4RUNNER shell on my 85?

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:09 PM

I have the chance to buy a decent 4RUnner shell right now...its going to go on my 85'xcab... WILL IT FIT?

What will i do about the open back end?

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:15 PM

Hi, I know there is alot more activity in this part of the forums & it pertains to you guys so:

I have the chance to buy a 2nd GEN. 4Runner shell for cheap: $100 or less...its black...and the guy says it has the mount/motor for rear wiper...all glass is there and its solid.

MY QUESTIONS: Will it fit my 85' domestic bed?
What could i fabricate to close in the open back end of the shell?
What would you pay for something like this?

oh BTW...I only need it to tote my dog around so it dosn't need to be perfect but i would like to be able to somehow secure the back end...

THANKS

85toy · 08-09-2008, 04:15 PM

i thought you had a pick up? if so i dont think it will fit with out major modifications. i may be wrong though

***waskillywabbit*** · 08-09-2008, 04:15 PM

A 4Runner shell on your 85 what? 84-89 shells are pretty much interchangeable...on a pickup...no.

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:17 PM

i do have a pick up...but i also like 4runner shells...they look stock and i need it simply for hauling a 85 pound hunting dog around (he sure as hell aint riding up with me all wet!

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:20 PM

like this guy...only this is a leer/ 4runner look-a-like (which i like!)

AustinTaco · 08-09-2008, 04:34 PM

I have never measured, but I have seen people using 4runner shells on other year Toyota trucks( I think ). Its been awhile. The two I remember, one being a Tacoma ex cab, had wood wedges running along the bottom to make the shell fit. BTW, people will give those shells away, so I would go that route if you are looking for one. Use craigshelper.com and search your area.

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:40 PM

bump>anyone?

duel · 08-09-2008, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinTaco

I have never measured, but I have seen people using 4runner shells on other year Toyota trucks( I think ). Its been awhile. The two I remember, one being a Tacoma ex cab, had wood wedges running along the bottom to make the shell fit. BTW, people will give those shells away, so I would go that route if you are looking for one. Use craigshelper.com and search your area.

ooo...thanks, Just to clear things up...I have an 85' xcab.
wow, people just give em away...maybe i should hold off then $100 seems like a bit much if people just give em away.

whats the value of one of these shells then? $70, $50, $25 or for the majority are they free?

85toy · 08-09-2008, 05:16 PM

no alot of people sell them but on pirate 4x4 there usually is one for free.

myyota · 08-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Let me se if i can help, first of all if the top is off a 4Runner its a 1st GEN, as far as i know all 2nd GENS don`t have removable tops. As far as it fitting your truck, no it won`t fit. you would be better finding a cheap shell somewere.

country_wheeler · 08-09-2008, 08:47 PM

Ya is it a removable roof that your talking about? If so it's from a 1st gen (84-89), not that it really matters but just to inform you.
And no.
Unless you plan on duct taping it to your truck it won't fit.
If you don't need it RIGHT now then keep your eyes open and you can find a cheap topper for your truck.
Try web sites like Kijiji.com or buysell.com.
Good luck!

85toy · 08-09-2008, 08:51 PM

hey didnt us 84-85 people tell you already that it wouldnt work? dont trus us huh? jk good luck

algranger · 08-09-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duel

bump>anyone?

sorry this is kinda random but what does it mean when people say "bump"?

abecedarian · 08-09-2008, 08:56 PM

the 4runner shell will be longer than a short bed and shorter than the long bed.

abecedarian · 08-09-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algranger

sorry this is kinda random but what does it mean when people say "bump"?

they do that to put a post on the thread that 'bumps' it to the top of the list so that people will see it more easily.

scuba · 08-09-2008, 09:06 PM

Darn infected yotatech

duel · 08-09-2008, 10:32 PM

Thats bizarre? I always read a 4runner was just a shortbed, reg cab truck w/ a factory, fiberglass shell on it.
Why would the beds be different? How did Yoda accomplish this feat?

abecedarian · 08-09-2008, 10:43 PM

the truck has a gap between the bed and cab and a rear window in the cab
the 4runner doesn't. so the shell on the runner has to be a bit longer to make up the difference.

duel · 08-09-2008, 11:09 PM

Thanks, TOYOTA made 4Runners very well :^)
...maybe i can chop it/bob it and make it look like a tacoma quad cab...lol.
that actually might not look that bad after i thought of it...be light too
photoshop anyone?

t0mwat3r · 08-09-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duel

Thanks, TOYOTA made 4Runners very well :^)
...maybe i can chop it/bob it and make it look like a tacoma quad cab...lol.
that actually might not look that bad after i thought of it...be light too
photoshop anyone?

ive seen a few like this, hmm ill try to find a link

08-09-2008, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	4RUNNER shell on my 85? I have the chance to buy a decent 4RUnner shell right now...its going to go on my 85'xcab... WILL IT FIT? What will i do about the open back end? __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos. Last edited by duel : 08-09-2008 at 04:32 PM.

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duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	HElp ME 4Runner owners...please...urgent... Hi, I know there is alot more activity in this part of the forums & it pertains to you guys so: I have the chance to buy a 2nd GEN. 4Runner shell for cheap: $100 or less...its black...and the guy says it has the mount/motor for rear wiper...all glass is there and its solid. MY QUESTIONS: Will it fit my 85' domestic bed? What could i fabricate to close in the open back end of the shell? What would you pay for something like this? oh BTW...I only need it to tote my dog around so it dosn't need to be perfect but i would like to be able to somehow secure the back end... THANKS __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos.

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85toy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oroville California Posts: 854	i thought you had a pick up? if so i dont think it will fit with out major modifications. i may be wrong though __________________ 1984 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 couple of mods

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08-09-2008, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	i do have a pick up...but i also like 4runner shells...they look stock and i need it simply for hauling a 85 pound hunting dog around (he sure as hell aint riding up with me all wet! __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos.

08-09-2008, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	like this guy...only this is a leer/ 4runner look-a-like (which i like!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos.

08-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
AustinTaco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 204	I have never measured, but I have seen people using 4runner shells on other year Toyota trucks( I think ). Its been awhile. The two I remember, one being a Tacoma ex cab, had wood wedges running along the bottom to make the shell fit. BTW, people will give those shells away, so I would go that route if you are looking for one. Use craigshelper.com and search your area.

08-09-2008, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	bump>anyone? __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos.

08-09-2008, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
85toy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oroville California Posts: 854	no alot of people sell them but on pirate 4x4 there usually is one for free. __________________ 1984 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 couple of mods

08-09-2008, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
myyota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 600	Let me se if i can help, first of all if the top is off a 4Runner its a 1st GEN, as far as i know all 2nd GENS don`t have removable tops. As far as it fitting your truck, no it won`t fit. you would be better finding a cheap shell somewere.

08-09-2008, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
country_wheeler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 45	Ya is it a removable roof that your talking about? If so it's from a 1st gen (84-89), not that it really matters but just to inform you. And no. Unless you plan on duct taping it to your truck it won't fit. If you don't need it RIGHT now then keep your eyes open and you can find a cheap topper for your truck. Try web sites like Kijiji.com or buysell.com. Good luck! __________________ '90 Hilux Surf - sold '86 4Runner - sold Hoping to start another project soon, LT race build.

08-09-2008, 08:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
85toy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oroville California Posts: 854	hey didnt us 84-85 people tell you already that it wouldnt work? dont trus us huh? jk good luck __________________ 1984 toyota pickup extended cab 4x4 couple of mods

08-09-2008, 10:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	Thats bizarre? I always read a 4runner was just a shortbed, reg cab truck w/ a factory, fiberglass shell on it. Why would the beds be different? How did Yoda accomplish this feat? __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos. Last edited by duel : 08-09-2008 at 10:34 PM.

08-09-2008, 11:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
duel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 96	Thanks, TOYOTA made 4Runners very well :^) ...maybe i can chop it/bob it and make it look like a tacoma quad cab...lol. that actually might not look that bad after i thought of it...be light too photoshop anyone? __________________ Basically Stock. 31' Sumitomos.