Gifts for 2nd Gen 4Runner Owners, Sorted by Budget
Buying for someone on your holiday list who drives a 1990–1995 4Runner is harder than it looks. Most of what they'd want for the truck depends on the year, the engine, or what they've already done to it, and you can't ask without giving the gift away.
So this list leans on things from our shop that don't need a fitment check, plus the dash mat and rain visors for when you know the truck. The groups go by price plus the lower-48 shipping printed on each listing when I wrote this.
Under $20 delivered
Tri-Color Keytag: $12.99 + $4.99 shipping
An embroidered heritage keytag: the classic tri-color grille stitched onto a heavy-duty lanyard strap with a steel keyring. The fitment line on the listing just says "Fits your keys." If you're already buying one of the other items here, the keytag is also offered as a +$12.99 add-on on both thermos listings and on the emblem, dash mat and visor listings.
Who it's for: a stocking stuffer for anyone who carries a Toyota key.
Under $40 delivered
Field Inspection Manual: $29.99, a PDF by email
A 22-page field inspection manual for the 1990–1995 4Runner: 12 inspection zones, a 100-point scoring system, nine walk-away lines and 3 sheets to print. It also has a section on the first 30 days of owning one.
Who it's for: someone shopping for a 2nd gen, or who just brought one home. Read this part before you buy it as a gift: it's licensed to one person, only the buyer can download it, and each copy is stamped with the buyer's name. The download is good for 48 hours and one download, so it's not one to buy early and save for the holiday.
Toyota tri-color emblem: $25.99 + $5.99 shipping
A heritage tri-color badge, and the listing says it fits any Toyota. It uses bolt-on mounting with no adhesive on the back, and the listing notes it can also be mounted with double-sided tape, sold separately.
Who it's for: the owner who likes a nod to the early Toyotas. If you don't think they'll want to bolt anything on, pick up the tape too.
20oz 304ss thermos (WD-40): $28.99 + $5.99 shipping
WD-40 themed, double walled, vacuum insulated, 304 stainless. The sealed lid slides open for a quick drink, it comes with a stainless steel straw and a cleaner, and everything is dishwasher safe. Don't microwave it.
Who it's for: the one with coffee in the cupholder on every drive. The listing says it fits standard cupholders.
Heavy-Duty 20oz Thermos: $28.99 + $5.99 shipping
Same price, meant for the shop or the road: an oil-resistant grip, a leak-proof design that won't spill when knocked over, and a wide mouth that's easy to clean even with greasy hands. It's dishwasher safe and fits standard cup holders and lunch boxes. You pick the theme on the listing: PB Nut Blaster, Milwaukee FUEL, STP Oil Filter, CAT Oil Filter or WD-40. There's more on this line in our working man thermos write-up.
Who it's for: whoever does their own wrenching, or works with their hands all week.
Under $70 delivered
Dash mat: $54.99 + $9.99 shipping
Custom-cut for the 2nd gen 4Runner and the 3rd gen Toyota pickup. It covers a cracked dash and kills windshield glare. It comes in grey, black, maroon or tan, so take a look at their interior before you order.
Who it's for: the owner with a cracked dash, or one who's tired of glare off the windshield.
Over $100 delivered
Rain visors: $79.99 + $24.99 shipping
A four-piece set for the front and rear doors in a smoke/tinted color, listed for the 1990–1995 4Runner. I've run these on my own 2nd gen for the last ten years. When a spring shower rolls through, you roll the windows up 3/4 of the way and keep the air moving, and they keep the sun out of your eyes too.
Who it's for: the windows-down driver. Check the year on this one before you order.
Before you buy a fitment item
The dash mat and the rain visors are the truck-specific items here. Check the years printed on the listing against their truck before you order: the visors list the 1990–1995 4Runner, and the dash mat lists 1989–1995 because it also covers the 3rd gen pickup. The keytag, emblem, thermoses and manual don't need a fitment check. If you're not sure, email us before you order. We would rather answer a question than process a return.
Frequently asked questions
What can I get a 2nd gen 4Runner owner for under $40?
With shipping, the Tri-Color Keytag, the Toyota tri-color emblem, either 20oz thermos and the Field Inspection Manual all come in under $40. None of them need a fitment check.
Do the thermoses fit in a cupholder?
Both thermos listings say they fit standard cupholders, and the Heavy-Duty listing adds lunch boxes. Neither one is vehicle-specific.
Can I give the Field Inspection Manual as a gift?
Not the usual way. It's licensed to one person and only the buyer can download it: every download needs a code emailed to the address used at checkout. If a friend is shopping for a 2nd gen, the manual page says to send them there.
How much is shipping on these?
Each listing prints its own lower-48 rate: $4.99 on the keytag, $5.99 on the emblem and both thermoses, $9.99 on the dash mat and $24.99 on the rain visors. The manual is a PDF delivered by email.
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