Guides & Fitment
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.
Interior Identification
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.
Drivetrain & Transfer Case
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.
22RE Clutch Kit Fitment Guide: Pickup & 4Runner 2WD vs. 4WD — understand the year and drivetrain splits that determine clutch size before ordering.
1984–1988 Toyota Pickup Drivetrain Fitment Guide — check 2WD/4WD, engine, transmission, transfer case, axle, and swap history before choosing drivetrain parts.
Suspension & Steering
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 Pickup & 4Runner Steering Box Identification Guide — identify factory push-pull steering, IFS-style boxes, crossover/high-steer conversions, and later input-shaft considerations.
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.
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.
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 & Returns — processing, domestic and international shipping, stock status, returns, and warranty information.
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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