Newbie to off road community

celticyota · 10-20-2009, 12:40 AM

Hi, My name is Jeff Johnson I just bought a 1989 1st Gen. 4Runner. I've only had it a week and I love it. There are a few things that are a most that I would like to change. Like the body lift the previous owner put on it. Any advice on cheapest way to remove it? I've been told to switch the rubber bushings to poly bushings. I'm in Southern cali for 3 more weeks for work and I would like to do a few up grades before I leave. I would like to put a header on it. take the 31's off and add 33's if anyone know a cheap place for labour on gears I'd like to change to 4.88. Electric Fan and maybe a few other upgrades depending on the money. I'm moving to Cheyenne WY and I would like for it to be ready for the long road ahead. Just wondering if there is a PDF repair manual download. I'm new to all this so I really appreciate all the help given.

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my-4x4 · 10-20-2009, 03:23 AM

www.eautorepair.net it cost 11.99$ per car, and you can view it for 8 days...if your computer savvy there are ways to save it (because you can't just copy the text)

Just bought it for my 84 and its pretty in-depth and tons of diagrams

malteserunner · 10-20-2009, 03:37 AM

Here's a link to an FSM thread. Welcome to YT.

turboboost · 10-20-2009, 04:04 AM

Cool truck, I'm in love.

ocdropzone · 10-20-2009, 07:29 AM

downloadable and free:
http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

cheap gear set up doesn't mean you will make it to Cheyenne with it. but if you want cheap/free do it yourself: http://gearinstalls.com/

Lumpy · 10-20-2009, 09:01 AM

Removing the body lift and stuffing 33's???
Yes they should fit but if you are heading on a road trip I'd keep the 31's till you get to where you're going.
To pull the body lift you have to keep an eye on the break lines, clutch lines/auto cables, shifters/boots, steering (may have spacers in the linkage from the firewall to the steering box), shorter bolts, I know I'm missing a few things here. Maybe rad supports...

I think it's more work taking it out than putting one in.

desertcamper67 · 10-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Bumpers will most likely need to be relocated.
There's a place in North County (Vista I think) that does r&p set ups for $225. If you want the info, I will look around for their card and give you their number.

celticyota · 10-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertcamper67

Bumpers will most likely need to be relocated.
There's a place in North County (Vista I think) that does r&p set ups for $225. If you want the info, I will look around for their card and give you their number.

Thanks, and what is an R&P? Yes I would like any info in the North County area.

celticyota · 10-20-2009, 01:39 PM

I forgot to mention I have a front trany drop lift and blocks in rear. I don't know the make of lift. I would like to see about getting more ground clearance. again thank for all your help I am really looking forward to the new life.

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my-4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 101	www.eautorepair.net it cost 11.99$ per car, and you can view it for 8 days...if your computer savvy there are ways to save it (because you can't just copy the text) Just bought it for my 84 and its pretty in-depth and tons of diagrams __________________ -'87 4x4 22r fairly stock. -Thrush glasspack -Hurculined cab floor -SR5 Gauge swap -'84 4x4 22r STOCK -32x11.5 BFG M/T -Magnaflow exhaust USAF Confinement Officer

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malteserunner Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ca Posts: 520	Here's a link to an FSM thread. Welcome to YT. __________________ 87 4Runner, 22re, 5 spd, 4.88, ARB rear, Mile Marker PE8000, Downey Header, TG Sliders, 3" BL, Home Fab Front and Rear Bumper, WabFab Bikini Top, Rustoleum OD Green. Build Thread 98 Tacoma Prerunner, 2.7, 340k. 91 4Runner, V6. 5 speed, Pro Comp lift, 33's, Rock Crawlers. Sold. Parting Out- 97 T-100

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turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 386	Cool truck, I'm in love. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-20-2009, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	downloadable and free: http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html cheap gear set up doesn't mean you will make it to Cheyenne with it. but if you want cheap/free do it yourself: http://gearinstalls.com/ __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-20-2009, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
celticyota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 11	Thanks for the Help I forgot to mention I have a front trany drop lift and blocks in rear. I don't know the make of lift. I would like to see about getting more ground clearance. again thank for all your help I am really looking forward to the new life.

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