Our '87 4R SR5 Honduras Coffee/Missions Rig Build...

[The Jade Bean]

Who is the source of the engine?

We have had lots of discussion on rebuilding and stuff. I would send your engine to a reputable, LOCAL, machine shop and let them do it. You then have control over the outcome, and by keeping it local you can hold somebody accountable if something isn't right.

Japanese Engine Inc. in Cali. I don't know anything about them really, just had the best price. I did consider rebuilding the current engine. However I've read threads where people go through partial builds only to find tons of problems and then they spent more than or close to how much a new engine would cost. I also figured starting new affords me the ability to do a good portion of the build myself without messing with the internals (saves time and headache), plus savings by doing work myself. I also don't really trust mechanic shops or anyone else for that matter so I'm leery to put that much trust in someone else.

Anyone have local recommendations cause I'm at least willing to go talk with them.

-Daniel Kent

 

[onemanarmy]

I was able to sell my hard top on craigslist ( i had an extra ) ....they are worth something, even for parts. Don't just toss it.

I'm sure Texas is full of reputable engine shops. Lots of big trucks and big horsepower builds going on in that state.

 

[Waterboy]

If you decide not to rebuild your engine check out 22REPorformance.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Does anyone know if you can run gas & propane off & on or do you have to go one way? Thanks!

-Daniel Kent

EDIT: I'm aware of these people: http://www.gotpropane.com/p11.html. However they say you can only use propane, but city trucks use both with the flip of a switch.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Decided to go with this rear bumper instead. Better for towing, made just for the 4R and has towing points.

-Daniel Kent

https://www.4xinnovations.com/mobile/84-89-4-Runner-Rear-Class-2-Hitch-Bumper_p_62.html

 

[KLF]

Nice. Looks heavy. Prepare to get some stiff springs, maybe air bags.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Nice. Looks heavy. Prepare to get some stiff springs, maybe air bags.

If it's already heavy in the rear and I haul a heavy load, should it be enough to add a leaf and do the spring mod too or should I do heavy springs?

Thanks! -Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Our family has officially named our 4Runner after the truck in Romancing The Stone (Little Mule "Pepe").

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

I think the front bumper we chose requires us to change to rope vs cable so while we're at it think I'll go with one of these...

http://factor55.com/product/flatlink/

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

As for the poly in the rear, I don't like all the OEM plastic panels and it's just gonna break. I may try to put some sort of lockable storage to keep things safe. Like this, but water tight...

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Shop manual just arrived and it's in perfect shape!

-Daniel Kent

 

[KLF]

Funny... I have manuals for '84, '85, '86, and '88 trucks (plus '92 and '94). But I own an '87.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Funny... I have manuals for '84, '85, '86, and '88 trucks (plus '92 and '94). But I own an '87.

LOL!

-Daniel Kent

 

[Kris]

I feel like there should not be a lot of variation in the 85-87 manuals. The only one I could find was an 88. Best money I ever spent. The best time I ever spent was running text recognition on the 87 pdf manual I have. Now searching is extra easy!

 

[The Jade Bean]

I feel like there should not be a lot of variation in the 85-87 manuals. The only one I could find was an 88. Best money I ever spent. The best time I ever spent was running text recognition on the 87 pdf manual I have. Now searching is extra easy!

Makes sense. I'm super glad I found a paper back, but I'm also going to get the PDF version as well for the reason you stated!

-Daniel Kent

 

[KLF]

I also have an '88 Electrical manual, and it has been VERY helpful. Very detailed, full detail on each system with diagrams of all the connectors, showing exactly where they all are.

 

[The Jade Bean]

I also have an '88 Electrical manual, and it has been VERY helpful. Very detailed, full detail on each system with diagrams of all the connectors, showing exactly where they all are.

Does it go into more detail than the main FSM? Found one, so I might buy it.

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Bought one!

-Daniel Kent

 

[KLF]

It has more detail than the wiring diagrams in the FSM. It breaks out each system and shows the wiring, plus where the wires and connectors are. Shows a diagram of the end of each connector, and what pins are used for what. Wow, that is in nice shape, where did you find that?

 

[The Jade Bean]

Great! Just did a quick search on eBay a there it was. Lucky me I guess.

-Daniel Kent