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Old 12-02-2004, 12:31 PM
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just got a 1st Gen

Bought a White 86 4Runner lastnight in Boone

it has a busted timing chain

gonna pick it up next week and then i post some pics and stats!!
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how many miles? is it rusty? and are there any mods done to it?
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STOCK..............very minor surface rust on the rear body, no frame rust, busted washer lever off column, 5 spd, somesorta rear rock type bumper

talked to dude about 5 mins ago and gonna pickup tomorrow night!!!!!!! now i need a trailer
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what are the plans, or do u have any yet?
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DD or atleast thats what i should use it for........... you know 4" with 33's
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sounds like what im tryin to do with my 87
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STOCK..............very minor surface rust on the rear body, no frame rust, busted washer lever off column, 5 spd, somesorta rear rock type bumper

talked to dude about 5 mins ago and gonna pickup tomorrow night!!!!!!! now i need a trailer
I dont have a trailer for ya but you can rent a dolly from Uhaul.
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Just bought this......
and the first Mod!! 32" Procomps on 97 4Runner Limited Rims



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Old 12-08-2004, 02:38 PM
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1st gen

Congrats on the new purchase.
how is the engine coming? looks nice with the limited wheels
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I know I speak for all of us when I say
Old 12-09-2004, 04:25 PM
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needs a timing chain (which i have already)
gonna try and do that this weekend........
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Hows the project coming? Is it running yet?
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i busted 5 front PS wheel studs the other day?? not very pretty while driving down the road
got the FJ running just needs a battery
the 1st gen is at a race shop gettin some work done -- actually just gettin it running.

i got too much crap going on in my yard, atleast the boat is in the shop.......
Old 02-03-2005, 01:40 PM
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Timing jumped and the pistons chased the valves and crushed them......

Having the engine and head rebuilt by a local race motor builder he says it will be good for another 250,000.......

It will be 4Sale soon after i fix the minor rust and the motor is finished
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