torque
I’m vietnamese. I screamed when I heard the music lmaoooo😂😂😂 throwback
từ gia quân nice music my lady 👍🏻
I'm American and I screamed as well, in pain.
LOL I can imagine
Haha me too 😂
How far can a Toyota go? How far do you wanna go?
Aren’t the 4.7 V8s one of their best motors they ever made?
Ya Boi CJ yes I got one it’s great
the 4.0 V6 is bulletproof too
Ther are 2 tundras with that v8 that have gone 1 million miles, Toyota has verified them also and even bought one back
One of
cvmiata yeah it’s under the intake manifold but they seem to be fairly reliable starters my friends truck has 430,000 on it without it being replace
4th Gen Runners are pretty reliable and worthy off road. All she needs is some good tires and some body protection, she'll follow that new Tacoma almost anywhere.
I did get some new tires! That will be in later videos though.
You mean, it'll pull that Tacoma out of anywhere
@@cM-np3no Haha. In that type of terrain the 4runner definitely had an advantage with the shorter wheelbase and shorter rear overhang. Thats why there isnt footage of the Tacoma trying the 2nd waterfall. The Tacoma does have all those nice traction control features though and thats where it beats the FJ and 4runner.
Dirt Complex lockers will even the score, although that would cost double what you paid for the 4runner unless you're an experienced diff tech
That valve tap might be the exhaust manifolds being cracked. Mine does that on cold starts for a couple seconds until the manifold warms up
Damn surprised that thing started up with no issues at 500k miles besides the valve tap😂😂
Young Oorah With proper maintenance a 2UZ is INDESTRUCTIBLE! #BUFFHORSES
they don't make em like they use to be
the epic fail gamer they still make the engine in tundras
It probably wasn't valve tap. These engines are known to have their header gaskets rust out. That's why it goes away when hot. It expands and seals the small holes making the ticking noise.
@@adamwright9790 no, the 4.7 was replaced with a 4.6 in the Tundra and other vehicles around 2010 or so.
These things are great. I have 400k on mine.
I got an 01 Tacoma with 436k miles on it. Now that I have a new daily driver shes becoming my toy I'm buying a 500 dollar parts truck and making cut off doors, baja suspension it's the stepside so all it needs is suspension and front flares and it's ready to rock
Just bought a 03 limited with 151k for 3800. Taking it to get Pennsylvania inspected tomorrow. I'm a little nervous
@@rossheadley8565 you from Pennsylvania? I spend half my time near Erie, and the other half in California, I'm so scared to bring my taco to Pennsylvania even tho I would be able to drive it more Scary rust
@@ncrtransport5993 live 40 min south of Erie. Town called linesville
@@rossheadley8565 good shit, if you got an Instagram look up Bayareataco that's mine then theres another Mike over in ohio kinda near Canton he has a Tacoma with 400k as well hes catching up 😫
Please keep making vids, I love the quality and style you shoot
Thank you, the kind words are very very much appreciated
Have yet to see this video/content and already know its going to be GOOOOOD!!!
Why? Because 4.7L Content.....
Because I'm a cheap bastard, when it came time to buy a new car, I picked up a 2006 Limited V8 about a year and a half ago. 189k on the odometer. My wife thought I was nuts buying anything with that many miles, considering that we're in Pennsylvania, where almost everything is rotting away before 150k thanks to heavy road salt use. But my 4Runner came from Tennesee. And so, after a year and a half, the thing has had only a few minor issues. It's needed a new brake caliper, a u-joint in the steering column, and as we speak, it's having a rusted-out line to the transmission cooler replaced. That isn't bad for a 200k vehicle. It has a decent amount of torque, has tons of room for a baby seat in the back, it's comfortable, and capable (I just need some mud tires and a mild lift), and I can tow 7,000 pounds if I really want to. The fuel economy sucks but who cares. Congrats on this purchase, hope it goes another 500k!
Thats awesome! My friends thought I was nuts as well... but I just took this thing on a 1600 mile trip to Utah and back. hahah. It's the hot rod of 4runners and its reliable. I doubt there will ever be another V8 4runner ever again.
@@DirtComplex I agree. It's exactly why I wanted an 03-08. Basically a Land Cruiser drivetrain in a smaller body. I also have two Utah trips coming up, once in June, once in August. More so for mountain biking than for off-roading, but it's good to know what this thing is capable of, even on OEM tires. The only bummer about these trips are the 24+ hours of highway driving on the way out and then again on the way back.
Best choice u made bro.its toyota u cnt kill toyota.and best resale value on earth.and its the suv dats hold resale price.no matter how old it is.my brans toyota
150 k on my 2005 limited v8. Love her too much to ever get rid of it.
Looking at an 04 4Runner V8, are they all 4wd? Can you tell just from the outside looking at the body?
You have some potential with this channel. I'm keen to see more of where this 4Runner will go.
Thanks! I'm excited to show where it takes us!
I have a 2008 4runner with 131k on it and I only got it about 8 months ago, started with 120k and it's just about mint, just needs alittle paint on the front bumper, I love it 👌🏻🤞🏻
4.7 V8👍
Lol too the cd and playing that person music got me rolling 💀. Good find man.
Man you can really go somewhere with this channel, I hope you keep uploading, just subscribed!!
Thanks I really appreciate it! Working on the next episode right now because of this surge of comments and views I am now inspired!
Dirt Complex glad to hear it, keep up the great work
That’s why forerunners are so popular they’re just tough right out of the gate get you a 3 inch lift on it or something and put some bigger tires on it you’ll really go some places !! Are used to go for wheeling a lot but rock scare me because all it takes is one hit that oil pan or driveline and you’re stuck,
How did you stop the engine knocking noise? what is caused by?
It went away. It can happen momentarily if an engine sits for a long time.
Toyota best car make ever
Instead of valve tap it could be small exhaust leak that goes away when warm. But ad some product with oil change. Might help if it is valve tap. Man I love it. My best friend has one 2009 limited with 53k miles. Lol. V8 is badass and goes forever
You just bought a badass suv man! I have a 2005 Land Cruiser , same 4.7 L V8 And I’ve got 273,000 miles on it. We bought it back in 2004 brand new, and had it ever since! One owner car, gonna keep it forever !
LOL. dat editing with the taco smashing into the rock.
What other car company can even come close to this kind of mileage and still run perfectly there nothing even close to toyota awesome video too bro.
Crown vic, chevy impala. There's tons of vehicles...
@@cammedls3532 I've pulled those out of ditches with Toyota's
@@HAPPLIPCongratulations, my dads highway patrol Tahoe with 180,000 miles did that every week and still did 130mph for miles without ANY mechanical problems. They (the state) finally got him a new one last year.
@@cammedls3532 I actually love Tahoes... only owned Toyota's and Nissan's before.
Road in my buddies Tahoe and fell in love with the room
I have a mitsubishi montero/pajero/shogun mk1 1988 with 427k km on it ko rust motor its strong litte bit outdated but I love the thing and its offroad capacity its decent
I can say I was your 968th sub
why would anyone junk that?!
Our running theory... Old man owned it and probably passed away.
Bought a new one...
Well it wasn't junked, it was donated. Whatever charity he donated it to sent it to IAA to have it auctioned, the proceeds from the auction go to the charity minus fees. People donate cars all the time, esp. if they have money, don't want the hassle of selling it, want a tax write-off, and want to feel like they did something good.
Dirt Complex i dont think so. The music from the dvd is for young people cuz I’m vietnamese and I dont think anyone more than 40 years old will listen to that music 😂
@scottykilmer 500k that’s why we love Yotas forever bulletproof
Subscribed for the 4th gen! 💪🏻
Just seeing this video now AJ. Awesome editing with an awesome story. Makes me miss my 4th gen.
Hey what's up! Thanks! Im working on the next episode right now.
As a european i see no problem towing that with a big truck like the tacoma. We would tow 7700 behind a toyota hilux or land cruiser here.
"big truck" what big truck has a car engine in it
Damn you got a badass deal. I've been looking for one of those
Dude go to Copart site in your state plenty of 4Runners best in Conn low miles
Nice channel! I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers. Best of luck on growing your channel. Feel free to reach out on tips to grow your channel.
You bought a high mileage 4Runner from a Vietnamese dude that traveled everywhere in the US.
Yup I would say an older guy base on the glasses i found in the center console. He took really good care of it in order to get to this point
@@DirtComplex quick question. I've looked everywhere for the Tacoma suspension and here in miami,fl the cheapest was 300 used. Someone even wanted 500-800 if it came with leafspring and A arm
I have a 2008 4R V8 with nearly 250K miles and it runs great. Bought new very few problems. 20 mpg
Have had two 4 Runners and a Tacoma, they are indestructible within reason. You can tear anything up if you try.
No lie I've never seen this but the narrating story and editing are spot on, 2 min in and I'm subscribing
I have a 2003 Toyota 4Runner and it have 242000 miles and still going saving up for a Subaru wrx Sti
Teehee Gotit why the hipster car? Are you planning to move to Seattle sometime soon? For the love of god please don’t put a huge stainless steel fart can on it like all the other annoying Subaru fan boys.
Jesus this was annoying to watch!
There must be a reason Jesus made you watch it
Put the 2008 sheep I mean lights and bumper and wrap it it should be good to go
I picked up a $3500 02 Sequoia with 260k a year ago. Last owner took care of it. 4.7 V8 runs so smooth! Did the water pump and timing belt, changed all the fluids, and put new tires on it. Fixed back hatch replaced headlights, and installed Nav/back-up camera radio. Have moved twice cross country with it. Going on a vacation with GF this summer with it. I'll crack 300 by the end of the year. Love it....except for gas mileage.
Hoovies Lexus IS better
I hope this hasn't been asked and answered, but did you need anything else to do the suspension swap - Tacoma to 4Runner? Is it just "plug n play?"
Fronts spring and shock from the 3rd gen Tacoma is plug and play 2" lift. Rears won't fit without changing out the lower bushing.
@@DirtComplex thanks much for the info! Did the rear springs need to be changed or did you stay OEM? The 4R looks pretty level in the video!
In the video I was on stock springs, but eventually I put FJ Cruiser rear springs which fit right in and gave me 0.5" lift
Would of been better if it was a cement grey Tundra!
I think I saw those same shocks for sale on CL. I was going to buy them but they were already sold.. to you I'm thinking.
Come on man. Oil change and new all terrain tires. Least u coulda done. Basics
Oh ive done all of that. You'll see it in our Gold mountain redemption video! Thanks for watching!
Dirt Complex awesome can’t wait
Now that I've seen the video, Casualties of WAR!!! Nature's war that is...
More Content Mother Lovers lol Oh yeah, subscribed!!!
hydraulic lifters tap if sitting unrun for long - normal till they build pressure.
Yup. Exactly. 💯
Dirt Complex Except the 4.7 doesn't use hydraulic lifters.
just bought virtually the same 4runner, even same rims and color, with 170k, good to know its not even broken in yet
Yeah basic maintenance is all that is needed!
Very Cool! Airing down those tires would make things even easier for you guys.
You're right. It definitely helped for the FJ... but the 4runner lost an inch of ground clearance by doing that and it just snagged on everything possible hahaha. I had to air back up to gain the clearance to go back down.
Was curious I noticed you said you installed the front suspension off of the Tacoma but did you install the back shocks also. I have a set from a 2022 Tacoma and wasn’t sure if they would work. Thanks
The 2006 4Runner Sport I just bought came with chewed-up Taylor Swift CD in the player. "Red", if you must know. 😄 Might explain the 20" rims, too. Still a beast in the snow!
I was scared to buy 2008 4Runner 125000 miles , but after saw this video make me feel better, the price for me I think 🤔 high but the truck look really good condition. $ 14000
I had a 2005 4Runner 4.7 as well! I loved that SUV
The fuel pump in my 2001 Chevy truck lasted 116,000 miles,many other parts and gaskets failed shortly after. The fuel pump in my tundra lasted 390 000 miles and its needed nothing else.I only buy Toyota now!!!!!!!
There's a reason why chevy trucks don't hold their value as well as Toyotas!!!!
My daughter has a 2006 same style. I'm jealous. I have a 2005 Ford Escape hybrid. I like it ALOT! But I'm still jealous of hers lol.
watched this video to finnd out after you only have 616 subscribers. boy was I shocked cuz this is a higher end video for sure. ill be 617 :)
Thanks! Really appreciate it! Working on the next episode. Should be done soon.
I know those roads well. I live in Running Springs. Looking to get out of the payments on my Subaru, thinking of getting a one of these bad boys, with less mile of course
Literally lol'd so many times. Great video. You got a new fan my friends.
Thanks! Comments like this make it worth the hours spent editing.
@@DirtComplex oh man editing is the worst. Hats off to anyone who accomplishes it like this.
Your buddy with the FJ needs to go lower on tire pressure he has the right tire for it
I have 06 limited with 4.7 just rolled 200k and books for 10k in 2023. I paid 4500 in 2018.
It’ll go farther than any jeep
So tru what's funny the moto for fj cruiser is "like a jeep but it actually works"
Haha!!!! My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has almost 400,000 miles and is just like new.Way better than GAYOTA...Better off-road,better axles, better motor.,no gay timing belts needed, weak ass IFS ,etc.Nothing is better than a 4.0.
@@robertquattrini2486 The last good Jeeps . The 4.0 is great. Toyota build quality is all around better though. Have an 01 XJ lifted an 2011 FJ lifted.
@@robertquattrini2486 I was only going to point out that a 99-04 WJ is quite compairable. ZJ, TJ and WJ are all about the same, XJs are nothing too different or better. Toyota builds a better vehicle over all. And off raod ability stock, just isn't amazing in anything (reasonably affordable).
@@nonope1774 Toyota has nothing better to than the 4.0...And it doesn't need timing belts every other year,plus Toyota has weak frames and and weak ass IFS with gay CV boots. GAYOTA
This video has motivated me to get a high mileage V8 4Runner!
Get a v6, less maintenance more reliable and doesn’t have the timing belt.
Just replace the timing belt and your good to go for another 100,000 miles
Ended up purchasing 244k miles 4runner v8 4x4
roy326 what year is it?
Jay Moar : 2003 model (non VVT-I)
Did you transmission oils change ? Or basic Tun up ? What exactly you did before put on way ?
500k miles and it still has the airbag warning card on the glove box lid?? Lmao
Why isn’t anyone airing down?!
Great vid guys. I love 06 4runner :)
Dude, you're definitely not an idiot for this! I bought my 07 v8 limited 4runner new and have 465,000 miles on it with only maintenance stuff. Taking it to Toytec for lift in a couple weeks!
I considered selling it and getting a new(er) 4Runner, but why? Love this thing.
Awesome! You can't go wrong with toytec! Thanks for watching!
This gives me hope. I'm about to sign for a 2004 V8 sport 4runner with 148K miles on it. Have had a 02 Tacoma V6 for 13 years and its been the best vehicle I've ever owned, hoping this 4Runner lasts just as long.
Keep up with the timing belt changes and this v8 lasts forever! Plenty of Tundras with high miles on the same v8!
That's a Toyota for ya!
Loud ass intro for what?
For what is what
Keep the videos coming! I just got a 2007 4runner limited v6 with 233,000 miles in January! My dream suv and i love it!
Only issue is torque converter shudder. But, if driven in 4th gear setting, no issue. Otherwise, toyota s only fix is to put a whole new transmission in.
i have a white 07 i got with 123,000.. its got 227,000 on her now.. runs like a champ!!
two weeks ago i got 2004 v8 with 182,000 for $6200 in great shape. preemptively replaced the timing belt. replacing cv axels that had a torn boot, and getting spark plugs, transmission fluid, and differential oil and it's 100% good to go. hopefully looking forward to another 182k miles 👌
I replaced both boots, new front calipers and all new brake pads.
Omg same here! When its on the 4 instead of drive it doesnt shoulder. And the shudder only happens in low speed on 2nd 3rd gear. Sp weird
@@vadimnesen8060 yes. For me, in drive, it happens between 23-48mph under light load and light acceleration. During torque lock up. But a little more throttle and the transmission downshifts and the shuddering stops. My mechanic put 2 tubes of shudder stop in the transmission and it helped a lot. Otherwise, it doesnt happen at all when set in 4th gear. Prior to the shudder fix, i would drive daily in 4th gear and only put it into drive while on the highway - over 50mph.
Go baby go go go 12:50
For sure you're your baby girl Hahaha xD
Rock feelers
Dude i got a 2004 v6 4runner for 3600 6 months ago. It also had a cd in it, it was mexican music tho. Mine was also silver but it ran and still runs fine with 137k had the same mis fire also, just changed the spark plugs and it was gucci
Awesome! Haha.
Nice car, bad driver! 😂🙏
Hope this video makes you enough money to justify going up those obstacles on street tires
I have a 2004 Toyota 4Runner V8 4WD. I have valve tap, how do I get rid of it?
Might be time for a new timing belt/chain.
Cody Martin I just changed the timing belt 6k miles ago 😅
@@grantgilbert6575 valve adjustment is what you need
@@grantgilbert6575 they all sound like that its a exhaust leak that comes from the flanges
Usually it's the manifolds. It's common with the 4.7.
Best. Video. EVAH! That Phlex song I'd never heard before. Using the trucks and finding your own way. Bringing a yota back from the brink; for cheap! The hilarious, everything. The taco rear bumper rock damage "dance". And PLEASE hell YESSS for the MOTHER @&%&ing CELICA ALL-TRAC in the background at min. 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so. um. subbed.
Thanks! Damn it took this long for someone to finally notice my all trac! Haha. Im glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed editing the video!
I know those cars belong to you.But you are abusing those poor cars. 😯
Japanese made last forever
Great story !
Thanks!!!
Subscribed! GX470 here bc it was cheaper than a V8 4x4 4Runners that I wanted.
Same here
I had the same plan. Was going for a gx due to price but ended up with this 4r. It was just too good to part out.
@@DirtComplex I actually picked up some 3rd Gen Taco suspension 2 days ago bc of you. Hoping the lift translates over to the GX as well. I'm from SoCal too, maybe I'll see you guys on the trails!
What a deal you got. Great video too, I aspire to be 10% this good. Sorry you hit the tree but at least it wasn't a much newer vehicle. That is the whole point of driving an older beater.
Exactly. I do care about my 4r and don't want to crash it. But its more fun to offroad and not worry about every little scratch.
Really surprised that how a 500k mile 4runner perform daily and even off-road. I am pretty interested in your suspension modification, I am wondering if you only change the front stock and coil or both front and rear?
Tacomas come with rear leaf so that doesn't work. I put FJ Cruiser springs in the rear and it leveled out nicely
@@DirtComplex Thanks so much for your reply, I am thinking about lift my 4runner and you really help me a lot. Looking forward to the next episode~!
Great Story! I love it. I have a 2006 Toyota 4R V-8 that is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I will drive it until one of us dies, and it will most likely be me first 😎. Congrats on a great grab. These 4Runners are like a gift from the GODS.
Thanks for watching! Definitely my favorite powertrain. Needs some upgrades to get it looking better though.
6:13 what a good tip.... I am sad now i just learned i have been doing it wrong the whole time.... lol :)
Yew!! Got that good 'ol 4.7 in our family truck, solid drivetrain!
The 4.7 is a great motor I had a 2000 Toyota tundra it had 431,000 miles when I bought it with a broke timing belt I put a timing belt and water pump on it and drove to 700,000 and sold it still running like a champ and then got a 2005 Ford expedition which drove me absolutely crazy with timing issues Toyota all the way #ScrewAFord
Theres a reason why Toyotas hold value! But full size Ford trucks are pretty good too.
Needs some Goodyear wrangler Duratracs and then try adding Archoil 9100 to your oil, will really help coat that old engine. Really helped my old 6.0 Powerstroke to not foul injectors. Just a helpful FYI...
I ran wrangler mtr on my last rig! I got different tires this time cuz I got them heavily discounted. Thanks for watching!
I have a 01’ Tundra with the same motor... I’ve Contemplated selling it for a new truck many times but I just can’t do it.. BB is my back yard so after some alterations I’m looking forward to trying this trail.. cool and lucky buy! Lol if it died out there would you just have left it?🤣
That generation Tundra is a great size as far as everyday trucks go. Not too small and not too massive like newer trucks today. Hahha if it died I would've towed it home.
& that's toyota for ya 🤩
The thumbnail says 'junkyard is greater than off-road'
makes me sad i bought my 2006 limited 3 years ago for 18000 in Canada....that rear hatch will cost you more to fix than the whole car
No kidding. I found a decent one in Edmonton, but the hatch was terrible. Got a low mile Montero instead
Yes very expensive. Someone crash me and in the junkyard wanted 500 got lucky and found it for 300 but it took like 2-3 months to find
If you take care of that toyota, you may leave it to your grandchild.
What auction website did you use to buy it?
Im sorry it’s painful to watch people
Destroy their vehicles. Destroy new vehicles to then invest more money fixing them🤣🤷🏽♂️
When the taco got fucked up I cringed!!