Question for first generation 4Runner gurus

[G-Cat]

My wife is the best. She has 2 flaws: she is too easily scared and she can't drive a standard tranny, AT ALL.

I am buying a 1989 4Runner, SR5, V6, 4x4 w/ 5-speed manual. I DO NOT care about losing power/performance.

I need to know how hard it would be to swap in an auto for the 5-speed. Is it a direct swap? If not, what all is involved? Which auto tranny would I need to source for this truck? Anyone know the best place to get it?

Thanks

 

[hammerhead]

I have the same prob with my wife so I'm going a bit overboard on my mini so as to keep a bit of my own sanity. I've decided to swap to a 4.3 with auto adapted to Toy t-case. That way I am using the whole GM setup from the donor vehicle from the computer down to the misc. hardware. It will be a bit of work but she's worth it. Besides, it's my own fault for taking her to Moab. Hehehe 8)

 

[HZJ60 Guy]

I am buying a 1989 4Runner, SR5, V6, 4x4 w/ 5-speed manual

It would be alot easier to just find an auto equiped truck!



TB

 

[G-Cat]

[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=19;threadid=17528;start=msg169596#msg169596 date=1086450472]
It would be alot easier to just find an auto equiped truck!



TB
[/quote]

With 90K miles and from someone you know/trust?

Doesn't matter, I had to pass on it. The money is scheduled for FZJ-80 maint.