My 85 4Runner stolen...

Mostly Lurkin' · 09-28-2006, 10:15 AM

Yesterday my 85 4Runner was stolen from my work in Ontario, Calif. I will miss the truck, I bought it new in 85. It was all white with a 22re and 5 sp trans. I put about 360,000 miles on the truck, and it only broke down once ( fuel pump went out 100 miles into Mexico ).

Many friends and co-workers would ask me why I drove such an old truck, since I could afford any truck on the road. I just really enjoyed my 4Runner, and I was proud of how reliable it was.

I hope someone just needed a ride, but I realize that parts are probably being taken off as I type this.

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Intrepid · 09-28-2006, 10:24 AM

That sucks dude! Where are you located?

pat161 · 09-28-2006, 10:27 AM

That is horrible. Having a vehicle stolen is bad no matter what, but after 20 years of ownership, that would kill me.

NicksBlue934runner · 09-28-2006, 11:28 AM

I hope you find the bastards and let the mmeet your good friends Mossberg, Smith&Wesson, or Remington

Mostly Lurkin' · 09-28-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicksBlue934runner

I hope you find the bastards and let the mmeet your good friends Mossberg, Smith&Wesson, or Remington

I don't know these guys, but I have a couple buddies upstairs named Marlin and Beretta.

Intrepid · 09-28-2006, 11:40 AM

Fat guy rage mixed with general anger management issues usually works fine for me, supplemented with a bat I got from Gangus if necessary.

Outsane · 09-28-2006, 03:59 PM

damn I hate hearing about stolen cars and trucks..

my CRX was stolen... got a new one..and the 4runner sits in the garage..

keithguts · 09-28-2006, 04:03 PM

Man, I would be sick if my rig got stolen. I sure wish you all the luck in getting it back. Think about it, maby it is a set up for overhaulen TV Show .lol. Really sorry to here the bad news.

881stGenRunner · 09-28-2006, 04:08 PM

thats horrible to hear. Did u file a ploice report or anything to at least try and get it back? Good Luck man and i hope u r able to find something else or at least it back.

phorunninduke · 09-28-2006, 05:20 PM

#(*&$ the mother $(%*^ #(*$ %(*&^ and %(*%& in a pit of )($# %& to )%(%* and )%(&##^ and )#$4%&&. stupid @$$

titicaca · 09-28-2006, 06:11 PM

what he said but louder and meaner, twice!!!

Mostly Lurkin' · 09-28-2006, 07:34 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments, I called the police and they took a report over the phone. There was no reason for them to come out and look at an empty parking space.

The truck was kept in the garage for 21 yrs, but my work is in an industrial area of So Cal. There is no security in the area and plenty of human scum, so it was just a matter of time till someone took it.

As for "Overhaulin", I wish.............................

keithguts · 09-28-2006, 07:36 PM

As for "Overhaulin", I wish............................. Never Know.

881stGenRunner · 09-28-2006, 07:37 PM

hes on the westcoast so its always a possibility

ChickenLover · 09-28-2006, 08:35 PM

Man, that really sucks. I hope you get 'er back. I really need to install an EFI kill switch.. We all do.

yoterone · 09-28-2006, 08:43 PM

I know the feeling. My 84 Hi-Lux 4x4 was stolen not too long after I got back from Korea. It was gone for a week before it was found on the side of the highway. All my tools were gone and those POS's put a hole in my gas tank. The only reason why they didn't get it to their chop/rape shop was because of how I had it rigged. After I got back from Korea I picked up my truck from my sister in SoCal. On my way up from Cali to Washington I had some fuel trouble. I rigged in an inline fuel pump to tempararily solve my prob. I was in a hurry so I wired the pump into a fuse block I had on the passenger side fenderwell. I didn't wire in a switch... only a fuse to start and stop the pump. If you didnt start the pump you could drive around town without fuel starvation probs. Once those POS's stole my rig and got on the highway they experienced what a 22R with a 38 DGAS carb experiences when she doesn't have enough fuel...(extereme jerking and a top speed of 40 miles per hour) I think they freaked out and pulled over. They took my tools and ghetto tape player. I'm assuming they wanted to come back for it so they used my own screwdriver and hammer and poked a hole in the tank. Well needless to say I got it back and have put a many more happy miles on it. A word to the wise.... ALL mid to early 80's Toyota pickups, 4 runners and some passenger cars suffer from a poorly designed ignition lock cylinder. Anyone with a wore out key could start my truck. Make sure and replace your lock cylinder. You can also add your own anti-theft switch. It's a wise and cheap investment. Oh btw your 4-runner was and hopefully is still beautiful!! Hope it comes back to you. I'm pulling for you bro

Bob_98SR5 · 09-28-2006, 09:07 PM

mostly,

too bad you didnt have lojack

anyways, i stickied this thread. who knows what will happen. do you have a plate #? any distinguishing marks, dents, rust spots, stickers, etc? i work in the area too, so who knows what i might see. i *always* check out other yotas around me

bob

YotaFun · 09-28-2006, 09:18 PM

Dude....
That really sucks...
Hopefully it's found...
Even better if it was on overhaulin'....
Dude a yota on overhaulin'.......
My dream....
But yeah I think everyone needs to rig a anti-teft switch into there rigs...
So even are close freinds wouldn't know how to start it lol!!
Good luck in getting it back.
Prayin for it here....
It sucks to loose a yota.....

Dingman · 10-15-2006, 12:40 PM

I also would be anger and disappointed if ANY vehicle that I bought new and had owned for 20 was stolen or even wrecked. You had alot of miles on it but it was garaged and being CA, wasn't it rust free? I guess that's why they are getting stolen out there and not In the Rustbelt.
Truely sorry to hear.

mike ismael · 10-17-2006, 12:04 AM

Im pissed for you .I live in norco area and i will keep my eyes open for it. tommarow im getting an alarm and kill switch for my 84 and soon for my 83.last year somone broke into my truck to steal my all my worldly posetions and tried to steal my identity.I miss all my cd;s almost 100 of them (my dumb mistake ). But I still want to twist their head off

mike ismael · 10-17-2006, 12:16 AM

Im sorry they took your baby.Probably some lowlife tweekers that will tear it up for parts or a bag of tweek . I hope they find it for you.

Mostly Lurkin' · 10-20-2006, 04:06 PM

Well its been over 3 weeks and still nothing.

I am spending a lot of time on Autotrader.com looking at 2000 4Runner SR5's.

I hope to get another 4Runner after New Years. Thanks again for all the nice comments, and don't forget to put a kill switch on any Toyota truck.....

Scott

amgraham · 10-20-2006, 08:17 PM

Still hoping for good news for you Scott. On another note, anyone have tips on how to install a kill switch or is there a thread on it? I'm paranoid as hell about someone stealing my truck since I park in downtown Richmond alot. Like ChickenLover said, I think this is a worthwhile mod for everyone.

Homer666 · 10-20-2006, 08:36 PM

Just noticed this thread - my condolences bud....hang in there and just believe that "Karma is a bitch" to those who took your vehicle...

As an aside, I think the South Africans take car jacking and auto theft pretty seriously (with no damage to the paint)

...

http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/...me.thrower.car

James

Swank · 02-07-2007, 10:30 AM

Sorry to hear that. I just got my 4 runner but still would hate to see it stolen but if someone stole my Jetta I'd be lurking the shops and yards for my parts and packing for sure. I may wire in hidden kill switches on both of my vehicles just for this reason.

09-28-2006, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	That sucks dude! Where are you located? __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

09-28-2006, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
NicksBlue934runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St.Peters Missouri Posts: 91	Stolen Runner I hope you find the bastards and let the mmeet your good friends Mossberg, Smith&Wesson, or Remington

09-28-2006, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	Fat guy rage mixed with general anger management issues usually works fine for me, supplemented with a bat I got from Gangus if necessary. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

09-28-2006, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Outsane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 605	damn I hate hearing about stolen cars and trucks.. my CRX was stolen... got a new one..and the 4runner sits in the garage.. __________________ 1984 4runner - Photography

09-28-2006, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
keithguts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Shore, NY Posts: 1,422	Man, I would be sick if my rig got stolen. I sure wish you all the luck in getting it back. Think about it, maby it is a set up for overhaulen TV Show .lol. Really sorry to here the bad news. __________________ IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A TOYOTA, TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! MY PICS 95 4runner 3.0 auto 4x4 My Rig My Rig RangerMan Enjoy

09-28-2006, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
pat161 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central MA Posts: 320	That is horrible. Having a vehicle stolen is bad no matter what, but after 20 years of ownership, that would kill me.

09-28-2006, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	thats horrible to hear. Did u file a ploice report or anything to at least try and get it back? Good Luck man and i hope u r able to find something else or at least it back. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

09-28-2006, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
phorunninduke Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Intercourse, PA Posts: 1,479	#(&$ the mother $(%^ #($ %(&^ and %(%& in a pit of )($# %& to )%(% and )%(&##^ and )#$4%&&. stupid @$$

09-28-2006, 06:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
titicaca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 156	what he said but louder and meaner, twice!!!

09-28-2006, 07:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mostly Lurkin' Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 16	Thanks for all the nice comments, I called the police and they took a report over the phone. There was no reason for them to come out and look at an empty parking space. The truck was kept in the garage for 21 yrs, but my work is in an industrial area of So Cal. There is no security in the area and plenty of human scum, so it was just a matter of time till someone took it. As for "Overhaulin", I wish.............................

09-28-2006, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
keithguts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Shore, NY Posts: 1,422	As for "Overhaulin", I wish............................. Never Know. __________________ IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A TOYOTA, TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY! MY PICS 95 4runner 3.0 auto 4x4 My Rig My Rig RangerMan Enjoy

09-28-2006, 07:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	hes on the westcoast so its always a possibility __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

09-28-2006, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChickenLover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NV Posts: 2,583	Man, that really sucks. I hope you get 'er back. I really need to install an EFI kill switch.. We all do. __________________ 95 4Runner, 3VZE , 141k, 4WD, Auto. (Head gaskets replaced at 106k)

09-28-2006, 08:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
yoterone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 6	i know the feeling I know the feeling. My 84 Hi-Lux 4x4 was stolen not too long after I got back from Korea. It was gone for a week before it was found on the side of the highway. All my tools were gone and those POS's put a hole in my gas tank. The only reason why they didn't get it to their chop/rape shop was because of how I had it rigged. After I got back from Korea I picked up my truck from my sister in SoCal. On my way up from Cali to Washington I had some fuel trouble. I rigged in an inline fuel pump to tempararily solve my prob. I was in a hurry so I wired the pump into a fuse block I had on the passenger side fenderwell. I didn't wire in a switch... only a fuse to start and stop the pump. If you didnt start the pump you could drive around town without fuel starvation probs. Once those POS's stole my rig and got on the highway they experienced what a 22R with a 38 DGAS carb experiences when she doesn't have enough fuel...(extereme jerking and a top speed of 40 miles per hour) I think they freaked out and pulled over. They took my tools and ghetto tape player. I'm assuming they wanted to come back for it so they used my own screwdriver and hammer and poked a hole in the tank. Well needless to say I got it back and have put a many more happy miles on it. A word to the wise.... ALL mid to early 80's Toyota pickups, 4 runners and some passenger cars suffer from a poorly designed ignition lock cylinder. Anyone with a wore out key could start my truck. Make sure and replace your lock cylinder. You can also add your own anti-theft switch. It's a wise and cheap investment. Oh btw your 4-runner was and hopefully is still beautiful!! Hope it comes back to you. I'm pulling for you bro __________________ 84 Hi-Lux 4x4, Weber 32/26 DGAV, Offy Dual Port Manifold, distributor re-curve, MSD 6A, MSD Wires, NWOR Tri-Y Header, L.C. Crank Pulley, Turbo Radiator, Black Majik Fan, Oil Cooler, NWOR Traction Bars, Lock Rite Locker, 3" Downey Lift..

09-28-2006, 09:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	mostly, too bad you didnt have lojack anyways, i stickied this thread. who knows what will happen. do you have a plate #? any distinguishing marks, dents, rust spots, stickers, etc? i work in the area too, so who knows what i might see. i always check out other yotas around me bob

10-20-2006, 08:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
Homer666 Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 104	Just noticed this thread - my condolences bud....hang in there and just believe that "Karma is a bitch" to those who took your vehicle... As an aside, I think the South Africans take car jacking and auto theft pretty seriously (with no damage to the paint) ... http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/...me.thrower.car James __________________ 2000 SR5 4Runner: TRD supercharger; full URD kit; rear ARB Air locker; Yakima rack and accessories; ARB Sahara bumper with IPF fogs; Warn 9000 lb winch w/ synthetic line; full T/C skid plates; Stubbs Rock Sliders; OME springs/shocks; K/C Daylighters; front and rear flood-lights; IC-V8000 VHF; FT-857 HF radio; cb and scanner radios; Alpine IVA-D300; RAM Computer/CamCorder mounts; StreetPilot 2820 GPS; A/R Outlaw II's with 285/75/16 BFG M/T's; Optima yellow-top; custom cargo-box; Billet Grill.

09-28-2006, 09:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
YotaFun Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 1,741	Dude.... That really sucks... Hopefully it's found... Even better if it was on overhaulin'.... Dude a yota on overhaulin'....... My dream.... But yeah I think everyone needs to rig a anti-teft switch into there rigs... So even are close freinds wouldn't know how to start it lol!! Good luck in getting it back. Prayin for it here.... It sucks to loose a yota.....

10-15-2006, 12:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dingman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 258	I also would be anger and disappointed if ANY vehicle that I bought new and had owned for 20 was stolen or even wrecked. You had alot of miles on it but it was garaged and being CA, wasn't it rust free? I guess that's why they are getting stolen out there and not In the Rustbelt. Truely sorry to hear. __________________ The Dingsite 1985 4Runner; Lifted and Locked 19'85 4Runner SR5; Stock 2001 GMC ZR2

10-17-2006, 12:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
mike ismael Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	Im pissed for you .I live in norco area and i will keep my eyes open for it. tommarow im getting an alarm and kill switch for my 84 and soon for my 83.last year somone broke into my truck to steal my all my worldly posetions and tried to steal my identity.I miss all my cd;s almost 100 of them (my dumb mistake ). But I still want to twist their head off

10-17-2006, 12:16 AM	#21 (permalink)
mike ismael Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	Im sorry they took your baby.Probably some lowlife tweekers that will tear it up for parts or a bag of tweek . I hope they find it for you. Last edited by mike ismael; 10-17-2006 at 12:19 AM.

10-20-2006, 04:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mostly Lurkin' Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 16	Update Well its been over 3 weeks and still nothing. I am spending a lot of time on Autotrader.com looking at 2000 4Runner SR5's. I hope to get another 4Runner after New Years. Thanks again for all the nice comments, and don't forget to put a kill switch on any Toyota truck..... Scott

10-20-2006, 08:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
amgraham Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 701	Still hoping for good news for you Scott. On another note, anyone have tips on how to install a kill switch or is there a thread on it? I'm paranoid as hell about someone stealing my truck since I park in downtown Richmond alot. Like ChickenLover said, I think this is a worthwhile mod for everyone. __________________ 1987 Toyota 4Runner Specs Here: 4Runner Page Member VAXC, RVA-OR

02-07-2007, 10:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
Swank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 94	Sorry to hear that. I just got my 4 runner but still would hate to see it stolen but if someone stole my Jetta I'd be lurking the shops and yards for my parts and packing for sure. I may wire in hidden kill switches on both of my vehicles just for this reason. __________________ 1991 4 Runner 4x4 3VZE Manual 1995 Jetta GLX VR6 Turbo

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