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I’ll be making a build thread shortly to capture the awesomeness.
Coles notes. 1986 model year, originally 4-cyl manual, but converted to Chevy 350cubes, and 3-spd auto with Advanced Adapters. Has 4.10s and air lockers front/rear.
Plan is to be a Summer beach cruiser and adventure truck. Pretty sure fuel economy will be the determining factor on just how far these adventures take me. No O/D is gonna suck (gas).
First order of business, eliminate 15-years worth of powerful mouse stank, and start the certification process.
selling the BigRunner to free up driveway space (grid locked now), free up cash, and get Sam a new/used commuter. Her Caravan is about to bite the dust.
I posted BigRunner in the trading post, and included a kijiji link. Deals to be had for forum members.
Pic shows traction bar, e-locker guards, rear disk conversion, tcase e-brake, and childrens toys (can be included to sweeten the deal).
I’m not 100% sure on the brand of lift, pretty sure its got 5″ lift springs front/rear, 3″ axle block in the rear, and a rear axle “panhard” bar. I’ll put a picture up (after I take one to help explain myself). Also 3″ body lift.
Has 30-spline longfields, and 5.29 E-lockers. Lockers are relay activated with switches in the dash. Both axles have guards to protect e-locker actuators.
I’ve got a 3-ring binder full of receipts. Still digging through for lift details. If you’re really interested we can try to meet up so you can look through it all
The doubler is legit, one of my favourite features for sure. No clutch slipping, no stalling, just point and shoot. First truck I’ve ever had with REALLY low gears.
truck is built super well by former SONTT member….just a shame I don’t get to use it more. Just once in last 14-months since I bought it.
Wakey wakey barn find first gen. Time to be awesome again!
Just took delivery of this truck on Fathers Day, 10-months after leaving a first deposit. Thanks again to an awesome seller, who was ok with an informal payment plan.
Time for the work….scratch that….Time for the adventure to begin.
Ps. Somebody buy the BigRunner!! Sam needs a new/used DD commuter, and I’m out of parking spots. Ahhhh!!
Haven’t gotten out much in last 2-years (after 2nd daughter born), but riding is my 2nd favourite form of exercise.
Prefer to ride tight/technical single tracks, and NEVER on the road.
Bought this bike as a University student in 2008, barely ever let me down. 2006 Devinci Remix R1 (Canadian made), crappy forks, Avid disk brakes, and a whole lotta scrapes and scratches.
Got a buddy trying to get out of a CVT trannied Subaru (boooooring!!!) and into a Taco.
Have an initial askingbprice from the seller? No facebook here. Mo creepers, mo problems.
Thanks man, appreciate the quick response.
Called back and talked to my regular guy Andy, and he pulled up listings, part numbers and prices within 3 minutes.
Part numbers
43532-60010 $10.34 (hub ring)
43531-60010 $6.20 (gasket)
43422-60010 $2.25 (gasket)
about $20 per side before taxes.
Slick, love the abundance of bikes. I too have a problem of too many good deals and ever disappearing places to park haha.
Until I sold an atv 2-weeks ago, there were 2 Honda sport atvs, Honda dirtbike, 2 suzuki dirtbikes all fighting for realestate in the garage. My wife still isnt too pleased that she can’t park in the garage all winter. I tried to compromise “let me park some bikes in the basement, and you’ll have your parking spot”, but she had no interest.
Loving the 4Runner man. Progress coming in bunches makes for awesome updates. Appreciate the first gen eye candy.
Where can you find POR-15 in a retail store? I’ve got some super-mega rust prevention planned for fall/winter 2018.
Make an offer, exchange for services, parts, knowledge, and wisdom will all be considered.
