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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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1985 4runner rock crawler build
Just bought this 85' runner the other day, my first toyota (former jeep guy )
Been looking for a good condition 85' for awhile now and I finally got my hands on one!

This will be my on-going build up thread for this truck and I plan to do a lot in the next while

Plans:
-lift
-35's
-lockers
-armor
-dual transfer cases
-gears

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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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add high steer to your list..push pull steering brings the suck
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Yeah that's a given bro, high steer for sure!
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Looks a lot like my new '85, except yours has a cleaner body, I'll be watching your build for sure. Have you decided on a lift yet?
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:09 AM
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Oh right on!
The lift I plan on getting is this http://www.trail-gear.com/classic-front-lift-kit
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Your 4Runner looks great. When I picked up my '85 4Runner earlier this year, I saw this one for sale shortly after. If I did not get mine I would have definitely picked up this one. Look forward to seeing the progress on this build!
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Yesterday I removed the ridiculous "custom" rear bumper that came with the truck, made the ass end look much better. Also took off the mud flaps..
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Excellent project!

First gens rule.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Excellent project!

First gens rule.
I agree! Haha I love the 1st gens!

P.S I literally JUST put some 33x14.50 superswampers my buddy gave me on this truck, just waiting till my girlfriend comes over with her camera to take pics! I will post pics asap!
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Buddy gave me his set of 33x14.50 swampers, looks awesome but will defs need more lift lol!
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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installed some shackles in the front and rear, gave me the clearance I wanted for now..
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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Next up, 63" chevys for the rear, and rear yota's up at the front
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Have you decided on what to do as far as steering system upgrades?
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Yeah i'm gonna be getting the trailgear hi-steer for christmas!
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Gotta love a clean 85 Runner.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Looks good on those 33's, completely changed the look.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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BADASS tires man! I love my swapers and is that a manual looks like it?
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Took the top off for the first time to get it sanded and repainted. Love the way these runners look topless!
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Clean rig. I dig it!
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