New First Gen In Utah

Picked up an 89 4Runner from a buddy of mine. 390K miles, 3.slo v6, manual, 4x4, SR5, sunroof. Runs great. Complete but lots of rot. I am historically a Jeep guy (I'm on my 14th Jeep project - mostly old FSJ's and CJ's). This is my first 4Runner and my two youngest kids (18M & 16F) both were really excited and have been actively working with me on this so I'm really enjoying time with the kids and I've caught the runner fever - having a blast. We have it torn apart and we are doing: water pump, stat, timing belt/kit, radiator, temp sensor, all hoses, valve cover/plenum/TB gaskets, tune up, fluid changes, all new brakes, OME lift kit, front steering rebuild kit, front: fenders, grill/bezels/lights/signals, bumpers/corners, lower valance. Maybe hood. Tail lights.

Figuring out: new vinyl flooring, seat covers, sound system, CB, clutch, fender flares or bedsides? (need some help with those - unsure of options). Then paint/decals when I'm happy with the mechanics of it.

Really looking forward to working on all of this with my kids. Can use all of the help I can get!
Thanks in advance.

 

Welcome fellow Utahn

 

Welcome. Solid axle in the front?

 

Welcome from SoCal

 

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

Welcome

 

welcome

 

Welcome from Arizona!

 

Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.

 

IFS front but came with a solid front axle! I looked up the kit to install the axle and WOW!

 

Thanks so much everyone!

 

Hello! My kids have got it all torn apart - I'm looking forward to getting it back on the road.

 

Build that bad boy and you got the coolest 4Runner on the road. I would want to you to get a front solid axle swap.

 

Looks like you know your way around an engine. You have a true OG 4Runner right there. Keep up the good work. This is the way. Welcome!