84-85 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4Runners with solid front axles

Best mod under 100$$??

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Best mod under 100$$??

I was curious to knowing what everyones favorite modification to there rig was under 100$. I believe mine was solid motor mounts out of my so far modifications. Lets hear ur mods!?!?!?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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zuk mod? full tank of gas?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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what kind of truck motor and since ur in 84-85 its straight axled correct?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GEOz2k7
I was curious to knowing what everyones favorite modification to there rig was under 100$. I believe mine was solid motor mounts out of my so far modifications. Lets hear ur mods!?!?!?
Full tank of gas is fine and great I guess.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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ZUK mod ($70)
Amber Dash Bulb swap ($10)
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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hella e-code housings
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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my motor balanced was an extra 100 so i would say that
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Center console cooler conversion. $10
Intake silencer delete. $20.
Saddle box (is that a mod?). $45.
Cam timing advance. Free.
Ignition timing advance. Free.
VAFM adjustment. Free.

And a lot more I'm forgetting.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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I would have to say auto-pal housings(shipped $40) and a pair of silvania silverstars ultra bulbs. ($45) and the rest in gas.

Best thing i ever did for the price. Althou on-coming traffic dosnt like me to much.
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Countryhick
what kind of truck motor and since ur in 84-85 its straight axled correct?

84 4runner 22r
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Can-Back Soft Top $75
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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No way...they're $1400 new!

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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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ya, how did you geta softop for 75$??????
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BMcEL
No way...they're $1400 new!
Originally Posted by jessamiah
ya, how did you geta softop for 75$??????
I'm not known on these forums as the "King of Craigslist" for nothing

You guys should check out my 86' 4Runner build thread to see some more of my "steals".
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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All depends on how desperate for money people are. And if they don't know what they have even better.

I was a day late on a mint one owner 85 xtra cab today. If only I saw the ad yesterday I'd have a new truck in my driveway.
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