I have recently purchased a 1989 4runner, and well it is of course in need of alot of work. One major issue is that the rear window is held up by a 2X4. I have not even had the tailgate open yet, and well whats a 4runner without the cargo area. I noticed that the window motor is gone, and I don't even know where to start. I thought about going to a junk yard and buying a whole new tailgate. Anyone have any advice to give I would really appreciate it.

 

Heres a place to start:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...arWindow.shtml

 

This might help.

 

a bit better wireing version

http://www.snjschmidt.com/wiring/rea...wer_window.jpg
http://www.snjschmidt.com/wiring/rea...r_window_2.jpg
http://www.snjschmidt.com/wiring/rea...r_window_3.jpg

 

If you have 75 bucks I have a tailgate window motor.

 

After looking at the diagram that 4runnerx3 posted (THANKS) I decided that I am missing to many components and I am just going to have to replace the whole thing. Which works out anyways because the one I have has some rust on it anyways.

 

the window regulator is really easy to remove. the arms need to be nearly straight out to maneuver it out. I got a whole regulator with motor and window tray for $40 at a wreck yard in El Paso.

 

i think i have to say good luck finding a rust-free tailgate. they go for a pretty penny around here.

 

Heres a way to get rid of rust on the tailgate

http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/4runner.htm

 

Thats only an outer skin.
The inner shell rusts as well.