1986 Toyota 4Runner
The purchase and maintainance of Toy 4x4 has become
a favorite hobbie of mine. The cost of this vehicle compared to
other vehicles is phenominally inexpensive, and it's much more
fun.. I'll try to add some new photos soon.
This photo was taken in front of Mt. Princeton, CO
last year. If you look closely to the upper left side of the mountain
you can see the trail we drove up on. Then we hiked to the summit.
Awesome trip. That is before I added the springs, wheels and tires,
but you can see what kind of Toy you can get for under three grand.
Specifications, Modifications & Repairs to Date: Costs($):
- Purchased 12/13/96 with 213,000 miles 2,750.00
- Tune up using sythethic oil, Splitfire plugs 25.00
- Lube Chassis and Change Trans, Diff, & Trani Fluid 40.00
- Exhaust Gasket, O2sensor, &
muffler 150.00
- H2O Pump & 95o Thermostat
50.00
- Removed 3" bodylift 0.00
- Not at fault accident with front bumper damage -920.00
- Pirelli 31x10.5x15 All Terrains, & AR767 15x8 Wheels 630.00
- 3" Tube Bumpers Front, Rear, and Nerfs (including shipping)
380.00
- 2" Lift Rear Leaf Springs (including shipping) 220.00
- Idle Arm and repack front wheel bearings 40.00
- Several Cans flat black paint 10.00
- All Labor done by Yours Truly 0.00
Total Cost of Toy 12/13/96 to 10/14/97 $3365.00
- Costs per Mile (currently 225,000) ~12,000 miles &
counting 0.28
- Costs including Gasoline @ $1.19/gal & 20 mi/gal 0.34
To Do's on Toy
- Add Rancho RS 9000 or comparable shocks $200.00
- Decent set of seats or seat covers $150.00+
- Limited Slip Rear Differential $500.00
- Detroit EZ Locker Front Differential $250.00
- Auxilary Gas Tank 14 gal $350.00
Total when complete $4815.00