Hi all,

I am just trying to get info before buying a LHD 4-runner or a RHD Hilux Surf.
Does the 4-runner 3rd generation (from 1996) have a center differential??
Does the Hilux Surf 3rd generation (from 1996) exist with LHD and european conformity?

Thank you for info.

PeuNeu

Pretty sure that they all have a centre diff (3rd gen), but not sure about the LHD bit.

[quote name='Andy' post='894924' date='May 25 2009, 06:08 PM']Pretty sure that they all have a centre diff (3rd gen), but not sure about the LHD bit.[/quote]

Thanks for answer.

I looked on wikipedia "4-runner" and don't really know how I have to understant this sentence.

"Significant changes from the second generation models include a larger body on a longer wheelbase, increased interior space, increased cargo space, twin airbags, ABS, lift-up tailgate, coil-sprung suspension all round, rack and pinion steering, and aerodynamic contour designed glass headlights. Additionally, Hilux Surf versions immediately moved to 16-inch wheels and gained a center differential, enabling the use of four wheel drive on hard surfaces without complication for the first time."

[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner[/url]

Only Surf 3rd gen got it?

The 3rd gen came out in 96 and was built on the same chassis as the Colorado/prado, and this had the centre diff.

I have seen LHD 2nd gen in Europe but never a 3rd gen, and they were badged as 4 runners.

[quote name='Andy' post='895147' date='May 26 2009, 12:04 AM']The 3rd gen came out in 96 and was built on the same chassis as the Colorado/prado, and this had the centre diff.

I have seen LHD 2nd gen in Europe but never a 3rd gen, and they were badged as 4 runners.[/quote]


Hi Andy,

I finally bought a 4 Runner '99 3L TD.
But this is not a european car, not even a japanese nor american....

LHD, 4 Runner, American lights and all the rest. but 3.0L TD which were never made for US.
I still don't know if I have a central diff.
Is it anything I can check to be sure? (As I'm not that good in mechanical stuff)

Thanks!!

PeuNeu

What settings do you have on the gearstick/transfer lever.

[quote name='Andy' post='920020' date='Aug 7 2009, 11:25 PM']What settings do you have on the gearstick/transfer lever.[/quote]

H2 L4
| |
H4--N

This is what I have.

[img]http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/asgg/Landcruiser/Picture192.jpg[/img]

Thanks a lot Andy.

This is not what I have, so it means no center diff...
I've to be either in H2 or down to H4.