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1987 4Runner specs #755722 10/04/06 06:44 PM
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milehighcowboy Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
I found this 4Runner for sale and i was woundering if you guys could comment on it and what has been done to it. Assuming everything has been done correctly. here is what the seller posted:

5 speed, 4 cylinder, 22RE with fuel injection. Newer Ford Probe bucket seats, Big Chrome Nerf Bars, Chrome kick panels, Rear Tow bumper, removable hard top, 3" body lift, KYB shocks, BFG Tires. Starts every time, and runs great, Brand New Alternator in the last month. 212k miles
It's got it's share of minor bumps and bruises, but it's on it's second paint job (black again), and it still looks good for it's age, and most importantly it runs great!

Is there anything i should be questioning about this vehicle? thanks.
Ben
PS-I dont know if you guys find my questions annoying and pointless but if you do i am sorry for that. soon i will be posting questions on how do you do this or fix that. lol. thanks for all your patience.

Re: 1987 4Runner specs [Re: milehighcowboy] #755723 10/05/06 01:31 AM
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Adam F Offline
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Around here, rust is the biggest issue. Check the frame over very well before you buy it. Poke at it with a screwdriver, you should not find any soft spots.

2nd thing would be to see if the timing chain has been changed recently. You can easily kill the motor if it breaks. Listen for a loud rattle at startup, they do that when the chain starts to stretch.


88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold <...uot; />
97 4R, stock, daily driver
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Re: 1987 4Runner specs [Re: Adam F] #755724 10/05/06 02:16 AM
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milehighcowboy Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
ok thanks adam for the info i will ask about those things and take a look at them as well.
Ben


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