t34418l3one

im new here, i just purchased an 85 runner, and it have no apparent sound system. Driving without music can get old fast, whats a decent priced way to get a stereo in there and is there a write up anywhere? I prefer to do mods myself.

Plays_with_Toys

I just got a Pioneer Premier head unit, its got the flip down face and cd player, it was about $160. Then I bought two pioneer premier coaxial speakers, they have the built in tweeters, and those were I believe another $60. I had Cartoys install the headunit, then did the speakers myself, which was easy as finding which wire is + and which is - and hooking the speakers up. No required.

cabbage

Hehe... just like me, didnt have a stereo. Instead of a sound system I put in a CB....

Plays_with_Toys

Yeah, actually when I bought the truck sound only came out of the left speaker... Some times. And the radio barely got any reception whatsoever. I got the new stereo a month after getting the truck...

Now I sometimes like to turn it off, slide my rear window open and just listen to the motor reverberate through the bed of my truck as I go through the gears.

cabbage

I have to hear the engine rev! Im not use to shifting in new cars because they're too quiet

t34418l3one

well this one had no stereo in it when i got it, what do i need to look for when purchasing a deck? anything specific?

Hyperlite

Go with tthis one

joez

first, welcome to YotaTech. second, nice rig.

the biggest choises in selection is going to be preference, and after that, it will be $$$. in my toyota pickup, i have a pioneer head unit, running to a crossover, to a 300x2 amp, then finally a set of 8" components. it sounds great in the pickup, but horible in the big blazer.

so in there i am fond of mt Xplod head unit, too pioneer 3 1/2"s, 6 1/2's and then to 6x9's. granted, this setup isnt as loud or have as much bass, but it sounds better and clearer. i recomend going to your local Circut City and just listening too all the different speakers, and then selecting a head unit that you like. if you plan on adding amps or subs later, make sure you get a head unit with preamps. it makes life a lot easier.

this probobally didnt help much, but o well.

Plays_with_Toys

Definately a nice rig! Where's the post with bigger pics?

One big thing you should do is bring some cd's with you when you go and listen to speakers. I listen to techno so low and high notes are my necessity. Some other music requires a nice mid-range. So find the speakers that suit your music style or styles.

riverrat

That is one of the cleanest looking 85 4runners I've seen.

I have an 88. It came with a decent Pioneer head unit, but still has the crummy stock speakers. I bought 2 pairs of Polk car speakers on eBay- 6" 3-ways went in the doors and and 6x9" 3-ways that went in the panels next to the rear seats.

If you put speakers next to the rear seats, make sure you can still fold the seats down- mine just barely clear the speaker grilles.

The sky is the limit as far as car sound systems go, obviously, you will be limited only by how much $$ you have.

t34418l3one

i wish it ran as clean as it looked, needs a new radiator, fan, smog work. But i faith and willing to wrench at it myself, already spent 5 hours putting new carpet in the front of it. Yea any writeups on installing stuff like headers, radiator, fan would be much appricated, where should i look for them?

YotaChuck

i want your truck......minus the radiator/fan problems

Plays_with_Toys

Wow you might have just changed my mind about my paintjob... I wanted to go with blue, since I thought it would look better than the black like I have right now.... but wow.... I may have to keep the truck black.

Do you have a haynes or chiltons manual for your 4runner? If not get one! That should help with some of your maintenance ?'s. Oh and if you need a new fan, consider a taurus fan! There's a writeup in the tech section for that install.

joez

but with a body as clean as that one, it is worth it to put a little money into it. the radiator i did an R&R in less than 15 min.

drain the radiator, undo the 6 bolts holding it in place, and remove the hoses. lift straight out. take shroud off of the old radiator, out it on the new one, drop straight into place. replace 6 bolts, reattach the hoses, fill with fluid. thats done.

for the fan, just search for taurus, and you will get a lot of help.

t34418l3one

i have no manual, where could i get one? and yes i love this truck and will be putting money into it to get it nice.

riverrat

Sent you a PM regarding my eBay auction for a 1985 Toyota truck and 4runner Factory Service Manual:

1985 4runner manual

Plays_with_Toys

Other option is to go to Schucks Kragen/Checkers or any auto parts store and ask for a haynes or chiltons manual. They are like 15-20 dollars.