The 1989 Rockdawg part 4 Slow Build

Rockdawg84

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Well I hadn't planned on adding another 4runner to the fold but an opportunity came up yesterday to pick up this 1989 SR5 4x4, 22re, 5speed. The listing was sent to me by @97t4r81 and at first I didn't really think I would get it and I knew my wife would be resistant to adding another truck to the fold but through some negotiation and sweet talk I went to look it over this afternoon. The body is super straight even though the paint is horrible, and there is no rust anywhere. It needs a lot of cleaning and a fair amount of maintenance as it runs rough but I drove it onto the trailer.

I love 1st gen 4Runners and this will be the 4th that we have owned. My oldest son will turn 10 in December and that means we will have 6 years to build this together for him. The plans for the future are to get it mechanically really sound including A/C, upgraded brakes, etc. So that it drives well no matter where he drives it, around town, on the freeway or over some of the toughest trails in the country.

Then:
Solid axle swap with a full width front Axle.
Rear axle swap to full width 4th Gen Elocker axle.
Dual Cases
Elocked front and Rear.
Stretched wheelbase to 110-115"
35-37" tires.

The great part is that most of the parts to make this happen are sitting in my storage right now.

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theesotericone

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Fredo Baggins
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The great part is that most of the parts to make this happen are sitting in my storage right now.

I need to come visit your storage one day. lol

Congrats on the rig. I'm sure your son will be stoked to drive it on some trails. You know, way before he turns 16. lol
 
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Well I hadn't planned on adding another 4runner to the fold but an opportunity came up yesterday to pick up this 1989 SR5 4x4, 22re, 5speed. The listing was sent to me by @97t4r81 and at first I didn't really think I would get it and I knew my wife would be resistant to adding another truck to the fold but through some negotiation and sweet talk I went to look it over this afternoon. The body is super straight even though the paint is horrible, and there is no rust anywhere. It needs a lot of cleaning and a fair amount of maintenance as it runs rough but I drove it onto the trailer.

I love 1st gen 4Runners and this will be the 4th that we have owned. My oldest son will turn 10 in December and that means we will have 6 years to build this together for him. The plans for the future are to get it mechanically really sound including A/C, upgraded brakes, etc. So that it drives well no matter where he drives it, around town, on the freeway or over some of the toughest trails in the country.

Then:
Solid axle swap with a full width front Axle.
Rear axle swap to full width 4th Gen Elocker axle.
Dual Cases
Elocked front and Rear.
Stretched wheelbase to 110-115"
35-37" tires.

The great part is that most of the parts to make this happen are sitting in my storage right now.

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Gotta love that Krylon paint job
 
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Way to go Rockdawg84, she was to nice to go south on the 19. Can’t wait to get it wheelin. I like the color and patina. The seller seemed cool, glad to know it’s going to a good home. Anyone else looking for rigs, I’m good at finding them, just can’t put the time/money puzzle together yet.
 

Rockdawg84

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Way to go Rockdawg84, she was to nice to go south on the 19. Can’t wait to get it wheelin. I like the color and patina. The seller seemed cool, glad to know it’s going to a good home. Anyone else looking for rigs, I’m good at finding them, just can’t put the time/money puzzle together yet.

I'll happily pay a birddog fee with a ride along and lunch:)


Gotta love that Krylon paint job
LOL . my favorite part is that they painted over the chrome and the emblems and everythings but then took the time to put pinstripes back on. :der:
 

Dukestaco

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Well I hadn't planned on adding another 4runner to the fold but an opportunity came up yesterday to pick up this 1989 SR5 4x4, 22re, 5speed. The listing was sent to me by @97t4r81 and at first I didn't really think I would get it and I knew my wife would be resistant to adding another truck to the fold but through some negotiation and sweet talk I went to look it over this afternoon. The body is super straight even though the paint is horrible, and there is no rust anywhere. It needs a lot of cleaning and a fair amount of maintenance as it runs rough but I drove it onto the trailer.

I love 1st gen 4Runners and this will be the 4th that we have owned. My oldest son will turn 10 in December and that means we will have 6 years to build this together for him. The plans for the future are to get it mechanically really sound including A/C, upgraded brakes, etc. So that it drives well no matter where he drives it, around town, on the freeway or over some of the toughest trails in the country.

Then:
Solid axle swap with a full width front Axle.
Rear axle swap to full width 4th Gen Elocker axle.
Dual Cases
Elocked front and Rear.
Stretched wheelbase to 110-115"
35-37" tires.

The great part is that most of the parts to make this happen are sitting in my storage right now.

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Nice buy. Those are some of my favorite memories building my son's 2000 Tacoma.
 
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