KingJew_1902
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Figured id post up my project.
I originally had planned on getting a sandrail but we don't have storage for an open car and we needed a 5 seater to fit my 3 kids.
My wife always had a liking for 4runners and Im a ford guy but I knew toyota had a decent record in the offroad scene. So we agreed to build a 4runner for Ocotillo wells.
I park it in my driveway which solved the storage problem and the wife was happy so it all worked out.
Dec 2020 I picked up a 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4 V6 4X4 for $4600
![2BFCF3F8-EAA8-4D0D-A9AF-B8132A1A2655.jpeg 2BFCF3F8-EAA8-4D0D-A9AF-B8132A1A2655.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17617-57fddd05e6b69a2ed8e21785fdffc323.jpg)
Literally as soon as we got it home, it started blowing white smoke. It sucked but I saw it as an opportunity to rebuild the entire engine and have a fresh start for future trips.
I had a local engine shop Eagle Eye Engine Rebulders who were referred to me by a few people do the overhaul.
![32E8C22A-5858-47E0-9688-9FAF2C262187.jpeg 32E8C22A-5858-47E0-9688-9FAF2C262187.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17618-56a1c18189758347e81f1d3bd379809d.jpg)
Once the rebuild was completed I got her back home and started tearing into her. Pulled the fender trim, hitch spare tire, side steps, mud flaps etc
![2656E1E6-2853-429C-8F11-A28AC2707D36.jpeg 2656E1E6-2853-429C-8F11-A28AC2707D36.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17620-f69397d1dafdec847855306325ba23de.jpg)
I originally had planned on getting a sandrail but we don't have storage for an open car and we needed a 5 seater to fit my 3 kids.
My wife always had a liking for 4runners and Im a ford guy but I knew toyota had a decent record in the offroad scene. So we agreed to build a 4runner for Ocotillo wells.
I park it in my driveway which solved the storage problem and the wife was happy so it all worked out.
Dec 2020 I picked up a 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4 V6 4X4 for $4600
![2BFCF3F8-EAA8-4D0D-A9AF-B8132A1A2655.jpeg 2BFCF3F8-EAA8-4D0D-A9AF-B8132A1A2655.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17617-57fddd05e6b69a2ed8e21785fdffc323.jpg)
Literally as soon as we got it home, it started blowing white smoke. It sucked but I saw it as an opportunity to rebuild the entire engine and have a fresh start for future trips.
I had a local engine shop Eagle Eye Engine Rebulders who were referred to me by a few people do the overhaul.
![32E8C22A-5858-47E0-9688-9FAF2C262187.jpeg 32E8C22A-5858-47E0-9688-9FAF2C262187.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17618-56a1c18189758347e81f1d3bd379809d.jpg)
Once the rebuild was completed I got her back home and started tearing into her. Pulled the fender trim, hitch spare tire, side steps, mud flaps etc
![2656E1E6-2853-429C-8F11-A28AC2707D36.jpeg 2656E1E6-2853-429C-8F11-A28AC2707D36.jpeg](https://forum.badlinesgoodtimes.com/data/attachments/17/17620-f69397d1dafdec847855306325ba23de.jpg)
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