Scotties 85 4runner build

SpecialScottie · 10-19-2008, 10:27 PM

Finally got around to starting my first build thread.
This is my second vehicle. My 1st car was my 95 2wd 4runner.

I bought the beast a few months ago from an old man who only used it to store his junk in.
Here it is the day I brought it home.

240xxx miles and a blown engine

I started by stripping the inside. It turns out that there were actually many spare parts inside

I even found some change. Although it was covered in dog hair and mud

Ive got many plans for this old beauty. First thing I wanna do is paint it. I hate red

bigarms23 · 10-21-2008, 02:19 PM

looks like a good start and its already making you money

idayota · 10-21-2008, 03:07 PM

cool cool. what are you thinking for a motor?

algranger · 10-21-2008, 03:11 PM

Wow that thing is clean. Seriously its got a straight body with very little rust, and the interior thats there is in great shape. Look at that dash no cracks or nothin. Looks like a great starter
Hey uh.. if you dont want that change ill have it

thedude42 · 10-21-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

My 1st car was my 95 2wd 4runner
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what all did you do to it? any lift or is it all stock? I would love to put a locker on mine can i?

i have a 94 2wd

stagger_lee · 10-21-2008, 09:11 PM

^^ You can put a locker in anything.

Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^

Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!!

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by idayota

cool cool. what are you thinking for a motor?

I plan on stickin with the 22re. This is going to become my daily driver so I want to maintain good milage. I plan on purchasing a rebuilt engine as the one thats in there is toast. Ill probably get one of engbldrs cams too

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thedude42

what all did you do to it? any lift or is it all stock? I would love to put a locker on mine can i?

i have a 94 2wd

Its all stock except for some 30x9.5 BFG all terrains. I believe the rear axle is the same one as on the 4wds so I wouldnt see a problem with putting a locker in. Although second gen 4runners can be had for about the same amount of money as a 2wd. So why not just start off with a 4wd? Plus you could swap over any good parts you might have invested from your 2wd.

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stagger_lee

^^ You can put a locker in anything.

Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^

Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!!

Sounds good. Might be a while though

. Everything I want is soo expensive

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:36 PM

Did some rearranging today. I moved the 85 into the back yard where I will have more room to work on it and not have to worry about neighbors complaining that it looks like a junkyard

I also started stripping the outside in preperation for painting. I took off the turn signals and bumper and grill and things like that

I also moved my 87 parts 4runner into the backyard next to the 85 so I can easily transfer parts over.

Im deciding if I want the chrome bumper and grill off the sr5 87 or the black bumper and grill off the dlx 85.
Any suggestions?

bigarms23 · 10-21-2008, 09:43 PM

i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarms23

i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma

I was considering that. Is that a common swap? Are new motor mounts required?

thedude42 · 10-22-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

Its all stock except for some 30x9.5 BFG all terrains. I believe the rear axle is the same one as on the 4wds so I wouldnt see a problem with putting a locker in. Although second gen 4runners can be had for about the same amount of money as a 2wd. So why not just start off with a 4wd? Plus you could swap over any good parts you might have invested from your 2wd.

becuase i got an amazing deal on the 2wd and my 2001 nissan frontier was totaled(hit in the passanger side by a guy running a red light) it was just 2,500 with 86,000 miles on it talk about a deal right i have done nothing to it but put some michelin 31x10.50s on it (the 4wd tire) i also am out of work till next semester so i cant afford another truck. However my dad has a 95 limited 4wd and i am hoping when it dies to either pull the motor out of mine and swap or yank all the 4wd parts from it and put them on my 94

904_runner · 10-22-2008, 03:20 PM

^For now, you could put a locker in it, but it would be probably best to wait until you get the 4wd.

You could always put a locker in it and swap the 3rd member when you get the 4wd. That is if the gearing is the same

bigarms23 · 10-22-2008, 09:27 PM

there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarms23

there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out

Great site thanks for the link

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 12:58 AM

Started Sanding the frame today. Its not near as bad as many of the rigs ive seen on here.

but I figured Id at least make it look nice.

I also started stripping the parts car. I plan on using the entire interior out of this one.

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-26-2008, 01:14 AM

Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly.

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by XtraSlow_XtraCab

Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly.

Im actually not sure yet. At first I was set on a 5 speed. But the more I think about it, it would be nice to have the auto. The auto tranny is in good condition. I think ill get it running and see how it does with the auto and then decide if I want to swap in a 5 speed or not

10-19-2008, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 363	Scotties 85 4runner build Finally got around to starting my first build thread. This is my second vehicle. My 1st car was my 95 2wd 4runner. I bought the beast a few months ago from an old man who only used it to store his junk in. Here it is the day I brought it home. 240xxx miles and a blown engine I started by stripping the inside. It turns out that there were actually many spare parts inside I even found some change. Although it was covered in dog hair and mud Ive got many plans for this old beauty. First thing I wanna do is paint it. I hate red __________________ 1st gen 4runner interior for sale here 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto Last edited by SpecialScottie; 10-20-2008 at 06:44 AM.

10-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 846	looks like a good start and its already making you money __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

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algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yelm Posts: 1,332	Wow that thing is clean. Seriously its got a straight body with very little rust, and the interior thats there is in great shape. Look at that dash no cracks or nothin. Looks like a great starter Hey uh.. if you dont want that change ill have it __________________ Wanna go wheelin? http://www.yotatech.com/f15/spring-b...und-up-158664/

10-21-2008, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
stagger_lee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 542	^^ You can put a locker in anything. Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^ Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!! __________________ 07 FJ, 6 speed 84 4Runner - Putting a runner back together thanks to algranger Last edited by stagger_lee; 10-21-2008 at 09:12 PM.

10-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 363	Did some rearranging today. I moved the 85 into the back yard where I will have more room to work on it and not have to worry about neighbors complaining that it looks like a junkyard I also started stripping the outside in preperation for painting. I took off the turn signals and bumper and grill and things like that I also moved my 87 parts 4runner into the backyard next to the 85 so I can easily transfer parts over. Im deciding if I want the chrome bumper and grill off the sr5 87 or the black bumper and grill off the dlx 85. Any suggestions? __________________ 1st gen 4runner interior for sale here 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto

10-21-2008, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 846	i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

10-22-2008, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 846	there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

10-26-2008, 12:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 363	Update Started Sanding the frame today. Its not near as bad as many of the rigs ive seen on here. but I figured Id at least make it look nice. I also started stripping the parts car. I plan on using the entire interior out of this one. __________________ 1st gen 4runner interior for sale here 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto

10-26-2008, 01:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
XtraSlow_XtraCab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 346	Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly. __________________ The little truck putt-putts down the road. The little truck putts slowly. Cars honk in frustration at the little truck that putts slowly. The flooded highway is four feet deep in water. The frustrated car stops at the waterline, scared to swim. The little truck putts on through.