Well, found an '89 4Runner no-rust 22RE Auto SR5 for my buddy. This is what he really wanted, 1Gen. We are forgetting about the '90 for now. However we seem to be stuck with an auto's for some resason.
Does anyone out there have a firts generation 4Runner with Auto / 22RE combo?
What gearing did they come with? This may still be a viable option if the truck really is as clean as seller says. The tranny could always be changed out at a later time.

'86 SR-5 Extra-cab 4 x 4, 2" BL, 33 x 12.5 x 15R M/T on 15 x 8 rockcrawlers ( 3 3/4" BS ), 22RE 5 sp , 4.88's Detroit True-Trac front, V6 open rear, 24 mm Sway-Away + Rancho 5000's, removed sway bar, no-rust south US bed, Ramsey 8000 winch