SpecialScottie's 1985 4Runner Build-Up Thread

SpecialScottie · 10-19-2008, 10:27 PM

Finally got around to starting my first build thread.
This is my second vehicle. My 1st car was my 95 2wd 4runner.

I bought the beast a few months ago from an old man who only used it to store his junk in.
Here it is the day I brought it home.

240xxx miles and a blown engine

I started by stripping the inside. It turns out that there were actually many spare parts inside

I even found some change. Although it was covered in dog hair and mud

Ive got many plans for this old beauty. First thing I wanna do is paint it. I hate red

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bigarms23 · 10-21-2008, 02:19 PM

looks like a good start and its already making you money

idayota · 10-21-2008, 03:07 PM

cool cool. what are you thinking for a motor?

algranger · 10-21-2008, 03:11 PM

Wow that thing is clean. Seriously its got a straight body with very little rust, and the interior thats there is in great shape. Look at that dash no cracks or nothin. Looks like a great starter
Hey uh.. if you dont want that change ill have it

thedude42 · 10-21-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

My 1st car was my 95 2wd 4runner
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what all did you do to it? any lift or is it all stock? I would love to put a locker on mine can i?

i have a 94 2wd

stagger_lee · 10-21-2008, 09:11 PM

^^ You can put a locker in anything.

Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^

Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!!

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by idayota

cool cool. what are you thinking for a motor?

I plan on stickin with the 22re. This is going to become my daily driver so I want to maintain good milage. I plan on purchasing a rebuilt engine as the one thats in there is toast. Ill probably get one of engbldrs cams too

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thedude42

what all did you do to it? any lift or is it all stock? I would love to put a locker on mine can i?

i have a 94 2wd

Its all stock except for some 30x9.5 BFG all terrains. I believe the rear axle is the same one as on the 4wds so I wouldnt see a problem with putting a locker in. Although second gen 4runners can be had for about the same amount of money as a 2wd. So why not just start off with a 4wd? Plus you could swap over any good parts you might have invested from your 2wd.

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stagger_lee

^^ You can put a locker in anything.

Best mod you can do for a 2WD, IMO^^

Nice clean runner Scottie! When you get her running, Lets PLAY!!!

Sounds good. Might be a while though

. Everything I want is soo expensive

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:36 PM

Did some rearranging today. I moved the 85 into the back yard where I will have more room to work on it and not have to worry about neighbors complaining that it looks like a junkyard

I also started stripping the outside in preperation for painting. I took off the turn signals and bumper and grill and things like that

I also moved my 87 parts 4runner into the backyard next to the 85 so I can easily transfer parts over.

Im deciding if I want the chrome bumper and grill off the sr5 87 or the black bumper and grill off the dlx 85.
Any suggestions?

bigarms23 · 10-21-2008, 09:43 PM

i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma

SpecialScottie · 10-21-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarms23

i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma

I was considering that. Is that a common swap? Are new motor mounts required?

thedude42 · 10-22-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

Its all stock except for some 30x9.5 BFG all terrains. I believe the rear axle is the same one as on the 4wds so I wouldnt see a problem with putting a locker in. Although second gen 4runners can be had for about the same amount of money as a 2wd. So why not just start off with a 4wd? Plus you could swap over any good parts you might have invested from your 2wd.

becuase i got an amazing deal on the 2wd and my 2001 nissan frontier was totaled(hit in the passanger side by a guy running a red light) it was just 2,500 with 86,000 miles on it talk about a deal right i have done nothing to it but put some michelin 31x10.50s on it (the 4wd tire) i also am out of work till next semester so i cant afford another truck. However my dad has a 95 limited 4wd and i am hoping when it dies to either pull the motor out of mine and swap or yank all the 4wd parts from it and put them on my 94

904_runner · 10-22-2008, 03:20 PM

^For now, you could put a locker in it, but it would be probably best to wait until you get the 4wd.

You could always put a locker in it and swap the 3rd member when you get the 4wd. That is if the gearing is the same

bigarms23 · 10-22-2008, 09:27 PM

there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarms23

there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out

Great site thanks for the link

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 12:58 AM

Started Sanding the frame today. Its not near as bad as many of the rigs ive seen on here.

but I figured Id at least make it look nice.

I also started stripping the parts car. I plan on using the entire interior out of this one.

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-26-2008, 01:14 AM

Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly.

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by XtraSlow_XtraCab

Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly.

Im actually not sure yet. At first I was set on a 5 speed. But the more I think about it, it would be nice to have the auto. The auto tranny is in good condition. I think ill get it running and see how it does with the auto and then decide if I want to swap in a 5 speed or not

Mic09dcsm · 10-26-2008, 02:07 AM

Dude what is up with those shocks?

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-26-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

Dude what is up with those shocks?

Dude, that's rude! Don't make fun of his shocks.

I'm sure you don't intend for them to stay that way. Are they taped off for painting surrounded areas or something? Or was tht the PO's idea of replacing the seal?

misterzee · 10-26-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

Ive got many plans for this old beauty. First thing I wanna do is paint it. I hate red

awww, Don't change that color

Toyota RED is BEEUTIFUL! I have THREE

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

Dude what is up with those shocks?

I decided to chrome out my shocks for more street appeal hehe

I taped them off to keep them pretty when I paint my frame

SpecialScottie · 10-26-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by misterzee

awww, Don't change that color

Toyota RED is BEEUTIFUL! I have THREE

I actually dont mind the factory toyota red. But this is a gross mix between red and pink. And the whole thing is peeling and completely oxidized. The last owner did a horrible job painting it too and didnt mask much off

XtraSlow_XtraCab · 10-27-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

The last owner did a horrible job painting it too and didnt mask much off

I did notice those red door handles...

10-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,010	looks like a good start and its already making you money __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

10-21-2008, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	cool cool. what are you thinking for a motor? __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!***

10-21-2008, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	Wow that thing is clean. Seriously its got a straight body with very little rust, and the interior thats there is in great shape. Look at that dash no cracks or nothin. Looks like a great starter Hey uh.. if you dont want that change ill have it __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

10-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Did some rearranging today. I moved the 85 into the back yard where I will have more room to work on it and not have to worry about neighbors complaining that it looks like a junkyard I also started stripping the outside in preperation for painting. I took off the turn signals and bumper and grill and things like that I also moved my 87 parts 4runner into the backyard next to the 85 so I can easily transfer parts over. Im deciding if I want the chrome bumper and grill off the sr5 87 or the black bumper and grill off the dlx 85. Any suggestions? __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

10-21-2008, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,010	i would go with the black grille and bumper combo also why not swap in a newer 4cyl motor from a tacoma __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

10-22-2008, 03:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,782	^For now, you could put a locker in it, but it would be probably best to wait until you get the 4wd. You could always put a locker in it and swap the 3rd member when you get the 4wd. That is if the gearing is the same __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

10-22-2008, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 1,010	there is a great write up on swaping in taco motors on www.offroadsolutions.com check it out __________________ 1988sr5 4.3v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1972 stepside jimmy d44/d70 425hp 1995 green range rover

10-26-2008, 12:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	Update Started Sanding the frame today. Its not near as bad as many of the rigs ive seen on here. but I figured Id at least make it look nice. I also started stripping the parts car. I plan on using the entire interior out of this one. __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

10-26-2008, 01:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
XtraSlow_XtraCab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 467	Are you keeping it automatic or going 5speed? Every now and then Ill think to myself "man Dan, this would be so much more comfortable if the truck was an auto..." but that thought disappears quickly. __________________ Download your Factory Service manual HERE! <I>I just finished BUILDING my own 4Runner because I'm too cheap to buy one... go ahead and call me crazy!</I> 1984 Toyota XtraCab 4x4 turned 4Runner in just ONE month.

10-26-2008, 02:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Dude what is up with those shocks? __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

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