Hi Folks, I've been shopping for a generation 2 for a long time and am looking at a very clean 1994 4wd 4Runner with 116,000 miles tomorrow. The truck sounds like it has been very well taken care of, but the clutch has never been replaced. In other vehicles I have had, I usually got about 100k out of a clutch, and it cost $500 or so to replace it. This would be my first 4wd manual transmission truck, and I would like to factor in the cost of a clutch on this truck into my budget before, or if, I make an offer. SO any ballpark guesses on how much a clutch would run on a 1994 4wd 4Runner? Thanks a bunch.

I have a first generation, and it went at about 160K, so you might have some more time. My mechanic did it for about $250, but he is awesome. My suggestion, call a few big names(firestone, etc..) see what they want, and then call around to some smaller shops that you trust, and then ask some co workers. If you buy a Toyota, find a mechanic that likes working on them and has worked on them. They will know what to look out for, and they know the tricks to use when fixing them(ie access points, etc..) If you live near Austin, I will give you my mechanic's number. Patrick

All good points, but you might not need to really worry about the clutch at all. First, you say that it has been taken care of... so perhaps the owner really doesn't drive it hard? Also, how much towing has the 4-Runner done? If little, then the clutch is probably fine. FWIW, I LOVE manual transmissions, though my 4-Runner is an auto (bought for the new drivers in the house). My car is an 89 Maxima. Every older 5 speed I've had, I could nurse a week clutch for 10's of thousands of miles. chg

fyi - from the dealership the parts will cost you about $275 for 4cyl & $260 for V-6 the labor from the dealership is about $750 phlatcat27604