theres a guy in Denver area selling a 1st gen, completely redone interior, no rust, 37s, all kinds of goodies for 12k-ish i believe! Heres the build!! DM me, i can link you to his Facebook. I recently bought a 1st gen and am kicking myself for this popping up right after:
Build:
1988 Toyota 4runner
-body is 100% redone absolutely no rust
-body is 100% professional seal sealed
-body is 100% sound deadened with fat mat
- carpet was replaced in 2015
-all lights have been changed to led
-all offroad light have either came from rigid industries and kcal hilights
-mastercraft front seats less than 3 months old
-Rockford Fosgate speakers all around
-soft topper
-37x13.50r17 cooper stt pros with less than 1500 miles on them
****Suspension****
-rear springs are 3/4 ton chevy springs with ruff stuff swap kit
-front springs are right with 01 2wd taco main leaf
-pro comp es3000 shocks
****Drivetrain****
-engine is 3.4 out of a 99 toyota 4runner with 136,831 when motor was pulled
-new timing belt kit for toyota
-new water pump from toyota
-all new gaskets on the entire engine
-new oil pickup from toyota
-the conversation harness was built by rock toy industries
-a340 automatic transmission
-new transmission filter for toyota
-dual transfer cases 2.28 main case and 4.7 crawl box
-automatic transmission adapter from trail gear
-dual case adapter came from advanced adapters which is clockable
****Front axle****
-front axle is from a 79 pickup
-axle is trussed
-knuckle ball gussets
-rcv shafts
-low range offroad ultimate knuckle build kit
-fj rotors
-v6 calipers
-spartan locker
-4.88 gears
****rear axle****
-factory 88 4runner axle
-longfield shafts
-4.88 gears
-spartan locker
The only thing this is missing is a front drive shafts. I've owned this truck for 6 years I've loved every minute of this. This right is very capable of running any trail you want. The only reason I'm selling is I need to take care of things that came up and I need the money. I'm asking $12,000 I don't wants trades I need the cash. I know there are things I'm missing but I have most of it there. This is one of the cleanest 4runner in Colorado. You will never find another one like this."
Im looking for a SAS'd 1st-3rd gen, the latter preferred. Would also prefer a rig that is streetable to avoid a trailer but this is negotiable. I recently missed out on a beautiful 1st gen and have been kicking myself ever since so putting out a feeler to see what I may find.
Budget is 15k but would prefer something cheaper. Itll all depend on the vehicle in question.