1st Gen 4runner Overlander...Yes...No...Maybe

[vanisl4runner]

Thanks for all the help guys...Ive been doing some research and know that the truck will make it...I believe to that it would be a fantastic overlander too because of the solid front axle and how basic the suspension is (leafsprings on every corner) I do have some work to do to before I can go. I am very mechanically inclined so Im not worried about grease under the fingernails and do most of my own work on my vehicles...have a good selection of spares too as I have a friend with another parts 4runner. Engine blew but the rest of it is mint...So sweet deal for me...Anyways...I was wondering more about overlanding gear that would be good to bring...The camping type stuff....

[4runnin']

Depending on what tire size you are running and if you need extra fuel you may need to build some sort of tire/gas carrier. I needed to running 35's. Here is a pic of my carrier. It has worked great and frees up the cargo area. Again, its been said but the seats do get uncomfortable after being on the road all day. I am currently looking into a new seat situation for my truck.

[Scenic WonderRunner]

1st Generation Toyota 4Runner's.....




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[4Rescue]

Oh it'll definat;y make it. I personaly have no issues with my seats but I could see that being an issue. Take spares, specificaly, a Spare alternator, new belts and in your case if you're gonna wheel it at all and have 33" or bigger tires, get good at changing the Birfield joints... THese trucks will go ANYWHERE (more so with yours being a SFA model) and frankly they're built tougher then alot of 1/2 ton trucks out there these days.

If the truck's in sound working order adn you're not going to be hauling more then 2 people (this is a big one) you're fine. My GF and I frequently take my truck out for weeks on end and aside from wanting an Aux-fuel tank and a Water tank it hold more then enough gear for us to live out of it for I'd guess up to a month comfortably maybe a little tight if we had no access to water and fuel, but then that can be gotten around in some ways too...

If you go to larger tires, I'd highly suggest re-gearing. I'm doing OK with my 33's and 4.10's but BOY can I not wait to get the 4.88's in there. It will make a world of difference and get your fuel econ. back as well as the use of 5th gear. PLus you wont have to climb every steep grade in 2nd gear (that get's annoying)...

SO to answer your question: "1ST Gen 4Runner Overland..." YES. It's an older Toyota it's built better then 99.9% of anything that's out on the road right now.... Go for it mate, and take LOTS of pictures

Cheers

Dave

[thebrassnuckles]

thats my plan.

I'm building mine up right now(slowly). I have pretty lofty dreams of getting it done before april for our wedding/honeymoon in AZ...

as of right now... my fiance doesnt like to ride in it cause its "gross"

no carpet, no headliner, needs seat covers...all that jazz..

[Scott Brady]

1985 4Runner = Perfect choice.

I love those vehicles. Let me know if you need help with planning your trip. We did it in 2007.

[vanisl4runner]

Expeditonwest...thats awesome...do you have pictures of the trip...And 4rescue...Ill be going to the 4.88's right away...thats what my buddy did he says it was the best thing he could have ever done.