87 turbo 4runner help

obex26 · 10-18-2005, 09:51 AM

Ok well do what you will but I literally have no clue about this truck. Its turboed and has a digital dash. The fuel gauge says its always empty how do I fix that. I am also trying to figure out what gears it has I suspect them to be 4.30 but uncertian on that. I did check 4x4 wire but still not sure. I am planning to make a trip real quick across country and want to tow a trailer. My question is I have a set of 4.88 gears would it be a safe bet to install them and help out with towing and the overall cross country commute? or should I sell it even though I only bought it 2 weeks ago? would the atomatic r150 tranny be strong and reliable enough to tow with. this vehicle has never had a tow hitch on it before so its never been used for towing. if it was a non turbo 4runner I wouldn't be asking these questions but here I feel like I am already walking through a fog.

Thanks

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trd90toyota · 10-18-2005, 09:56 AM

For the gas gauge, I have no idea. I'm working on this problem right now. However, the gears are 4.30's. All automatic turbo's had them. Hope this helps.

ironroad9c1 · 10-18-2005, 04:59 PM

more than likly its the sending unit in the tank.when i fill mine up it goes to full but after about 40 miles it starts dropping like a rock to empty

obex26 · 10-18-2005, 05:43 PM

screw it its for sale...2k come and get

Bill · 10-19-2005, 10:36 AM

dammit, why do all you guys selling nice trucks for cheap have to be in the US! And never in the states I can day trip to!

ironroad9c1 · 10-19-2005, 05:50 PM

yea hell i'm in va.

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trd90toyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 435	For the gas gauge, I have no idea. I'm working on this problem right now. However, the gears are 4.30's. All automatic turbo's had them. Hope this helps. __________________ 1985 TURBO 4Runner 22-RTE, 33x12.5R15 MT/R's, 1 Inch Shackles, Pro-Comp ES3000's, Trail Gear Sliders, 1 inch Wheel Spacers, FJ 62 Rotors, 87 Calipers, Cobra 18WX ST II, Custom K&N FIPK, Extended Diff Breathers, Custom Rear Swing-A-Way Bumper, Load Warrior with Hi-Lift, spare tire, 4 Hella 500's, 2 Pro Comp 55's for the rear, Addicted Off Road front bumper, Smittybuilt XC8, '00 Taco Rear End w/ E-Locker. Last edited by trd90toyota; 10-18-2005 at 10:24 AM.

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ironroad9c1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gum Spring,va. Posts: 321	more than likly its the sending unit in the tank.when i fill mine up it goes to full but after about 40 miles it starts dropping like a rock to empty __________________ 2004 crown vic lx sport 1989 caprice 9C1 lt1/4l60E swap.

10-18-2005, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
obex26 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 229	screw it its for sale...2k come and get __________________ I sold it for an altima....

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Bill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Can Posts: 690	dammit, why do all you guys selling nice trucks for cheap have to be in the US! And never in the states I can day trip to! __________________ 86 Turbo Pickup EB Street RV head EB 268 Cam V6 Brakes + MC A340F auto ---> W56 5-spd swap ...I want a bigger turbo...

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ironroad9c1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gum Spring,va. Posts: 321	yea hell i'm in va. __________________ 2004 crown vic lx sport 1989 caprice 9C1 lt1/4l60E swap.

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