Toyota Connection

[Grouseman]

I believe on this board we have a guy who works for at a Toyota Dealership Parts Dept. I would like to order some parts for my truck before they become obsolete. Anybody got his email, callname, phone number, etc?

Thanks
Steve S.

 

[MoJ]

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[Grouseman]

MO,

Thanks got an email into him now.

SS

 

[Landpimp]

curious, what 80 series parts are you expecting to become obsolete? I can still get stuff for my 1960's cruisers, no prolbems for any of my junk made in the 1980's

 

[Junk]

Pimp, you know at my rate, they may eventually run out of 1FZ-FE's

 

[Grouseman]

Pimp,

Actually worried about weatherstripping for 4-Runner. I haven't made the big step up to the Cruiser yet. My first generation Runner is great, but underpowered. I will fix that also I can take the top off etc, have a sorta convertible, and miles just keep creeping up. I have 319K on it now.

 

[IdahoDoug]

What year is your Runner?

DougM

 

[Grouseman]

4-Runner

Doug,

The Runner is a 1986 SR5 edition, I love it. But I drove a 60 series last night, I am sold on that model now. LOTS more room and comfort. Now to find one with somewhat lower mileage than the one I looked at last night. It had 200K.

Steve

 

[MoJ]

Doug,

The Runner is a 1986 SR5 edition, I love it. But I drove a 60 series last night, I am sold on that model now. LOTS more room and comfort. Now to find one with somewhat lower mileage than the one I looked at last night. It had 200K.

Steve

If you think the 60 is nice drive an 80.

 

[Grouseman]

MoJ

It looks like the 60 would have more interior room than the 80. The 60 is still a little primitive and I actually like that. I hunt Upland Birds, and want my friends to feel comfortable getting into a basic truck. The 80 is more civilized, etc. Do I have this correct?

Thanks
Steve

 

[Beowulf]

>> The 80 is more civilized, etc. Do I have this correct? <<

Only if you leave it stock.

-B-

 

[MoJ]

My not so humble opinion -

Yes, more civilized but none less capable. In fact, depending on the presents of factory lockers etc....MORE capable. You should definetely drive both before purchasing.

Did 60's come with a 3rd row seat?


BTW -

Someone needs to get over to the 60 section and defend the 80 series. 80 vs 60 thread going on.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=23083

 

[mabrodis]

If you think the 60 is nice drive an 80.

If you think a 80 is nice, drive a 100! I love my 80 but man, the 100s are nice!

 

[Brentbba]

If you think a 80 is nice, drive a 100! I love my 80 but man, the 100s are nice!

Had a LX470 loaner car for about a week when we purchased wife's GS300. They had to fetch it from the docks and prep it, so they loaned me the LX.

Very nice, but almost too cushy a ride. Loved the different suspension settings, etc. and a great overall truck, but for my SUV ride tastes, too soft. No flames please, just my preference. I liked my 80 better.

 

[cruiserdan]

I think you will find the 80 more comfortable on long hiway trips over a 60/62. It is certainly happier at 75-80 than the 60/62. An 80 with diff locks is difficult to improve upon.

 

[Tooth Fairy]

Pimp, you know at my rate, they may eventually run out of 1FZ-FE's

How many have you chewed up?

 

[Grouseman]

Cdan,

CruiserDan,

Is your truck listed on the Reader Rides?

SS

 

[cruiserdan]

CruiserDan,

Is your truck listed on the Reader Rides?

SS

Yes, The pic is pre-Slee rear bumper though. I need to update it.

http://www.ih8mud.com/cgi-bin/readers.cgi