What makes an SR5?

20twinz · 07-23-2008, 06:36 AM

This has started to be discussed in the Post pics of your 84/85 Rigs thread but dont want that to get off topic. So, I started this tread. I did some searches but nothing to answer what all options make up an SR5.
Here is what I have.
-1985
-Xtra cab
-4x4
-22RE
-5spd
-stripes
-tach
-digital clock
-second set of map lights
-A/C
-rear panel w/ holes for 6" speakers and nets under them for maps/papers.

Could this be an SR5 or does it need to say SR5 somewhere on it like the seats? From what I have found, SR5's came with more chrome? What and where? Thanks all!

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-23-2008, 06:52 AM

not only sr5s came with chrome. i have a dlx and it came with crome. sr5 is for the fancy stuff. like the clock, a/c, maplights, the speedo cluster with the different gauges in it, etc. that kind of stuff

grovedogg · 07-23-2008, 07:53 AM

mine is an 84 Runner SR5
doesn't that stand for "Sport Rally 5 speed"?
but yeah, A/C, maplights, dig clock, etc

ozziesironmanoffroad · 07-23-2008, 08:03 AM

maybe, but if thats the case, then how can automatics be 'SR5' considering they arent 5 speed? also, when i was in vegas, i came across a 88 toyota truck that had air conditioning from the factory.... DLX edition. i think the guys who decided what accessories to put in the trucks were on crack... my buddy with an 87 DLX pickup has the sr5 gauge, a/c, maplights, and the black plastic grill. hasnt modified a thing. bought it from the dealership in 88 like that.

CJM · 07-23-2008, 08:05 AM

Way back when you could order almost anything you wanted, no a/c thats fine. Want chrome bumpers,yup. Want alloy wheels on a dlx, sure.

Now its all about packages, buy one and this is what you get unless you wanna wait for your truck to be built for you...

SR5 generally has chrome, sliding window, the gauge cluster with tach, better seats, power windows and door locks and a/c.

ephwang · 07-24-2008, 02:40 PM

I bought my 1985 4x4 SR5 Xtracab new and the chrome package was an option. The problem was when you get to the "high end" model like the SR5, they tend to come with a lot of the options. AC did not come from the factory and was installed at the port. From the 1985 brochure, the 4x4 SR5 options were:

Chrome package
Special paint package
Window package (side vents and sliding rear windows)
Sun/moonroof with removable shade
Rear bumper
Power package (cruise control, power windows, etc)
Air conditioning
Sport seats
AM/FM/MPX stereo receiver w/3 speakers and cassette
Electronic AM/FM/MPX tuner w/4 speakers, cassette, graphic eq (Xtracab only)

Curious that the brochure shows the automatic transmission was not an option for 4x4s, which is wrong since I own one.

20twinz · 07-24-2008, 03:23 PM

Im going to go with a big fat no on mine being an SR5... O well.

ephwang · 07-24-2008, 04:02 PM

Check your VIN plate for the model number and then go to 4Crawler's website to decipher ... a "S'" will indicate SR5.

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml

20twinz · 07-24-2008, 04:11 PM

Nice link! Thanks.

bigt · 07-24-2008, 04:15 PM

my trail rig has no options but it sez sr5 on the back gate..no a.c no crhome no map light.

thats my 94 gold

my 93 blue has all the options and chrome and it sez sr5 too

mrbrink · 07-24-2008, 10:53 PM

mine isn't an SR5 but I do have bucket seats, digital clock, tach and full guage cluster, paint shows at 1 time it had stripes. no A/C. I can't even find DLX on it anywhere

07-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
20twinz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ia Posts: 190	What makes an SR5? This has started to be discussed in the Post pics of your 84/85 Rigs thread but dont want that to get off topic. So, I started this tread. I did some searches but nothing to answer what all options make up an SR5. Here is what I have. -1985 -Xtra cab -4x4 -22RE -5spd -stripes -tach -digital clock -second set of map lights -A/C -rear panel w/ holes for 6" speakers and nets under them for maps/papers. Could this be an SR5 or does it need to say SR5 somewhere on it like the seats? From what I have found, SR5's came with more chrome? What and where? Thanks all! __________________ My Mind Never Stops!

07-23-2008, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 3,549	not only sr5s came with chrome. i have a dlx and it came with crome. sr5 is for the fancy stuff. like the clock, a/c, maplights, the speedo cluster with the different gauges in it, etc. that kind of stuff __________________ 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? you just hung a vacancy sign on your ass, and my foot's looking for a room my trucks official buildup thread

07-23-2008, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 3,549	maybe, but if thats the case, then how can automatics be 'SR5' considering they arent 5 speed? also, when i was in vegas, i came across a 88 toyota truck that had air conditioning from the factory.... DLX edition. i think the guys who decided what accessories to put in the trucks were on crack... my buddy with an 87 DLX pickup has the sr5 gauge, a/c, maplights, and the black plastic grill. hasnt modified a thing. bought it from the dealership in 88 like that. __________________ 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? you just hung a vacancy sign on your ass, and my foot's looking for a room my trucks official buildup thread

07-23-2008, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,572	Way back when you could order almost anything you wanted, no a/c thats fine. Want chrome bumpers,yup. Want alloy wheels on a dlx, sure. Now its all about packages, buy one and this is what you get unless you wanna wait for your truck to be built for you... SR5 generally has chrome, sliding window, the gauge cluster with tach, better seats, power windows and door locks and a/c. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

07-24-2008, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
ephwang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 11	I bought my 1985 4x4 SR5 Xtracab new and the chrome package was an option. The problem was when you get to the "high end" model like the SR5, they tend to come with a lot of the options. AC did not come from the factory and was installed at the port. From the 1985 brochure, the 4x4 SR5 options were: Chrome package Special paint package Window package (side vents and sliding rear windows) Sun/moonroof with removable shade Rear bumper Power package (cruise control, power windows, etc) Air conditioning Sport seats AM/FM/MPX stereo receiver w/3 speakers and cassette Electronic AM/FM/MPX tuner w/4 speakers, cassette, graphic eq (Xtracab only) Curious that the brochure shows the automatic transmission was not an option for 4x4s, which is wrong since I own one. __________________ 1985 XtraCab SR5 5 spd 1985 XtraCab Deluxe Auto

07-24-2008, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
20twinz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ia Posts: 190	Im going to go with a big fat no on mine being an SR5... O well. __________________ My Mind Never Stops!

07-24-2008, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
ephwang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 11	Check your VIN plate for the model number and then go to 4Crawler's website to decipher ... a "S'" will indicate SR5. http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml __________________ 1985 XtraCab SR5 5 spd 1985 XtraCab Deluxe Auto Last edited by ephwang : 07-24-2008 at 04:14 PM.

07-24-2008, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
20twinz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ia Posts: 190	Nice link! Thanks. __________________ My Mind Never Stops!

07-24-2008, 04:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,539	my trail rig has no options but it sez sr5 on the back gate..no a.c no crhome no map light. thats my 94 gold my 93 blue has all the options and chrome and it sez sr5 too __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. 2 kick cvrs 12 inch rockford 600d sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig 94 gold 4runner 22re no options 32.11.50.15 MUD KINGS aisin hubs,WELDED rear homemade snorkel cb radio blue 93 srf 4runner .. was running last week now a parts truck.. parked

07-24-2008, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
mrbrink Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12	mine isn't an SR5 but I do have bucket seats, digital clock, tach and full guage cluster, paint shows at 1 time it had stripes. no A/C. I can't even find DLX on it anywhere

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