Resurrecting? This was never dead.

YOU got a 4Ruuner for free? Lucky bastard! Awesome find!

The fact that the previous owner of this 4Runner was just going to scrap a perfectly good vehicle is beyond mind blowing. I hope a lot more people give their 4Runner more respect.

Toyota builds quality products, period. There will be at least double the present kilometres on it if the required maintenance is carried out.

Found myself smiling when the old warrior started right up, these things never dies 😂

Why am I not surprised that Toyota fired right up? I am far more surprised anyone would just give one of these away. Good luck with that 4runner!

I love these kind of restoration videos. "I did nothing and it worked fine. This is my daily now."

That thing has so much life left in her

The headlights are so clear and not hazed over because that was the last generation to have glass headlights.

Great find! I have a '96 SR5 RWD with 234,000 miles. Runs like a top! Can't part with it for the life of me. Love the thing!

Scraping that would have been such a terrible waste, glad you saved it

You don’t rescue a Toyota…. A Toyota rescues you.

The fact that that thing started up so easily man. Lucky find.

Dude just got given a 10,000 dollar car for free. I'm hella jealous i'd take another one of these any day.

The headlights look good cuz they are glass not the cheap plastic crap on modern cars. In the next 30years it'll still look great

Toyota does not surprise me.. they are just so damn reliable 😊

Just a quick start after sleeping for 5 years🙌🙌. Dammn them toyotas refuse to die😂

I knew it would start…it’s a Toyota.

My 3rd Gen is at 333k all original except the alt and starter, still runs great

Not just one of the best-engineered cars ever made, but one of the best machines of any kind. Toyota design and build from that era was about as good as it ever gets Great find! I am, as you have guessed, consumed by envy...

Been driving mine for 20 years, plan on 20+ more or until I'm dead. Check the frame and strut mounts for rot, otherwise ENJOY!

you struck gold and good job fixing the pulley and getting her running.

This is so amazing! I’m really looking forward to you fixing up this 4Runner

Restoration it does not mean just to start the car 20minit just to waste my times to looking for the best results

Amazing how smooth the engine still sounds.

Used to own 99 mdl 2.7 litres. These beast never die

7:40 the reason why the headlights stayed clear is because they are glass instead of plastic. they will NEVER fade!! Thats why these things never actually look their age.

One kick start... The Old Warrior is back! I'll forever love this platform!

New rear bumper n some detailing.. ur golden!

You’ll not go wrong with a Toyota…love to see it all cleaned and shiny ❤

i’m invested in seeing how this goes, good stuff man keep it up 🔥

Great find and gift. That is a proper workhorse vehicle. I have the same in a '94 model and the '06 Tundra. You'll be very happy!

What are you talking about resurrect it's a Toyota it's just been sitting there waiting for you to go start it.

Idles just nice .great video...keep us updated....

Toyota - turn key. Wish i could come across a find like this. Ive gone through all the brands and Toyota is the only vehicle ill purchase from here on out.. That is easily a 10k suv.

I have been subbed for some time but never commented. Thanks for sharing Trax, this is right up my ally as a toyota fan for many many years. It actually runs good. I know what I will do, but let me just follow your journey

Hasn't started in years, cranks in one try... 4Runners are just the best. Nice work saving it!

$125 for a 23 year old 4Runner is nothing it last you for a long time if you take care of it. I bought mine new and I got 225,000 miles on it and still get me wherever I want to go. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

Nice video man would like to see her get all cleaned up

Wow what a score. Considering the condition I figured even if you had to put a new motor in it you still got a good deal.

Unbelievable. This message comes from a 5th Gen 2016 4RUNNER and a 2018 GX460 owner. Oh! And 2010 Corolla and 2015 RAV4. 😂 true testament of Toyota quality. Awesome free gift. Enjoy it.

There's so little info about about 1996-2002 4Runners out there. Thanks for this helpful video.

Toyota Quality...After 5years of not running......wow...people b4 took care of it quite well...all u need to do now,,is drain the tranny oil and change the filters,,engine oil too..all filters....drain out the coolant and put in fresh oil based coolant....nice vehicle bro..congrats..u got a gem...treat it well

THATS AWESOME!! GREAT VIDEO!! Free 4runner and only paid $130 for a battery that’s a plus ! I wish i can fine a 4runner like this from other ppl. 😢 All it needs is a 3inch lift kit and it’s good to go!

I love Toyota! !

Those Nippon Denso alternators just last forever. If this happened to me Id just replace it, until I saw this. Amazing.

Resurrecting? That beast barely napped!

The fact someone parked a perfectly good 4x4 4runner with that kind of mileage over an alternator bearing is just stupid.

I’m guessing it was parked because of the typical frame rust ? If the bumpers have a rust hole through it I’m sure the frame is gone. These things all went to the scrap yard here in Ontario due to frame rust. The price was right but if the frame is gone it’s a parts truck at best.

"$125 in, a little much for a 23yo vehicle"...lol whatever, those things bring $5k easily down here.

That 4runner has a ton of life left. Probably doesn't need much TLC...just maybe standard maintenance. Great find!

Free? Jeezus... Im jealous

I own 1997.....last twenty years, no problems, still running strong.

thats exactly like my 90 series Prado here in Australia the 4runner is basically a prado 3.4L v6

My first car was a 2001 4Runner. For the last 2 years that I had it, I was driving without a speedometer, odometer or working ABS before trading up to a 2017 Tacoma. When everything stopped working, the odometer stopped at around 284,000 miles and I am sure that it could have easily gone well over 100,000 more. I love my Tacoma, but I would love to have another 3rd gen 4Runner. I absolutely love the body design and simplicity of the interior.

Pretty awesome score! Especially for free! 👍

The SEARS emblem on the AirBag cover, perfect Frag Granade for passenger in case of frontal crash.....

In my country that Toyota is worth about $15,000 US dollars

I wasn’t surprised that it turned on. I would be more surprised if it didn’t. I have 99 4Runner and it always have people leaving notes that they want to buy it.

The headlights are glass not plastic that's why they are clear

it looks amazing, the end result will be beatiful

I've owned a few of these and they are great trucks 👍 But check the frame for rot, especially in the back where the rear axle control arms connect to the frame. They can get so rusty and there is a lot of load in that area, so they can break free which is very bad when your driving, lol

It's not only a Toyota, it's a Toyota 4Runner

Wow that's crazy. Started right up,e brake works.

I had 2 4Runners (1986 4x4 Manual 22RE (in 2016 for free), 1997 4x4 Manual 2.7 liter (in 2021) and Currently 1999 Limited 2x4 3.4 liter with Rear Diff LOCK I got them each in a field rotting away, they all started with minimal work. Resurrected, and daily drove em.

you just woke up a beast

What a nice neighbor you have there... Toyota's are one of the most reliable cars

Thats a great score for sure

My old boss Janet had one like that. It was an '02, and she did off road it somewhat. I was always giving her gum to help her quit smoking, but she passed in '16. I know I tried to save her life; she was worth it.

Your so lucky to had a free car or free toyota

Congrates for 4Runner VZN185 Its in amazing cond❤

I'm currently resurrecting a '96 LandCruiser, parked 5+ years, partially covered but overgrown with tropical jungle. Diesel started just the same as this one, cleaning rust off brake discs, handbrake drums very little surface corrosion between the shoes. Most Toyota interior parts plastic will not grow mould, it seems . Back on the road soon, hopefully.

Darn good vehicle right there brother 👍

That's a solid truck(own one), take good care of it pal👌"I'd replace/clean that pcv valve to avoid sludge, simple fix... also run a bottle of seafoam in the tank to flush out those injectors"😉

Maan you are lucky,that’s a Jem right there

Just bought 1 2weeka ago. Good score !!

I love these trucks ! I own '99. I drive it everyday

Toyota 5VZ sits for 5+ years all it gets it's a squeaky belt, not surprised it turned on

How Lucky!! this is my dream car :D it'll be a good project. Need to find me one like this haha

You save a life Toyota lover we know what is that mean. Nice video by the way

"resurrecting", all it needed was a battery, that why I love Toyotas

You scored big on this one man, beautiful truck. Too bad we never got them in South Africa

I don't think this kid knows yet what he has😅 Get under that thing and stop it from rotting out on you asap. Stop the rust now and thank me 20 years from now when that thing is still carrying you around 😅

3.4 V6 you have a jem and if you get it right you should have it for a good time to come one of the best engines Toyota ever made

This one is from the golden car years, this 4Runner will live for ever if taking care.

nice video bro👌🔥🔥💯

At 13:19 the coolant looks green but I heard Toyotas/4Runners need the red coolant. That was the first fluid change I did when I got my 96 4Runner and luckily no milkshake. Can’t wait to see your project come along! 👍

She (ie. the 4runner) was like "get that trailer away from me" Currently am dating two 4runners a 98 and 01. The 01 has 138,000 the 98 has 202,000. For some reason it is always the alternators.

I have a 2005 Lexus is300 that I won’t touch for months n she turns on no problem like she wast even parked long. Toyota and Lexus are quality

Clever little tab someone added to airbox since the factory clips always fail with age.

Wow that for free??? That is an amazing find bro

Toyota 4 runner awesome SUV it's hole value never die take care of maintenance oil change air filter tires battery V6 liter take it home what's to be done have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR really love my truck am not trading no time soon awesome video friend bless you keep keep that Toyota 4 runner get the title registration also insurance included

What a come up

Such a beautiful vehicle. It just needs little love to keep it running. Basically clean up the interiour restore some quality in life on it fix the mechanicals and electronics you got yourself a cool car that will serve you well. I mean sure people can go all the way and restore it fully up to near mint condition but honestly it doesn't need that much. It's a workhorse vehicle.

I've had three of these, one with the 3.4v6 gasoline engine and two with the 3 litre intercooled diesel.. they're unstoppable, you can flip the rear seats and sleep in the back, punt it up the beach or whatever. FYI the 3.4L is a non contact engine so it the timing belt pops you've just gotta chuck another belt on. First thing I'd do is put an external trans cooler on for sure.

U got extremely lucky finding one for free, btw the engine is the 5VZ-FE and transmission is gonna be a A340F, same power plant as my tacoma and main worries for rust to look for are the frame, luckily my truck has been a Mississippi/Alabama truck all it’s life

Got free why not the toyota 4 runner is reliable SUV on market today and very popular off road enjoy it take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

Wow! Bob's your uncle! ( You're a lucky guy )

It's a family members old car. Nobody gives away that body style 4runner and for damn sure not gonna scrap it. Good try though

This is a Gem. U are lucky bro...just change out ALL THE FLUIDS,power steering and brake fluid included.....no new car in 2023,,will last this long........original is good and basic