Author Topic: 2wd 4runners? (Read 8769 times)

KDXSR5 · « **on:** Sep 29, 2007, 03:05:50 PM »

I went into NAPA today, and was looking through a catalog, and one of the vehicles was 2wd 4runner. It was listed as 85-89, I think. Did Toyota ever produce a 2wd 4runner in the first gen (runner) style? Just curious. If they do exist, any pics?

DTB · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 03:12:00 PM »

yes they do exist...they also made 2 door runners

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 03:14:30 PM »

hmmm...interesting, I never knew that.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 04:09:52 PM »

My bro-in-law had a 2nd gen 2wd 4Runner. I don't have any pic's but it looks like the 4wd (of course) but it sits just as high as the 4wd. When he told me that it was 2wd & told him he's full of

It had no 4wd stuff on it

That was the first & last one I had ever seen

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 05:19:21 PM »

I knew that there were 2nd gen 2wd, I just was not aware of 1st gen 2wds. I have never seen a 1st gen 2wd, but I have seen the 2nd gen 2wds.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 05:33:56 PM »

I didnt know that they made any 2wd 84-894runners I dont think i have ever see one

DTB · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 05:36:43 PM »

Quote from: bigarms23 on Sep 29, 2007, 05:33:56 PM

I didnt know that they made any 2wd 84-894runners I dont think i have ever see one

quoted from toyotaoffroad.com

" Introduced in spring of 1989, Toyota unleashed an entirely new breed of 4Runner. Based on the completely redesigned line of pickup trucks, the new 4Runner was muscular and aggressive looking, but still capable of delivering the off-road performance for which Toyota's four-wheel drive trucks had long been known. The vehicle was now available in either two or four door configuration, with either a four or six cylinder engine and with either two or four wheel drive. "

BUDDERS · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 05:53:26 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Sep 29, 2007, 05:36:43 PM

quoted from toyotaoffroad.com

" Introduced in spring of 1989, Toyota unleashed an entirely new breed of 4Runner. Based on the completely redesigned line of pickup trucks, the new 4Runner was muscular and aggressive looking, but still capable of delivering the off-road performance for which Toyota's four-wheel drive trucks had long been known. The vehicle was now available in either two or four door configuration, with either a four or six cylinder engine and with either two or four wheel drive. "

If that was introduced in the spring of 1989, it was a 2nd gen and considered a 1990 even though it was released in 1989. Usually, the next year stuff is released in August unless it's a completely redesigned model - at least in the toyota world.

A guy I went to college with had a second gen 2 door 2wd 4-runner with a 22re in it! I can't remember if it was auto or manual trans though.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 06:07:19 PM »

I am asking about the first body style (84-89) , not the second (mid 89-whatever). I know that there are alot of different options for the second gen 4runners. I was just under the impression that there were no 2wd 84-89 4runners.

DTB · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 06:12:55 PM »

oh sorry, i think i misread the question.....

no i dont think they had 1st gen 2wds

jimbo74 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 06:30:50 PM »

i am fairly positive there was never a 84-89 2wd 4runner

Duffil · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 07:10:30 PM »

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Sep 29, 2007, 03:05:50 PM

I went into NAPA today, and was looking through a catalog, and one of the vehicles was 2wd 4runner. It was listed as 85-89, I think. Did Toyota ever produce a 2wd 4runner in the first gen (runner) style? Just curious. If they do exist, any pics?

care to tell me what book you were looking in? I'd like to check that.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 07:16:54 PM »

It was some acessories catalog, I wasn't at an actual NAPA store, I was at a NAPA Autocare Center. The store is on the other side of town. It had a listing like 84-89 2- and 4-wheel drive Pickups and 4runners. I don't believe it was a NAPA catalog, it was probably some accesories company catalog. It was just a strange listing that caught my interest, thats all. Do you work at NAPA Duffil? Do you get good discounts? I think I might want to work there some day, I love NAPA almost as much as Toyotas.

Duffil · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 07:26:27 PM »

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Sep 29, 2007, 07:16:54 PM

It was some acessories catalog, I wasn't at an actual NAPA store, I was at a NAPA Autocare Center. The store is on the other side of town. It had a listing like 84-89 2- and 4-wheel drive Pickups and 4runners. I don't believe it was a NAPA catalog, it was probably some accesories company catalog. It was just a strange listing that caught my interest, thats all.

OK, that listing makes sense...they are grouping it as [2&4WD pickups] and[4runners]

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Do you work at NAPA Duffil?

yes I do.

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Do you get good discounts?

I pay 10% over cost...it's good, but not as cheap as one would think. It does help out a bunch when I do side jobs...I pay C+10...charge the customer a good price, and make money on parts and labor.

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I think I might want to work there some day, I love NAPA almost as much as Toyotas.

Go for it. I will tell you that number recognition/retention is very important. I would rather take a guy who knows nothing about cars but can retain information over a guy who can tell you anything about any car ever made. I can teach a guy all that.
It also helps to be able to work on things if you want to be a good parts guy. Since you're on the forum I'll assume that you can. I work with 2 lazy bastards...one of them always has me do his brakes, the other guy did an engine swap in a 90s Mustang and fried the wiring and computer while doing it.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 07:36:55 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Sep 29, 2007, 07:26:27 PM

It also helps to be able to work on things if you want to be a good parts guy. Since you're on the forum I'll assume that you can. I work with 2 lazy bastards...one of them always has me do his brakes, the other guy did an engine swap in a 90s Mustang and fried the wiring and computer while doing it.

I am still young and learning. Just look at my knuckle rebuild post. It has taken like a month to get as far as I am. Maybe I am not quite ready for NAPA yet (Autozone, here I come!

NOT!). I think I will wait until I finish collage, and see where life takes me. Thanks for the info though!

He fried the whole thing? Atleast I can swap and engine without frying stuff!

Tallchevy · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 09:24:29 PM »

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Sep 29, 2007, 07:16:54 PM

Do you work at NAPA Duffil?

Quote from: Duffil on Sep 29, 2007, 07:26:27 PM

yes I do.I pay 10% over cost...it's good, but not as cheap as one would think.

I get a better discount than you

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Sep 29, 2007, 07:36:55 PM

Maybe I am not quite ready for NAPA yet (Autozone, here I come! NOT!).

Calling FFC

Duffil · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 10:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Tallchevy350 on Sep 29, 2007, 09:24:29 PM

I get a better discount than you

Calling FFC

yeah...Pigs Goats & Elephants have a good thing going.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 10:23:43 PM »

All 84-88 4Runners were 4x4's it wasn't until the second gen that they came out with the station wagon option.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 11:03:31 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Sep 29, 2007, 10:22:32 PM

yeah...Pigs Goats & Elephants have a good thing going.

Hey, if you come work for Pigs Goats & Elephants, you can get the same

Duffil · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 11:26:12 PM »

Quote from: Tallchevy350 on Sep 29, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

Hey, if you come work for Pigs Goats & Elephants, you can get the same

I want to, but yall aren't hiring right now.

I missed the boat studying for the damn test.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 29, 2007, 11:36:08 PM »

They are always hiring, depends on what you want to come in as

Plekto · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 01, 2007, 03:13:06 PM »

There. Are. No. 2wd. 4Runners.

Repeat that ten times.

DTB · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 01, 2007, 03:14:57 PM »

Quote from: Plekto on Oct 01, 2007, 03:13:06 PM

There. Are. No. 2wd. 4Runners.

Repeat that ten times.

did you read this whole thread?

Plekto · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 01, 2007, 03:26:22 PM »

Yes.

But I still say that it's not a real 4Runner. Avoid this $That\'s Gay$ like the plague and repeat after me...

"All 4Runners are 4wd"

(preferably with big wheels and lots of mud on them

)

DTB · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 01, 2007, 03:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Plekto on Oct 01, 2007, 03:26:22 PM

Yes. But I still say that it's not a real 4Runner. Avoid this $That\'s Gay$ like the plague and repeat after me...

"All 4Runners are 4wd" (preferably with big wheels and lots of mud on them )

aye aye gotcha now

Lowrider · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 01, 2007, 03:54:04 PM »

There were no first gen 2wd 4runners. But most parts stores will ask if you 84-89 4runner is 2 or 4 wheel drive. Their computers are non compos mentis.

82rustbeast · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 11, 2007, 01:13:41 PM »

I guess I'm responding a bit late, but I work at NAPA and Im only 17.
It is true, you do have to have a good idea of what a lot of things are and what they go to. Im still learning though. Something new every day. And my discouts (just a geuss) range from like 10% to like 40%.

I bought some Sea Foam yesterday for $5.50 when normal price is like $9.45 I think

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