KTMR1der03

I wouldn't pay that price for a truck thats probably been wheeled to the ground. In fact, I'll never buy a vehicle that has previously been wheeled. Find someone who has a lifted show-truck, and put that truck where it belongs =)

BTW, my stepdad has a '90 4runner with 3.0auto, I have a '90 4runner with 3.0man, we both run the same tires, and mine has quite a bit more torque. Definetely noticeable!

SEAIRESCUE

That a340H automatic is GD expensive to repair. Has unconventional integrated POS transfer case . However, a Jeep early model AW4 auto (same Aisin transmission) can be put in that will allow you to use a manual transmission transfer case behind it....will require an adapter I think from Advance Adapters. Use Toy bellhousing, AW4 transmission, Advance Adapter plate and your choice of Toy transfer case. This is the way to go if you want an automatic. The 529's are a big help. The IFS will be OK for what you plan to do. YOu can always do a 5 speed swap later in life as well as a SAS conversion. Looks like a nice ride. Put it on a lift and look it over really good.

Ksane

That's funny. You're joking, I'd guess? I've only ever driven a 5 spd. I'm sure I speak for most others when I say I can get going perfectly from a stop on a steep hill holding a cup of coffee, tuning the radio and smoking a cigarette at the same time lol. You do it just like you breathe-without thinking about it.
Shoot, put me in an automatic and I'd probably jam the brake thinking it was the clutch, spill my coffee, drop my cigarette and get tuned to some 50's Jazz station <g>

notanymore

lol exactly how it goes. when in autos i always find myself reaching for the clutch when stopping.

btw was it really worth it to bring back a month old thread?

also did you end up buying it or not?

Ksane

lol! Well I hadn't been here for a month so it was new to me and I didn't notice the date til afterwards :-P

Four Runner

Just these words for you...

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http://www.calminitruck.com/

autotranny adapter

4WD Toyota Owner Magazine

-Crockett's Project 1986... (Ugly Duckling)-pg 68- Mar/April 2007 issue
-Project 1986 Runner (Ugly Duckling)-pg 42-45 May/June 2007 Issue

http://www.4wdtoyotaowner.com/TOC.html

So, in summary:

..Duh, what're you waiting for?? Buy it, save up, upgrade the rest later as a budget allows, and you've a solid rig. put any concerns/worries aside, it's a Toyota, there's plenty reason right there. IMHO

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SwampThing

Very true. Your feet get like muscle memory. Hell, sometimes I aint even use the clutch. Float em gears!

My madre's one of the best/scariest drivers I know. She could put on makeup, talk on the phone, have a cup of coffee between her legs, smoke a cigarette, while shifting gears and still be able to flick off the people she'd cut off. Then again my ma's a little crazy (used to do those enduro street bike races in mexico semi-pro). Fastest I've ever been was 170 on the back of her built Kawa ZZR 1100D1 when I was about 7 or 8 years old... Note the color of my truck lol.

Red3.slow

price is a little right but they are great trucks the auto is a little down side but its a sweet truck. You'll have a lot of fun in it.