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1st gen 85 4runner restoration **Cant ever seem to format pics correctly on this...apologies** Repainted in Tijuana Mexico....aztec gold which was color off show room floor. Recent timing chain replacement and rebuilt trans....not bad for first time repairs after 31 yrs. Ive had quite a bit of...

Hi, been a while since I last posted. I had my 85 painted at a body shop called los ponchos in Tijuana. I found these guys online via BMW forums with raving reviews about this shop. This Body Shop is totally legit and well worth the price. I paid less than a third of what I was quoted by us...

windshield molding Hello! I am looking for replacement windshield molding- its chrome finish and basically covers edge. The left and right side need replacement. Called Toyota today and left side (drivers side) is apparently on back order from japan. Looked on other sites for parts but no luck...

2015 Update-4 Runner Enthusiast Hi all- I found a 4x4 shop in Chicago with excellent reviews. Thom's Four Wheel Drive Will keep you posted. Plan to get him in the shop as soon as we get the snow and salt off Chicago roads. Diego has never been driven in the winter. I drive him around the...

looking for solid mechanic who knows T4R 85 models Hi all- I have this beauty parked in a climate controlled garage in Chicago, Illinois. Looking for someone who can do some mechanical and body work who wont rip me off. Any suggestions? Many thanks for the referrals. Best, Michelle

Thanks! Hey thanks for the feedback. Something told me to search Craigslist and I decided to check around San Diego. I believe it was meant to be. I am leaving sunny Cali for Ohio. Taking a new job. I'm concerned about salt damage. What would you recommend in terms of protectant of...

Hello- I have posted on this site before. Used to own a 3rd Generation 1999 4Runner. I am in California and came across this classic while perusing Craigslist. My new ride 1985 4Runner SR5 4WD R22E. I am so thrilled! I named him Diego and plan on taking him home to Sacramento soon. He is...

Hi all- I picked up truck from shop this week. He's all back to normal again-- feels like the day I drove him off the lot. Amazing work done by some guys in downtown Chicago (wizard werks off lake and racine). I took a quick pic. Last wash was 2 weeks ago, so this is what he looks like after...

Hi all-- Thanks. The truck should be ready for pick-up today. Its hurts me to think that someone else will take off with my truck after all the years, not to mention, all the love that it has been shown since 1999. He still shines like the day he was driven off the showroom floor even after 12...

Thanks everyone for feedback. To tell you the truth, my ex-husband refused to let me get the 4WD package, so that's how it ended up 2WD. He didn’t think that I needed it so he squashed the idea of that option. Should have known then that it would not work out with him!! Thanks for the...

HI all: I am new to this fourm. Have 1999 SR5 2WD, purchased new in 1999. Overall a great SUV. Have 120000 miles, most of which are highway miles. I kept detailed records of all the oil changes and maintenence over the years-- it was never neglected. Now car is in need of major tune up...