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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.