84-85 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4Runners with solid front axles

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Old 02-23-2019, 03:37 PM
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New ARB bumper installed. I really like it. Doesn't seem as big as some seem to look.
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I think these ARB Bumpers are my favorite looking aftermarket bumper.

Looking good!

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85 Granville

So I bought this 3-1/2 years ago, been my daily driver and work truck everyday. Yesterday I discovered the badge on my doors is cooler than I’d thought. 170k 40 on a new motor, a little rough on the inside and getting a new topper soon, wish I had the original!

I am hoping to get more info on these trucks, if you have any please share!


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Old 03-26-2019, 07:11 PM
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This truck has been my trusty steed for 30+ years now. We been through thick and thin. Both of us getting old and beat up but we are still going.
Some great looking rigs on this thread. All these trucks are great looking! No time yet to look at them all, but will.
She turned 500,000 last summer. Not the original motor. I love my truck!

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Old 03-26-2019, 07:34 PM
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Love my first gen! Need to figure out some better shocks to fix the nose dive though when braking.



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Old 09-16-2019, 06:00 AM
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Swap in progress
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The rear backhalf has been going strong for about a year now. Cab swap is next so I can get a windshield and doors back on..







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Old 09-16-2019, 11:39 AM
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Back half and link set up is looking gooooood

my junk



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Old 09-18-2019, 06:35 PM
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Old 09-24-2019, 11:51 AM
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The day I bought it...




Really... it's going to look better
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Old 10-24-2019, 10:24 AM
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First post with my new to me 85 pickup, just a DD for me right now. Not a serious off-road rig like many here but still fun!

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Comparison of when I purchased the truck and after a good wash, detail, new bumper, lights, and painting grille.



New seat covers with heaters. This might be the most important mod for the winter beater! lol

Added the tach and the heated seat switch panel
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Old 10-24-2019, 10:42 AM
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Nice looking truck! Heated seat covers is a brilliant idea.
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Old 10-24-2019, 10:46 AM
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Wow @CNC85 that looks great! Your "before and after" looks backwards - Left looks like the day it left the factory... right looks like 34 years later. Nice job turning back the clock.
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Old 10-24-2019, 01:37 PM
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I don't think I'd call that a winter "beater". Nice!! Don't let it rust away!
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New to me 85 4Runner...

1985 DLX with a few factory options, 75k CO miles, original paint, tan cloth interior. Just got it home (NM)


2 days ago Looking to keep it an original pavement queen for now except for wheels and maybe suspension.
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85 dlx


Original interior

Under the hood

Even the window sticker!
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Old 01-06-2020, 05:58 AM
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I just got my 2nd solid axle Toyota, an 85 4Runner with 224,779 miles and a bad engine that needs a full rebuild.
Price? Free, just had to get it off the guys property by the 1st which I had no problem with thanks to AAA.
It needs a lot and I can and will do all of the work except the cylinder boring.
Neglect is a horrible thing and this poor Runner was neglected for the past 10 years, no more.
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Old 02-04-2020, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Toy(Yota)
Love my first gen! Need to figure out some better shocks to fix the nose dive though when braking.


I like the rear bumper. Did you fabricate yourself, or buy somewhere?
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Originally Posted by Jefedejeff
I like the rear bumper. Did you fabricate yourself, or buy somewhere?
I built it! Thanks for the compliment, super simple and easy to build.

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85 xtra cab DLX 4x4. Lifted 6 inches sitting on 33s currently. As far as rust goes its pretty much completely clean, and the engine runs flawlessly. Im just trying to figure out an issue it is having with the transmission or possibly the clutch.
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