Faults:

Front struts, needed new ones.

Front calipers, rotors, pads.

Ball joints.

Tie rod ends.

Sway bar bushings.

Rear brakes.

U joint.

Climate control bulbs.

Injectors.

Alternator.

Radiator.

Timing belt & pulleys.

Water pump.

Front brake hoses.

Driver's seat cushion rip.

Temp sensor upper front.

General Comments:

I bought the 4Runner as a project truck for a very low price. It took me over a year of searching the classifieds to find one this cheap.

I drove it home and then drove it to work everyday from the time I purchased it.

Although it was not maintained by the previous owner, it was still just barely drivable.

Front shocks were originals with 450,000km.

It sat a lot so the brake calipers were seized, but still drove until I could get around to fixing it.

I spent $1500 on initial purchase. Then I spent another $1000 to $2000 on parts.

I slowly began changing everything on my lunch breaks at work. Before I knew it I had a good running and handling automobile again.

It's been 22 months and I keep up on any maintenance it needs.

The truck is up to 483,000km and the engine runs excellent. It has zero blow-by and consumes zero oil. It doesn't leak or burn anything.

Transmission fluid is still a nice red color and shifts better than any high mileage auto I have ever owned.

Where I worked was infested with rats and one chewed an injector wire. I bought 6 new injectors and repaired the wire.

Although it seems like I have put many parts into it, I could now still sell the truck for more than I have spent on it. That is excellent in my opinion. To drive a car for 22 months and then sell for more than I have put into it. This car is paying me to drive it.

Faults:

In 2018 I put brand new:

- Front shock & coils (struts).

- Rotors, calipers, pads, flex hoses.

- U joint at diff.

- Lower ball joints.

- Outer tie rods.

- Rear bumper ends (2).

In 2019 brand new:

- Injectors (6).

- Plugs, wires.

- Fuel filter.

- Coil (middle).

- Coolant temp sensor.

- Timing kit (entire kit with water pump).

- Thermostat.

- Engine belts (2).

- Rad hoses (2).

- Radiator.

- Muffler.

Considering I bought this very cheap, it's not too much and now its all new.

General Comments:

I bought this as cheap as I have seen in 4 years+ of watching for deals.

The AWD works.

4x4 low/high works.

Rear diff lock works.

Trans shifts awesome.

Engine has zero blow-by.

I'm into it for approx 1/3 what a good one sells for.

Next one I buy I now know how to fix everything. I plan to stick with 3rd gens for as long as I can.