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I have an 85 4 runner that i'm putting a rear third member in. 1. How do i know if i am buying a stock third member or a v-6 third member? (IE: what do i look for that is different?) 2. Is a v-6 third member much of an upgrade for an 85 4 runner that is mostly street driven with a little...

i did... But what parts would you guys recomend for an EXTREMELY reliable motor, with more power? I know "built" motors aren't the most reliable(i mean 3k. mile trips into mexico reliable, where our lives could depend on the truck). But i would love more power... SO.....What parts, brands...

Ok.. I heard a what i thought was a rod knock coming home from work... Well, before i got home, rod snapped in half, went through block, and the splattered oil caught my engine bay on fire!!! DOH! Well... I have a 85 4runner, efi. I want find a block, and build it. I will build it myself, and...

ok guys. FOund a 86 automatic, TURBO 4 runner at the junkyards. I have an 85, 5spd, 4*4. I am almost 100 percent sure the doors are the same shape. The turbo 4 runner has POWER windows!!!! Is there anyreason why i cant,(or shouldn't) buy them for 60 bucks, and put them on my truck? They will...

What year transfer cases and 5spd tranny's fit my 1985 toyota 4 runner 4*4. I found a 87 5spd tranny and tranfer case for 100 bucks from a fiends truck. i will buy them as a back up as long as they fit. Will they fit my 85? THANKS!!!

just do land cruiser rotors and calipers. Not too expensive, and you get new vented rotors..... Search. You'll find lots on that swap.

I have a lifted 85 4 runner 4 by 4. The engine is rebuilt, but other than that, the drivetrain/diffs are stock. ok guys. I already made two posts about my transfer case and rear diff. At first i was told the transfer case was bad, but now a mechanic looked at it and told me for sure that it is...

excellent idea. will try.

whenever i give it gas, or the car is moving in gear. The faster my car moves, the faster it clunks/rattles/vibrates. BTW- 1985 toyota 4 runner. Fuel injection, 5spd, 4wd.

been in 3ft. of water. Bent a rod at a 90degree angle. Shitty way to find out the limits!!

what kind of "quick release" wiring are you talking about? Any pics of your box quick release? thanks!

My car has been making a "clunking" noise for the past two weeks. It has been progressivly getting worse and worse. now my 1985 4*4 4 runner will barely move. The clunking sounds JUST like the u joint on the driveshaft, and feels like it too. However, the driveshaft is just fine, and has new...