88 4Runner Project! (Lots of Questions)

rusty904 · 2015-02-25T16:36:21+00:00

So I got myself an 88 4runner 22re 5speed last weekend that came with the name of "Roscoe". I usually don't name cars but the previous owners seemed attached to the name and I like it so Roscoe it is. Anyway, the truck is in pretty good shape mechanically with much of the major services done recently, new radiator, new front brake rotors and calipers, timing chain, cover, water pump, etc. No leaks, no rattles, or strange noises on startup. It made the 2hr journey home without complaint. It developed a rough idle but some fuel treatment, new plugs, and premium fuel seem to be remedying that. Even though I wouldn't describe it as clean cosmetically the core of the truck seems very good. No real rust anywhere, lifetime South Carolina vehicle. The Courbeau suspension seats were a nice bonus even though they are blue. This truck will be my 2nd vehicle and I will use it for MTB trips/races, camping, and some light-moderate off roading. Even though the weather sucks right now and most of my work will have to be done off road, I am anxious to get started. Here's my current to-do list: Mechanical: -New plugs (done) -Repair front wipers (fuse good, motor gets hot but no movement, worked on the test drive) -Find rear wiper arm assembly -Fix the horn -Fix fuel sender that causes the gauge to read empty at around 1/2 a tank. (Suppose this involves dropping out the tank? Ugh) -Get the cruise control operational, cable is detached now so obviously the previous owner had an issue with it. -Do a slight suspension lift to make a little more clearance for the 265/75/16's (Tundra Steelies/ATKO's) Interior: -Find some sort of carpeting/flooring solution. I'd prefer something that maintains some insulation but is very easy to clean. -Fix/replace cracked dash pad -Fix the headliner that's coming off on the drivers side -Find and install missing interior trim pieces, Driver's arm rest, shifter bezel, dome light lense/switch. Might want or need to go custom/DIY on some of these. -Install factory roll bar, seats, and seatbelts. I've got everything but the hardware which I suppose I can pick up at lowes? Rear seats are in decent shape but look nasty even after a thorough cleaning. -Fab some DIY storage panels for the rear. Exterior: -Install Hella H4 Conversion (in the mail!) -Install some sort of rear bumper with a hitch for a rear mounted bike rack. -Pull two softball size dents behind driver's side door and on passenger side door. Anyone know what is involved in getting to the back side of these panels? -Re-Install the spare tire (Somewhere?). The spare matches the other tires so I'm not sure if it will fit. Would like to put it underneath in the stock location but need to take some measurements. -Paint the damn thing! Will stick with the factory color but Roscoe definitely needs some new paint. Later on down the road I might do some performance/functionality mods like a rear locker, engine upgrades, or various improvements that will make it more usable for car camping. I've researched most of this stuff here and on Yotatech and TTora. Any input you have on any of this stuff would be greatly appreciated!

Thread starter rusty904
Start date Feb 25, 2015

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May 2, 2021

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rusty904 said:
So I have since found out the purple and black ones are diodes but I still don't know how to source the correct replacements.

I tried digging through my electronics stash and I don't have any diodes that even remotely line up to those. I have a factory service manual for these generations but of course it doesn't go into printed circuit board repair