Ancient Adventures
New member
Hello all! Just joined expo recently and this is my first post. This seemed like the best thread for me as I have owned an '85 SR5 and now just recently bought an '86 DLX. I loved the '85 but the body and frame were just rusted half away from 30 years of PA winters. The '86 was on the west coast until I bought it in Ohio. Here she is:
I am planning on keeping it much more of an overlander/adventure vehicle than a rock crawler or mudding truck but it will have to serve as a DD as well. The only planned mod to the suspention right now is the Zuk mod to level out the rear. I will be slowly setting up an interior to serve as a micro camper. Any other suggestions for some basic mods?
Thanks all
I am planning on keeping it much more of an overlander/adventure vehicle than a rock crawler or mudding truck but it will have to serve as a DD as well. The only planned mod to the suspention right now is the Zuk mod to level out the rear. I will be slowly setting up an interior to serve as a micro camper. Any other suggestions for some basic mods?
Thanks all
rustED
Adventurer
My 5.0 powered 1st gen.....
Do you have a build thread, or more pics? Nice to see another 1st gen Runner with Ford V8!
Here's mine with a 302...like to go fuel injected someday:
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dorton
#rockcreekoverland
Shortly after I took ownership of mine the 2nd time I took this pic in old salem, here in NC
We recently went back so, I felt I needed to replicate the photo, but updated.
I haven't done much in the way of off roading it this year, but think I'm going to take it to Wind Rock for the Appalachian Toyota Roundup in September and leave my fj at the house.
We recently went back so, I felt I needed to replicate the photo, but updated.
I haven't done much in the way of off roading it this year, but think I'm going to take it to Wind Rock for the Appalachian Toyota Roundup in September and leave my fj at the house.
JasonRedwood
Explorer
Dorton, what soft top is that? Looks like a softtopper but the logo may have changed? How do you like the tinted vinyl windows?
dorton
#rockcreekoverland
It is a softopper. I'm very pleased with it, and love the tinted vinyl windows.
ssapach
Adventurer
I love the Softopper as well, but mine has clear windows and they seem to be permanently filthy. Try to clean them, but they just get scuffed up and don't ever look clean anymore.
Tinted would be nice, but I don't want to replace the topper just for that.
Toy-Cra-Ze
New member
Shortly after I took ownership of mine the 2nd time I took this pic in old salem, here in NC
We recently went back so, I felt I needed to replicate the photo, but updated.
I haven't done much in the way of off roading it this year, but think I'm going to take it to Wind Rock for the Appalachian Toyota Roundup in September and leave my fj at the house.
Are you not running 255/85s anymore?
Carolina82
Member
Arktikos
Explorer
Very nice. I'm with you for just leveling out the rear and staying with the stock look. No mods necessary, just keep it well maintained. Not a fan of the front bumper, but it looks to mean business.
Ancient Adventures
New member
I agree about the bumper. I would rather a much lower profile bumper for sure as this just seems excessive. But hey it came with it and it works for now! And it just gives me another fun project down the road.
ghostmoney
Adventurer
What rear bumper are you running?
Taylor1
Observer
I built it a while back. Over built maybe 1/4" center 6x4 with 1/8 2x6 sides and 1/8 2x2 carrier uprights. Comp 4x4 heavy duty spindle with removable double shear mount.
http://www.nc4x4.com/index.php?threads/155082/
1985 4runner SR5
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http://www.nc4x4.com/index.php?threads/155082/
1985 4runner SR5
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