need some opinions on 85 4runner
03-15-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by seaflea
The most expensive part to gettting it to pass inspection is the windshield. the rest is easy and pretty cheap to replace. my windshield replacement cost me $275, so, along with the rest of the items, it would add up to less than $500 to get it inspection ready.
Talking him down, so you can get the items fixed so it will pass inspection is a great way to get some cash taken off the top.
Talking him down, so you can get the items fixed so it will pass inspection is a great way to get some cash taken off the top.
I thought the other issues were relatively cheap and easy.
I can get a windshiled locally for a little discount over retail.
I just need to negotiate a price and take a look at it in person.
03-15-2006, 08:48 AM
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Just saw this in the calssifieds.
this guy is giving away a windshield and he is in VA.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80150
this guy is giving away a windshield and he is in VA.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80150
03-15-2006, 08:53 AM
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My personal opinion...if you want a good, reliable trail rig...be prepared to spend $10K or more to get it there.
I didn't look at the one you listed, but I can bet from experience that is a good number to go by...ask Schaefer...he'll tell you...he's got a $9K buggy that doesn't even move yet.
I didn't look at the one you listed, but I can bet from experience that is a good number to go by...ask Schaefer...he'll tell you...he's got a $9K buggy that doesn't even move yet.
03-15-2006, 08:53 AM
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I breifly looked in the FAQ, but couldn't find my answer, so I will be a 1st gen newbie and ask....
Would 84 x-cab fenders fit an 85 4runner??
Are the bumper the same??
Would 84 x-cab fenders fit an 85 4runner??
Are the bumper the same??
03-15-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
I breifly looked in the FAQ, but couldn't find my answer, so I will be a 1st gen newbie and ask....
Would 84 x-cab fenders fit an 85 4runner??
Are the bumper the same??
Would 84 x-cab fenders fit an 85 4runner??
Are the bumper the same??
03-15-2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
My personal opinion...if you want a good, reliable trail rig...be prepared to spend $10K or more to get it there.
I didn't look at the one you listed, but I can bet from experience that is a good number to go by...ask Schaefer...he'll tell you...he's got a $9K buggy that doesn't even move yet.
I didn't look at the one you listed, but I can bet from experience that is a good number to go by...ask Schaefer...he'll tell you...he's got a $9K buggy that doesn't even move yet.
I realize it will take $$$ to get it where I WANT IT, but I can do minor things to get it streetable.
Like everything it will continue to get modded, but check out the ad and give me a personal opinion
03-15-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Intrepid
While I can't say from experience, I think everything from the doors forward are the same on 4runners and pickups. It is the rear that things get different.
the fenders are the same and the bumper will also fit.
03-15-2006, 12:29 PM
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you guys have been great. MUCH appreciated.
Anyone else have any input.
Please check out the link at either pirate or ttora and let me know....
Anyone else have any input.
Please check out the link at either pirate or ttora and let me know....
03-15-2006, 02:02 PM
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***editorial comment on the person about to give the reply, he is a cynic and replies are generally colored as such***
Ok, with that little admission out the way. To me, this truck looks like a trail rig. Changing a DD into a trail rig is one thing. Changing a trail rig back into a DD is something else entirely.
Mileage is a guesstimate. How long has the speedo been broken? How long with those gears for that tire size? Mileage adds up especially once the truck goes offroad and clearly that one has been offroad plenty. How much offroading on those parts? I kind of get the impression this truck was built some time back. Now to reiterate, offroading = wear and tear.
Frame condition? Any stress fractures, rust?
Rear window work at all? Noticed everything is covered in snow, but the window is down.
Any damage to axle internals when the diff broke? What tires were they running before? Odd to see a truck so wrinkled, but shiny white letter MTRs on it with no scuffs.
I am not saying that the seller is in anyway being misleading, the fact that the pics are so clear at showing the damage is proof enough.
Any noises in the engine? Timing chain replaced? Run rich, lean, loosing coolant?
I'd send a whole laundry list of questions over.
Like I said, I'm a cynic so I tend to be negative, but what I see is a truck that has had it's fun and for some reason the current owner is ready to move on from it, but can't get anybody to buy it. Check out that listing date; 8-16-2005. Pretty darn long time to be trying to sell an '85 4Runner and there are probably good reasons why. Offer half that and expect to put the half you saved into the truck's mechanical and safety issues right off the bat then hope you don't wind up having to double that again anytime soon LOL!
Just a cynic's opinion.
Ok, with that little admission out the way. To me, this truck looks like a trail rig. Changing a DD into a trail rig is one thing. Changing a trail rig back into a DD is something else entirely.
Mileage is a guesstimate. How long has the speedo been broken? How long with those gears for that tire size? Mileage adds up especially once the truck goes offroad and clearly that one has been offroad plenty. How much offroading on those parts? I kind of get the impression this truck was built some time back. Now to reiterate, offroading = wear and tear.
Frame condition? Any stress fractures, rust?
Rear window work at all? Noticed everything is covered in snow, but the window is down.
Any damage to axle internals when the diff broke? What tires were they running before? Odd to see a truck so wrinkled, but shiny white letter MTRs on it with no scuffs.
I am not saying that the seller is in anyway being misleading, the fact that the pics are so clear at showing the damage is proof enough.
Any noises in the engine? Timing chain replaced? Run rich, lean, loosing coolant?
I'd send a whole laundry list of questions over.
Like I said, I'm a cynic so I tend to be negative, but what I see is a truck that has had it's fun and for some reason the current owner is ready to move on from it, but can't get anybody to buy it. Check out that listing date; 8-16-2005. Pretty darn long time to be trying to sell an '85 4Runner and there are probably good reasons why. Offer half that and expect to put the half you saved into the truck's mechanical and safety issues right off the bat then hope you don't wind up having to double that again anytime soon LOL!
Just a cynic's opinion.
03-17-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Lt. Dan
....Well said Fahrenheit 451....I am having a buddy check it out for me, but I think it will be toooo much work...I would ideally like a 4 door 2nd gen with a 22re, but I can't frickin' find one
that I would eventually through a SA on.I appreciate all the great input
03-17-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
agreed.
I am having a buddy check it out for me, but I think it will be toooo much work...I would ideally like a 4 door 2nd gen with a 22re, but I can't frickin' find one that I would eventually through a SA on.
I appreciate all the great input
I am having a buddy check it out for me, but I think it will be toooo much work...I would ideally like a 4 door 2nd gen with a 22re, but I can't frickin' find one
that I would eventually through a SA on.I appreciate all the great input
You could always look for an FJ..lol bad influences!!!!
03-18-2006, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Localmotion
man....it would be a lot of work...but it would be so much fun! LOL
You could always look for an FJ..lol bad influences!!!!
You could always look for an FJ..lol bad influences!!!!
I still want a 60, but right now it isn't a reality.
I might wait until I graduate from Wyotech and SAS a 2nd gen myself.
perhaps my buddy's 79 Bronco is the ay to go....
03-18-2006, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by FilthyRich
the problem--if you want to call it a problem--is that FJs are expensive. Parts are costly and by the time I find one that is worth buying+ the cost of suspension upgrades, gears, locker, etc. it will be a $$$ that I don't have to spend.
I still want a 60, but right now it isn't a reality.
I might wait until I graduate from Wyotech and SAS a 2nd gen myself.
perhaps my buddy's 79 Bronco is the ay to go....
I still want a 60, but right now it isn't a reality.
I might wait until I graduate from Wyotech and SAS a 2nd gen myself.
perhaps my buddy's 79 Bronco is the ay to go....
03-18-2006, 08:08 AM
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I do love Toys, but I WON"T own a 3.0 and that is the only thing for sale.
Find me a 22re Toy that is not on the west coast and not $8k and we will talk.
callmej has offer to check out the 85 and the seller is sending me more pics.
Find me a 22re Toy that is not on the west coast and not $8k and we will talk.
callmej has offer to check out the 85 and the seller is sending me more pics.
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