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[hinoranger]

Just picked up a well-used but drivable '85 4Runner. Havn't looked too far but can any body recommend some good tech./FAQ threads, either here or other sites?

Is there an alternative to the power rear window? mine's pretty unreliable in cold weather.

thanks.

[Cackalak Han]

Nice. Manual 4cyl?

There is some good info on yotatech. Not sure about any other sites.

Post some pics.

[kcowyo]

Check out the Early Toyota Trucks forum on 4x4 Wire.

One of the longest running, most in-depth Toyota truck forums on the 'net -

[fabjunkie]

Depending on what you're wanting to do with it, check out pirate4x4.com too. They're more hardcore stuff, but have some neat tricks here and there.

[hinoranger]

Nice. Manual 4cyl?

Post some pics.

4cyl. 5sp., solid front axle.

not in the greatest shape but was thinking about using it as a testbed for a diesel conversion and/or camper topper.

my first real 4x4, too. I have an '80's 4ws Toyota van with a bad head gasket, arguably not a real off-road machine.

Wasn't someone around here building a a D.I.Y raised-roof camper on an early 4Runner chassis?

[adrenaline503]

Sounds like you should gut and make it lo-tec as possible. I really want to buy a cherokee and do that.

[adrenaline503]

Sounds like you should gut and make it lo-tec as possible. I really want to buy a cherokee and do that.

[toyota_jon]

Congrats on the 85. i sure love mine! Where are the pics?

the FAQ on pirate is very good, there is a lot of discussion there that isn't hardcore related. such as places to watch for rust that aren't easily seen, and how to fix that nagging little problem. I also really like 4Crawler.com.

[Willman]

Very nice rig!

Now we need some pictures!

[Grim Reaper]

Everything you could ever want to know about 4x4 mini's
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459180


Few of us here very well versed as well.

The 4x4 wire stuff is excellent as well.

22re is a tough little motor but its really cranky and slow if you don't re gear if you go up in tire size. The good news is parts are dirt cheap for them and they are very easy to work on. They are really easy to regear if you are an above average shade tree. www.gearinstall.com


If you didn't know...you just scored the "Holy Grail of Toyota's. A factory solid axle Fuel injected Toyota is a 1 year only truck in the US.

www.marlincrawler.com is hard to beat on parts like front axle seal kits and transmission parts. The w56 that truck proably came with will need a rebuild about 200k. The tattle tale sign is popping out of 4th gear. Again if you are a decent shade tree you can rebuild it for about $250 in parts and some creativity with a 12 ton harbor freight press and the big gear puller set. (about $150 on sale)

There is a factory PDF manual online. I will try and find a link. Its 80megs but well worth down loading.

This should be it.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html