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All things 1st Gen, The best 4Runner ever made 1984-1989

All things 1st Gen, The best 4Runner ever made 1984-1989

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  • If you are posting multiple pictures, please do so via an album and a have short description in the comment section.

  • The selling/trading of parts or vehicles IS allowed an encouraged.

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T4R

replacement OEM vinyls

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31

Finally decided to do something fun.

Sun's coming out, figured might as well do something new for me.

4 Comments
2024/05/13
22:22 UTC

3

Any idea if a piece of trim goes here or another solution besides extending the panel?

The area isn’t flat so not sure if extending the panel is the right solution.

6 Comments
2024/05/13
20:40 UTC

22

My solution to the broken rear key.

This wasn't that hard to set up 17 bucks, A few connectors, some wire and about an hour of my time. If anybody's interested I'll do my best to write up how to do it.

8 Comments
2024/05/10
16:37 UTC

52

My solution to the broken rear key.

This wasn't that hard to set up 17 bucks, A few connectors, some wire and about an hour of my time. If anybody's interested I'll do my best to write up how to do it.

21 Comments
2024/05/10
16:25 UTC

2

Head Gasket vs. Full Rebuild

On a ‘87 22-RE with ~270K mileage. My head gasket is leaking coolant ( white smoke in the exhaust ) I did the gasket and timing chain my self 60K miles ago, probably did a shit job. I took a weekend. I’m trying to decide on doing just the gasket or doing a full rebuild. I was wondering about the time it takes to pull and rebuild vs. just doing the head. Any thoughts?

5 Comments
2024/05/09
01:24 UTC

2

Long travel.

Anyone here done it? Was it worth the 6-10k it's probably cost? (I don't weld). What's your experience? The Total Chaos kit is 5200$

15 Comments
2024/05/05
16:07 UTC

9

A little project we are wrapping up

This pic is in a Land Cruiser HJ47, but the knob is a reproduction of the 1st gen 4runner, 1st/2nd truck... 2,000 units available within two months time

3 Comments
2024/05/04
21:38 UTC

14

What accessories/switches were supposed to go in these two center dash spots?

19 Comments
2024/05/02
13:38 UTC

1

OEM look rocker switches. Does anyone make them? Do 3rd gen fit in 1st gen?

Getting conflicting information that says the 3rd gen like this part number 00550-35976 fit but haven't been able to confirm. Shooting for everything to look as close to period as possible.

6 Comments
2024/05/02
02:18 UTC

7

Heater control valve

1st gen heater control valves sell for over $100. Has anyone here fitted a more affordable version designed for more recent generations?

6 Comments
2024/04/29
19:46 UTC

6

I listed her on BaT

Finally got the truck dialed in and thought I’d give BaT a try and make sure it goes to an enthusiast. Anyone here ever listed there?

5 Comments
2024/04/29
19:24 UTC

36

I’m tired of working in this darn thing.

I’ve done a bunch of good used motor swaps. And a couple dirty cheap rebuilds. But this one is the “nice” one. I didn’t realize how much more work it is. Every time I see the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” I find something else that needs attention. But now I have to do it. Every bolt. Every part must be clean and perfect. I am being held hostage by my 4runner. Send help. LOL.

But in reality I’m happy I’m doing it right. Hopefully she appreciates it and treats me right for a long time.

9 Comments
2024/04/28
05:59 UTC

25

Just bought it, and dropped it off to have the transmission rebuilt.

8 Comments
2024/04/27
22:29 UTC

31

New project

Got this for $1500. Runs drives stops. Restoration time! What ya’ll think? Worth the 15?

8 Comments
2024/04/27
20:58 UTC

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