Recent content by allamerican1089

Ok so I have a 1986 runner and I'm looking at changing bulbs in the map lights. I'm definitely going with LEDs! Does anyone have recommendations on which color would be best? I'm narrowed down to white, red and amber...

Ok, hopefully this is my last noobish question. Does anybody know if open differentials were ever offered on the 1986 runner?

So I've been asking some embarrassing noob questions for the past couple of days. Now certain members in the classic section have asked when I'll be posting pics. I'm at work at the fire dept atm...so I'll post the 2 pics I have then more when I have the chance.

Lol sounds good! And yes I have found 4crawler...great site!

I'll post what I have. I'm at work at the fire dept right now. But monday I'll post more :)

Nah haven't looked there yet but I will. Here's the link to the handles labeled "89-95" 1989-1995 Toyota 4Runner Brown Interior Door Handle Front or Rear Pair at 1AAuto.com They look pretty similar. However the screw placement seems a little off

Ok so in my '86 Runner, I've noticed the interior door handles are severely UV damaged. Have been looking for new ones to replace them with. I saw these on a diff site but they state that they are for a 89-95 runner...yet the amazon auto compatibility tool says they'll fit my '86. Thoughts...

Forgot to ask one thing: How do I tell if I have a limited slip rear diff?

Cool. Thank you for your help!

Awesome! Thanks for all the info. Got a Haynes on the way. Do you know how many quarts of each fluid I will need?

Ok I have a 1986 SR5 runner with the manual W56 transmission. I've never owned a runner and want to do a change on all the fluids. Could you guys please make some suggestions for the following... 1. Appropriate gear oil for the differentials? 2. And appropriate transmission fluid? I'm about...

Ok I have a 1986 SR5 runner with the manual W56 transmission. I've never owned a runner and want to do a change on all the fluids. Could you guys please make some suggestions for the following... 1. Appropriate gear oil for the differentials? 2. And appropriate transmission fluid? I'm about...

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Ok so I just bought a VERY clean garage-kept 1986 1st gen 4runner. It only needs minor work. One thing I noticed is that the bezels around the interior door handles are very damaged by UV rays and are crumbling. I'm looking all over and cannot find replacements. This is the best I can find...