1st gen

How to retrofit a keyed momentary switch to replace the factory rear window key switch: Backstory: Last weekend during the rain, the rear window on my 1st gen 4Runner decided to roll itself down randomly. After a quick look for bare wires and shorts and finding nothing, I started going the the...

Hi all, Brand new to this site, but after daily driving an old Toyota for the last 2 years, I thought it was time to make an account. I have daily driven a 1986 4Runner for 2 years now and have racked up 30k miles of adventures in that time. Never once broke down on me, but of course always...

Hi all, Brand new to this site, but after daily driving an old Toyota for the last 2 years, I thought it was time to make an account. I have daily driven a 1986 4Runner for 2 years now and have racked up 30k miles of adventures in that time. Never once broke down on me, but of course always...

All, For those of you with 1st gen Seqouia's do you have side airbags, curtain airbags, or both? If so, which rows are they installed on? I have access to a 1st gen which shows a side airbag tag on the front row seats and the A pillar, but no indicators on the second row B or C pillars to...

Hello everyone! I am considering buying a 1st generation Sequoia and I have some questions about the 4x4 system and I am going to be asking them in a set of posts. I have done a search and I have not seen my basic questions answered so if you could clarify some issues about 4x4 operation I would...

Been kicking around seat replacements for the 60. Wanting to keep a semi period vibe I stumbled onto 1st gen 4Runner seats. My question for this group is does anyone have opinions about these seats? Anyone have a set in their 4Runner I could sit in or looking to sell?? Main gripe with the 60...

How's it going? I thought I would post up my 1st Gen Sequoia build as I'm starting to see more of these 1st Gens out on the trail here in CO. Prior to picking up this limited 07, I had a 06 100 Series LC which was fully built out. The LC was awesome and got me where I needed to go for the 9...

Local kid had truck vandalized, slashed tires, broke windows.. I'm just trying to help him out. Need moving glass for an 81 mini truck, both sides. Thanks! Kina

hey y’all new member here I had a question about my 85’s fuel gauge reading super incorrect from what I’ve been reading. It was just above empty and I only put in $20 for 3.5 gallons and it got to half I know gas tank capacity is 14 gallons so can I get some help on if maybe some ideas to get it...

I know this is not ideal but I'm looking for a mild lift for the rear with a 1.5" ebay spacer. Unless anyone on here has some for sale or 1.5" lift springs. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you. I'm doing 5100s on the front and rear and will do a .75" front lift and 1.5" rear lift.

Hey guys, new member here. I picked up this new-to-me 1st gen 2001 Sequoia Limited w/ only 55k miles. I wasn't really in the market but it was a deal I just couldn't pass up. It has been impeccably maintained (timing belt done at 39k and that was 10 years ago). No rust. No mods. Just a few...

With a heavy heart I am selling my '98 1st gen. I wanted to show off the build before its gone. Never thought I'd get rid of it, but I bought a diesel Hilux.

Hello everyone, I’m new here, I last posted on ih8mud a few months ago regarding a Lexus GX470 I was looking at. The responses I received were quite helpful, but I ultimately passed on that vehicle due to the fact it wasn’t large enough for my family. So, lately I’ve been thinking about...

Greetings. Just replaced the gas springs for the hood on my ’02 Sequoia and thought I would share what I found. When open, the top end of the spring is a standard clip that you can pop out with a regular flat bladed screwdriver (small size) but the bottom I could not get to pop off. I would...

Looking for some advice here. doing a full rebuild on a 22re for my 1stgen 4Runner. Machine shop just finished with my crank and informed me the rod bearing needed are +.040” (ouch!) and the crank is +.020”. I’m already over budget and am inclined to run with this crank. Am I taking a massive...

Hi All, Putting feelers out for my beautiful 1986 4Runner Turbo SR5 with 119K miles. Some of you may have seen this truck on BaT - it did not sell there as reserve wasn't met, but I ended up coming to an agreement privately with the seller. It's all original - graphics, paint, interior - and...

This rig has been my daily driver and primary dwelling for the last 5 years/80k miles. Every part of the drivetrain has been rebuilt in the last 75k miles, aside from the transfer case, which works great. The truck runs, drives, turns and stops excellently, and has a ton of upgrades aimed at...

I have an 87 auto with 185k on the odometer and 140 on the engine. Engine is out of a 93 2wd pickup, I've had to do alot to this truck over the past 3yrs to make it a road Worthy daily driver. New fuel tank and sending unit , ball joints , front wheel bearings and seals, CV shafts , new brakes...

1987 4Runner SR5 4WD with manual locking front HUBS. 246,000 Miles $7000 OBO 22RE engine (Head gasket replaced 3k ago.) New power steering gear box. New Pitman Arm. Interior in great shape for an 87. Removable Hard top. Aftermarket Rims. Rancho shocks. Goods: Runs and shifts just fine...

Near perfect body on this brick red short bed 83 4x4. No dents that I can remember. Rustic paint. No Rust that I know of. Transmission is out. 20R is in but in unknown condition, I've never seen this truck run. Came out of Arizona and now in Lancaster, CA. Transmission is in the bed. Interior...