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 89 to 85 4runner body swap...
#414634
03/09/04 04:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 24
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Need a Spot
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I currently have an 89 4runner with a rotten body and a newly rebuilt motor, i also have a 85 with a shot motor and a nice clean body...i wanna do a swap (and a 3" body lift) and just curious how difficult this project will be. Has anyone done this before? Will it bolt right up to the frame? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> If anyone has any info or experience with this it would greatly appreciated. Thanks, -kevin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
89 4Runner, 5-speed, Rebuilt 22RE EFI, DOA C270 cam, Pacesetter Headers, 35x12.50x15 MT/R, 4" Superlift Susp, 3" Body Lift.
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 Re: 89 to 85 4runner body swap...
[Re: nachomama420]
#414635
03/09/04 07:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,688
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Kevin, buddy...need to ask. Why not just transfer the running gear from the 89' to the 85'?? Alot easier than a full body swap in my opionion. You could strip the 85' of its heart, prep it for the fresh motor etc, install the lift and drivetrain and be done. Alot less hassle in my opinion. But then again....sometimes my thought process has been accused of being assbackwards too... ~Darin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />
88' 4x4 *22R-EB Gen II* 87' $Runner *22R-EB Gen I* 85' Sillyca 22R-Esq  "I LIVE IN MY OWN WORLD...THEY KNOW ME WELL THERE"
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Re: 89 to 85 4runner body swap...
[Re: nachomama420]
#414636
03/09/04 07:24 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 290
Mudrunner
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I agree with Darin, It would make more sense to me to swap the engines instead, unless there is something drastically wrong with the 85. And on top of all that you'll also have the solid axle up front...
93' Toy xCabbobbed > 22rEB > w56 > stock duals > SAS > 4.88's > 37's
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Re: 89 to 85 4runner body swap...
[Re: Kaptain]
#414637
03/09/04 09:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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You can also do a complete suspension swap on the '85 for a little more than twice the body lift.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: 89 to 85 4runner body swap...
[Re: nachomama420]
#414638
03/09/04 11:30 PM
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Anonymous
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Engine swap much easier than body swap. And you get the SAS for free!
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