Originally Posted by Quatre Coureur

A matrix? Oh man that's tough. What about a Scion XB? They're a little cooler at least. I understand where ur old man is coming from. He's just being practical and looking out for ur best interest. I know cause I just did the same thing with my son. Talked him out of a Wrangler and into an Accord. He's a college student and works part-time at a grocery store. Practicality ruled the day... Still sucks though.

Originally Posted by BoatRacer

Every time I see a clean blue 1st gen, I think of this thread. This one is super nice!

Originally Posted by Quatre Coureur

The second gen XBs have the 2.4 whereas the older XBs had the 1.6 I believe. What about a RAV4? Saw a real clean 1st gen RAV4 which are available in AWD. Just something to think about with bad weather during the school year. Can't miss class!!!

Originally Posted by Chuckles89

Thanks! That 86 is a little too far away tho

Originally Posted by Chuckles89

Hello everyone:
I have been lurking around here for about a year and a half, and I finally decided to register.

My dad had an 1989 4Runner (which he got in 1996 and sold in 2008)

I have always wanted one and I am turning 16 soon. I hope to have a nice 1st gen within the next year or two.

Well, here is a short build list and pics of his truck.

1989 4Runner Utility Wagon – 5 speed – 22RE
Blue Metallic paint / Black rear top

Garage kept for 10.5+ years
Approx 2 in suspension lift
Owner maintained

List of upgrades:
Front Suspension / Drivetrain
Randy’s R&P / Yukon front differential (open) – 4.56 gears
Standard Bilstein shocks
Sway-A-Way torsion bars
Front half-shafts rebuilt and converted to “quick change” (i.e. no studs / grade 8 bolts)

Rear Suspension / Drivetrain
Randy’s R&P / Yukon rear differential w/ Detroit Locker– 4.56 gears
Bilstein 5150 shocks
Old Man Emu Dakar springs

Transmission – rebuilt by Marlin Crawler w/ HD bearing upgrade
Transfer Case – rebuilt by Marlin Crawler (stock gearing)
Marlin HD Clutch (1600 lbs – same as V-6 version)
Budbuilt crossmember / skidplate (high clearance)
Poly body bushings

Engine – original – no rebuild 486,000 miles
No smoke (no joke – unless you let it idle for 10 minutes or more – will cruise at 70 – 75 all day long – loaded)

No oil leaks
Downey / K&N Intake
Downey Header
Flex-a-lite electric fan
Downey / Denso HD Alternator
Duralast battery

15x7 in. black steel wheels by AR
BFG 31x10.5 AT’s – lots of tread left

Body good condition to excellent – all original panels – never wrecked
Paint is mostly in real good condition – 4 small (1 in.) rust spots on fenders
Two small (smaller than palm of hand) dents in rear side (backed into trashcan and jack-knifed my trailer)
Poly body bushings
Trailer hitch receiver (2 in.) with light hook-ups
30x10.5 BFG AT spare
Yakama Roof Rack
Interior
Corbeau seats
Rear seat belts upgraded to shoulder from lap belts
Black rubber floor mats / vinyl carpet
Awesome stereo – Sony CD / Infinity front speakers / Boston rear / JL Sub / 40 watt rms stereo Kenwood amp / Sony 100 watt rms mono sub amp
CB antenna

Exterior:
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Engine:
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Interior:
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Only pics I can find of the undercarriage, which show his budbilt skit plate
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Originally Posted by BaseRunner

Hey @Chuckles89 I'm thinking about buying these newer style side mirrors like the ones on old blue off of Ebay. I was wondering did you have to drill any holes or do they bolt up to the old holes in there already. I have the older style mirrors right now as you can see from this pic. I appreciate any help you can give me pal!