1987 4runner advice

The Factor · 09-18-2009, 05:44 PM

Hi all,
I'm new to Yotatech and was wondering if any of you could give me some advice on a 1987 4runner that I'm thinking of buying.
When I went to go check it out the only real good thing about it was the exterior (very few scratches/dings). The interior was absolutely disgusting, and the reason that it was being sold is because the engine is completely shot. That being said I would have to replace several other parts for it including the rear window motor.

Anyways before I commit to buying this beast and replacing the engine and entire enterior, I was wondering if I could have any imput from the members of Yotatech. Another thing, I heard that it's possible to put up to 1995 4runner seats into a '87 4runner. If this is true this would greatly help me in my restoration.
The engine, a 22re would have to be completely rebuilt or replaced. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
I haven't bought the car yet, but the responses here could swing me one way or the other. Thanks in advance.
-The Factor

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whokrz · 09-18-2009, 07:45 PM

If it is free then I would buy it, if it is more than $100-$200 I would keep looking. I ocasionally see 1st genereation 4runners with dead engines and good bodies, interiors and efi for $500-$1000.

OrRunner · 09-18-2009, 07:49 PM

yea i agree with whokrz, if you getting for dirt cheap go for it, but your going to have to put a bit of money into it to make it what you want, if there asking closer to 1000 offer a 100 and walk away! Doing an interior swap isn't to hard after you find all the parts and the engine can be rebuilt but again this will take $$$$$

Lumpy · 09-18-2009, 07:55 PM

All depends on what you are getting it for. You'll spend at least 300.00 Could be much more 1k maybe on the motor depending what needs done. Another couple hundred on the interior.

The Factor · 09-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Awesome thank you so much for the advice. Do any of you guys know if the interior would be interchangeable with a 2nd gen, went to the wrecking yard today, and saw a couple (second gens). umm, aside from that I am definitely willing to do the work myself, save on some money haha.
I'm thinking with a used 22re I might spend less than $1000. Anyways I see 1rst gens posted in my area all the time and they go for around $2000-$3000. So if I do end up getting it (defintely won't offer more than $100), there will at least be some value for the truck.
Again thank you all so much for the input.

09-18-2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
whokrz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Suisun City, California Posts: 351	If it is free then I would buy it, if it is more than $100-$200 I would keep looking. I ocasionally see 1st genereation 4runners with dead engines and good bodies, interiors and efi for $500-$1000. __________________ 1990 4runner, 22re, R151, 4.7, 5.29s, E-locker front, Lock-Rite rear, 37" MTRs, 51" rears all around Trail Reviews http://www.gentryoffroad.com Toyota Factory Service Manuals http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

09-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Factor Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 5	Awesome thank you so much for the advice. Do any of you guys know if the interior would be interchangeable with a 2nd gen, went to the wrecking yard today, and saw a couple (second gens). umm, aside from that I am definitely willing to do the work myself, save on some money haha. I'm thinking with a used 22re I might spend less than $1000. Anyways I see 1rst gens posted in my area all the time and they go for around $2000-$3000. So if I do end up getting it (defintely won't offer more than $100), there will at least be some value for the truck. Again thank you all so much for the input. Last edited by The Factor; 09-18-2009 at 10:02 PM. Reason: Spelling

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09-18-2009, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
OrRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 122	yea i agree with whokrz, if you getting for dirt cheap go for it, but your going to have to put a bit of money into it to make it what you want, if there asking closer to 1000 offer a 100 and walk away! Doing an interior swap isn't to hard after you find all the parts and the engine can be rebuilt but again this will take $$$$$