My 19854Runner Build-PacificNorthwest

[OregonSR5]

Well, here she is! 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 5 speed, 22-RE. 155k on the clock with a rebuild in the last 1,000 miles. This will be a place for me to post updates and gain insight from other members.

 

[ca18_sean]

The OEM graphics are sweet. Good looking truck!

 

[2scars]

Geez, nice whip. That is a great platform for just about anything. Parts are just about as cheap as you will find for a performance built Toyota as well. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[OregonSR5]

Current plans:
OME Dakar Leaves and Shocks
Axle Rebuild from TG
TG Bumpers and Sliders
4.88's
Selectable front locker(ARB)
Aussie Rear Locker
Upgrade front brakes(IFS Calipers and vented rotors)
Re-paint the hard top
Aluminum radiator, and get the AC fixed.

 

[juicebox]

No IFS swap planned? :sombrero:


I wanted a 1st gen 4runner so bad when I was 16... Ended up getting a truck and still to this day, have wanted a 1st gen 4runner.

 

[OregonSR5]

HAHA funny, not a chance! I have owned one rig without a solid axle and it just wasn't for me. I could have found an IFS first gen runner, but I have a definite affliction for an "Original" SFA 85 Toyota.

 

[Chaser88]

Great looking runner. How long have you owned that beauty? I want a solid axle in myn!

 

[gingerbeardman]

Is this you?
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/4959171074.html

 

[jsnow]

Dang! Nice score on the Runner! I would also love to own one someday.

 

[tanglefoot]

That's one of my favorite exteriors--metallic gray with the SR5 stripes.

You're so close to original, you might want to consider a relic re-creation. These really help complete the look:

Even though mine's not an SR5, I snagged a set on Craigslist and love 'em.

You're mighty close to this awesomeness (wish I hadn't carried it around in my backpack so long):

Enjoy!

 

[OregonSR5]

Anybody have any good ideas for a good replacement radiator? I don't think I'm overheating but the motor is definitely hot. I would like to address this issue before summer comes and I'm cruising around with the AC on. I'll be doing a 2stage thermostat at the same time.
Also, what do you recommend for brakes? I've got some pretty serious warpage going on as there is a good bit of stutter and wiggle upon hard braking.

 

[austintaco]

For Brakes, do the IFS upgrade. There are so many ways people have done this and I don't think there is one right answer.

When I first bought mine back, it was overheating slightly, and I think I changed everything (radiator, thermostat, hoses, water pump, before realizing it was the fan clutch.

If you do want some original wheels, I have a few of them. Not a set, but I think I have 3.

I have that advertisement hanging up in my garage.

 

[OregonSR5]

Ah yes fan clutch is on my list too, right now it has one of those crappy plastic tanked radiators and I would prefer a full metal/aluminum one. I think my main issue right now is the lack of a fan shroud and a poor fan clutch as it started overheating when I was in 1st gear going up a forest road.

 

[austintaco]

band aid fix for now: turn on the rear heat and dissipate some of the excess heat that way. If you have passengers back there, probably not a good idea, but while temps are still low, that should help until you get a new radiator.

 

[OregonSR5]

band aid fix for now: turn on the rear heat and dissipate some of the excess heat that way. If you have passengers back there, probably not a good idea, but while temps are still low, that should help until you get a new radiator.

HAHA I've actually been doing that already. That thing cranks out some serious heat!