1bd864runner

So I picked up this 4runner a couple months back. got it for $1000 its an 86 22re 5 speed manual 4x4. The odo reads 341k motor had documented rebuild 72k ago. Buuuut who ever rebuilt it half assed it and the front main seal leaked like a mofo. PO ran it low on oil now it knocks on start up but goes away after pressure builds. Also burns oil. Trans is original from what I can tell has some input shaft bearing noise but shifts fine. Rear end was replaced but it appears that the outer diff. bearing is bad as I can wiggle the drive shaft. Now on to the body. It has two fairly large rust spots on the bed rails about 4" across and as wide as the bed rail. My main concern is the rust around the windshield not to sure how bad it is but there is a good chance that the a pillars need to be replaced. on the drivers side the door stopper is missing and it appears that someone swung the door open waaaaay to hard as the door and the fender are both dented from hitting each other. The top is good the back window still works. The leafs are sagging and the shocks are blown. The ac doesn't work. The truck has never left me stranded and I love driving it. I really want to fix it up. But is it worth it or should I just sell it now before I regret it later. Suggestions ideas? Any input is appricated. Thanks

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1986 4runner

khany2002

I would highly recommend you evaluate your financial position first. If you can support two vehicles, do just that. If you are using the 4runner as your primary form of transportation, it will eventually leave you stranded when you need it most. At minimum, it will require an intensive rebuild, putting it out of commission for a little (or long) while.

If you're prepared to invest the time, and eventually, quite a bit of money, go for it. If you're prepared to source parts online or from junkyards, and enjoy doing so, go right ahead. If you're not prepared to chop out rusty A-pillars, I'd slowly start looking for a new vehicle while this one limps along. If everything goes well, this one will remain running long enough for you to get your next car.

From what you describe, to get the truck running in good shape, it will take close to the investment cost (at least up here; I'm not sure how prices are down there).

Good luck,
khany2002

1bd864runner

ok to give a bit more background I have 2 vehicles well had 3 now two. I have the truck which I split daily duty with my motorcycle but that lost the motor so its out of the picture. But the truck I bought with the plans to fix it up I'm only driving it currently until I get my other vehicle (81 vw scirocco on steroids that I'm almost finished megasquirting.) The plan has always been for the truck to go under the knife when the rocco was done. I have the time, money, and knowledge to do all the work myself minus the welding which I can find someone to help me out with. But is it worth it or can I sell this one and buy another one thats done for the most part for less then it would cost me to fix this one. I figure with any rig a rebuild of sorts is going to be in the picture as most of these trucks have 200k+ miles on them and I don't really trust rebuilds done by other people ( based on my experiences)

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1986 4runner

Rozzi

Well put. Great advice and I couldn't agree more.

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1986 Toyota 4runner ARB, Kaymar rear, OME 2" lift
1986 Toyota SR5 Extended Cab Pickup