From what I’ve seen, extra digits can mean remanufactured such as starters and alternators or color codes on trim pieces. AFAIK if the first 10 digits match the part will work but it may not match.
On a side note, thank you so much for doing this thread! If anyone has parts to do this on an '82 as well as help with missing pieces on an '87 4Runner please PM me. Thanks!
I haven't done it on a 2wd but there is usually a bolt you turn to crank up the tension on the bars for lift. Back in the 80's people would lift the 2wds to put stock 4wd size tires on which were 28.5". That plus a body lift plus trimming sometimes with flares would give the max clearance for...
FYI: most shops will refuse to put the factory sealant inside the older style sandwich gaskets on 80 series and earlier like the FSM recommends which may lead to a water leak and/or windshield frame with floor rust. The new generation of techs think the rubber seals by itself. It was not...
Speaking of glass, who does the best rock chip repairs? Some techs seem better at it than others and the ones I've used in the past that were good are no longer around.
Dunlop Snow Cruiser 78. Factory bias ply tire that came on Cruisers and 1st gen mini trucks during that era. The wheel is actually getting rare as they were pitched. Same as FJ40 without clips and white.
Correct. Could you post interior pics of CE items like floor mats, seats, shifter surround and climate control. These items are unique to the US CE and 40th Anniversary edition.
I lived in Butte over 20 years ago and my wife worked in Anaconda. There are some great tried and true Montanans there but as everyone knows it has its unique culture. If I had to go back, I would probably try to move to the Anaconda area as I like smaller towns. You might give that some...
As I thought about this, my 82 with the chrome grille has the inserts painted a dark gray which as it ages I'm starting to see something similar to yours with chrome dots underneath. I think mine started out as chrome and painted on top.
A lot of these trucks were delivered to the dealer and customers without a rear bumper and many of the bumpers were US dealer accessories or aftermarket hence the SAE bolts. Back then, this country wasn’t used to metric hardware, so anything added on typically was SAE.
I’m not an expert on the...
For anyone who has added power in the back quarter panel and needed to run power to your rear bumper for a camp light like I have, where did you pull the wire through the body?
Running wire from the back of the vehicle to the front is a bit of a chore. Neatness buys real estate with space. Use lots of zip ties. I couldn’t do this without my little helper.