Author Topic: WHICH is the best 4runner ? (Read 9118 times)

874runnertoys · « **on:** Oct 29, 2010, 04:54:23 PM »

what 4runner would be the best for rockcrawling the firstgen or seconed genor any of the others and why?

RockRescue · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 29, 2010, 05:36:06 PM »

For rocks i would have to say the First gen You can remove the top and they are lighter and they come with the 22re

bigarms23 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 29, 2010, 07:27:23 PM »

id say 1st gen 4runners lighter and generally cheaper to buy but im bias ive never owned a 4runner newer than 1988

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 30, 2010, 05:22:53 AM »

I've seen most all generations do well when set up properly but for me there is only one generation and one year, 1985.

nicci · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 30, 2010, 05:07:41 PM »

I must say, first generations are the best! When I off-road, I always pull off the hardtop, it creates a good balance. the few times I have left the top on, it feels real top heavy, and I am sure the 2nd generations would be that way... but I am biased too, my dream was to always have the 1st generation...I have an '89 'runner.

TacoRunner · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 30, 2010, 08:45:18 PM »

Quote from: 874runnertoys on Oct 29, 2010, 04:54:23 PM

what 4runner would be the best for rockcrawling the firstgen or seconed genor any of the others and why?

I'll admit I suck at spelling, and I always make type'o's Like that one. But I have to point this out cause it made me laugh. Its not witch its which. For next time. One flies around on a broom and the other is, which ever. Just for laughs here are two other pet peeves of mine.

I could care less, no the correct way of saying this is, I couldn't care less. Other wise you could care less than you do and that's not the point of the phrase.

Your stupid, its not your, it's you're. As in, you are.

I'm really not trying to be an a $ $. But I had to say it. Sorry.

And yes the 1st gen. For all of the above reason's.

lunasicc · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 30, 2010, 09:37:19 PM »

Stock vs stock,yea deff a 1st..
Built..doesn't really matter,I'm a fan of the 2nd gens Honestly.and there sick when built.I just hate the look of the first gens,there freakin everywhere.lol

Japjeep · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 30, 2010, 09:38:25 PM »

fist gen fo sure!!!

874runnertoys · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 06:02:13 AM »

THANKS GUYS

YOU TO TOCORUNNER

rockin86runner · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 06:23:16 AM »

me i like my 1st gen... but i think if you want to run 1tons i think 2nd gens look sick

b0x · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 07:25:13 AM »

I'd say after many camping trips in both gen's, the 2nd gen would get my vote. (More room and space to stuff your gear.) With the correct build they are both virtually unstoppable.

NITE KRAWLERS · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 02, 2010, 09:56:54 PM »

Well its kinda a no brainier really!! 1st gen is the way to go. Year 85 cause you will have the 22re for sure and solid axle (biggest plus) and the top comes off like said above! The 22re will run and stay running no matter wat angle you happen to be at upside down.

The solid axle, which i cant believe has not been mentioned will save you time and money from doing a SAS and you will have leaf spring in the front. NO IFS up front and NO SAS later down the road. the IFS just can't handle the rock,s or deep snow! Lifting it will be easy and you can modify the front a little to get a little more greatness out of it. Hy steer falls into the solid axle also and so does the list of other goods wit the solid axle just to name a few! Now the top we all know comes off in the summer for summer wheeling and goes on in the winter for winter wheeling. With the opsion of the top coming off it gets lighter also and tops off is great!

Plus if ya get a 1st gen they come wit the stock roll bar thing in the rear which is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick..

Now were talking for rock crawling right??? HA HA Good luck though on your choice man!

howyadoin · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 06:51:15 AM »

Second gens. are for soccer moms.

TacoRunner · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 03, 2010, 07:52:24 AM »

Quote from: b0x on Nov 02, 2010, 07:25:13 AM

I'd say after many camping trips in both gen's, the 2nd gen would get my vote. (More room and space to stuff your gear.) With the correct build they are both virtually unstoppable.

More room in a 2nd gen

What? Its the same as a 1st gen. The only reason a 1st gen is better other than a straight axle, because we'd all swap that in, in a heart beat, is the removable top. You get to ditch unnecessary weight.

And beside, the 4 door soccer mom thing just doesn't work for me.

NITE KRAWLERS · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 04, 2010, 07:27:30 PM »

Quote from: howyadoin on Nov 03, 2010, 06:51:15 AM

Second gens. are for soccer moms.

ya hot soccer mom's !! HA HA

Monster Yota · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 04, 2010, 09:51:59 PM »

1st Gen!!! No question!!!

Sparkplug · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 04, 2010, 10:21:15 PM »

1st gens squeak like no other. The interior is older style.

2nd gens coil rear, most are v6, not convertible

1st gen all the way, I own 3

46&2 · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 04, 2010, 10:27:33 PM »

I'm going to say 1st gen as I have had both a 1st and 2nd gen, and spent serious time behind the wheel of my parent's 3rd gen. Luxury and power-wise the 3rd gen would win hands down, but first gen 4runners are always going to be my favorite. I wouldn't hesitate to build several more. The removable top is the icing on the cake too.

nightcrawler · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 12:22:40 AM »

1st gen hands down.

IMHO the removable top is one of many factors to why the 1st gen is the best choice.

fade · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 12:54:10 AM »

1st gen for wheelin, build sas or just lifted ifs for the hunnys.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 02:19:43 AM »

Other than what I said originally I do think that 2nd generation 2 door 4Runners are sweet.

Phazertwo · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 06:28:20 AM »

Second gens are FAT KIDS! I wheeled with one, and it seemed WAY top heavy compared to my 1st gen.

IMO 1st gen runner, and 3rd gen truck are at the top of my "best Toyota" list.

PZ

b0x · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 07:04:41 AM »

Quote

More room in a 2nd gen What? Its the same as a 1st gen.

With the roll cage and top on, you can not carry 5 people and all your gear (beer included) with the room in a 1st gen. Plus the rear seating will hold all the neighbors kids while taking them to the SOCCER games.

Give me 2nd gen with an axle swap any day over a 1st gen.

runr-meech · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 06, 2010, 08:55:47 AM »

im a little bias but my 88 is the best. because i built it, there are better looking, more built, but mine is the best.lol,ha-ha

NITE KRAWLERS · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 07, 2010, 08:00:11 PM »

Quote from: runr-meech on Nov 06, 2010, 08:55:47 AM

im a little bias but my 88 is the best. because i built it, there are better looking, more built, but mine is the best.

HA HA I have not even seen yours but i know its the best cause you built it. Yours is so sick man its the best huh........ LOL

TacoRunner · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 07, 2010, 08:10:00 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Nov 06, 2010, 02:19:43 AM

Other than what I said originally I do think that 2nd generation 2 door 4Runners are sweet.

I dont think I would ever build a 2nd gen, I think they look cool, but if I cant have a removalbe top then I'd go straight the 3rd gen and had power.

Sparkplug · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 07, 2010, 08:24:32 PM »

Quote from: TacoRunner on Nov 07, 2010, 08:10:00 PM

I dont think I would ever build a 2nd gen, I think they look cool, but if I cant have a removalbe top then I'd go straight the 3rd gen and had power.

x2

46&2 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 08, 2010, 11:15:44 AM »

Quote from: TacoRunner on Nov 07, 2010, 08:10:00 PM

I dont think I would ever build a 2nd gen, I think they look cool, but if I cant have a removalbe top then I'd go straight the 3rd gen and had power.

For sure.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 08, 2010, 11:36:55 AM »

1985 is my favorite year of 4runner......22re,W56A, topshift tcase, solid front axle, removable top.....

mmmmmm I like em topless

Although 4door runners are nice for DD's and have a very comfortable ride

TacoRunner · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 09, 2010, 08:20:55 PM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on Nov 08, 2010, 11:36:55 AM

Although 4door runners are nice for DD's and have a very comfortable ride

And the MossyRunner build is so darn sexy.

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