Hey all,
I’m looking to get my 1st 4runner. At this point I’m pretty open to suggestions, but I do have something in mind. I had a 1974 Chevy K5 Blazer lifted with some 36” tires and loved to take it to the snow. The Blazer was a blast and I had lots of fond memories in my snow trips in northern California. I have since sold my Blazer years ago and I’m looking to once again get a rig that will handle some snow excursions with my wife and 9 year old son.
My idea. ’85 Toyota 4Runner. I like this year because of several features; removable top, straight front axles, and an option for a fuel injected engine.
I’d probably want to ;
-lift it enough to allow for some snow/mud tires
-outfit it with lockable differentials front and back
-make the interior comfortable for my family
-make the exterior so that it wasn’t an eye soar
-outfit an air compressor system of some sort
About 10-15 years ago my friend set up an air compressor in lieu of the air conditioning unit on the engine. He would then fabricate a fitting to come out of the front grill. The air was used to air up deflated tires for snow runs and I think also for locking differentials (I’ve never used these so I don’t know exactly how they work.) Was this a common practice and is it still a good set up for today? Is there a better set up for this now?
I’m glad I found this forum because it seems like you guys know these vehicles pretty well. So I’m looking for advice from the wisemen. Let me know if I’m on the right track.
Thanks,
stabiner
I’m looking to get my 1st 4runner. At this point I’m pretty open to suggestions, but I do have something in mind. I had a 1974 Chevy K5 Blazer lifted with some 36” tires and loved to take it to the snow. The Blazer was a blast and I had lots of fond memories in my snow trips in northern California. I have since sold my Blazer years ago and I’m looking to once again get a rig that will handle some snow excursions with my wife and 9 year old son.
My idea. ’85 Toyota 4Runner. I like this year because of several features; removable top, straight front axles, and an option for a fuel injected engine.
I’d probably want to ;
-lift it enough to allow for some snow/mud tires
-outfit it with lockable differentials front and back
-make the interior comfortable for my family
-make the exterior so that it wasn’t an eye soar
-outfit an air compressor system of some sort
About 10-15 years ago my friend set up an air compressor in lieu of the air conditioning unit on the engine. He would then fabricate a fitting to come out of the front grill. The air was used to air up deflated tires for snow runs and I think also for locking differentials (I’ve never used these so I don’t know exactly how they work.) Was this a common practice and is it still a good set up for today? Is there a better set up for this now?
I’m glad I found this forum because it seems like you guys know these vehicles pretty well. So I’m looking for advice from the wisemen. Let me know if I’m on the right track.
Thanks,
stabiner
