Hello All
I am new here and new to 4Runners. I've been shopping for a 1st gen for about a month and most of what I see is lifted but I need a stock street setup. So I end up passing on a bunch of decent T4Rs because they're rolling on 33s (or larger). I didn't want to have to buy and sell the all the parts I would need to get it back to stock height.
So I was wondering, if I buy a rig like the blue one below would anybody want to trade the lift kit, wheels, tires etc. for their stock components?



BTW - I found the perfect vehicle for me in CA. Unfortunately it is 4 time zones away from me.



It's such a good deal I doubt if it is real but if somebody wants it, it would be worth looking into.

Eddie

That 4runner wont go back to original suspension. It was originally IFS. You can get it pretty low, but its going to take experimenting with front springs. Im assuming it has crossover steering, so I think that will be an issue once you get that low.

Oh I see. That's good to know - thanks
So, if I find a lifted T4R and they haven't done the SAS - would it probably be a better candidate for my goal?

Yea. If your wanting a stock vehicle, I really would just keep looking until you find one.

That 4Runner is (somewhat) local to me. It needs an engine rebuild.

Thanks for the tip. I found a stock 1986 / 22RE / manual trans that just popped up on CL. It's about 3.5 hrs away but it seems like a fair price. I'm gonna try to get it tomorrow.
I know to listen for the failed timing chain guide clatter. Anything else in particular I should look for?

Thank in advance,


Eddie

I usually look at frame rail rust, functioning tailgate window (both on key and interior switch), seals on the removable top. I usually tend to stay away from rigs with a lot of suspension mods; it usually causes more heartache in the long run.

Where's the truck located? You can check to see if the area uses salt on the roads in the winter or not, makes a huge difference with 1st, 2nd, and early 3rd gen 4Runners.

It is in Illinois, which does use salt.
Thanks, I'll check the rails

Doh! I missed it. He sold it before I could get there.

The search continues...


Eddie

Here's a few listings in Va. - a day's drive from you ( just to let know what's up in this area )

1991 Toyota 4Runner V-6 4x4

1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 update

1991 Toyota 4runner

92 Toyota 4runner 4x4 $1150OBO

He's looking for a 1st gen...