Want a 2nd gen 4runner, but I'm 6'7"...

[FlowState]

Hey guys, title says it all. I'm looking at a steal of a deal on a 2nd gen 4runner. However, I'm a little tall...

I don't mind buying deep bucket seats, pushing them all the way back, and reclining a little, but I don't want to practice for a career as a contortionist.

So, fellow tall guys, help a brotha out.

 

[GAS-A-LOT!]

I'm thinking custom brackets so your driver seat can sit back...

I don't know guys... What do ya'll think?

 

[Foreigner]

I'm 6'4" and never had a problem with my '90. Sure, I had the seat back all the way, but I was never uncomfortable.

 

[FlowState]

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, the owner came clean as to why the 3.slow 4runner is so cheap - threw a rod.

The search continues. At least now I know I fit in the things.

 

[cavemancaleb]

Buy it and drop a 7mge or 3.4 liter in it. Thats the only way a 2nd gen should be built.

 

[FlowState]

The problem is that I have no idea of the price of doing that. He's asking 1000 for it. It's an auto 2x4, I want a manual 2x4.

It's in immaculate condition, 3" lift, nice wheels and tires. But I imagine that I'm looking at at least 3k to get it the way I want it.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Hahahaha He's dreaming..... 2wd with a thrown rod=$200, but you don't want it anyway...

 

[Combat Chuck]

There's nothing on earth that would get me behind tghe wheel of an auto 3.0, Keep looking, and good luck!

 

[simpletallman]

I'm 6'5" with long legs. I have built seat extensions for three different rigs I owned with minimal effort and $$.

These were a bit more work, I had to weld on nuts to the rails in order to clear the automatic seat brackets... but with manual seats, all you need is a drill, hack saw, high strength nuts and bolts, and two sturdy pieces of steel that can be purchased at almost any hardware store.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Manual 4cyl over the auto 6 for reliability and ease of service, but for driveability the Runner is much better off with the latter.
Flowstate, at 6'5" I can testify that the 2nd gen has enough headroom for me while the 3rd gen with sunroof does not.

 

[FlowState]

Nice! Thanks for the info, guys. Really helpful. I'm still looking around, but bound and determined to get one of these.

 

[cavemancaleb]

wow, 2wd, auto, 3.slow

It has all the worst combinations possible! he better pay you to take that thing.

 

[Combat Chuck]

wow, 2wd, auto, 3.slow

It has all the worst combinations possible! he better pay you to take that thing.

The only thing worse that that is:

Auto, 3.0, 4X4 with the fluid-coupled T-case. 0-60 would have to be measured on a sundial.

 

[cavemancaleb]

 

[FlowState]

hahaha, I can see the advertisement now:

"0-60? Yes."