So i guess I accidently deleted my old thread when I was trying to clean it up so gonna reconstruct it...
Picked up my neice's 1994 4runner with 195k on it.
Recent rebuild on the 3.turd so it actually runs decents, dog slow with the Auto.
I got it dirt cheap, low 3 digit numbers due to a failed bearing/CV on the right front wheel that lead to this
Totally froze on her and freaked her out. Her mom said come get it.
It is kind of dirty but should clean up nicely, but got it for $400
Has the usual drivers side torn seat but other than that nothing sometime with a vacuum and carpet cleaner can't cure
Plan is to tear apart the right front and see what got fubar'ed.
It needs tires, an exhaust and the left rear passenger window won't roll down.
Long term plan is to turn it into a more family friendly trail runner, won't have the same capabilities as the Trekker but time will tell. Looking to build something I can take the grandkids out to enjoy the woods in and maybe the occasional 2-3 night weekend expedition.
It will get some front (with a winch) and rear bumpers, probably an extra gas tank, drawer unit/sleeping platform. Maybe something like an ARB fridge.
Definitely a locker, sliders.
Thinking 33x10.50's for tires.
Build will be a slow one
Installed my $5 pick N pull vent visors I scored at the Labor Day sale
And scored a bunch of parts I need now and some for just in case since the price was to good to pass up, most of it compliments of the Great Him, thanks Isaac
Started pulling stuff off the Trekker over the weekend
I am really glad I never installed my winch on this bumper, it took about 10 minutes to drill out rosette welds and cutting with a cut off wheel to get it off. I am pretty sure the winch would have peeled it off.
But it certainly served it's purpose over the years and I am hoping it will bolt up to the 4Runner since the T-G winch plate was designed for later trucks
Sliders are beat but new legs will let them have a new life on the 4Runner
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