PROJECT 01NATHAN’S 4RUNNER

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An old soul.
A new adventure.

One legendary truck. A whole lot of possibilities.
Your guide to building a 4Runner that feels like you.

BUILT TO LEARN.MADE TO GO PLACES.
Concept illustration of a green third-generation 4Runner on a mountain forest roadTHE POSSIBILITIES AHEAD · CONCEPT ART
20014RUNNERTHIRD GENERATION
THE TRUCK2001 Toyota 4Runner
THE GENERATIONThird gen. First adventure.
THE STARTING POINT215,000 miles, reported
THE RUNWAYAbout 18 months to make it yours

YOUR TRUCK. YOUR DIRECTION.

What kind of 4Runner
will yours become?

You don’t have to build it all at once. Start with a solid foundation, choose what matters to you, and enjoy the projects along the way.

01

BEFORE THE COOL STUFF

A great build starts with a healthy truck.

Frame, steering, brakes, cooling, and service history. Find out what needs attention before choosing the extras.

SMALL PROJECTS. BIG SATISFACTION.

Your next free Saturday.

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Reference photograph of a stock 2001–2002 Toyota 4Runner
Real third-generation reference · IFCAR / public domain · Image credits

A LITTLE CHARACTER GOES A LONG WAY

Keep the good.
Make the rest yours.

The third gen has earned its following. Original proportions, a roll-down rear window, and a community that’s figured out an extraordinary amount.

Its condition will tell us what comes next. Your ideas will tell us where to go.

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