I picked up my first 4x4 finally after owning a 2005 Tacoma and a 2007 Tundra and I loved both of those. Always wanted a 1st Gen 4Runner since I my uncle brought one home brand new in the 80s.
Now I have my own that I picked up cheap thinking I could fix everything on my own but I was far from it. I have jumped through so many hoops to get this thing on and off road worthy and spent a ton of money doing so.

There are a few things I want to do to make it perfect but after dropping so much into it, I can afford parts fine but labor and know how is what's killing me. I need to change the gearing to 4.88 to match the 33s she's running on and a few other things on the list. My problem is, my back doesn't always hold up when I'm working on things so I usually need some helping hands.

If there are any local groups around that meet up and help each other out, sign me up! I am very mechanically inclined, taken tons of automotive classes and have access to tons of fabrication equipment.

Welcome!!

Welcome to T4R! What year is your 1st Gen? Any pics?

1986 4Runner DLX Auto with 22RE. I haven't done much yet but just ordered some Pacemaker headers for cheap to try out and my snorkel just arrived today! I added some pics to an album, mostly from Azusa this past Sunday.

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