there's a big toyota truck wrecking yard close to where i live and i made a visit there the other day and they had a bunch of rear tire mounts off of newer generation 4runner (not sure of the years) they were stock.


will one of these fit on a first gen?
has anyone done this?

 

Ive been thinking about doing the same thing. I have an 87 4runner but cant find any carriers around.

 

Seen it done on a 1st gen 4runner...my buddy had to shim the top of the tailgate piece with poly shock stops, and the curves on the body hinges weren't quite right, but it worked and latched properly...he used stainless bolts and large washers inside (I didn't really approve of that part, but he's a bit impatient).

Thanks

 

ok so it does work....hmm wondering if i should pick one up it would be nice to have

thnx

 

Id like to see the hardware.