I have been wanting a 1st gen 4runner for the longest time and finally decided to sell my f150 and get one . Anyway, I am still pretty new to toyotas so I could use some advice on what to get. I found a stock 87 with 166k for $2900 that I liked and could probably talk down a bit. Also found an 87 with SAS, turbod 22re, and 36 iroks and 5.29s for $6000 firm. First question is how would the 22re handle the 36s? I don't want to have to pull hills at 35. Also, how would a 22re handle 33s with stock gearing if I were to buy the stock truck and throw a lift and tires on it? Any other advice you guys might have would be awesome. I am not dead set on getting one of these 2, so other things I should look for would be good to know.
Thanks

 

Well to answer in short 5.29s/36s with a 22ret will blow a 22re with 4.10s/33s out of the water.

 

Thats what I figured...also forgot to mention the one with 36s is a/t.

 

Well thats changes everything. it will still probably feel stronger though.

 

Ya. And like I said not necessarily getting one of these 2 just trying to get a feel. I'm used to my v8 so I just don't want something with no balls

 

Well coming from a v8 all of these toyotas are gonna be dogs unless you find one with a 3.4 swap.

 

Yeah I'm sure it will take some getting used to. As long as I can keep up with traffic on hills id be happy tho.

 

Any problem areas on these trucks I should check for when I look at them?

 

Depends on what exactly your looking for. And where your at?

 

I'm in oregon. Far enough from the coast that rust isn't a huge issue for the most part round here. I need a dd, but want something lifed a bit on 33s or 35s to play with on the trails a bit.

 

Yeah i know the area, as i live in eugene. Toyotas are a little spendy here. but depending on what your looking for you can usually find something pretty good.

 

O right on, I am actually right up in Corvallis. Not much too choose from that I've seen but I found a couple that are worth looking at this weekend.

 

Check out portland's craigslist. its not too far and they have a lot of sweet yota's.

http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/2899331365.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2899815767.html <--- 2RZ swap

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2896596608.html <--- 3.4 swap