89 runner vs. 84 pickup

Mobcore911 · 08-03-2005, 08:28 AM

i currently own an 84 pickup with a rebuilt motor, 31's BFG at's and on board air, someone in town wants to trade me for an 1989 yota 4 runner w/ a v6 and IFS

but with 150,000 miles both are 4x4...what would you guys do? the extra space and power would be nice and efi for the rockies

94x4 · 08-03-2005, 08:32 AM

I, when faced with the same choices, decided to go with the 4Runner due to the increased versatility and security (got tired of losing whole tool boxes) and you can always SAS it out to increase it's offroadability.

deathrunner · 08-03-2005, 08:50 AM

hmmmm....how often do you actually wheel it?

If it is a daily driver...go with the 4runner. If it is a trail rig, the solid axle pickup is more capable and will be easier to fix if you bash a rear quarter panel.

As stated above you could always SA the 89...which is the ultimate goal in my opinion. At that point there would be no reason to look back to the 84.

Mobcore911 · 08-03-2005, 09:24 AM

more street driving than dirt for sure...what other goodies does an 89 runner have?

geneius · 08-03-2005, 09:27 AM

It was posted a long time ago, but check this out:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/prog28/toyota.shtml

Mobcore911 · 08-03-2005, 09:55 AM

saw that yesterday...reminds me of my truck

need to find a source for a toyota turbo diesel engine...

08-03-2005, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mobcore911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	89 runner vs. 84 pickup i currently own an 84 pickup with a rebuilt motor, 31's BFG at's and on board air, someone in town wants to trade me for an 1989 yota 4 runner w/ a v6 and IFS but with 150,000 miles both are 4x4...what would you guys do? the extra space and power would be nice and efi for the rockies

08-03-2005, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,930	hmmmm....how often do you actually wheel it? If it is a daily driver...go with the 4runner. If it is a trail rig, the solid axle pickup is more capable and will be easier to fix if you bash a rear quarter panel. As stated above you could always SA the 89...which is the ultimate goal in my opinion. At that point there would be no reason to look back to the 84. __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

08-03-2005, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
geneius Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 197	It was posted a long time ago, but check this out: http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/prog28/toyota.shtml __________________ Gene's 95 LTD 4Runner Downey HD Coils, Spacers & T-Bars (3" Lift) \| ProComp ES3000 Shocks \| Warn Premium Hubs \| 15x8 Black Rock Crawler Rims BFG AT/KO 33x12.5x15 \| K&N Drop-In \| 4.88 Gears (stock) \| ProComp ES2000 SS \| Idler Arm Gusset \| SS Braided Brake Lines ISR Mod \| Diff Breather \| Hella 500s \| Cobra 75WX ST \| FireStik Firefly \| Tranny Cooler \| All Pro Off Road Sliders \| More Later...

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08-03-2005, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
94x4 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,429	I, when faced with the same choices, decided to go with the 4Runner due to the increased versatility and security (got tired of losing whole tool boxes) and you can always SAS it out to increase it's offroadability.

08-03-2005, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mobcore911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	more street driving than dirt for sure...what other goodies does an 89 runner have?

08-03-2005, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mobcore911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	saw that yesterday...reminds me of my truck need to find a source for a toyota turbo diesel engine...