What did you do with your classic T4R today?

[jay333]

Lucky you, what year did you get?

 

[RAD4Runner]

I bought one today, so thats a pretty cool thing i guess :hat:

Lucky you, what year did you get?

Pics or it did not happen - LOL!

 

[MBZ300CD]

Went to the LKQ Pick your part for a few odds and ends. A door arm rest, some fasteners, oil gage sending unit and A-pillar trim. Pretty slim pickens at the two I went to. Stanton and Anaheim, CA.

 

[Cali4Runnea]

Picked her up yesterday and registered her as mine today!! Wahoo! 1986 SR5 4x4 5 speed, I'm in love. Drove her home 250 miles without one hiccup, super impressed.

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[92RunnerN757]

Dropped off the '92 for a paint job today to correct 25 years of sitting outside in the Colorado sun.

 

[RAD4Runner]

The dipstick was not reaching the oil so I upgraded to a longer one - LOL!

 

[RAD4Runner]

Got my Amazenar LED amber marker LED bulbs and installed in just front left-side marker for now because right-side housing is cracked and I don't want to expose my new LED's to So Cal winter (LOL!)
Significantly brighter than incandescent 194's, AND these could be installed in any polarity!
I also installed on our Corolla markers. I modified circuit so markers blink in synch with turn signals when markers are OFF, and they blink alternately with turn signals when markers are ON.
Well worth the $13 for 4 pieces. I plan to buy red ones for my rear markers, too.

 

[JZiggy]

Recently took my 88 out of storage and have been working out the kinks. Redid the front end: new steering joints all around, new V6 calipers and rotors, wheel bearings repacked.

I forgot how much work it is changing out rotors on this design!

 

[CamTom12]

Today I fought through my usual "normal start" procedures, rough running for about 15-25 seconds then smooth as normal.

 

[NickL]

1. First I fixed my squeaky steering wheel by pulling it off, sanding the ring, and putting on a nice coat of dielectric grease. No more nails on the chalkboard (no pictures, sorry).

2. Next, in lieu of waiting for backordered OEM tailgate hinge holders/clips to stop the rattle in the back, I went to a bike store and got some 1.75" busted bike tubes for free, cut them, and put them around my tailgate hinges. No more awful rattles!

3. I mounted new wheels and tires on my 1985 4Runner (BFG A/T KO2 - 31.5" x 10.5" on American Racing 15"x8" black wheels). Then, I took it on it's first off-road adventure since getting it road legal 2 weeks ago.



4. Then I did a 2 stage plastic and vinyl cleaning and restore (CarGuys products) on the dash and doors. I installed possibly the nicest brown OEM dash pad left on this Earth, and wow, what a difference.

Before:

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After:

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5. Finally, I shattered my front console by literally looking at it the wrong way, and now I'm searching for buried treasure in trying to find a new one. If anyone has any leads on one please let me know!

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Think you just sold me on 31x10.5's. Perfect size without going overboard. Supposedly a friend of a friend of mine has multiple 1st gens sitting as parts trucks. Im looking for the same shifter surround, if he has multiples i'll let you know.

 

[kc15842]

Recently took my 88 out of storage and have been working out the kinks. Redid the front end: new steering joints all around, new V6 calipers and rotors, wheel bearings repacked.

I forgot how much work it is changing out rotors on this design!

I just did the same thing, I had a pair of rebuilt calipers, had the thicker rotors turned and they bolted right up after slight clearance cuts to the guards. IMO they feel more responsive

 

[M.fate]

I ripped my 86 apart trying to find the short thats causing my dash light and tail lights to be non-op. It’s not the fuse, the dimmer, the relay, corrosion on the bulbs or the trailer hook-up(I don’t have one but I read that was a cause so I look for it.)

I’m stumped and annoyed.

 

[4Reak Show]

I ripped my 86 apart trying to find the short thats causing my dash light and tail lights to be non-op. It’s not the fuse, the dimmer, the relay, corrosion on the bulbs or the trailer hook-up(I don’t have one but I read that was a cause so I look for it.)



I’m stumped and annoyed.

That sucks. Sounds more like an open than a short. Curious about your method of testing and whether or not you have a wiring diagram on hand. That system should be pretty straightforward for finding where the power or ground is vanishing.

 

[toyobama]

I am currently restoring my 86 T4R

 

[r4ffi]

I changed most of the interior-lighting to blue (to match my radio-color).

 

[Crimson Wolfe]

Hopefully found a source for a new throttle body assembly for my '87 ....

 

[lewiswilkinson]

Only just bought mine... but it needs

Fan motor
Front right wheel bearing
Drivers door lock replaced...

 

[M.fate]

That sucks. Sounds more like an open than a short. Curious about your method of testing and whether or not you have a wiring diagram on hand. That system should be pretty straightforward for finding where the power or ground is vanishing.

You would think. My not very savvy when it comes to electrical. From the time I first posted to now I found a proper FSM wiring diagram.
Yet I’m still battling this issue. I get power to the tail light relay, the headlight switch will send power to the fuse. , however once that happens it pops the fuse. I’ve tried isolating the issues by disconnecting everthing that comes off that fuse. Custer lights, taillights, light reminder (buzzer), cruise control switch, the damn clock and all other dash lights...it still pops the fuse the moment power is applied.... I’m pretty stuck...my last guess is something forward of the relay..or..maybe I’m getting to much power some how.

 

[RAD4Runner]

I ripped my 86 apart trying to find the short thats causing my dash light and tail lights to be non-op. .

How di u make sure it's not the fuse, the dimmer, etc? Got multimeter?

 

[Kutanks]

Over the weekend I pulled the trigger on a 1990 V6 5 Speed 4WD SR5! Very excited to start working on her but i don't have plates yet. So that is first up. Next i will start replacing some of the worn out parts and do a general tune-up.