1985 Toyota 4x4 Pickup Truck/Hilux - Review

[@DirtyJoe3]

You have more information on this truck in a single 14 minute video than most of the Toyota forums. This needs to be linked and stickied to all of them, excellent resource.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! It took a while to put this one together, but should help a lot of people interested in these trucks.

[@canadaplace2be176]

@@6thGearGarage u have a Toyota truck? Year?

[@tex_gil117]

100% agreed. Great vid.

[@joem2829]

Bought a new 4Runner in 86 and still daily drive it today👍🏻

[@jason127x99]

Joe M nice! How many miles on it?

[@joem2829]

jason127x99 284,000

[@210SAi]

My uncle had the 1st year in Red with the removable hard top. He kept it immaculate until his ex got it in the divorce

[@tronaboron_99]

🍻

[@seraph512]

@@210SAi feelsbadman.jpeg Im putting my '84 22re Celica project in the prenup. she can have everything else.

[@legionario4310]

I have an 1984 pristine condition 22R, I found it in California and bought it from a guy that only used it for camping, not abused, no rust, and with a little bit of love I got to restore it, and I simply love it!! I own a 2019 BMW X5 and a 1982 Mercedes 300D, but the car that I enjoy the most driving is my faithful 22R, I use it as a daily driver, it came with A/C, so it has everything I need! I'm planning on lift the suspension but at the same time I want to keep it stock. Amazing video and congratulations on that beautiful truck! Cheers from Guatemala :)

[@OhYeahAboutThat]

"1985 Toyota pickup. When a truck was still a truck." How am I ever going to top that??!! Great video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I'm sure you'll think of something while driving in comfort :P

[@thepaininducer8531]

6th Gear Garage not sure if you’ve seen it but Top Gear says that in a toughest trucks episode

[@PzKpfw04]

Sold my '85 in 2015 and kick myself for it regularly. I loved that truck.

[@ryankc3631]

I owned an '85 4x4 for 19 years. It never left me stranded.

[@jason127x99]

RyanKC when I bought mine in 2010 (85 extra cab) it had 308k on it. Some didn't take care of the coolant system and between the head and block it got a cavity which mixed my oil and coolant together. Still drove home. Got a rebuilt motor and she's going strong again.

[@ianenterline9789]

I love these 80s Yotas so much. I’ll never get rid of my 88 4Runner.

[@tronaboron_99]

But if you do shoot me a message!🤘💥🍻

[@Efesios--lz7xn]

Ian Enterline I ‘ll never get rid of My 1989 Toyota pick up She keeps running Like a champ

[@Bloodbain88]

I hate to but my '92 Toyota 4x4 pickup is going to the scrapyard. The rust on mine is worse than even what he showed here, the torsion bars broke off the frame, the frame is crumbled to dust, the body is rusted to dust, and to top it off the engine threw a rod and you can put your fist through the block.

[@deathmetalsl]

My jaw hit the floor and stayed that way for the duration of this entire video! You deserve only good things sir!

[@theoneforu69]

I had an '85' - 2 wheel drive, single cab, 22r engine (best engine ever). I stuck a 2" lift kit, extended the steering bar, and fit 30's with a little cut of the panel on the back side. I put Nerfs all around. t was a tank. It was so lite I pulled out 4x4's from the mud. I loved my truck!!! It was red. Back to red. I am purchasing a 2007 Tacoma SR5, dual cab, 6' bed, 4.0 L, with 80k miles for $13K right now 9/5/20.

[@6thGearGarage]

Dual cab must be nice... the early trucks are pretty small inside.

[@paulmartinez8337]

I am a CJ Jeep guy. But I have the utmost respect for that Toyota pickup truck. In fact I would love to have one.

[@vk2aafhamradio]

Nice wrap on the pickup. I'm in eastern Australia, have had a 1987 YN58R Hilux Xtra Cab since 2013. 2WD 2.2 4Y with super-rare Aisin-Warner 03-71 3p + OD automatic. 4Y is a common forklift engine. Absolutely runs out of puff at 4000rpm, but that's not a bad thing. These low-revving, madly-overbuilt engines are known to run >500,000km without rebuild in the Hilux. Mine is running on LPG Autogas, which can't wash oil off the cylinder walls, so engines last much longer. Nearly all taxis in Aus run on LPG. There are million-km examples of 4Ys on Autogas. Mine is just getting started with 240,000km (149,000mi). Rust is just not a thing in Australia provided you don't live near the coast. Worthwhile mods include removing the clutch fan and using a 16 inch electric fan instead. When you only have 91hp to start with, a 15hp parasitic loss at 3500rpm is noticeable in acceleration and fuel consumption. As you note, just keep replacing the wear parts and you will have one of these literally forever.

[@CoachCasey]

I just picked up an 88 4x4. Been sitting for 10 years. I can’t wait to get it going.

[@ShadowBannedtvtruthspeaker-sin]

How much you pay

[@djhooker2688]

My 1988 has 239k and purrs like a kitten. No frame rust, no oil leaks. Pluss the 20mpg is nice. It's the best truck I've ever owned

[@davidoludheowuor1609]

In Kenya the 1985 Toyota Hilux is highly regarded. I have owned one since 2014; and boy, I wouldn't part with it. I am now preparing to rebuild it a second time since I bought it. I do indeed love the beast.

[@eagles_nationfly_eagles_fl2093]

Bought a 1980 pickup from a buddy for only $200. It had the 20R swapped for the 22R. It sat for 20years & started up the second I got it home. Although it’s so slow haha. I had it floored & it was only going 53mph. Love this truck & I have no problem with getting everywhere slower than I’m used to

[@tristan6509]

Is it the automatic version? My dad's hilux-based kijang can go 150km/h (95mph) on 5th gear. It has the 2L-II which only makes 85hp. The automatic version is really rare where I live, i heard that they're total crap acceleration wise

[@Dejaelvicio507]

My dad has an 85 ', he has a problem with the transmission but I am restoring it and I am confident in its performance on the hills that that car has climbed, it is now more than 20 years old.

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

I bought a 1985 SR5 Xtracab new in 1985. There was fuel injection on the 1984 SR5, as well but the head of the 22RE engine was redesigned in 1985, giving it about 10 h.p. more than the 1984 model. I had the rare metallic sky blue color, which was a $399.00 special paint appearance package. I still have my original window sticker from 1985, detailing all of the options, and prices. No, I don't have it anymore, I sold it decades ago. Great vlog, about a high-demand classic truck. It is actually about the 3rd generation of the truck from the mid 70's.

[@LittleIAO]

I have a 89/90 2wd with the 22re. Keeping it as a project vehicle for the street. Almost no rust and I'm really in love with it. So much you can do with these.

[@6thGearGarage]

I wouldn't mind picking up a decent 2wd just for hauling/ daily driver.

[@cadenhorton4897]

Is the 22re the turbo model?

[@kippaseo8027]

When I was 7 years old my dad took me to the Toyota dealership and told me to pick out a new pick up truck. I picked out a beautiful blue Toyota 4 by 4 with a giant silver stripe going down the side. My dad drove that pick up for 4 years before trading up to a 1990 Toyota 4 runner SR5. It was like trading up to A Cadillac or Lexis compared to that bouncy blue 4 by 4.

[@cootsluicer]

I bought mine brand new in 85 its a awesome truck currently rebuilding it

[@clutchitup8565]

That's incredible

[@lakasngamatzko4523]

👍👍 !!

[@jimh2061]

I had an 82 hi lux with a 7 foot bed. To this day that was my favorite truck of all the trucks I have owned. I miss the manual shifting transfer case and manual locking hubs with a straight axle and 410 gears. That little truck was a warrior that would take me anywhere and get me back without any troubles. One thing I did was buy an aftermarket luxury high back buckets with a fold down console. Best investment to cushion the stuff ride.

[@6thGearGarage]

They do ride stiff, especially with aftermarket leaf springs.

[@Alltracavenger]

My grandfather bought an '84 2wd DLX Xtra Cab automatic slightly used in 1986. It was by far his favorite vehicle; the one he called his 'old friend.' He generally bought and kept newer vehicles but he kept this one and an '91(with only about 30K on the clock) he used at a second home out of state. It was the source of many a childhood memory. When he passed away last year the truck went to me(an '80s Toyota enthusiast who mostly lusted after their sports cars like the Supra and Celica Alltrac), a little worse for wear but still running strong with only 135K on the clock. I've rebuilt the A/C system, carb, and several other minor things and it's served me beautifully as a daily driver and parts/engine hauler for my other projects. I can't think of a better all-round truck.

[@Jeff-za]

This is epic, i am from South Africa and have a 1997 2.8D 4x4 (profile picture) and its so nice to see videos on these old trucks, i love mine , 356000km on the clock

[@garyphillips6270]

I bought an 85 Toyota Xtra Cab 2WD with the 4 cyl carb, 5 speed transmission and tachometer. Had it 6 years, probably 125,000 miles on it, traded it off for a Camby, should had held on to it, it had 4 more owners, including my Toyota Mechanic that knew the last owner. Finally snapped the frame carrying a full load of firewood with 460,000 miles on it. Original engine, still didn't burn any oil. Rust was the only thing that could kill them as long as you kept the oil & filter changed, lubed and did basic maintenance on them. Had an 91, 95, and currently daily driving an 2000 Tacoma with 231,000+ miles up here in Western Upstate New York State, it's rusty but still passed NYS Inspection this year. Still runs great. I've owned it 12 years, it came out of Virginia so that's helped it survive the NYS Salt so far. When my 95 wouldn't pass NYS Inspection anymore due to rotted frame, my mechanic gave me $500 for it and it got a new life as a dirt packer truck at the track he raced 3/4 midgets until the frame finally broke in half 7 years later! Love these small Toyota pickups, 2wd works fine on the roads in winter up here as long as you put good snow tires and 200 pounds of weight over the rear axle and snow tires. Never gotten stuck yet! I've had great luck with my 4 Toyota Hilux/Tacoma trucks and 3 Toyota cars. Been driving them since 1983. 40 years of happy driving Toyotas!

[@mrwilliamson62]

Bought a 4Runner in 1984 for 12k had for 13 years 198k miles, upgrades were Rancho 3” lift, 4:88 gears and Detroit locker rear, base model carb, no radio or electronics, great wheeler but under powered if hauling or towing. Awesome off road. Would love to see simple 4-wheeler with today’s tech.

[@6thGearGarage]

Unfortunately, I don't think we'll ever see a solid front axle on a small-mid size 4x4 from automotive manufacturers ever again :(

[@bebe0928]

This was my high school wet dream after watching "Back to the Future", great job on the restoration!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!

[@MussaKZN]

I’ve got an 89 extra cab SR5 22re 4x4 Australian delivery. Bought it new from ferntree gully Toyota. It has never let me down. I think without looking 422k! Love my Ute!!!

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

Had an 83, 93, 02, and now a 13. I miss the 83 the most.

[@dabeanne]

As a kid I remember my father owning like 20 of these trucks and sold them for good money and i remember the last one that rolled out our drive way back in 2013 it was a 4x4 1984 Pickup with a bad engine and sadly had to let it go if only I could've told my dad to change his mind but i was younger and didnt have much interest and my dad knew by memory how to fix that engine up part by part but I remember these Gems greatly even a 1981 4x4 pickup with the 20R engine that was his baby until he had to sell it due to financial problems. Hard to see them here in Texas but when I see one me and my father would get morbidly excited to see them.

[@munnsie100]

Great video! My parents have had a 1998 Hilux SR5 2.7 petrol (3RZ-FE) since brand new, longer than I have been alive. It has never broken down, in 25 years and 280,000KMs. In 2019, my father and I supercharged the 3RZ with the TRD/Eaton MP62 supercharger and had a Haltech Elite 550 fitted, on a totally unopened engine with routine maintenance, and otherwise original driveline. It's still going strong, with a recent re-tune with larger injectors, resulting in a 50% increase in power and torque compared to the stock figures.

[@TimberTramp]

Had a ‘97 that I never should have let go! A flat bed is a must on these!

[@xotic8617]

Shame u missed out on the Diesel engines we received here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@6thGearGarage]

Some people have imported them to the US and they're very desirable here.

[@ukriroutalempi5124]

Here in Finland petrol hiluxes are rare, we have mostly diesels here.

[@philiptaylor2567]

We Toyota guys want diesel Toyota’s like crazy here in the US. We have the “American” automotive industry to thank for keeping them out of the country.

[@geekswhocare7093]

I posted my USDM LN65L-MDXA Hilux walk around above in comments if you wanted to see the Diesel engine factory installed. I can’t wait to visit Australia and rent some new Toyota trucks :)

[@willm687]

Geeks Who Care car rentals in Aus are usually wack if you want a ute etc you might have to go to a commercial hire place

[@ShingieChipuka]

My dad worked for a humanitarian organisation. He travelled every week in that Toyota Hilux 2.4D here in Zimbabwe, Africa. Roads were bad, some areas ddnt have bridges, but that Toyota conqurered it all. It doesnt die. After several years and more than 500000km, they were auctioned by the org and stilk running. Some pple still have them in thier farms. Very tough truck brings back memories

[@yourcaseworker6916]

*I'm a proud owner of an 86' YOTA survivor shortbed and militant as all hell!*

[@Dejaelvicio507]

They used it a lot about the coast guard

[@giopsgaming4605]

Your knowledge about cars/trucks is what I dream of

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! and I don't even consider myself an expert, as there's people who know a lot more than I do.

[@jeffreyaguilar234]

I learn so much from seeing you fix your truck. I’m fixing my ‘85 4x4 extra cab little by little 🐢

[@tostadofurioso]

The most reliable car of all time. Pretty much indestructible. Fantastic vehicle, makes you proud of what humanity can achieve

[@TRPGpilot]

A Hilux is not a 'car' . . .

[@garyphillips6270]

Only frame rust can kill them.

[@markrunyon5524]

you know your stuff.I had an 85 just like yours but it was a little more stripped down than yours.I"m 60 and that was probably the most fun vehicle I ever owned.22R engine,alway"s go with a 4cyl,(in my opinion),5speed,locking hubs and solid axle,(that"s what makes is a REAL TRUCK!But,I live in NJ where rust never sleeps!-great review.

[@baburejaz]

Excellent educational and thought-provoking video about the durability and longevity of Toyota trucks. I wish Toyota came up with a strategy to overcome rusting. Thanks for your time efforts and research. Sincerely Babur

[@CoastalKite]

“Forget about power seats.” -Toyota Pickups 1985-2019

[@CoastalKite]

@@yt.be-r Cause I'm short!

[@XploreAz]

@@CoastalKite but once you set the seat in the position you like, why do you need a power seat?

[@CoastalKite]

Power seats usually raise more than mechanical seats do. I cannot raise my mechanical seat in my Tacoma high enough.

[@diggerguy1642]

Forget about power under the hood too.

[@bushwackedariz]

I had a 85 2 wheel drive pick up. It was a lemon- kept getting rear axle seal leaks which ruined the rear brakes. I traded it in for a 4x4 1992 Toyota pickup. After the differential was overhauled and still was extremely loud, I traded it in for a 2019 Tacoma 2 wheel drive. I had around 230,000 miles on the 92 pickup. I still miss it.

[@6thGearGarage]

John axle seal leaks can be caused by a clogged breather. When the diff gets warm and fluid/air needs to expand, a plugged breather will send the fluid through the axle seal. My 94 land cruiser had that problem.

[@tonyculp454]

Love my 86! Does everything I ask it to do! 22 R like a fine tuned sewing machine!

[@justauser]

I bought a 93 single cab here in Manitoba, Canada for $700 CAD last year. The body was shot, but the frame was (surprisingly) clean and after alittle bondo and paint, I daily drive her

[@agentnugent1021]

"Nice set of wheels! Lets see what she can do..next green light"

[@cody8564]

What kind of wheels are they

[@bazan0448]

Went to Mexico for vacation last December. It was great to see these beasts all over 😎 Most of them were the last gen thou.

[@bazan0448]

@@hectorcardenas2171 Indeed

[@GraV21]

Such a great truck. I was born in 85 and my dad had the 85 4cyl 2wd Toyota until he bought a new one in 88, which was the 1989 sr5 4x4 with the chrome package and the “blue force” paint job on the side. It was blue and I remember it having a chrome front brush guard and the chrome KC light bar and that thing was tough. I learned how to drive stick on that and my dads 97 Celica but I’ll never forget the truck. It lasted us 300k miles and then he gave it to my sister who managed to ruin it. My dad regrets to this dad doing that. Glad to see others appreciate this great truck. Rode many miles sitting in that truck manually rolling that window up and down. 😂

[@miket4685]

Absolutely loved this video - thank you! I owned an ‘88 that was near and dear to my heart - until my first born came around. I still have dreams of my ‘88. Keep up the good work.

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Wade_Winter]

I guess I'm getting old. But learned to drive and had limited use of this truck when I was a teen. My dad had acquired it from my grandpa. The trucks name was heartburn. And man was it fun... Bmx, snow and my first fun with a girlfriend. Will always love it. One time I superglued little diamonds all over the dash. My dad was not impressed and made me peel them off. Ruining the dash. Lol. I later owned a lifted 95 with 36 inch Mickey Thompsons that would kill Any hill and snow.

[@pjc4425]

If Toyota brought back basic 2nd gen build with upgrades & affordability. No doubt , it would be one of their biggest sellers in todays market putting big hurt on competition.

[@charlie110288]

Awesome video. I have a 2wd version and been restoring it. This truck's a beast!

[@cobusvanzyl8598]

Nice! These hilux bakkies, we refer to as bakkies not pickups ;-) were sold in SA till 1998. I still own my 85 d/cab(replaced the engine with a 22R ) but still totally original. Also own a 1979 and 1998 single cabs, still running. Awesome video on one of the best ever built

[@drwisdom1]

I had a rwd 88 pickup and in comparison this 85 is really equipped. Mine had a vinyl bench seat, not cloth buckets. If my wife was driving (happened once) my nose was near the windshield. It didn't have A/C, opening rear window, intermittent wipers, tachometer, or even a cigarette lighter. What it did have was an odometer, gas gauge, temp gauge, and locking gas cap cover. It wasn't fast but it got 25 mpg.

[@6thGearGarage]

I’ve only seen one with out a cig lighter in my life, very rare. It just had a plastic round plug in its place.

[@canadaplace2be176]

Nice bro. U can put it in 4x4 with out turning hubs. I had 83. 22r. And 4 runner roll bars slinding back window that aint no S10 ever ever. Love the buzzzer

[@TheHudakattack]

I had a clean 87 4x4 trd standard cab. Sold it a year or so ago for $15 more than it sold for at the dealership in 1987. The ones that go for 20k-3k0+ tick all the boxes like 1985 with solid axle, fuel injected, xtra cab, zero frame or body rust, zero blowby, timing chain guides replaced with steel, no rust under carpet where driver's left foot sits, no previous restoration work, etc. I loved that thing and would like to own one again as a project car, but 1) some oem parts are starting to get harder to find (and many cosmetic items are impossible to replace) and 2) safety concerns become unjustifiable. I got a 2020 4runner as a good compromise between rugged reliability and safety.

[@macker4663]

I brought my 84 hilux in 2008 sr5, in the Aus market it came in 3y (2.0) litre with inclinometre I loved it and i couldn't kill the thing my very first hilux but not my last Brings back some wicked memorys thanks for sharing you have the exact same interior and exterior colour as mine I think from memory paint code was 3d2

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Dude that thing is awesome I had an 88 but a standard cab. I love the fact that you keep the stock aluminum four-star wheels those things are the best stock wheels for Toyota ever

[@6thGearGarage]

I love those wheels, they're so 80's. I bought them from a guy parting out an early 90's 4runner.

[@juanleal3229]

Really nice truck 34 years runs perfectly....saludos from mexico

[@210SAi]

I learned to drive in an 88 red 2x2 standard. Stupid me convinced my dad to sell it...probably still running today Every time I’ve seen a decent one for sale they’re high dollar.

[@kevinsturgess1475]

Hi there,I've got 1989 single cab/flat deck running a 2.2ltr 4y engine.Soilid front axle,5 speed. Had this since 1996 and it's only done 196000 k's.Still a few here in New Zealand. Great vid thanks

[@craftsmanbyheart]

Great video reminded me of my appreciation of my Toyotas. I own/ed three toyota trucks : 1985 extracab 2wd 22r carbed 5spd, 1984 extracab 1ton long box 2wd 22re mpfi auto (swapped to over 5spd), and 1992 4runner 3.0v6 auto. My 85 22r got my help with new timingchain, shave down head, and straight dual exhaust. I didn't expect those mods to do much really.. Wow did that improve torque and acceleration! And it sounded awesome. It seriously felt like 140 hp after those three mods. Would pull >105mph on level road.

[@patmorales2459]

The last’ of the great cars stopped in the early 90’s

[@RaimanaTV]

2002 rx7 spirit r

[@garethbale67]

My dad bought a 2003 tacoma prerunner with 200k miles it's a beast he only changed the motor oil and it sounds better and smoother than my 17 tacoma

[@frankp3757]

Nice video. I picked up a 1 owner 1989 DC 5-spd 4x4 with the 3.0 and less than 26K miles on it this past June. Truck was purchased in NV and lived it's entire life there until 2014 when it was brought to AZ. Really cool truck that I have only had to do little things on it like tune up, fluid change etc. Good to know I have the solid bed though ;-)

[@6thGearGarage]

That frame must have been perfect - no rust! Not like the ones around here.....

[@sideways4life993]

Watched this after Donut Media’s video. Love it dude. Would love myself a Karin Rebel haha

[@242tdryan]

people forget about how much more powerful the jeep Comanche was in this era. the non high output 4.0 put out around 177hp in 1987. In only a very slightly heavier/larger truck.

[@matthybel955]

Very nice for an 86. Hard to believe that's 35 yrs old now! Yours looks showroom new again great restoration

[@423tech]

I brought a 1991 Nissan Datsun double cab with TD27 diesel in from Japan. Love it! It has the hooks around the outside of the bed for tying things down.

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

That's badass, wish they would have sold those here. I got a 1993' king cab 4x4 with the V6 and manual transmission. Currently restoring and modifying it. Absolutely love it.

[@loaizafilmz1109]

Nice asf ,I have a 84 4Runner pretty much the same ,I will never change it for nothing else!!

[@shreda125hilux7]

Love my 2007 turbo diesel hilux 5 speed 4x4 (my profile photo) its very tough and motors very strong, but i agree the older hiluxes are 20 times stronger and built stronger

[@winstonchurchill2nd847]

Nice video. I own a 1985 hilux d/cab 4x4. Replaced engine with a 22R. What a nice pickup to drive just for fun. Second owner from new.

[@hiddenwatersflyfishing]

I am most proud that you didn't say "rims" you said "wheels".. Thank you.

[@6thGearGarage]

You're welcome - that bugs me too!

[@hv4285]

HAHA classic " I told my wife it was hauling heavy items for our new home" . Nice breakdown bro I hope you keep the vehicle forever. I own a 04 tacoma 2.7L, but since the prices have been climbing I just picked up a 1999 3.4L Tacoma as well, although i really wanted a 1985-93 pickup truck!

[@6thGearGarage]

Keeping it forever is the plan! I bought an 80 Series Land Cruiser so I wouldn't have to sell this and buy a bigger truck to haul the kids. I love this '85! that '99 must be nice with the 3.4, thats a great engine.

[@coleredman1155]

My dad owned an 85 for a long time. He had the diesel engine one which he had to custom order directly from japan. That thing started and ran for years until the frame split in half going over a railroad crossing. No match for the truck however because he just stuck some shims between the cab and the bed and that baby kept on going.

[@DocJeep1]

My first truck was an 84'! They are awesome! I miss it! Should have never sold it!

[@jadeddragon4254]

I miss my Toyota pickups ! Best damn vehicles I’ve owned by FAR

[@drewthornton7115]

I’ve had a few Hilux’s over the last 30 years. A common modification in the UK was to install a Range Rover V8 and jack them up.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

That sounds pretty kickass

[@drewthornton7115]

I’ve also fitted a Ford 351 with C4 and a Chevy 350 with TH350 into a couple; both using Advance Adaptors to install the Toyota t/cases. I used to work in a garage that made street monsters - mainly modifying Toyotas, but also Nissan’s, Suzuki’s and Mitsubishi’s.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

@@drewthornton7115 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & V8S BIGGER THAN FIVE LITERS IN A COUNTRY THAT ISN'T AMERICA?! SAY IT AIN'T SO

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

@@drewthornton7115 I feel like your automotive tastes are more on line with the rural US

[@rocky2stallion425]

I use to have this toyota 4 x 2 pickup truck with 4y engine in Botswana.this truck is v good..i m lovin it....

[@RobFishYT]

I have a 86 standard cab 4x4 ifs. found a rebuilt low mileage (less than 10K - valve cover still have factory seal. meaning it hasn't ever been removed for servicing). New AC components. Everything works. For sale!

[@RobFishYT]

Have most of the parts for original restoration. No crack in dash. Interior 9/10. Took me so long to find all the pieces.

[@6thGearGarage]

Crack-free dashes are so hard to find anymore!.

[@laperez7946]

Sweet ride. The hilux also came in a 4 door before the USA even considered adding one.

[@6thGearGarage]

La Perez oh yeah, I should have mentioned that. People import those to the US and they sell for good money here. I'd love to own one 👍

[@Scottstunts]

Best trucks ever made.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

hell yeah i totally agree with you, this truck was also rebranded by VW and they sold it as a VW Taro

[@yerman97]

Hzj75 Toyota is the best Ute ever made

[@x2Dubz]

You sir have earned a sub. I'm in the process of restoring an 85 standard cab standard bed, and I will definitely be watching the rest of your videos along the way

[@elpinche7884]

7:36 Yes sr! Rare in the US I drive my 1981 Toyota pickup diesel every weekend and it’s amazing!

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

As a rival competition Nissan D21 Hardbody 4x4 owner, I definitely 👍🏼 this video. Excellent job.

[@6thGearGarage]

I’ve looked for a hardbody, but there are no nice ones left around here.

[@6thGearGarage]

I’d like to own one or a first gen pathfinder.

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

@@6thGearGarage yeah they are pretty rare trucks to find, either a Hardbody or Pathfinder will be a good choice, although the Pathfinder does do a little better off road because of the factory suspension setup. Good luck to you I hope you do find a clean low mile one, would be sweet content on your channel.👍🏼

[@cjackfly]

At 6:03 you see that long chunk of steel thats welded onto the underside of the axle? Yeah, that.

[@nathandaniel6540]

Those smoking windows in the front next to rear view mirrors are pretty sweet. The truck I was driving at my last job had them and I would love to still have those as an option. Unfortunately smoking is now so socially unacceptable that manufactures have completely done away with not only smoking windows, but ash trays, as well as cigarette lighters in just about all new cars and trucks. instead of ash trays we now get wireless charging pads and instead of cigarette lighters we get usb plug ins such a shame

[@6thGearGarage]

The good old days are gone for good :(

[@CaRrOtCaKe32200]

If someone started building these again they would be the number 1 truck sold

[@6thGearGarage]

Agree, especially because loaded full size trucks are so expensive.

[@maritzaflores1124]

Aqui en honduras los tenemos como arros toyota 1985 doble eje. Casi todos los traimos de 🇺🇸 es la maquina q mueve el cafe de las sonas montañosas. Y q viva olancho.

[@kylemoore5049]

I love Toyotas they’re beasts and they last forever my dad had a 2001 Tacoma that he got in 2015 we went everywhere in that truck it has three hundred thousand miles on it and it’s my brothers now then my dad got a 2011 Tacoma supercharged with fox suspension raceway blue

[@ttinnovations3310]

Very Cool, !!!! Keep the Videos coming, I have a 1987 single cab, 4x4, 22r, manual, no options, 220K California truck that I'm slowly restoring

[@ericr8231]

these trucks are AMAZING!! It’s like a little time machine. You don’t need all the modern technology from the trucks nowadays, a simple yet reliable, tough truck like this is all you need.

[@6thGearGarage]

Agree 100%

[@kayvalencia2223]

I found a 1980 something step side lifted and built real cool

[@andrieslouw6588]

I can smell that interior from the look of it

[@porkdogx]

Great truck. Does the job without all the extra crap on today's trucks. I wish Toyota would bring back something simple that works.

[@6thGearGarage]

You got that right!

[@atomicorang]

Enjoyed your video. I've owned 5 Toyota trucks in past 20 years. Both Tundra and Tacoma.. currently Tacoma . It's a real shame with frame of early Toyota truck. They have a ton of character each and every one.

[@gprz843]

Love the custom front “valance/bumper”.

[@araybeezy1653]

Our 1994 year Toyota pickup extra cab is very different. It does not have the cargo shelf and has two small folding rear seats, with really neat cargo storage spaces underneath. the newer (or optional) one looked more refined

[@justin9162]

You have built that truck beautiful, i own a 84 toyota 4runner and i absolutely love it, that age is starting to show but im in the process of upgrading the old girl as i own her, love your videos mate it inspires me to work on my Toyota 💚

[@6thGearGarage]

I'd love to own an 84-89 4runner one day. Just haven't found the right one yet.

[@guardrail2897]

Still one of the best trucks ever built.

[@MrOner07]

i have a 2018 toyota hilux...impressed on toyota trucks...winner

[@TheHorselemonade]

Your truck is beautiful I bought a 87 Xtracab yesterday that's been sitting due to a bad knock sensor for $200 yesterday It's a automatic tho is my only gripe 4WD works great

[@6thGearGarage]

You stole it for $200! Nice job!