The square sliding window on the passenger side is missing on my 4runner I bought today. Anyone got any ideas where I can find this piece at? If anyone knows where to find new (Toyotas parts site doesn't seem to have any), that would be best. If anyone has any nice used ones, I would be interested in those also.

My exhaust front pipe rusted and snapped off at the manifold. I want to replace the manifold and the entire exhaust system not sure what the best route would be. I found this

https://www.magnaflow.com/products/106-0397-brexhaust-1989-1991-toyota-4runner-30l-direct-fit-replacement-exhaust-system

But there’s not any reviews but it’d still need a front pipe and I’m having a hard time finding one.

Basically is it worth trying to build a kit or should I have it made for me? I don’t have a welder or really time to fully build one so kits are my only option.

For a few months I've had this terrible grinding/groaning noise when turning about 1.5 turns to the left at speeds +5mph. My cv axle had a lot of lateral movement out of the bearing/hub because it was missing the snap ring. Changed that out and got it secured, didn't make any difference.

From videos I've seen it sounds similar to people posting about dust covers grinding against the rotors at specific angles, but checked out the dust covers at that angle and can't see anything that would be rubbing. Could it be the pads? When I turn the tire feeling there's some whooshing that sounds like the pads are a little too close to the rotors even when straight.

Anyone encounter something like this?

Thanks!

My DLX doesn’t have a tachometer. I’m thinking of swapping in a cluster from an SR5 with a tach but want to keep the odometer honest (the new one has lower mileage)

Anyone have good intel on a few of the following things?

1. Recommendations of stereo head units with CarPlay and speakers? One speaker isn't working and the head unit is an old CD + Bluetooth unit. I'm worried I don't know enough and I'll buy a head unit from Crutchfield that will draw the wrong power or not have the right harness etc. Been burned by "plug and play" in the past.

2. Similar, any recommendations for headlight upgrades?

3. I've got some rear sag so I figured I'd go ahead and upgrade the suspension with a lift. Any recommendations of brand and height? Doesn't need to be top of the line, but something solid.

4. Any recommendations of roof racks? I have the original hard top that I'll keep on in the winter but planning on grabbing a soft topper as well - hoping there's something out there that works with both. Is a gutter rack the best option?

5. Anyone have the measurements of the door panels to fab some new ones at home? Or is best option to pull the current ones, stencil, and build? I'm worried I'll wreck the old ones pulling them and be left buying the ABS ones, which aren't really the look I'm going for

Hey, I am repainting my 89 4-runner and removed the B-Pillar trim... broke all the clips. Anyone know where I can get somer new ones? and maybe some B pillar badges while im at it?

Try as I might I can't find any place that sells the huge rain guards for the doors on our trucks. I can't even find a picture of them anymore, just ones for newer rigs. Does anyone have a lead on these guys? This pic shows the size difference I'm talking about.

Buddy and I were gifted this 87 4 runner. It sat for 2 years, we did sparks, ignition wires, distributor cap, belts, fuel pump, fuel filter, battery, oil and filter, and got it running great for about 2 days. Then it sat and now it will start idle for a moment ~1-2 seconds bog down and die. If you give it gas it will not rev up right, sounds like it's missing and then bog down and die. We pulled plugs and checked spark they all worked, but some were coming out soaking wet. Any tips on what may be the cause. I have on my radar to check the tps sensor with a voltmeter, in my gut I'm not convinced that the distributor cap is good, but appears ok no arcing or scorching.

Daily reminder all: put a GD AirTag in your 4Runner! Look up on YouTube how to disable the speaker and hide it somewhere. Constant tracking if it's near an iPhone. I never had mine stolen but the previous owner did.

My neighbor has what appears to be a 1st 4Runner that hasn't been driven in quite a while, judging from the moss and lichen growth. He probably wants to get rid of it, so I'm looking into talking to him and purchasing it. My plans are probably to flip it -- although I love these trucks, I'll be transferring colleges soon and it wouldn't be practical to keep it around.

My main question is: What should I look out for, considering it hasn't been driven for a while? I'm okay with surface-level wrenching, but if there could be issues with the oil really gunking up the engine block or serious rust, I'm not sure that it would be a great idea to spring for it. Any experience is greatly appreciated!

P.S. I'm aware of rust issues on these cars. I'll try to get it under a lift to ensure that no components are genuinely rusted away. Mostly concerned about the engine and any issues that would take more than a few days and a few hundred dollars to fix. Thanks!

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Sooooo I just replaced my clutch everything went well except when putting the starter back on one of the casing screws slipped into the bell housing. I searched and tried magnets and couldn’t get anything so prayed I just dropped and lost it. Well started it up and I can hear it rattling in the bell housing 🤦. I really don’t want to drop the transmission again how bad of an idea is it to make the weep hole larger to try and pull the screw out?

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My ex-girlfriend's blue 1986 4Runner got stolen last night, near Brockhurst/Martin Luther King Jr Way. It had two fuckin' Clubs on it (steering wheel and clutch Clubs).

Here are a couple pics of it. I know it's a total longshot, but figured I'd drop something in here just in case anyone in the Bay Area happens to see it.

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Last time it was stolen, I had an AirTag in it and found it right away. Once we broke up, I took that out. Unfortunately, she never put a new one in it.

Thanks everyone.

I just picked up an 89 4runner SR5. It’s got the 3.0 and runs exceptionally. The previous owner poured 8k into it it to make it good for her daughter. Rebuilt 3vz, whole new front end, new tranny, clutch, tcase, starter, everything. It has zero leaks and feels perfect. The mechanic who did the work told me if I kept the coolant topped off and the fluids fresh it will go forever. I still want a a 3.4 eventually but also want to love what I got. Are there any positive experiences out there with the 3.0?

Hi all! I’m trying to help fix a common problem. A lot of oem b pillars brake down, crumble and look terrible after 40 years! I’ve started to manufacture replacement pillar covers for all the owners that want to replace worn out sets!

I dare you to read the reviews 😏

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1538542270/

Flying to pick up an ‘85 in Texas this weekend and I’m wondering if y’all know any specific points or items I should be checking upon initial inspection when I get there to purchase it. Anything unique to the year I should be aware of? Anything specific to first gen’s I should be aware of? I’m familiar with the newer Toyotas but have never had hands on a first gen before. Very excited. Any advice would be appreciated!