Pros/Cons between 1gen vs 3gen runner

[yota_krawler]

Help me out guys, I am torn between building a 1st gen or a 3rd gen 4runner. Help me decide,

Here is what I am looking to do to either of them

SAS
37-40s
gears and locked F/R
cases 2.28 and 4.7 w/twin stick
highsteer
bumpers F/R
sliders
leaf sprung F/R


I cant decide what I would rather build. It would not be a DD but I would like it streetable. I want the power of the 3.4, but the removable top of the 1st gen. I like the 4 doors but a 1st gen I would care less about (scratches, dings, dents etc) They both would be a project in the making but It all boils down to what platform I want to start out with.

What would you rather see? Give complete imput, why or why not. 

[NorCalToy]

Mossyrock's runner.


How often would you DD it? 3.4 would be sweeter for that. could always be swapped in to an older runner though.

I think theres a lot more "bolt-on" for a first gen runner than a 3rd gen.

[yota_krawler]

3.4 would just be all a round sweet. More power and torque. Just mainly to get to the trail unless its far away then it would go on a triler

[yota_krawler]

 

[yota_krawler]

the 1st gen is on 39.5 IROKS and the 3rd gen is on 36 IROKS

[NorCalToy]

IS that Volcom's runner?


Id PM him if it is, i think it is, and see how much custom work had to be done to get that 3rd gen to where it is. I still think the biggest thing would come down to how much custom fab work are you willing to do, vs just being able to buy kits or bolt on type stuff. but a 3rd gen runner would be way more unique and bling than a 1st gen..

[yota_krawler]

I dont know whos it is. I found it on yotatech

[yota_krawler]

I would like to know who and how it was built. I dont mind fab at all. I actually dont like when people just take thier truck or runner to a shop and have them build it. It would be a project but I think it would be worth it in the end.

[jmsdad]

1st gen, then swap in a 3.4 later down the road...

[NorCalToy]

I would like to know who and how it was built. I dont mind fab at all. I actually dont like when people just take thier truck or runner to a shop and have them build it. It would be a project but I think it would be worth it in the end.

i meant parts such as, the SAS kit, installing it yourself still. etc.

[yota_krawler]

I understand, I wonder if Marlin SAS would work?

[yota_krawler]

1st gen, then swap in a 3.4 later down the road...

why?

[NorCalToy]

I understand, I wonder if Marlin SAS would work?

i dont see why not, but im not 100% sure te frame widths are the same.

and what about the width between spring perches on teh axle? a fullsize would be different of course, and a mini axle is somewaht narrow when put under a tacoma, plus flipping th ediff or te tranny swap.

[yota_krawler]

not sure, I am still doing re search. I pmd bigmike so what ever he says I will post on here. i am wanting someone who has done it to give me a hint lol

[yota_krawler]

its kinda common sense how to build a 1st gen but now I am curious on a 3rd gen

[NorCalToy]

not sure, I am still doing re search. I pmd bigmike so what ever he says I will post on here. i am wanting someone who has done it to give me a hint lol

PM LILBUDDY, well he doesnt have his taco anymore, but he may have some idea...?


i think there was a D44 under both of his tacomas...

its kinda common sense how to build a 1st gen but now I am curious on a 3rd gen

if youve got the time, money, and know-how. a 3rd gen would be wayyyyy sweeter.

[yota_krawler]

Ill ask lilbuttbuddy see what the doof has to say. We kinda taled about it the other day but not too much detail.

[46&2]

That red first gen 4runner is Volcom's 84, the third gen is one of his friends I think, here is his build up page. His 4runner is bad ass

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=14334.0;highlight=volcom

[yota_krawler]

i like both! I found these pics on yotapuke

[yota_krawler]

I did find something on trailqueer but didnt post cause lets face it, its trailqueer!

[yota_krawler]

this one is sweet too!

96' 4Runner V6- SAS, Inchworm 4.7 Crawler, 44044 Front Springs, Chevy 63" Rear Springs, Aussie Locker & Toyota E-Locker, FROR Full Floater

[Joey88RUNR]

I vote the first gen...not sure if i like the body style of 3rd gen

[808]

i vote 3rd gen....keep it fresh

[yota_krawler]

3rd is sweet, I am leaning more and more to the 3rd gen!

[yota_krawler]

is this kinda what you are wanting?

[whokrz]

I used to have a 1997 4runner, it is much nicer inside and you don't hear as much road noise compaired to a 1st or 2nd gen.
I would build the 3rd gen if money is not a issue.
They look real nice with 60's under them 

[808]

is this kinda what you are wanting?

yeah that would be the top thing i would want just because of the motor and all.
but i would be fine with a 2nd gen

[jmsdad]

why?

why not? removable top and 3.4...best of both worlds

[SLIVER]

I have the 1st gen and love everything about it, I do wish it had more power though. It has plenty for crawling with the duals, but driving around on the street the 22-re at 116 hp brand new is lacking.
With that being said, I wouldn't trade the removable top for the 3.4. I love being able to put the summer top on cruze around with the wind blowing through. It's kinda like the poor man's convertable. Ha Ha.
The third would be more original.
It all depends on what you want.
I wanted a 1st gen cause I love the body style, so I built a 1st gen.

What do you want??

))--SLIVER-->

[yota_krawler]

thats the thing, I cant deside if I want 4doors and a 3.4 or a removable top and a 22re.