Complete Old Man Emu 2-inch lift guide for 1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner 4WD IFS, with 1986–1988 Pickup coverage. Learn how the torsion-bar front lift works, Medium vs. 440-lb Heavy rear springs,...
Read MoreLearn how Toyota RF1A dual transfer cases work, how 21- vs. 23-spline inputs affect fitment, how compound low range multiplies gearing, and what changes are required on 4Runner/Pickup builds.
Read MoreUnderstand push-pull, crossover and high-steer layouts on solid-axle Toyota 4Runner/Pickup builds, including IFS steering-box requirements and common SAS fitment checks.
Read MoreA fitment-first overview of solid-axle swapping 1986–1995 Toyota 4Runner and Pickup IFS chassis, including axle, leaf-spring, steering, brake-line and driveshaft requirements.
Read MoreCompare 4.88 vs. 5.29 differential gears for classic Toyota 4Runner and Pickup builds, including tire-size guidance, highway RPM tradeoffs, differential-family fitment and 4WD ratio matching.
Read MoreIdentify Toyota 4Runner/Pickup differential ratios using the axle code, installed hardware and ring-and-pinion tooth counts, with cautions for 4WD matching and factory G144 4.88 differentials.
Read MoreA fitment-first clutch guide for 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup and 1984–1995 4Runner applications, covering engine, drivetrain, production-date and clutch-size splits.
Read MoreIdentify standard-duty vs. heavy-duty Toyota Pickup brake configurations by truck class, drivetrain, caliper casting, rear drum and wheel-cylinder hardware instead of relying on year alone.
Read MoreCompare Toyota R150F and R151F 4WD five-speed transmissions, including 3VZ-E vs. 22R-TE applications, 23-spline transfer-case interfaces and RF1A/VF1A differences.
Read MoreLearn where to find a Toyota truck's month and year of manufacture, why build date can differ from model year, and which classic 4Runner/Pickup fitment splits make production month important.
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