Figit090

Thanx for readin! ok... Soon, probably within the next year and a half, I'll most likely, definatly, really want to...get a 4 runner. As of now, i'm not sure what year i want, but i'm detirmined to learn more and figure that out. Normally i'd ask on here or somewhere, but i don't want to make you guys do all the work it makes me feel selfish, so can someone point me to a site and/or pages online that can help me with the changes, advantages, flaws, and basic info of 4runners between the years of 1985 and 1989? I am looking for info on the ups and downs of SFS and IFS, upgrades and little nice things changed as the years went on, flaws that were fixed, and i dunno...what's preferred. I would like to get the newest, an 89, but i'm not sure if i should get an 85 for the solid axle, or if the 89 really is the best of the IFS trucks ( i assumed it would be, as it's the newest). I narrowed it down to these years because i want the removable top, and EFI (i think that's better that a normal carborator?). I'll probably get an IFS truck though seeing it will be my first vehicle, and i'd like the more comfortable (and possibly safer?) ride. OK, thank you for any help you give!! We should be going on a trip somewhere this summer and i thought i'd better get educated incase we come across the perfect one!! My dad says if we find a gem that's a good price, he'd definatly consider buying it, and the better i know the vehicles, the better. OH YEAH!! i need info on the faulty head gaskets... i'm sketchy on those years and engines. And do all toyota engines last to like...300k miles and up or is that just the 22RE and not the 6 cyl?? urrgh, sorry for allthe questions......

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<<Figit090>>I'm looking for a MR2 near my location, if you have one to sell PM me! For now i'm driving my 1986.5 Supra which is pretty nice as well

Mossback74

History

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4Runner Anthracite 98 LTD 3.4 AT 205K miles, 285 Pro Comp X-Treme MT , Blue Taco Shocks and TRD tundra coils, Diff Drop, N86 and 891 w/ cones, 1.5" Body Lift, E-Locker w/anytime mod, 4 in. Deckplate, Amsoil air filter and fluids, Optima 34R, Yak Rack and Hull Raiser.
(Wrecked 94 is still missed)-----See the pics-----

Andrey

One more reference for ya:
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/runhist.html

-- Andrey

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'01 4Runner SR5 - 4x4

- 1" lift PP springs, deckplate mod, amsoil air filter, optima battery, alum. skid plate, alum. tube steps
- Pioneer 8500MP, PhoenixGold Amp + Infinity Kappas, RockfordFosgate Amp (mono) + Audobahn 10" Sub
- Yakima roof rack, Silverstars, Black Pearl emblems, Wet Okole seat covers, Wood Trim
- TRD Supercharger, 7th inj. kit... weee heee!!!

lee

that 2nd link is the key -- great info.

Figit090

ok! thanx a bunch!!

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<<Figit090>>I'm looking for a MR2 near my location, if you have one to sell PM me! For now i'm driving my 1986.5 Supra which is pretty nice as well

bike4miles

go to autos.msn.com and you can look up the specks of used vehicles to find out all the feathres, origonal purchase prices, reacalls, problems, and everything else for each year of 4runner. I found that the 3rd gen 4runners were rated as much more relyable than the 2nds but I still love the body style and look of the 2nd gen 4runners.

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'91 4runner, 22re, 5 spd manual, 180,000 miles, cone filter, Downey 1.5"HD coils, SkyJacker Nitrogens, Magnaflow Exhaust, Stull grill, Clears all around. Check out my sound proofing project and other mods:
My 4runner page
My 2006 Camry page
I'm a Myspace Addict!

Figit090

ok...thanks even more!! that should be really helpful...i just finished reading the first link...now the second

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<<Figit090>>I'm looking for a MR2 near my location, if you have one to sell PM me! For now i'm driving my 1986.5 Supra which is pretty nice as well

Figit090

well sorry for not posting earlier, but those links did and are helping a lot... all the info i've gotten off this board has helped me and i'm so thankful...

I've just started driving, i have my permit now and i drove my first toyota...it looked like a 3rd gen, it was an extra cab pickup with the 4 cylinder and an auto...nice to drive, but then again, it would get boring and i still hope i get a 5 speed...

Right now my dad and I are looking at a 1990 SR5 runner, and i'd like anybody's opinions on it, i posted another thread... but i decided that the 2nd gen's are nice too and i also decided i don't have to have the removable top...it will be quieter and more SUV-like with the solid body... I just hope we end up buying it...

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<<Figit090>>I'm looking for a MR2 near my location, if you have one to sell PM me! For now i'm driving my 1986.5 Supra which is pretty nice as well