Staggerlee
New member
Alright here we go! After a few years of daydreaming about owning a late 80's/early 90's Toyota pickup, I've finally made the dream a reality. 200k after its birth, it is mine. I currently live in NYC and had no need for a car after switching jobs, so I sold my little 4 door Toyota sedan and left my transportation to 2 wheels. I work in the bicycle industry and had more invested in bicycles than the car at the time, so commuting by bicycle was king. Fast forward to 2020, a booming bicycle industry a pandemic, and working 7 days a week left me with a little cash pile to blow on a truck!
The previous owner had spent some time and hard earned money making this thing pretty clean! The bed/gate, front panels, and hood were all replaced and repainted. The undercarriage had been treated every year and after a long 15 minute crawl under the truck I noticed the frame was in perfect shape. There is also no sign of rust in the doors either! A long block replacement was done at 170K. The exhaust has been replaced since removing the cat converter as well. They had also put on the 31 Mastercrafts, (which rub a little when fully cranked to the left or right).
I've got some medium sized plans for this truck in the continental US. The company I work for is going to be opening up 2 new retail locations per year in North America and I've been tasked with getting them off the ground, training the staff and handing over the keys to a confident and competent store manager who will then report back to me with my home base in NYC. As we grow I'll need to see new sites, visit existing store, etc.. and what better way to do it then by camping and mountain biking along the way to each stop. The work will become increasingly remote so having this getaway vehicle is clutch. OK, on to the to-do/wish list.
To do:
1. Replace factory suspension with OME front and rear suspension. The front will also need control arms, sway bar, sway bar link, bushings throughout.
2. Track down the wiring issue/replace alternator, as I just received the indicator light kiss of death for the alternator.
3. Install KB VOODOO Max Modular rack with rotopax, bike rack, jack, maxtrax CVT hardshell RTT, and awning.
4. Build out drawer system in the back for all my camping and MTB'ing needs.
5. Replace stock headlights and add some nice PIAA or equivalent LED bulbs.
Wishlist:
1. Replace front bumper with and ARB bumper, ARB LED lights and Warn winch.
2. Replace rear bumper with possible table swing out.
3. 33's
4. Re-gear to 4.88 and add rear diff locker.
5. Dual battery system with solar panels mounted to the RTT
I'm open to any and all recommendations as this is my first go at kitting out a truck for some adventures. There is plenty of inspiration here and will take any opinions to heart!
The previous owner had spent some time and hard earned money making this thing pretty clean! The bed/gate, front panels, and hood were all replaced and repainted. The undercarriage had been treated every year and after a long 15 minute crawl under the truck I noticed the frame was in perfect shape. There is also no sign of rust in the doors either! A long block replacement was done at 170K. The exhaust has been replaced since removing the cat converter as well. They had also put on the 31 Mastercrafts, (which rub a little when fully cranked to the left or right).
I've got some medium sized plans for this truck in the continental US. The company I work for is going to be opening up 2 new retail locations per year in North America and I've been tasked with getting them off the ground, training the staff and handing over the keys to a confident and competent store manager who will then report back to me with my home base in NYC. As we grow I'll need to see new sites, visit existing store, etc.. and what better way to do it then by camping and mountain biking along the way to each stop. The work will become increasingly remote so having this getaway vehicle is clutch. OK, on to the to-do/wish list.
To do:
1. Replace factory suspension with OME front and rear suspension. The front will also need control arms, sway bar, sway bar link, bushings throughout.
2. Track down the wiring issue/replace alternator, as I just received the indicator light kiss of death for the alternator.
3. Install KB VOODOO Max Modular rack with rotopax, bike rack, jack, maxtrax CVT hardshell RTT, and awning.
4. Build out drawer system in the back for all my camping and MTB'ing needs.
5. Replace stock headlights and add some nice PIAA or equivalent LED bulbs.
Wishlist:
1. Replace front bumper with and ARB bumper, ARB LED lights and Warn winch.
2. Replace rear bumper with possible table swing out.
3. 33's
4. Re-gear to 4.88 and add rear diff locker.
5. Dual battery system with solar panels mounted to the RTT
I'm open to any and all recommendations as this is my first go at kitting out a truck for some adventures. There is plenty of inspiration here and will take any opinions to heart!
My 4Runner just takes me exploring and on the rare winter road trip to the south to get warm. This was last weekend down by the Snake River. With the locker 4wd was almost optional in the dry.
