Preserve Rad turns the fitment research behind our classic Toyota catalog into practical identification guides you can use before ordering. Start with the component actually installed on the vehicle—especially on trucks and cars that may have been swapped, converted, or restored over the last 30–40 years.
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Restoration planning checklists
Start a project with vehicle identification, a condition list and the right fitment information before choosing parts.
- 1st Gen 4Runner Interior Restoration Checklist | 1984–1989 — Plan a 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner interior refresh by inspecting vents, trim, tailgate panels, floor mats and mounting details before ordering.
- 1st Gen 4Runner Tailgate & Window Seal Identification — Distinguish tailgate window trim, hardtop sliding-window seals, interior panels and rattle stoppers on a 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner before buying.
- AE86 Restoration Parts Planning & Buying Checklist — Build an AE86 restoration parts list around body style, trim, engine and installed hardware, with links to focused collections and existing fitment guides.
- AE92 Corolla Parts Identification & Buying Guide | 1988–1991 — Choose parts for Preserve Rad’s 1988–1991 Corolla SR5 and GT-S coupe applications by confirming engine, trim, production date and installed hardware.
- AW11 MR2 Restoration & Maintenance Planning Checklist — Plan an AW11 MR2 project by recording engine and transaxle details, inspecting the car, and linking maintenance and restoration tasks to verified parts applications.
Vehicle Identification & Fitment Basics
1979–1995 Toyota Pickup Generation & Identification Guide — identify Preserve Rad’s 1979–1983, 1984–1988 and 1989–1995 Pickup groups and avoid common year-generation mistakes.
1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner Generation & Identification Guide — distinguish first-generation 1984–1989 and second-generation 1990–1995 4Runners.
1979–1995 Toyota Pickup Cab, Bed & Truck-Class Identification Guide — identify Regular Cab vs. XtraCab, bed length, and light-duty, 3/4-ton and 1-ton work-truck configurations.
Toyota Build Date Guide: How Production Month Affects 4Runner & Pickup Fitment — find the production month and understand when a month-based split changes parts fitment.
Toyota AE86 Identification Guide: SR5, GT-S, Corolla Levin & Sprinter Trueno — identify the market, trim, body style and hardware before ordering AE86 parts.
AE86 SR5 vs. GT-S Guide — compare engines, rear axles, brakes and the fitment differences between North American SR5 and GT-S models.
Engine, Transmission & Drivetrain
Toyota 22R vs. 22RE vs. 22R-TE Engine Guide — understand carbureted, EFI and turbocharged 2.4L engine differences and identification clues.
Toyota Pickup & 4Runner Transmission Identification Guide — identify common manual transmission families used in 1979–1995 Pickups and 1984–1995 4Runners.
W56 Transmission Identification Guide: W56A, W56B, W56C, W56D & W56E — understand W56 year ranges and top-shift vs. forward-shift considerations.
Toyota R150F vs. R151F Transmission Guide — compare V6 R150F and Turbo R151F applications, transfer-case interfaces and 23-spline differences.
Toyota RF1A Transfer Case Identification Guide — distinguish gear-driven RF1A applications, 21-spline vs. 23-spline inputs, top-shift vs. forward-shift layouts, and the factory V6 chain-drive exception.
Toyota RF1A Dual Transfer Case Guide — understand 21- vs. 23-spline dual-case fitment, compound crawl ratios, shifter style and installation changes.
1984–1988 Toyota Pickup Drivetrain Fitment Guide — check 2WD/4WD, engine, transmission, transfer case, axle and swap history before choosing drivetrain parts.
Toyota 4Runner & Pickup Clutch Identification Guide — compare 20R, 22R, 22RE, 22R-TE and 3VZ-E clutch applications, including key drivetrain and production-date splits.
22RE Clutch Kit Fitment Guide: Pickup & 4Runner 2WD vs. 4WD — understand the year and drivetrain splits that determine clutch size before ordering.
Toyota 8-Inch Differential Ratio Identification Guide — identify ratio and differential family using axle codes, installed hardware and ring-and-pinion tooth counts.
4.88 vs. 5.29 Gears for Toyota 4Runner & Pickup — compare the two common regear choices, tire-size guidance, highway RPM tradeoffs and 4WD ratio-matching requirements.
AISIN FHT-002 vs. FHT-018 Manual Locking Hub Guide — choose the correct manual locking hub by solid-axle vs. IFS front-end configuration and spline count.
Suspension & Steering
- Toyota 4Runner & Pickup Shock Guide: KYB Excel-G vs. Gas-a-Just vs. Bilstein B6 4600
- 1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner Rear Sag: Do You Need Springs or Shocks?
1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner Old Man Emu 2-Inch Lift Kit Guide — understand how the IFS torsion-bar front lift works, Medium vs. 440-lb Heavy rear springs, complete-kit contents, alignment, tire sizing and solid-axle/SAS limitations, with 1986–1988 Pickup coverage.
1st Gen 4Runner Suspension Guide: 1984–85 Solid Axle vs. 1986–89 IFS — understand the generation’s major front-suspension split and how axle swaps, steering changes and lift height affect fitment.
Toyota Solid Axle Swap (SAS) Guide | 1986–1995 4Runner & Pickup — review axle, leaf-spring, steering, brake-line, driveshaft and fabrication requirements for an IFS-to-solid-axle conversion.
Toyota Pickup & 4Runner Steering Box Identification Guide — identify factory push-pull steering, IFS-style boxes, crossover/high-steer conversions and later input-shaft considerations.
Toyota High-Steer vs. Crossover Steering Guide — understand how push-pull, crossover and high-steer layouts differ on solid-axle Toyota builds.
Brake Fitment
1991 Toyota 4Runner Brake Fitment Guide: 05/1991 vs. 06/1991 — identify the important front-rotor production split by build date and rotor thickness.
Toyota Pickup Standard-Duty vs. Heavy-Duty Brake Identification Guide — identify brake configurations by truck class, drivetrain, caliper casting, rear drum and wheel-cylinder hardware.
Toyota Pickup Brake Caliper Identification Guide — use caliper casting marks, drivetrain and installed hardware to identify the correct brake package.
F18Q vs. 17S Rear Wheel Cylinder Guide | 1989–1995 Toyota Pickup 2WD — identify the correct rear wheel cylinder using the front-caliper brake-package reference.
AE86 Brake Guide: GT-S vs. SR5, Rear Disc vs. Drum & Upgrade Planning — identify the brake configuration actually on the car before ordering pads, rotors, shoes, lines or upgrades.
Interior Identification
Toyota Pickup & 4Runner Cupholder Guide: Ashtray vs. Radio Bezel — compare four designs by mounting location, listed years, opening size and shifter clearance, with catalog photos.
1984–89 4Runner / 1984–88 Pickup Dash Vent Guide: Long vs. Short Pocket — identify the dashboard style actually installed before choosing early or late A/C vents.
Corolla & MR2 buying guides
Compare parts and confirm the installed configuration before choosing an upgrade.
- AW11 MR2 4A-GE vs. 4A-GZE: What Parts Are Different?
- AW11 MR2 Oxygen Sensor Guide: 1985–1987 vs. 1988–1989
- AW11 MR2 Brake Rotor Sizes: Early vs. Late Brake Packages
- AW11 MR2 CUSCO Limited-Slip Differential Guide: Type RS vs. Type MZ
- AW11 MR2 Rear Sway Bar vs. Rear Strut Brace: Which Upgrade Matters?
- AE86 Rear Suspension Guide: Rubber vs. Polyurethane vs. Pillowball
- AE86 Sway Bar Guide: CUSCO vs. Whiteline Front and Rear Options
- AE86 Spark Plug Guide: 4A-C vs. 4A-GE, DENSO vs. NGK
- HKS vs. TOMEI Cam Gears: 4A-GE / 4A-GZE 16V Buying Guide
Need Help Confirming Fitment?
Fitment Help — send us the year, model, drivetrain, transmission, production date, measurements and photos relevant to the part you are trying to identify.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping Policy — processing, lead times, and domestic and international shipping. Returns & Refunds — return eligibility, approval, fees and processing.
Order & Shipping FAQ — answers to common questions about tracking, split shipments, shipping quotes and order status.
Product Use
Product Use, Liability & Warranty Disclaimer — important information about automotive restoration, modification, installation and product use.
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