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Old 12-24-2008, 12:08 AM
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4runner wrecked

I must inform you that my beloved toyota is dead, I wrecked it on a dark foggy night. It saved my life for sure-I crashed it at about 80 km/h in a steel bridge guard railing,flew over a stream and landed on driver's side-toyota is dead but I survived without a scratch or a bruise-I still can't believe it.
I recently had paintwork and bodywork done
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...k-done-130482/
installed lpg system,OME lift kit, brand new maxxis trepador m/t tires...

These 1'st gens are extremely rare in these parts of the world, so I can't get the same car and use the remaining parts,maybe I'll import one from the states or something like that,anyway, I'm still checking my options, but one thing is sure - my next car will definitely be Toyota 4 runner or pickup again.
I'll take some pics of the wreck and post it after the holidays.

Merry Christmas and happy new year from Croatia!
Old 12-24-2008, 12:19 AM
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I feel for ya man, about this time last year i totaled my 4Runner


It seemed hopeless at the time, but it will get better. Youll definatley find another yota to love, i know i did.
best of luck.
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Glad you made it out ok....she saved your life! Happy Holidays!
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It sucks to hear this...you had a really nice 1st gen.
At least your ok though, consider that a Christmas blessing.
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i feel for you i didnt roll mine but here is the damage
Old 12-24-2008, 11:44 AM
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Glad you are OK. If you can't see, slow down.
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amen

my $0.02 is watch out for the other guy!
Old 12-27-2008, 01:14 AM
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Thanks guys!
I have a trace of hope-I managed to find 1993 hilux in parts with 22re engine so I think that most of the parts fit my yota. I'll check it out next week.
So it looks like I'll be making 1989-1993 4runner - pickup hybrid vehicle
I wonder if the chassis and mounts are the same-what do you guys think about that idea? Opinions-suggestions are more than welcome?

Thanks!
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that blows that was one nice looking 1st gen too
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The bottom line is you're still alive to get another Runner. Good luck with the find.
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Just a little update!
I managed to exchange a wrecked 4runner for completely restored Chevy S-10 blazer pickup, and then exchanged pickup for 1985 Landcuiser hj 60 with 4.0 diesel so yota is back in the house-it is not a 4runner but still
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Man! That 4runner of yours was SUPER clean!! It even looked god with the running boards on!

Get some pics of the new cruiser!!!!!!! Diesels FTW
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I see three people in here (counting myself) that had older yotas and wrecked them and upgraded to taco's with insurance money



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Originally Posted by scuba
I see three people in here (counting myself) that had older yotas and wrecked them and upgraded to taco's with insurance money
swampthing, scuba, and....?

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Well there's 4, I forgot about swapmthing.
here, Me, Thedude42, NWrunner, And swampy..

EDIT put a [ Behind the "quote" at the end of that to fix it..



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Old 04-23-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by scuba
Well there's 4, I forgot about swapmthing.
here, Me, Thedude42, NWrunner, And swampy..

EDIT put a [ Behind the "quote" at the end of that to fix it..


Fixed...I would get a taco if i wreaked mine...do you like it???

thread jack...
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don tget me wrong i love the looks of a tacoma like scuba's but theres somethin about the 3rd gens and earlier that i like better. i would be to scard to wheel a tacoma man that paint job was sweet. first time ive ever seen or heard of that color but i like it a lot
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Originally Posted by 894x4pickup
Fixed...I would get a taco if i wreaked mine...do you like it???

thread jack...


Erggh, I love it, Cant beat the 2.7.. flex all around seems alot better..


Oh and to you guys who think its too pretty to wheel, you tell that to these guys..

/Thread Jack.


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haha...(continues thread jack)

It has the coilover front end right?? my dad has a 01 taco ext cab...automatic tho...but man the front end looks sweeet...wonder if it would be possible to put coilovers on a 2nd gen....
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Yep
(not my front end)


And yes its possible to put them on a 2nd, Total Chaos fab has it with their long travel kits IIRC..But thats to much headace to deal with the geometry if your using stock arms..

Thus why I bought a Taco.



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