1st Gen + 3rd Gen = Badd A$$

sardi55 · 07-23-2008, 02:16 PM

I was thinking about rebuilding the 22re in my 1987 4runner and the thought crossed that i can buy a severely rolled 3rd gen for about the same cost as upgrading the things that need to be done on my 1st gen.

SOO why not take the rolled 3rd and remove the bad body and bolt up the body from my 1st gen to the 3rd gen frame and drivetrain.

Will It work or am i just crazy?

904_runner · 07-23-2008, 02:17 PM

Don't know, time to start taking measurements!

mastacox · 07-23-2008, 02:21 PM

It's already been done, I forget which fab shop did it. Lemme look around.

sardi55 · 07-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Thanks i would appreciate any all knowledge on anybody doing this.

Volcom · 07-23-2008, 09:57 PM

Oleg at Ibris Off road

I saw it in action a couple of years ago on Chinamans. It broke something in the front IFS on the rock pile.

X-Tool Pimp · 07-23-2008, 10:00 PM

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muddpigg · 07-23-2008, 10:02 PM

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CyMoN · 07-24-2008, 02:29 AM

anything is possible if you have the welding & metal fabrication skills you might have to move the rear axle forward and relocate body mounts.
and making the instrument cluster work might be a pain.

crolison · 07-24-2008, 05:54 AM

http://irbisoffroad.com/Skyrunner_pics.asp

check that out

Volcom · 07-24-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crolison

http://irbisoffroad.com/Skyrunner_pics.asp

check that out

Yup, that's the one I saw. Cool truck, tons of fab work into it. Still IFS

(something in the frontend let go on Chinamans that day on the trail)

gilby4runner · 07-24-2008, 08:46 AM

Granted its still an IFS but it would be the best of both worlds....

Volcom · 07-24-2008, 09:27 AM

I'd rather take a 3.4 swap in my 84

Probably an easier process than swapping bodies and making custom body mounts.

sardi55 · 07-24-2008, 08:22 PM

thanks that looks like a great starting place. I t may be easier to do 3.4 swap but i would want the whole drive train from the 3rd gen anyway. My runner has the auto a340h or f it's a turd. no gearing available for it, so i would have to do the tranny and t-case anyway why not just do it right?

07-23-2008, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
sardi55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 46	1st Gen + 3rd Gen = Badd A$$ I was thinking about rebuilding the 22re in my 1987 4runner and the thought crossed that i can buy a severely rolled 3rd gen for about the same cost as upgrading the things that need to be done on my 1st gen. SOO why not take the rolled 3rd and remove the bad body and bolt up the body from my 1st gen to the 3rd gen frame and drivetrain. Will It work or am i just crazy? __________________ 2007 tacoma dbl cab trd 6spd sb stock for now 1999 lexus ls-400 most reliable car ever 1987 4runner 22re a240f auto 2001 tacoma 4cyl reg cab 4x4... sold

07-23-2008, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,455	It's already been done, I forget which fab shop did it. Lemme look around. __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5

07-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
sardi55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 46	Thanks i would appreciate any all knowledge on anybody doing this. __________________ 2007 tacoma dbl cab trd 6spd sb stock for now 1999 lexus ls-400 most reliable car ever 1987 4runner 22re a240f auto 2001 tacoma 4cyl reg cab 4x4... sold

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Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 572	Oleg at Ibris Off road I saw it in action a couple of years ago on Chinamans. It broke something in the front IFS on the rock pile. __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

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X-Tool Pimp Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 59	MOD EDIT: (Lysmachia) BANNED! X-TOOL posted 60 bannable images. Way tooo much crap.... I coulda banned all posts but I wanted everyone to see what a jerk he was. 60 posts of the same Image... I hand cleaned this one. Come on Guys! We ALL OWN YOTA's Who cares? Let's leave the fighting to the hummer guys! Last edited by Lysmachia : 07-23-2008 at 10:54 PM.

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CyMoN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 2,041	anything is possible if you have the welding & metal fabrication skills you might have to move the rear axle forward and relocate body mounts. and making the instrument cluster work might be a pain. __________________ my rigs 89 4runner 1989 4runner v6 5 speed everything factory +4susplift running bfg 31s and a aux gas tank and more aux lights than needed 86 pickup 1986 stock pickup 22r 31.10 BFG ATs flatbed a sad day for the 4runner "One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life."

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crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 1,613	http://irbisoffroad.com/Skyrunner_pics.asp check that out __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 4.556, 255/85/16 Maxxis Bighorns rear diff breather, 4 hella 500's driving, sliders, wilderness rack custom bumper arb locked rear toytec adjustables, ome 891's, bilstein 5125 manual hubs broken front and rear swaybars My Profile

07-24-2008, 09:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 572	I'd rather take a 3.4 swap in my 84 Probably an easier process than swapping bodies and making custom body mounts. __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

07-24-2008, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
sardi55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 46	thanks that looks like a great starting place. I t may be easier to do 3.4 swap but i would want the whole drive train from the 3rd gen anyway. My runner has the auto a340h or f it's a turd. no gearing available for it, so i would have to do the tranny and t-case anyway why not just do it right? __________________ 2007 tacoma dbl cab trd 6spd sb stock for now 1999 lexus ls-400 most reliable car ever 1987 4runner 22re a240f auto 2001 tacoma 4cyl reg cab 4x4... sold

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