Well, just before the purchase of my "new to me" 2000 4Runner 2 weeks ago, I was surfing this site to get info on the truck I wanted....I found a beauty....a 2000 4WD 4Runner with only 60,000 miles on it (snow birds from IL, spent winters here in AZ).

The 1st pic is the day I brought it home.

The 2nd is after removing the running boards, mudflaps and fender trim.

The 3rd.....Oh the 3rd, was taken tonight after I was hit by a Dodge Ram that ran a red light (Just Fantastic).

So Monday the 20th I go get the estimate for the (of course...ladie's) insurance. I am going to my buddy who run's a bodyshop here in town.

My buildup questions is: Obviously I have an oppurtunity to make a few mods to the vehicle. What should I be looking at trying to upgrade or change on the vehicle as I go through this process. Just looking to see where you guys would start.

Thanks.

 

Wow, that really sucks! Nice looking runner and a great find with only 60K!! Since I don't know how much damage there really is I would replace (besides the hood and fender) the bumper with an off road type. While you have that stuff apart you should install a tranny cooler (if yours is an auto) to bypass the radiator cooler.

They have been know to leak and mix coolant and radiator fluid together and cause major problems. Then again with such low miles you may be good to go for a long time.

Or did the radiator get damaged? If you replace it with a new one you should be alright using the built in cooler for a good 8 years or so.

 

The estimate from the driver at fault's insurance was $4252.00. I'll keep you posted once I get it to my boy's bodyshop.

 

Well, finally got the check from Allstate for $4300.00. Dropped it off at the bodyshop last night. They are going to do the core support back and I will handle the grill, lights, front bumper etc. I am having the "sport" hood installed instead of the stock one. We had a huge hail storm out here in AZ so the shops are backed up. Probably be about 3-4 weeks. Later.

 

And it's finally home. Time to get the bumper ordered and start bolting on some parts.

 

All of the bolt on stuff is done. Ordered the Shrockworks bumper last week so it will be a bit before I get any new pics. Later all.

 

Well, finally done with all of the repairs from the accident including the Shrockworks front bumper.

I'm thinking of doing the snorkel next, any ideas of what brand to go with?

 

good post

 

good post