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1987 Toyota 4runner 4x4 Solid Axle Swap (sas) on 2040-cars

Year:1987 Mileage:241000 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Decatur, Alabama, United States

Decatur, Alabama, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L 2366CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JT4RN62D6H0175053 Year: 1987
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Toyota
Model: 4Runner
Trim: SR5 Sport Utility 2-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 241,000
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1987 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Solid Axle Swap (SAS)

Fuel Injected 22RE. Complete Engine Rebuild in 2009.
5 speed manual transmission
Trail Gear Solid Axle Swap
Crossover steering
63" Chevy rear leaf springs and Toyota rear leaf springs up front
5.29 Gears
Welded front differential, open rear differential
Bilstein shocks
35 x 12.5 x R15 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM2s with 80% tread
Custom made steel plate bumper with 1/4 and 1/8 in. steel with factory turn signal/parking lights. Winch can be easily mounted.
Installed factory A/C but has a leak
Heater works great
Spray in bedliner floor
2nd generation 4Runner seats (driver seat with worn area)
Body and paint in overall good condition with a few dents and dings. No major rust.
Factory removable hard top and bikini top
FM/AM radio with Isimple Ipod/Iphone/mP3 connection. Replaced 4 in. factory speakers.
New battery
Including spare front axle shafts and other parts

I bought this truck locally from the original owner in October 2008. I had the engine rebuilt including machine shop work, complete rebuild kit, and a new cylinder head. I drove this truck for 2 years stock and then did the rear 63 in. Chevy spring swap, solid axle swap up front, put on 35" BFGs, and installed the 5.29 gears. A lot of time and effort was spent to keep the truck low during the SAS swap to match the factory solid axle truck ride height. Until recently, I daily drove this truck about 400 miles(highway) per week. It currently has 241k miles. It gets roughly 17-18mpg on highway. It has been a good dependable truck. Clear title. I built the truck to go wheeling with my buddies but I have rarely been able to go. I have a lot of time and money invested in this truck. Cash or cashier's check only upon  vehicle pickup. I will not deliver.

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UPDATE: The post has been updated with additional information from NHTSA. The Basics: Toyota is recalling 337,000 2006-2011 model year Toyota RAV4 crossovers built between October 31, 2005 and September 7, 2010 as well as 2010 model year Lexus HS250h cars built between July 6, 2009 and August 26, 2010. The Problem: When either an affected RAV4 or HS250h is given an alignment and the tie rod adjustment nut on the rear control arm isn't tightened properly, the threads on the tie rod can start to rust. If this happens, the nut may break off and throw off the alignment drastically and suddenly. This isn't a case of the car simply pulling to one side, either. This would seriously upset the balance of the car and could cause the driver to lose control and crash. This is also the third time these vehicles have been recalled for the same issue. Injuries/Deaths: It's unknown if this control arm issue has resulted in any injuries or deaths. Autoblog reached out to Toyota for more information, but a company representative told us that the company isn't able to discuss injuries or deaths caused by this issue (if any) at this time. Based on information from NHTSA documents, it does not appear that any crashes, injuries or deaths have been attributed to the defect addressed in the current recall. The Fix: The dealer will completely replace the rear suspension assemblies at no cost to the owner. The tie rods and nuts will also be coated in epoxy to prevent future rusting from occurring. According to Car and Driver, the previous recalls involved tightening nuts, coating decent tie rods in epoxy and completely replacing rusted ones. The car magazine reports that further complaints were filed and the company is now replacing all components regardless of condition. If you own one: Toyota will notify owners of affected cars by mail. Owners can also check whether their cars are affected by entering the VIN at safercar.gov/vin. Owners with questions can also reach Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Related Video: Featured Gallery 2012 Toyota RAV4 View 16 Photos News Source: Car and Driver, Toyota, National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationImage Credit: Toyota Recalls Lexus Toyota Safety lexus hs 250h lexus hs250h

Who sold the most small/midsize pickups in 2012? PickupTrucks.com investigates that, too

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Toyota celebrates 30th anniversary of Land Cruiser 70 with Japan rerelease [w/videos]

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