SpecialScottie's 1985 4Runner Build-Up Thread
10-19-2008, 09:27 PM
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SpecialScottie's 1985 4Runner Build-Up Thread
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
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
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10-21-2008, 02:11 PM
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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
Hey uh.. if you dont want that change ill have it
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10-21-2008, 08:11 PM
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^^ 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!!!
Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!!
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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.
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. Everything I want is soo expensive
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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?
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?
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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.
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^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
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
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there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out
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there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out
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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.
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.
10-26-2008, 12:14 AM
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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.
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