So .. 92 4Runner SR5 out of the blue.. no gauges, power windows, and no climate control.

I have checked and replaced every fuse even a $9 pink one that I broke trying to check.. Moved on to the fusible link and got a new one as well as a new battery just in case. Runs good dash lights work radio works and the power windows work...

Where do I go from here? should I just take apart the dash, slap it around a bit and put it back together? .. maybe someone else in this world has had similar issue ..

Or at least a fix to get my windows back up..

 

Run the wires back. Check to see each connection and fuse till you find you have power. Then inspect wires between for damage.

 

And also the grounds!

 

On the first-gen MoreFunner 22RE, that would be a problem on:
1) Power run TO the IG contacts of the ignition switch, OR
2) IG contact itself, OR
3) Wiring supplied by the IG contacts.Inspect and measure them all, like Muddpigg says ^^^

Re grounds stock grounding sucks.
Sand the mating surface between body and ring terminal of ground cable, so you have shiny bare metal touching. Coat bare metal surfaces with 100% silicone (di-electric) grease and re-connect.