pickup tailgate on 1st gen (89') 4runner

predator_machine · 10-29-2009, 11:27 AM

is it possible to swap the 4runner's tailage with a gate from a standard toyota truck?

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BigBluePile · 10-29-2009, 11:35 AM

Welcome to Yotatech!

This idea has been brought up before, but you might have to search around here for it. I couldn't find it...

bxlt · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Well not without major modification they are completely different in the way they mount and work

muddpigg · 10-29-2009, 12:01 PM

I don't know, never paid that much attention to them. look and measure. Let us know either way.

4rnr · 10-29-2009, 01:27 PM

Yes it can and its a bad a$$ modification! Jon Bundrant (all-pro offroad) did it to his personal vehicle way back in the day. A 87 4runner called "red nub"

predator_machine · 10-29-2009, 07:05 PM

and with enough cutting and welding I could put a tailgate off a Nissan on it.

but seeing it done in the picture, cant be too much involved......about time to make a trip to the boneyard.

ocdropzone · 10-29-2009, 07:11 PM

do the simple route: gut the Runner tailgate-remove the glass, motor etc and just cap the window opening....

turboboost · 10-29-2009, 07:33 PM

On a semi-related note, are there any tailgates that will work on a second gen 4Runner?

predator_machine · 10-29-2009, 08:19 PM

oh the glass, window motor, etc works just fine but I no longer want the fiberglass top and plan on instead fabricating a back window and roll out teannu cover for the back. (still keeping the back seats)

predator_machine · 10-29-2009, 08:20 PM

speaking of, you know what else would be neat, a hilux with a topper on the back..........................and a 4runner tailgate with electronic window.
hmmm, anyone want to trade?

Volcom · 10-31-2009, 01:16 PM

TacoRunner on the Marlin board has done it!
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=62989.0

He posted a couple of pictures on the modifications that have to be done.

predator_machine · 10-31-2009, 06:12 PM

that answers my question. it fits but it don't latch without a few minutes of fab work.

and your bed grows 5 inches.

10-29-2009, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
bxlt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 240	Well not without major modification they are completely different in the way they mount and work __________________ 86 Regular Cab, 31x10.50, 22r, 5sp, Marlin 1200lb Heavy Duty Clutch, Smittybuilt Rear Bumper and 275K miles and counting 89 4Runner 3.Slow 5sp 31x10.50 in need of some help but I have plans for it (in no particular order): Front bumper and winch, 2” Body lift, BJ Spacers, Locker 33's and more

10-29-2009, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: injured and stateside :( Posts: 1,388	I don't know, never paid that much attention to them. look and measure. Let us know either way. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY Balljoints for sale. Open to trades and offers. http://www.yotatech.com/f11/ball-joi.../#post51278784

10-29-2009, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	Yes it can and its a bad a$$ modification! Jon Bundrant (all-pro offroad) did it to his personal vehicle way back in the day. A 87 4runner called "red nub" __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915 Last edited by 4rnr; 10-29-2009 at 01:35 PM.

10-29-2009, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,700	do the simple route: gut the Runner tailgate-remove the glass, motor etc and just cap the window opening.... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

10-29-2009, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
turboboost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 383	On a semi-related note, are there any tailgates that will work on a second gen 4Runner? __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, 35" Mud King XT, a bunch of mods. 1986 Mazda B2000 - 5 speed, carb'd 2.0, the winter beater. 1979 Datsun 280zx - 2 seater, 5 speed, stripped interior, etc. 1998 Nissan Altima - 5 speed, 1981 280zx turbo snowflake rims. 1985 Toyota Pickup - SR5, 22RE, 5 speed, Xtra cab, lifted 2", 35" boggers, etc - Sold 1983 Datsun 280zx - Turbo Intercooled L28ET - Crushed. 1985 Nissan 300zx - 5 speed, race prepped, etc - Crushed. IFS Club #7

10-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
predator_machine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	and with enough cutting and welding I could put a tailgate off a Nissan on it. but seeing it done in the picture, cant be too much involved......about time to make a trip to the boneyard.

10-29-2009, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
predator_machine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	oh the glass, window motor, etc works just fine but I no longer want the fiberglass top and plan on instead fabricating a back window and roll out teannu cover for the back. (still keeping the back seats)

10-29-2009, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
predator_machine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	speaking of, you know what else would be neat, a hilux with a topper on the back..........................and a 4runner tailgate with electronic window. hmmm, anyone want to trade?

10-31-2009, 06:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
predator_machine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 38	that answers my question. it fits but it don't latch without a few minutes of fab work. and your bed grows 5 inches.

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