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1st Gen 4Runners (1984-1989)

Discussion about 1st generation Toyota 4Runners (1984-1989)

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    1st Gen Picture Gallery

    BestGen, Apr 14, 2014 ... 7 8 9
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    Fjon37s
    Dec 19, 2025
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    What have you done to your 1st Gen 4Runner today?

    Bob, Jul 24, 2016 ... 2 3 4
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    Fjon37s
    Dec 19, 2025
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    1st Gen T4R Armor Thread

    Kyle11863, May 20, 2024
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    Kyle11863[OP]
    May 20, 2024
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  2. 4Runner Stalking, er...um, SPOTTING with Charlie™ (1st Gen Edition)!

    PennSilverTaco, Sep 26, 2019 ... 2
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    PennSilverTaco[OP]
    Jan 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM

  3. 89 4Runner: Great White Buffalo

    Beachbumberry, Dec 30, 2025
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    JET4
    Dec 31, 2025

  4. Anyone looking for a mini truck axle housing

    Fjon37s, Dec 17, 2025
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    se7enine
    Dec 30, 2025

  5. Ashtray Replacements

    James4X4, Dec 28, 2025
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    Hungryhawk
    Dec 29, 2025

  6. Ist gen 4runner parts

    Fjon37s, Dec 18, 2025
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    Fjon37s[OP]
    Dec 24, 2025

  7. 1st gen 4runner suspension recommendations

    Andrew223, Nov 23, 2025
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    BLKNBLU
    Dec 19, 2025

  8. Getting my 85 SR 5 sorted

    Winston85california, Dec 16, 2025
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    gkomo
    Dec 17, 2025

  9. 87 4Runner overheating

    Efrenll, Dec 8, 2025
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    Efrenll[OP]
    Dec 14, 2025

  10. Warn trans4mer

    86toy, Nov 9, 2025
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    Steely123
    Nov 10, 2025

  11. 4.3 vortec swapped starter questions

    wynot, Nov 6, 2025
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    Steely123
    Nov 7, 2025

  12. ‘88’ 3VZE rough idle, no acceleration- please help

    ChelleR, Nov 4, 2025
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    ChelleR[OP]
    Nov 5, 2025

  13. VCV - Vacuum Control Valve

    T4R TURBO, Sep 18, 2025
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    se7enine
    Nov 3, 2025

  14. Anyone recognize this 1986 4Runner??? So. Cal. (possibly)

    SoCalStig1, Oct 17, 2025
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    SoCalStig1[OP]
    Oct 26, 2025

  15. 1989 4runner 3.0 4x4 oil leak

    Squeaks73$$, Oct 23, 2025
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    Squeaks73$$[OP]
    Oct 26, 2025

  16. Should I sell?

    Tinman77, Oct 23, 2025
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    Airdam
    Oct 24, 2025

  17. Heater/Blower Fan no longer works on 1988 4Runner

    scubar1, Oct 12, 2025
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    se7enine
    Oct 14, 2025

  18. Truck in long term storage: Potential problems?

    antediluvian, Sep 28, 2025
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    Toy4X4
    Oct 14, 2025

  19. 87 4Runner bogging under throttle

    Kraussjeff, Oct 6, 2025
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    Toy4X4
    Oct 8, 2025

  20. Very low voltage at starter signal wire

    YotaHounds92, Aug 26, 2025
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    Hungryhawk
    Oct 4, 2025

  21. Transmission/slave cylinder leaks

    Yotaman90, Nov 13, 2021
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    Teamhall
    Oct 1, 2025

  22. 1988 4Runner for sale

    GoDucks1988, Sep 27, 2025
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    Borracho Loco
    Sep 28, 2025

  23. Help identify plug

    Ford runner, Sep 20, 2025
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    Ford runner[OP]
    Sep 24, 2025

  24. 1988 4Runner harness connectors identification

    mefisto, Sep 21, 2025
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    mefisto[OP]
    Sep 21, 2025

  25. 1987 1st gen engine swap

    jonrock1234, Sep 20, 2025
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    Ford runner
    Sep 20, 2025

  26. New 1st Gen member

    Bondobucket, May 14, 2020
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    894runner3VZE
    Sep 20, 2025

  27. Wheel well noises with video- please HELP

    87Chewie4runner, Sep 8, 2025
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    4onto
    Sep 9, 2025

  28. Passenger Window Motor Issue

    SocalN8, Aug 15, 2025
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    JET4
    Aug 16, 2025

  29. Can anyone identify this rear locker?

    86sasRunner, Aug 5, 2025
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    86sasRunner[OP]
    Aug 6, 2025

  30. Looking for sunroof seal - 1986 SR5

    Marks86, Feb 21, 2025
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    Toy4X4
    Aug 6, 2025

  31. Looking for any idea’s about temperature sensor

    Itsa 4runnerthing, Apr 10, 2025
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    86sasRunner
    Aug 5, 2025

  32. 1988 4Runner lift kit

    Pnjv, Jul 12, 2025
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    86sasRunner
    Aug 5, 2025

  33. Cover on tailgate of 86 T4R that houses the key switch and license plate lights replacement

    cambart86T4R, May 14, 2024
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    86sasRunner
    Aug 5, 2025

  34. Need seats

    Crazyyoda, Aug 6, 2024
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    86sasRunner
    Aug 5, 2025

  35. 1988 SR5 clicking

    Axe88, Jul 11, 2025
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    BS67
    Jul 11, 2025

  36. 1988 SR5 clicking

    Axe88, Jul 11, 2025
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    BS67
    Jul 11, 2025

  37. Parts Wanted

    se7enine, Jun 27, 2025
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    se7enine[OP]
    Jun 27, 2025

  38. New to 4runner

    55rag, Jun 24, 2025
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    55rag[OP]
    Jun 26, 2025

  39. 22re, head gasket question

    Fuzz225, Jun 23, 2025
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    Fuzz225[OP]
    Jun 23, 2025

  40. 1st Gen High Beam Problems

    mccarsx19, May 22, 2025
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    89__SAS
    Jun 5, 2025

  41. 1st gen not charging and no power to dash.

    762yrass, Jun 3, 2025
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    se7enine
    Jun 5, 2025

  42. 85 SR5 4Runner on hill vs Chain link fence w/ tag team member Californian Red Oak tree

    1985 4runner, May 23, 2025
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    Nick B
    Jun 5, 2025

  43. Throttle position sensor adjustment on rebuilt 22RE motor

    Muddin55, Jan 2, 2024
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    dalbear
    May 22, 2025

  44. 85 4runner parts question

    tropicalthunder, Mar 31, 2024
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    dalbear
    May 22, 2025

  45. Steering- knuckle shims

    Toyotajakejr, May 20, 2025
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    Toyotajakejr[OP]
    May 20, 2025

  46. Need 3D file for taillight bezels 86 4runner

    dalbear, Apr 28, 2025
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    dalbear[OP]
    Apr 28, 2025

  47. Question on wear items

    nye307, Mar 14, 2025
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    nye307[OP]
    Apr 17, 2025

  48. 1988 4Runner 3.0 delayed start issue

    Pachichi49, Apr 17, 2025
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    Pachichi49[OP]
    Apr 17, 2025

  49. New exhaust on 88'

    bferrie, Jun 4, 2020
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    Sean1988
    Apr 17, 2025

  50. Ignition wires

    nye307, Mar 20, 2025
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    negusm
    Apr 16, 2025

  51. Chirping sound from transfer case

    Gen1krawler, Apr 10, 2025
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    Gen1krawler[OP]
    Apr 10, 2025
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