Early pickup/hilux and 4-runner tech and classifieds

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/331601895159?forcerRptr=true&item=331601895159&frommaketrack=true&viewitem=


Did a 1989 4 Runner have a Factory sunroof option?

It's expensive at $5-$6k but he has done a lot to it: Knock sensors, Timing Belt, water pump, Starter, front brakes, Valve work, Valve seals, Radiator and Front end bushings.

If the pictures I'm waiting on show no rust on frame and an unmolested engine this may be worth it at $5k.

Says it still needs Power steering gear seals. @offr0adlim0 what would that cost to rework?

 

[Jordan7118]

Yes. Sunroof from factory. Fairly common.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Bought an Ad a leaf from 4wheel parts to put on my 4Runner. How much will that help the rear sag? I got about an 1 and 3/4 inch gap between bump stop and axle. How do I tell if o should just do a complete swap of rear springs?

Also found out I get to put on a new axle seal on one side.

 

[wngrog]

Put it on and see

Dummy.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Thanks.

 

[Bomar]

To be honest you will not know until you put it on. For best ride and to be done with it would be all new suspension and if you are paying someone to do it new would be only way to do it. Think it is 25 yrs old.

 

[Bossman]

Add a leaf can usually provide 1 - 1.5" of lift to a set of sagging springs but it comes at the expense of ride. They are usually a fairly think spring and, therefore, rough riding. A new leaf pack will be more expensive but will ride better and be easier to install.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Nottajeep]

Looks like a solid truck for sale locally here in AL

 

[jynx]

@MEMCruiser have you heard of the zuk coil mod? The cheap version wedges a stock TJ spring over the bumpstops on the rear to lift the rear back up. Not going to see significant increase on the load capacity but it is supposed to ride better.

Link: http://www.yotatech.com/f116/zuk-mod-tj-coils-pics-210057/

 

[MEMCruiser]

Damn. The water just got muddier. Lol

 

[wngrog]

That truck is so clean. You really would love it even more with a 2" iron man kit.

I'd keep small tires. Maybe a 32 Max. They are anemic enough without adding big tires but that should be tops on your list.

 

[MEMCruiser]

http://www.ironman4x4.com/fit-my-4x4/results/category-products/suspension/suspension-kits

Which shock. Constant load or performance with gas or foam.

 

[wngrog]

Constant Foam

Actually I'm finding that they may offer all the shock variations in AU but not always the comfort and performance in the US

I'm sold on the foam though.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Nolen, As much as I would like a new Iron Man lift I wonder how the ZUK mod would really do.

That seems way cheaper and easier and I don't have a sugar momma, yet.

@Bossman, what do you think of the ZUK mod?

http://www.yotatech.com/f116/no-cut-zuk-mod-our-turn-251897/

 

[Jordan7118]

@MEMCruiser I may have some stock Jeep TJ coils if you wanna try this out. For your application and situation, I'd do a helper coil spring before a replacement lift spring or an AAL.

 

[wngrog]

Isn't this something you want to keep a long time? Stock springs wear out as do suspension components.

I'm not advocating a build but these items make or break the enjoyment of your ride.

If you are going to 1/2 ass it get some Air Lift 1000s and toss them in there

 

[Bomar]

Also have you thought about when you add the AAL or Springs the condition of the shocks in rear and front? My guess they will be maxed out or clapped out.

 

[MEMCruiser]

Relatively new shocks. Rob knows what the limits are. He installed them I am not opposed to a whole new suspension.

Ironman website only shows kits down to 03 4 Runner.

 

[wngrog]

Scroll down. They have another setting for old 4Runner. Gonna have to call @wct49 for pricing. That site is the AU site