4runner vent window

DanStew · 11-04-2007, 04:44 AM

Was it mid year that the vent window was eliminated for the 4runner? I have an 89 with the vent window and i was under the impression that in 89 they were gone. The door jam has a build date of 88 so i am curious if they just ended up selling the truck at a later date and titling it as an 89.

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Diesel_Freak · 11-04-2007, 05:20 AM

My 89 has them... It's a love hate thing, the Passenger side won't stop whistling...

LoneStarMac · 11-04-2007, 05:44 AM

My '90 has 'em. I like 'em, but man they are noisy when open on the highway.

SKNKWRX · 11-04-2007, 06:48 AM

89 with no vent windows. ive wondered when they eliminated them or if they were only on DLX or something.

InternetRoadkill · 11-04-2007, 10:43 AM

I started to remove mine and go with the full size glass. But as it turns out, the doors are slightly different. It's not simply a matter of swapping the regulator and glass.

The vent windows are notorious for rusting inside.

strykersd · 11-04-2007, 12:25 PM

My 86 SR5 doesn't have them. Hope this helps

yota4runna · 11-04-2007, 08:34 PM

They ran vent windows up through '94. Seems to be no rhyme or reason to which rigs got them. All the 1st Gen. Turbo 4Runners I've seen have been without. Anybody got a Turbo with factory wing windows?

82yota · 11-05-2007, 05:35 AM

My 92 pickup and 82 pickup have them but all the other trucks we have laying around here don't. I didn't know they existed on the newer trucks till I bought my 92.

InternetRoadkill · 11-05-2007, 06:12 AM

I think that if it had the interior package, you got the big door windows (no vent).

LoneStarMac · 11-05-2007, 06:42 AM

Does anyone have the vent windows and also power windows.
I have the vents with no power. I would really like to add power windows one day. I wonder if it will be a problem...

**aviator** · 11-05-2007, 07:27 AM

I think the vent windows where an option thing can't remember if it was them or the full glass that was the option... I'll check my OM it's preety good about stating which was which...

yota4runna · 11-05-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarMac

Does anyone have the vent windows and also power windows.
I have the vents with no power. I would really like to add power windows one day. I wonder if it will be a problem...

Yes, I have two of these. When you find a donor rig, get the wiring harness as well as the door panels and regulators.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Internet Roadkill

I think that if it had the interior package, you got the big door windows (no vent).

No. I have an '87 4Runner SR-5 with every option including moon roof, A/C, inclinometer pkg, and it has power windows with wing windows. By the way, it's also a somewhat rare factory two-pasenger model without a back seat!

Greg_Canada · 11-05-2007, 10:02 AM

My 89 SR5 v6 5spd has wing windows... it has every option except inclino and the , power windows and locks, sr5 door panels and cloth headliner... it has everything else tho... it even has A/C...
btw i LOVE the wing windows they are one of the things that makes me love my 89'... i will never sell it.
If yours squeak, it's because you need new seals which are like $30 each from the dealer, AND/OR the frame is rusted out, causing the windows not to seal perfectly.
Mine does not whistle at all after i fixed this, but if i go through a powerwasher they do leak a bit, but no whistling.

zachb55 · 12-12-2007, 08:04 PM

my knob is broken on the driver side, anyone know where to get a replacement for just the knob? makes a hell of scream on the highway, but if i turn the circulate air switch on its a lot better.

I've got a '90 SR5 with everything but power locks and windows, would really love some power locks though!

SoCalWheeler71 · 12-12-2007, 08:17 PM

My 87 SR5 runner has 'em, and it's loaded, everything except inclinometer. It seems that they are common on 1st gens and rare on 2nd gens.

run4her · 12-13-2007, 10:53 AM

My 1989 has them but my 1990 does not.

Cluesdad · 12-26-2007, 05:02 PM

My '92 PU has the vent windows, but one won't stay open. As soon as I pick up enough speed for the wind velocity to push it closed, I'm outta luck again...and I really prefer the fresh air over A/C if it's not too hot...anyway, anybody know quickly what's causing the problem (I haven't removed any door parts at this point to fully investigate), maybe a bushing or similar item?...thanks...

seanz0rz · 12-26-2007, 06:14 PM

our 90 did not have them. sr5, power everything.

4x4yoda · 12-26-2007, 07:19 PM

i know where there is a 2nd gen with vent windows, the doors them selfs are no good but the all the window and insides are there. any takers???

netgodsrdn2 · 12-27-2007, 12:38 AM

I had a 94 extra cab DLX power everything that had the wing windows and now I have an 86 4runner bare bones and the wing windows.

**aviator** · 12-27-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cluesdad

My '92 PU has the vent windows, but one won't stay open. As soon as I pick up enough speed for the wind velocity to push it closed, I'm outta luck again...and I really prefer the fresh air over A/C if it's not too hot...anyway, anybody know quickly what's causing the problem (I haven't removed any door parts at this point to fully investigate), maybe a bushing or similar item?...thanks...

Best I can come up with is the pivots may be worn a bit... it happened to an old ford e250 I drove at job I had. If they are bolt up/screw down types you may be able to either replace or tighten them up a bit if they are riveted type then you might have to drill out the rivet and replace it with a couple of nylon washers a bolt and a nylok nut. It won't look as pretty but it may work for you.
I'd take the panel off and check the lower one first since that is the one most likely to be a bolt up and should be easy to fix with a washer or two, just make sure one of them is nylon/plastic so you get a little "slip" or you might never get the window open.

11-04-2007, 05:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Diesel_Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PDX, Oregon Posts: 420	My 89 has them... It's a love hate thing, the Passenger side won't stop whistling... __________________ Project 4Rescue: 89 Gen1 22RE 5spd 4Runner...Marlin DOM rear bumper, OME rear/ BJ spacer front, OME shocks all around. Lucas Pro series HD clutch: DONE!!! BRAND SPANKIN NEW 22RE DONE!!!!! Firefighters: Cause somebody's got to step up and do it... RIP: Charles Edward DelaForest: Born Sept 78 - Murdered May 05 I miss you Brother

11-04-2007, 05:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
LoneStarMac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bee Caves, Texas Posts: 196	My '90 has 'em. I like 'em, but man they are noisy when open on the highway. __________________ 1990 4Runner 4X4 Auto V6 2-door http://www.lonestarmac.com/ http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/redli...kdifferent.mov

11-04-2007, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
SKNKWRX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 294	89 with no vent windows. ive wondered when they eliminated them or if they were only on DLX or something. __________________ 1989 SR5 3.0 4Runner...Yes I'm funny

11-04-2007, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
strykersd Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 319	My 86 SR5 doesn't have them. Hope this helps __________________ Patrick 86 Toyota 4runner - Toy 97 Honda Civic - Daily Driver 89 Honda CRX SI - SOLD 97 Ford F-150 - Fixer-Upper

11-05-2007, 06:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
LoneStarMac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bee Caves, Texas Posts: 196	Does anyone have the vent windows and also power windows. I have the vents with no power. I would really like to add power windows one day. I wonder if it will be a problem... __________________ 1990 4Runner 4X4 Auto V6 2-door http://www.lonestarmac.com/ http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/redli...kdifferent.mov

11-04-2007, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
InternetRoadkill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 937	I started to remove mine and go with the full size glass. But as it turns out, the doors are slightly different. It's not simply a matter of swapping the regulator and glass. The vent windows are notorious for rusting inside.

11-04-2007, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
yota4runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Ore. Posts: 289	They ran vent windows up through '94. Seems to be no rhyme or reason to which rigs got them. All the 1st Gen. Turbo 4Runners I've seen have been without. Anybody got a Turbo with factory wing windows?

11-05-2007, 05:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
82yota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 301	My 92 pickup and 82 pickup have them but all the other trucks we have laying around here don't. I didn't know they existed on the newer trucks till I bought my 92.

11-05-2007, 06:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
InternetRoadkill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 937	I think that if it had the interior package, you got the big door windows (no vent).

11-05-2007, 07:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,445	I think the vent windows where an option thing can't remember if it was them or the full glass that was the option... I'll check my OM it's preety good about stating which was which... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

11-05-2007, 10:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Greg_Canada Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 810	My 89 SR5 v6 5spd has wing windows... it has every option except inclino and the , power windows and locks, sr5 door panels and cloth headliner... it has everything else tho... it even has A/C... btw i LOVE the wing windows they are one of the things that makes me love my 89'... i will never sell it. If yours squeak, it's because you need new seals which are like $30 each from the dealer, AND/OR the frame is rusted out, causing the windows not to seal perfectly. Mine does not whistle at all after i fixed this, but if i go through a powerwasher they do leak a bit, but no whistling. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1147271/1 My 1989 Toyota 4runner

12-12-2007, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
zachb55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bellingham, Wa Posts: 22	my knob is broken on the driver side, anyone know where to get a replacement for just the knob? makes a hell of scream on the highway, but if i turn the circulate air switch on its a lot better. I've got a '90 SR5 with everything but power locks and windows, would really love some power locks though! __________________ ---ZACH--- Love my White 1990 4Runner 3.0 A/T Bought new in 1990 by my grandfather (R.I.P.) and sold to me by my father. Soon to have a top end rebuild New Suspension on the way Crawl Smart People

12-12-2007, 08:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
SoCalWheeler71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 130	My 87 SR5 runner has 'em, and it's loaded, everything except inclinometer. It seems that they are common on 1st gens and rare on 2nd gens. __________________ 1993 4Runner 4wd 3vze Auto w/Factory 31's 4.88's 1987 4Runner SR5 22re Auto SAS'd 35" MTR's Lockers 5.29's First Yota- 1988 4wd Pickup 22re 5spd 31's

12-13-2007, 10:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
run4her Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewiston Idaho Posts: 397	My 1989 has them but my 1990 does not.

12-26-2007, 05:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cluesdad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4	Vent Window won't stay open?! My '92 PU has the vent windows, but one won't stay open. As soon as I pick up enough speed for the wind velocity to push it closed, I'm outta luck again...and I really prefer the fresh air over A/C if it's not too hot...anyway, anybody know quickly what's causing the problem (I haven't removed any door parts at this point to fully investigate), maybe a bushing or similar item?...thanks... __________________ Enjoy all that you love today!!!...tomorrow's not promised to ya!!!! Last edited by Cluesdad; 12-26-2007 at 05:20 PM.

12-26-2007, 06:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
seanz0rz Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cal Poly Pomona or Redlands, CA Posts: 1,282	our 90 did not have them. sr5, power everything. __________________ 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 in Evergreen Pearl Metallic, Sonoran Steel #1, 285/75R16 BFG A/T, Elocker retrofit, Tundra calipers, brembo blanks, hawk lts pads, CarPC in custom center console with molded Indash touchscreen, KC daylighters mounted on Surco Safari rack, Custom sound system, 4xinnovation sliders, sleeping platform, Shrockworks front bumper, 1" 4crawler body lift, etc. Pictures Photobucket is being updated, if a picture i posted no longer works, please PM me.

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12-26-2007, 07:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
4x4yoda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 162	i know where there is a 2nd gen with vent windows, the doors them selfs are no good but the all the window and insides are there. any takers???

12-27-2007, 12:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
netgodsrdn2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 93	I had a 94 extra cab DLX power everything that had the wing windows and now I have an 86 4runner bare bones and the wing windows.

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