I am thinking about buying a 1986 Toyota 4Runner with 244k miles and an automatic transmission. I am going to look at the truck in-person tomorrow. The seller mentioned that the gearbox is slipping and has trouble going into reverse. It might be something as simple as being low on tranny fluid. However, it might also need a rebuild.

It has the 22RE engine. Do you guys know which transmission and transfer case came on the truck? A340F with VF2A transfer case? How difficult would it be to rebuild? Yes, I would eventually like to swap a 5-speed. Just considering my options right now with the slushbox.

 

cheaper to wait for an acceptable 5-speed to turn up. it’s not like they were rare. why buy something you don’t want?

 

You’re right, I’m going to keep looking.

 

Good decision. Even a functioning automatic transmission is not as desirable as a functioning stick shift.
Standard tranny is more reliable, easier and less expensive to fix...
... and you can sell your starter and still be able to run the truck

 

off topic but can we mention that sweet factory stereo blank insert. ive never seen one of those.

 

Hello,

If you are looking and willing to sell your current auto transmission, I am interested.

please let me know.

Thank you.

 

Where are you located?
A guy in braintree MA has had one for sale on FB market place for a while