time to find a 4runner

fireman1559 · 10-26-2009, 03:13 PM

well its time to get rid of my ford ranger so the question was qasked last nite my fiance is pregnat and she asked me about what i am going to do with my 2dr ford ranger and the first thing that popped into my head hey i should get a 87 or 88 4runner the ones with the removeable top and she is cool with that(which is a shock) to me and of course it has to be 4x4 cant get a 2wd 4runner that just wouldnt make sense well not to me anyway. i am super excited i am going to be a father and im going to be able to get a 4x4 4runner this has been the start to a great week it can olny get better im just prayin its going to be a boy. so the question i would like to ask yall is should i get the 22re or 3.0 i know the 22re is easier to work on and somewhat better gasmileage im tryin to find a manual for the reason that they are easier to work on and more fun offroad what is yalls opion on this

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Elton · 10-26-2009, 03:18 PM

1st gens are cool but not car seat friendly id deff get the 22re

Junkers88 · 10-26-2009, 03:19 PM

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/1417841057.html

If I had 3K I'd already own it.

okie81 · 10-26-2009, 03:36 PM

My mom and dad brought home my little brother from the hospital in an 88 4runner. That thing was the family cruiser for years.

You're gonna need the dependability so I'd go with the 22re

blue_CA_yota · 10-26-2009, 03:45 PM

I second the fact that it's hard to get stuff in the back of a first Gen.. and they only have lap belt seat belts.. Not the best for car seats or small children..

DupermanDave · 10-26-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blue_CA_yota

I second the fact that it's hard to get stuff in the back of a first Gen.. and they only have lap belt seat belts.. Not the best for car seats or small children..

Not to mention the suspension system. I think the toddler will need a softer ride so his/her brain isn't scrambled.

Why not get a family car and then your own car? My family (fiance and I, no kids) have a subaru outback (great car. better family car) and my truck. My truck is a single cab and not great for kids, but we can manage with just the subaru. If it was an extreme emergency and I needed to take the kid somewhere, I have the passenger seat for no seatbelt.

When I grew up, we only had one car/truck. It wasn't until I was about 8 or 9 that we got a second (a classic VW beetle.) So it should be easy to manage with just one car.

toyoda82 · 10-26-2009, 03:59 PM

hey there, i am new to this site, so im not sure where to go or who to talk too. but your all talking about 4 runners and i just picked up a 1987 runner with the 22re for 500 bucks, the only thin is it wont go in to 4 wheel drive, its got the auto hubs, who do i talk to, to figure out how to install manual locking hubs and what i need to do that, thanks for taking the time to help.

blue_CA_yota · 10-26-2009, 04:36 PM

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Not to mention the suspension system. I think the toddler will need a softer ride so his/her brain isn't scrambled.

I was going to get into that, then I remembered my tbars are cranked, my leafs are flat, and I've never been in another 4Runner.. I don't know how my 4Runner is supposed to ride haha..

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Originally Posted by toyoda82

hey there, i am new to this site, so im not sure where to go or who to talk too. but your all talking about 4 runners and i just picked up a 1987 runner with the 22re for 500 bucks, the only thin is it wont go in to 4 wheel drive, its got the auto hubs, who do i talk to, to figure out how to install manual locking hubs and what i need to do that, thanks for taking the time to help.

Do a search as "Auto Hubs" or "manual hubs" or "swapping hubs".. Never know what you're gonna find after a quick search..

fireman1559 · 10-26-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DupermanDave

Not to mention the suspension system. I think the toddler will need a softer ride so his/her brain isn't scrambled.

Why not get a family car and then your own car? My family (fiance and I, no kids) have a subaru outback (great car. better family car) and my truck. My truck is a single cab and not great for kids, but we can manage with just the subaru. If it was an extreme emergency and I needed to take the kid somewhere, I have the passenger seat for no seatbelt.

When I grew up, we only had one car/truck. It wasn't until I was about 8 or 9 that we got a second (a classic VW beetle.) So it should be easy to manage with just one car.

she has a 1999 nissan maxiam and its already been to the shop several times in the past 3 months and she has needed to use my truck so yea either i get a bigger truck like a 4x4 4runner something that we can go crusing with with the top off on a beatiful day or just have sum fun muddin in we he gets older

10-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,671	1st gens are cool but not car seat friendly id deff get the 22re __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

10-26-2009, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Junkers88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 2,803	http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/1417841057.html If I had 3K I'd already own it. __________________ RB4R Life Member. 1989 SR5 4runner. Tread Wright 31/10.50/15's. 4.56 thirds, an Aussie in the @$$, Budbuilt plate, Marlin Crawler front, modified MC rear, Supra MAF conversion, ZUK coils in the rear and 4crawler BJ's in the front, LCE header.

10-26-2009, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
okie81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nor, CAL Posts: 1,160	My mom and dad brought home my little brother from the hospital in an 88 4runner. That thing was the family cruiser for years. You're gonna need the dependability so I'd go with the 22re __________________ 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4-Dub TRD supercharger, Thorley Headers, URD 7th, Toytec Coilovers, OME 890's, baseball card in spokes

10-26-2009, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
blue_CA_yota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 101	I second the fact that it's hard to get stuff in the back of a first Gen.. and they only have lap belt seat belts.. Not the best for car seats or small children.. __________________ 1989 4Runner DX, 22re, 5-spd, 4 Summit Racing 100W spot lights mounted on custom built 2" angle iron light bar, cranked t-bars, saggy leafs Wish List: 4.88's, BJ spacers, OME Dakar Leafs, 33" To be determined, Bumpers, sliders, yadda yadda yadda... Lincoln-locked rear 32x9.5x15 TSL Super Swamper on factory rims 31x10.5x15 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac & BFG AT on ugly steelies

10-26-2009, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyoda82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 5	1987 toyota sr5 turbo hey there, i am new to this site, so im not sure where to go or who to talk too. but your all talking about 4 runners and i just picked up a 1987 runner with the 22re for 500 bucks, the only thin is it wont go in to 4 wheel drive, its got the auto hubs, who do i talk to, to figure out how to install manual locking hubs and what i need to do that, thanks for taking the time to help.

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