The Greatest Truck Ever Made

[@Katana_Gryphon]

5:20 because of two factors. One: government emissions regulations, and two: greed. Can’t make money on an indestructible truck doesn’t have to be replaced every few years when the drivetrain grenades itself.

[@ricks4361]

Planned obsolescence is the standard from washing machines to vehicles.

[@christianbenedict5136]

Yes sir

[@surfrat8884]

correct sir

[@williamrogers.]

Same thing I said. I'm an automotive engineer and I can tell you for a fact that it's not about quality. It's about complexity, compliance, and making money.

[@Maryland_Kulak]

Yep. Blame the EPA. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6usZKGnp614jq8si=9KhtM9zK27jQXryM

[@millsfamily4562]

Had an '85 with the 22R carbureted engine in it years ago. Drove it 200k miles, and then dropped a rebuilt engine and transmission in it. Drove it another 100k miles. Sold it to a young Marine. He called me out of the blue three years later and was still driving it. Most reliable truck I have ever owned. Wish I had never gotten rid of it.

[@MaxHavoc69]

My father had an auto service center back in the 80's and was a die hard GMC fan. As these trucks became more popular we had more and more of them coming into the shop but the only thing we every did on them was general maintenance. I can't recall ever having to actually replace anything on one of these trucks. My father was so impressed that he finally broke down and purchased one for himself as his everyday driver and hunting truck. He drove that truck for 12 years and put over 400K miles on it. He purchased a new one and sold his old one to a neighbor down the street. That guy drove the truck for years and eventually gave it to his son to drive when he turned 16. They gave it a new paint job and did a basic engine rebuild and that guys son still owns and drives that truck today. It had the 22R in it and I do remember changing the head gasket a few times but other than that and a few other wear items over the years it was rock solid.

[@PowertotheHIGHIQPeople]

If you did have to replace something it cost you an arm.. and half a leg!..lol.. any vehicle will last if you take care of it!

[@lockandloadlikehell]

​@@PowertotheHIGHIQPeoplenot pos jeeps dodges and Chryslers

[@macky7668]

Original owner of a 2000 Toyota Tacoma V6 manual just hit 340K and still going strong 💪

[@ShadowamongtheKnight]

Yes sir. 85' & earlier are the champ champs Straight axle Thank you for your service & PATRIOTISM. 🙏🏼🇺🇲🌎

[@ryanstewart1521]

Yup front solid axle with chromoly 30 spline rcv shafts

[@stronglikemonkey]

Wasn't 85 the transitional year? Some were solid, and the latter half were IFS? I think 84 was the last full year of the solid front axle. But I could be wrong. But I agree. I love those older Toyota pickups! Even the IFS if you aren't rock crawling.

[@acent11]

1985 is the holy grail - fuel injected, solid front axle, ext cab. I do prefer the look of the 1st gens though 79-83

[@thedude828-ed2nn]

Beat me to it!

[@mikemulrennan7948]

I got a 1993 4x4 xtra cab

[@MichaelMurray-bq9vr]

AMEN! I am SOOO tired of being offered garbage products from so many manufacturers these days. It is disgusting to me that a business would be ok with selling something that is designed to be replaced because it costs too much in time and resources to maintain it. A vehicle should outlast its owner with standard maintenance. I want a simple, no frills vehicle that doesn't spazz out when a wire bundle gets rubbed the wrong way. Chad, thank you for all of your work and commentary, witness and testimony! you and your team are doing great things. Keep it up.

[@stevenglansberg8561]

When I was a kid in the mid 80's my dad was a Toyota salesman. When it would snow he would bring home a Toyota truck demonstrator and we would go ridin' in the snow, good times.

[@patriotmadness6231]

Had an 88 Toyota pickup when I was younger. I got in a bad accident rolled it 10 times I had to get cut out with the jaws of life but made it out alive with just a bunch of glass in my face. Thank God. God bless you all.

[@richardsmith3178]

My friend back in the day had one and rolled around 5 times and walk well drove it away these trucks are nice

[@TheSpeakingsilence01]

God bless you also glad you made it

[@zanebrazil5745]

They don’t want vehicles to last forever. Nobody would keep buying them. I love those old Toyotas man. I wish I would’ve kept mine. I was young and dumb and traded it in.

[@48bigblast]

Young and Dumb, if that is the only mistake you made. you are doing real good.

[@matthewsmom010902]

Yep!! Me too!!

[@ahsnap9103]

Still have my 88 with 3.4 swap and an 87 turbo 4runner.

[@zanebrazil5745]

@@48bigblastI wish I could say that was the only young and dumb decision I ever made.

[@ssvd91]

They used to want everything to last forever back when we were a high-trust and moral society. Thats why everything was so much better made back then. Now its all planned obsolescence for pure profit and no concern for the consumer.

[@PrepperDawg]

Nice classic truck!! I still drive a 2004 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. 257,000 miles and still running strong. Does not leak a thing at all. That thing will go anywhere.

[@Brent.460]

You're off by 1 year. 85 is the "Holy Grail" of Toyota trucks.

[@cb550rider]

Yep last year straight axle first year fuel injection

[@moosehand8721]

Yup, last year of solid front axle and first year of injection. Solid beasts.

[@addisonsmith3503]

I’d prefer the solid axle for toughness and low maintenance.

[@actualsurfer]

The holy grail is the 1979 short bed!

[@h.r.puffnstuff8705]

Yes a straight axle hilux is the shizzle. You’re not going to overcome the physics superiority of a straight axle VS ifs. Ifs will put one of these trucks on its roof easily. SA will get into sh!t that is lethal. So how much cage you straight axle guys running ?

[@chrisbroughton8823]

Thanks!

[@paperhater4231]

Thumbnail told me everything I need to know! Love them old school Yotas.

[@hillrambler2007]

I purchased my 1986 Toyota HiLux regular cab new in 86 and still have it. It's got 240 thousand miles on it and has been many places a full size rig could never go. I've camped in it uncountable times after driving deep into the mountains. It has never actually broken down and left me stranded. It never fails to draw attention and I could have sold it a hundred times. It's in great shape and I garage it at my farm for running errands around my little country town. I have replaced the head gasket and timing chain as you mentioned. You are correct about it being a legendary vehicle and all it really needs is the bed mounted .50 cal.

[@michaelball760]

My best friend had an 82 in high school. We beat the crap out of it off-roading and you couldnt kill it. When he finnaly sold it, there was 300,000 miles on it and still running strong.

[@mkeller8114]

So right Chadd. If a car company produced an old school bare bones super dependable pick up like this again for say 35-40K I think people would jump all over them. As I get older all I want out of my vehicles is pure dependability without all the bells and whistles.

[@tonyzee1195]

35 or 40k??? Should be half that

[@Doomzdayxx]

I personally love the idea, but I dont think it's realistic because maybe people like us would appreciate them, the masses (in the U.S.) are dum dums and would rather have a bunch of extra garbage they don't need

[@JB-uw5yh]

I bought one exactly like this new in 86, White exterior, brown interior, and mine had a brown stripe on the side. Working as a commercial fisherman as a kid I had cash in my pocket. Joined the Marines a short time later and sold it to a guy I went to HS with. Last I heard of it was in 2013, and the I sold it to was still driving it. Not sure where it is now but Im sure it still runs.

[@tinysnova1966]

This has to be a new series. “The greatest ______ ever made.”

[@TEAMPHY6]

knives, guns, ammo, boots, running shoes, backpacks, sleeping bags, books, motorcycles, etc

[@cabilgibbs]

Good idea

[@inthewoods3237]

Had an 89 single cab, rolled it so used it in the woods for 13 years, cut the top off with a cut off wheel, there wasn’t an inch of it not dented, bumpers and pieces lay throughout my property. Finally killed it one snowy day spinning it up my drive to the garage to replace the front cv and something popped in it, sounded like a John Deere till it locked up. Loved that thing!

[@Steelcity77]

Im more of a 4.0L straight 6 Jeep guy, but those Toyotas are awesome.

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

I have both😊 no complaints. The 4.0s in both are two of the best engines ever made.

[@Steelcity77]

@@appalachianpatriot1796 215,000 miles on my 1987 Grand Cherokee and still runs like a champ.

[@Steelcity77]

@user-dy5ue2tb6u I have a 1997 Grand Cherokee with 215,000 miles and still runnin strong.👍🏽

[@jmo82592]

The Jeep TJ is the Jeep God would design.

[@davidbgooch9587]

Have 4 Jeep Cherokees. Was up to 9 two years ago

[@markchamberlain815]

My '89 with a V6 may not be the holy grail, but I have had it since 2008 starting with 219,000 miles. Still going strong. Survived a hail storm that destroyed every car around--not one dent.

[@smokesandalloy9487]

Holy enough. More power with the V6 and may be more durable too.

[@WildernessStudy]

0:45 grandpa said , " if she ain't leaking, she's empty"😂

[@InnerFrost]

Pre 86 or 85 can't remember exactly had soild front axle, in my opinion they are better then the later IFS trucks. I had a 93 and loved it, my friend had a solid axle truck and I was always jealous of that soild axle truck

[@MatthewRoss-wf9db]

Almost every 4x4 pickup from the 70s and 80s are pretty dam good

[@kennypayton8833]

Loved my '77 Ford f150 4wd longbed w/ 300 straight 6.

[@mkeller8114]

@@kennypayton8833 Yes with basic maintenance those things would run for 400-500K miles.

[@kennypayton8833]

@@mkeller8114right on... and they can be rebuilt twice.

[@rrmerlin3402]

I still drive my 85 SR5 4 x4 xtra-cab EFI ( yes front straight axel ) today that I bought it new. 260k and has fired up with a touch of the key ALWAYS. I did replace the head gasket at 150k.

[@ZBubbie]

Picture it, 1994, my friends uncle owned a garage that specialized in Toyotas. He also, conveniently had a sand pit to the rear of said garage. My friend and I just got done working at the shop around midnight and were in those pits with his Toyota and blew the engine. Towed the truck into the shop and proceeded to swap that engine with another in the shop. 8 hours later we were having breakfast and getting ready for another day in that same garage. The best of times.

[@jasonzelle3571]

Great video, and I agree 100%. I've got an 88' 4x4 x-cab, a 90' 4x4 x-cab, a 93' 4Runner, and a 94' 4x4 x-cab. Never let me down, and modified them to the hilt. Not only an economic rig, but performance is amazing. Thank you for your time fine sir!

[@arisaihaze]

Had 92’ Toyota pickup. It was such an amazing vehicle. Traded it in for a 2010 Toyota 4Runner which has also been completely problem free. Zero issues.

[@Saltwatercowboy79]

Miss my 88 to the moon and back. Terrible I ever sold her. Eyes are moist typing this.😅 🤘🇺🇸✌️

[@jjj1981jj]

Probably would sell for 12k where I’m at

[@ironcityatv2145]

I has a 83 long bed for my first vehicle at 16 years old. Coldest AC ever and could not kill that truck. I miss it. Yes it was 4x4 and a 5 spd. Got a 97 nissan hardbody 4x4 on 33x12.5x15 tires at 18 (graduation present) and it wasn't a quarter of the truck my Toyota was, couldn't keep it drivable hardly.

[@stevepatch1809]

I’m in the same boat, I had a 88 red extra cab 5 spd I paid $12,500 brand new. I off-road the crap out of it and never had any issues

[@brianbordoni2168]

My father’s first new truck was 86 Toy I went with him to pick it up. He traded in his old Datsun for it .He had it until the frame got to rotten with rust and snapped in half(we live in the rust belt). I learned how to drive a manual in that truck and had lots of off-road fun in it. The only thing we replaced was six or so clutches it had well over 200,000 on it and ran when the flatbed came to haul it off, damn fine truck!

[@robertphillips3833]

You are so right! That's a great idea! Make survival vehicles! Produce a simple all metal, EMP proof truck with a good engine!

[@kennypayton8833]

I agree. @ 5:24mrk I just knew you were going to ask "why can't someone make doorhandles that last". Ive replaced all of them in my 98 Toyota Tacoma SE TuRD. Interior and exterior, driver and passenger side, all four, more than once! I recently found on a forum that replacing the spring in the door latch mechanism with a heavier gauge spring will remedy the problem, as it doesn't lose tension over time, resulting in a hyperextension for lack of a better word.

[@cliffhaupt5413]

I drove my 88 Toyota for 17 years never missed a beat.

[@christrout8052]

I got a 1986 Toyota 4x4 22RE from my cousin who got it from our uncle that bought it brand new. It had 275 thousand miles on it when motor blew up. Sold it to my other cousin and he put a new motor in it. Best truck I’ve ever had in snow or mud. Hands down the best and that’s compared to two F250s 2 broncos 2 Tahoe’s and another Toyota built in 2000. Great video

[@VegasStuto]

Just passed on my 07 FJ to my son. 200k miles runs great.

[@chasetheoutdoors7469]

Just recently got me a 2009 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road with the 4.0 V6 engine. I absolutely love this truck. Been praying for one for years and have done a lot of research on them and from what I have found this one (the engine) is the bullet proof one. This is all I need and more. I love them all man a lot of people hate on it but you get what you pay for and they just keep proving themselves. Tacoma for life!

[@farisvernon800]

I agree Chadd. My uncle put 500,000 on one n it still ran good when he parked it due to getting a new one. Awesome trucks

[@DamnManSam]

This is true, my father in law has an 85 one. The odometer stopped working 😂 but the truck continues to run, and carry heavy loads on its bed today. Truly, the pinnacle of Toyota reliability.

[@Ok-551]

My best friend in HS four runner 4 runner, new..he was a rich kid, so he absolutely slammed the car. He’d spin the wheels on the trolley tracks in SF, blast through snow banks in Tahoe, drive it on the beach, we drove it Cabo and back to surf and lived in the beach. I can still smell the “new” smell. He donated it to charity , it was running on a broken cylinder. Memories.

[@zg1972]

85 is last year of solid front axle and first year of efi. I'd say that was the best

[@ShadowamongtheKnight]

Absolutely 🫡

[@robo5391]

I have had an 85 and man it’s just so rough driving on dirt roads with the live axle upfront

[@johnniewasr5740]

@@robo5391I concur. For everyday driving, IFS is superior. For general ruggedness, SA wins. My SA ‘85 often got annoying to drive on the roads because it was a very rough ride.

[@thelonewolf2288]

I have a 1988 Toyota SR5 Extra Cab 4x4 22R 3.0 Six, with 338,000 miles on it and it still runs like a new truck. Most of the parts are original ! I drive it daily. It needs a slight bit of body work due to some small rust spots but other than that, it will last forever. These trucks are absolutely unbelievable. You can't really tow anything much with them especially here in the mountains of Colorado but, for everything else they are fabulous ! I've owned two in the last 35 years as my only trucks ! I have thought the same thing a million times ... MAKE MORE NOW !!!

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

I have a 96 Tacoma with only 110,700 miles on it - I bought it new in 96 and love it. The week after I bought I took it off road thru rough trails and creeks at my hunting property- and I’m still doing that with it today. No problems, no leaks, just a great truck. The version you have is probably better. I’m happy to see it getting some love.

[@Lotsachrome54]

The old saying 'Keep it simple Stupid' is lost today. I was a line mechanic in a Chevy dealership and then a Jeep dealership. I owned a number of Chevy 4x4s back in the '70s through until recently when I went Ford. I owned a '70 Blazer that had a 307 V-8 three on the tree with positraction front and rear. It was a beast to drive when everything was locked in but it would go anywhere. It was easy to work on and really nothing would ever break if you treated it right. I now have a '22 Ford F-150 with a Coyote 4x4 and I wouldn't know where or how to start working on it. Too many electronics for one thing.

[@Mr._Infamous]

Exactly by design so guys like us can't do our own work at home. This whole economy is built on scams.

[@zahidm6658]

I have my 2002 Tacoma and I love this thing so much, bought it as my first vehicle when I was 19 and it has treated me amazing. I am currently looking for a 1985 pickup. Dream truck !

[@TTime685]

Dont let Whistling Diesel get ahold of it..

[@MrSrtman18]

Friends dont let friends watch a dipshit like whistling diesel.

[@Scarredfan]

He's an idiot that destroys great vehicles. He has no appreciation for anything because he has too much money at too young an age.

[@wildboy8137]

Heck yeah Brother!! I had an '88 myself. 15 years ago I got T-boned and it still ran and drove perfectly fine. Didn't do anything to the frame at all! I ended up selling it to a friend at 220k. They replaced the cab and bed and the thing is STILL on the road to this day!!

[@ianhegedus4304]

I've got a 94. Same motor and 265,000 miles and still going super strong. I love my truck and will never sell it

[@tristanholland6445]

I have a 2015 SR5 4x4 I paid new in cash for I will never sell that truck. It’s better than any of these modern trucks by far easy to work on and doesn’t have all the electronic crap. I only wish that the 4x4 case wasn’t an electric switch. The Gen 2 Tacoma is the end of the old school Toyota line.

[@ryanomlin1277]

Hello! I have a 93 and wondering if you have changed your timing chain guides? Mine has 146,000 miles

[@johnragan2325]

Bought one of these new in 1988 , SR 5 and drove it all over Baja California. Doing off road and stolen vehicle recovery. Many times pulling recovered vehicles for Insurance Companies back to Southern California. Pulled many 4 wheel full sized vehicles out with it, big chevys, dodges, and fords. Drove it on many of same roads used in Baja 1000 thru Melling Ranch land mountain area. Never let me down, manual locking front hubs, great engine, 4 speed trans. Mine was the extra cab model exactly the same as yours with same factory alloy wheels. Really great little truck.

[@84patking]

They don't make them because of government regulations.

[@GATEKEEPERradio347]

100% with you on quality built tools… I have a 1980 Grady-White inboard outboard. 3.0 Paid 1800 bucks for it running… Rebuilt it from the head up. Had the lower unit redone now it’s up and down the intercoastal from Outer Banks back up to Pungo. It’s a labor of love

[@sombojoe]

The built their reputation in the Middle East with a gaggle of crazy militia standing in the bed with rocket launchers! Definitely no Toyota service centers out there but still running strong. :0

[@mikebertsch8747]

True 😂

[@ryanstewart1521]

I got one that I built, 37” tires, 4:70 reduction transfer case gear, custom leaf spring pack that I put together for lift and flex, winch on the front. Just was out mud bogging in the backyard today with her!

[@JoeSchmo-rd6ej]

2024's are going to be a disaster

[@michaeld223]

Still have a 1990 22re with 328k and still runs perfect with only routine maintenance. The only exception to that is I had the manual transmission go out at just under 300k. Had it rebuilt and it is still going strong. You said a mouthful about no power but other than that it is nearly perfect in my opinion. Great video!

[@Lilyzoe28]

Losing the full value of my truck's worth as a plaintiff v. an employee (defendant) affected my business in 2022. Getting involved in a scheme that got me $112,000 monthly was my only saving grace. It saved my business

[@RobertGonzaless]

Wow this is huge, honestly I need a breakthrough like this, it’s been a struggle lately. Congratulations nonetheless

[@RobertGonzaless]

How’s this possible man, I mean that a lot

[@Lilyzoe28]

She’s a licensed broker here in the states 🇺🇸

[@Lilyzoe28]

Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me

[@Lilyzoe28]

Renee Marie Harrison is the name

[@XRakkgruntX]

I agree, 1986 with a 22r and 4 speed manual trans. Mine was short bed 2 wheel drive, standard cab. No AC, power steering, power locks or power windows. Took me from Fort Campbell, Ky to Sacramento Ca and back 3 times. Fantastic truck… Best year too!

[@laneb0078]

Runs on rice and fortune cookies. No one over 4ft 6 can fit inside cab.

[@ricardocarmona5210]

That's funny I agree. 🤘🤠

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Lol u know how many chicks u can fit in the cab, bout 7..

[@travisweldmaster7815]

After 7 it gets really fun

[@polish_ninja]

86

[@laneb0078]

I’ve owned ‘84 ‘91 ‘94 these trucks legit. 20k seems a little excessive but kinda par for the course now a days.

[@Nomad137-FJC]

I used to have a 86 first Gen 4runner. I cry every time I think about it. Should have never sold it. Thanks for the video

[@robcraneii]

100% solid truck, my dad had one he bought new in 1985, I bought it from him 6 years later, used that thing bow hunting in Southern Georgia and got through mud at USMC MLB and Fort Benning/Moore while other lifted Scouts and Broncos got stuck. It was the dark blue and had the same small extra cab that would fit a bow or shotgun.

[@cmac4412]

Drove an 85" for years, loved it. Many miles off-roading in the Nevada desert and mountains. Had only one real issue, front hubs leaked and needed resealed at least once per year. Timing chain finally ate up the case. Could have been prevented if I had been aware at the time

[@RyloFit]

I bought an '86 with 260K on it in 1995 for $2K while in Highschool. I went everywhere in that thing. I nicknamed it the mudskipper. I pulled a Hay Monster to town 20 miles away with it once. The only time I got stuck was when I slid off the road and into a bunch of silt and panicked and forgot to put it in 4wd. Once I engaged the 4wd, it crawled right out. I wound up selling it for $3K with 330K miles on it. I wish I would have kept it, but plenty of good memories!

[@johnberry2877]

I picked up a Georgia/ Florida 1999 Tacoma 5speed manual 22r motor with 129 thousand miles a couple years ago for $2500. No rust, solid frame and I I do not drive it in Michigan winters ever ! I get lots of WOW comments here in the north. Love it because it is simple and bullet proof reliable !

[@builderPaul418]

Had a 91 and man what a hell of a good truck. Same motor. Great off road. Blew a head gasket. Upgraded to a 98 tacoma. Best truck I ever had.

[@rburbridgejr]

I have enjoyed the last two truck videos! I currently own an awesome 96 F250 7.3. Epic. I have ALSO owned an 84 Toyota pickup! Let me tell you, indestructible. I was a kid, 20, when I rolled that sucker 2 1/4 times in a field trying to do donuts. Dumb! Tipped that thing back over, and drove it away. The only damage a broken windshield!! Alas, it succumbed to the dreaded head gasket on a rainy night on the freeway. By the time I got it pulled over, head was done. Too young and too poor to resurrect it. Great videos guys. Love Bible chats especially. Huge follower and fan. Prayers and one day hope to cross paths. God bless! -Rich in WA state.

[@Shaun1440]

I had a 1986 toy pickup. The thing was great. Easy to work on. Great truck. I never thought I would see any do a video on this truck.

[@adequatebus8280]

all good stuff. i'm driving a 2011 basic F-150 with the small V-6, now with 226K miles and it's still running like a Timex watch. i've pulled a racing trailer all over the country with that truck, and not a single issue. never done anything to the truck but fluids, filters, hoses, and belts. -C

[@DePalma.]

Great video, thank you. Chicken tax…as I understand it, that’s why we don’t have light duty pickup trucks in the US anymore. They stopped importing them in the 1990’s. I’ve owned the 1990’s version of this Toyota Pickup for 17yrs & I agree…the head gasket & timing chain guide are their Achilles heel. To combat these problems, I run a 180 deg (instead of the oem 190-192 deg thermo) thermostat so the truck runs cooler than normal & have a metal timing chain guide…both of those things will lessen the aforementioned issues. My truck is quick & gets 17.5-21mpg.

[@maximus-power]

Same deal on my 94 extracab 4x4 5 sp. 110k and will run forever. Metal guides and double roller chain. Marlin crawler clutch. She’s a turd and gets 19 mpg, but even though it will only ever need basic maintenance, I can actually work on it if needed.

[@DePalma.]

@@maximus-power are your truck sounds awesome! Best thing ever being able to work on your own truck, lol

[@DePalma.]

@@maximus-power 19mpg is great…I get 17.5 city & 20-21 highway. Mine has a rough idle right now, so I’m trying to troubleshoot that lol

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

Mine was just like this body wise, but it was a 1984 Tan in color straight axle carburetor one, I got mine with 101K miles which 65K where as it was being towed. I ran it up to 390K miles and it is still running pretty good, but now it lives down in Ga-What-awe-lar-hair-awe Mexico. I loved that truck and I really miss it. I lived in Southern California and they wanted it to be pass a smog check better than a new truck and in 2014 I just didn’t have the money to get it running right again so that is why I sold it off. Thanks for sharing

[@Adipper]

Nailed it as usual Chad!! Wish Toyota would bring back this classic little truck with small footprint. Enjoying your hats, would love to see them made in USA.

[@frankblacks.45]

Ive still got my 1988 Toyota 4Runner that was built on this truck platform and I LOVE HER. My 4Runner is Black w/Silver stripes SR5 automatic 4-spd. She has the 3.0L V6 and the original alternator lasted 27yrs, finally replaced it in 2015. The a/c still works great & my girlfriend/now wife bought an Alpine CD deck for her 10th birthday back in 1998 & it still looks/works great. I bought my 4Runner back in 1994 for $6500 cash. I call her my "Mountain Goat", my Urban Assault Vehicle because she's so tough and will go anywhere without a complaint and I always feel safe and comfortable in her. I love how good she drives, how she sits with the rear higher than the front end and how solid she still feels at 36yrs old with 200k miles. Even tho I'm a Chevy Man, I always tell my 4Runner that shes the best truck ever.

[@xray606]

I had both an 86 and 89. Yep... Those things would run forever. I drove the second one, literally all over the country. Only bad thing about them was that those bumpers were like a beer can. But everybody I knew replaced theirs with those big steel tube bumpers. I did delivery for the studios for 6 years when I was a kid, and this was the go-to truck, and also for musicians. And yeah, the head gasket is what got the 89.

[@kylejackson7414]

92 year model with the 22re was my first truck. Got it with 220k miles on it, now pushing 400k. It sat for about 8 years under a shade tree on the parents farm after high school. Decided to rebuild it, showed up changed the oil, put a new battery on it, and bug bombed it, drove it 3hrs home the next day

[@greggjohnson3835]

I had an 84SR5 I loved it. I lived very close to the coast. The rear quarter panels were rusting about 4 yrs in. I always kept it clean and waxed.

[@blacklabs1122]

Toyota mechanic here, we used to put aftermarket steel timing chain guides in them when repairing them, the plastic guides were fine till you get slop in the chain, then it mixes oil with coolant to destroy the engine. In the 1990s to early 2000s Toyota had these vehicles mastered, they could not get better.

[@rkd350z]

currently have 88 4runner with 1ton axles and dual Tcase. I drive 3 hrs to go camp in the mountain, offroad for few days, comeback driving 70mph. these are amazing trucks. 22RE just purrrs

[@rollinron764]

Had an ‘88 with over 215,000 when I gave it to a family member, did frequent and regular oil changes. The only repair work that was ever needed was a new water pump and a new battery. Amazing truck, wish I still had it!! Appreciate all that 3 of 7 represents. 🙏🏼👊🏼

[@troyspiller]

Grandad had one in a field that had trees growing into it. Changed some belts, wires, and a new battery. Started and ran for a few years as a farm vehicle.

[@charlesharrington9116]

Had my first Toyo Tacoma for 10 years, inline 4, 2005, got T-boned and totaled. On my 2nd Toyo Tacoma, V-6 2015, 9 years now, can't be them absolutely NO mechanical issues with either vehicle. Wife has a Toyo Camry, all excellent vehicles.

[@jasonrogers8140]

I've had 3-4 Toyo's in my life lifetime. One of my favorite trucks. Love em.

[@blacksheep3085]

I'm an NC native and I have a 1989 Toyota Pickup, bought it for 6k in 2014-2015 with 165k miles on it very clean truck. It just clicked over to 320k miles the other day and all I have replaced is the head gasket once along with routine oil changes. it is stock as well 5 speed. Taken it to the mountains many times hunting and SC hunting as well. The old saying is true... They just don't make 'em like they use to.

[@brysonnesbitt1450]

My Paw Paw owned an early '90's model Toyota truck and it is what I learned to drive a straight-drive in!! I have a lot of memories going dog hunting in it as well!! Good times that we thought would never end!!!

[@DaHeetFiveOh]

I've always heard good things about the 22R motor, but have never owned a Toyota. As chance would have it, I owned two Nissan hard bodies, around the same year model as Blake's. One was a 5 speed regular cab with a 4 cylinder motor with 2 spark plugs per cylinder. The truck was hit hard in the front when bought, and needed a front clip. Turned out very nice, and drove great. After driving it for a while, I sold it to a friend. She promptly tore it up. The second hard body was another 4 banger extra cab, which was a roll over. After a new cab, this truck also was a great truck, that I drove for a couple of years. Were these Nissans as good, or better, than Toyotas, I dont know. But they were trouble free, little tanks, for me. Nice Toyota review Chad.

[@AdrianTregoning]

My dad bought a 1994 double cab 4x4 Hilux with the 2.2 liter petrol. We had it over 20 years. Never missed a beat. I took it over but then eventually sold it. I still regret selling it. SOLID vehicles

[@rogeryarnell1826]

Buddy of mine sold his 85 a couple of years ago with 485,000 miles on it. Still running great.

[@learningguitarmwl3223]

My Dad had a 1985 toyo, loved that truck he bought it new. When he died in 1995 he left it to my brother, he didn't take cate of it like it needed but it still lasted till 2010 motor was still good when he scraped it.

[@williamsmith7669]

2 quick ones. My brother had an old 82 model. We were down at a place called the ruts, running around, slinging mud, going through big mud holes. We came to one, my brother asked "how deep you think that is?" I said maybe halfway up the wheel. He drove off in her amd it was over the hood. She didn't miss a beat, just kept right on plugging along and pulled out the other side. And that was the old carb engine. Some years later, working at a flooring mill, had a buddy that had one. His motor was about shot. So he ordered a new one. The old leaked like a strainer so he decided to see how long it would run off water. 3 weeks was the answer!

[@leonharris1329]

Picked up an 85 with 49000miles 3 years ago that had been rolled and totaled out35 years ago. Was sitting in a barn all these years. We installed nice rust free 86 cab and resurrected a classic.

[@Gatorpro13]

I had a ‘84 and ‘88 yota 4wd. Loved them both. Both 5 speed 4cyl. The 22r motors are awesome. Both had over 250k miles when I sold them.

[@KenWALLACE-v7c]

I have a 1985 SR5 EFI with a solid front axel best truck ever in my opinion. Great video.

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Agreed, had a 93, I plowed snow, pulled trailers and drove it like a race car. When I left for the Army after 9/11 it had over 300,000 hard miles and was still running strong.

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

I purchased my first FJ40 while living in the Dominican back in 1993..It was a 1980 model. Loved it. Moved to CR and purchased another....1978...The best imho

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

My 1990 Toyota pickup had 350k miles on it when i sold it. The guy flew 5 hours to buy it and drove it home in southern summer heat running AC all the way and had zero issues he said. I bet it's still running great.

[@sargeinamerica]

I have a 2016 Tacoma and I have made it into my bugout truck. I have added a few improvements and a EMP shield. I didn’t lift it up to high and I replaced a lot of the plastic parts. It’s an amazing truck. I had a 91 Tacoma but I hit a deer with it and was a complete loss. When she died she had 279k and not a leak or a issue.

[@MrJalyles]

I had a 1998 Jeep wrangler w a 2.5 4 cyc. I drove it 232,000 w no problems. It got 22mpg. And didn’t leak anything or burn oil. What finally took her down was a cracked piston skirt. For 17 years she was a hard charger. I luv in N Georgia and it would go thru snow and ice and not slip. How I miss it!!

[@martincarter8312]

I'm the proud owner of a 1993 4Runner with a newly rebuilt 22re 5 speed. Its got 296k original miles and only 16k on the new 22re. It's my daily driver/work truck and its the best vehicle I've ever owned. Theres no trip I wouldn't take it on. I do wish it was a bit faster and I may turbo it one day. New ARB suspension is going in this fall and I cant wait to do some crawling.

[@MichaelPaparelli]

The 22-RE is a BEAST. I HAD AN 86 SR5 TURBO AND A COUPLE OF MY FRIENDS HAD 87 4X4s. In the early 90s.

[@johnniewasr5740]

lol, definitely not a beast but it is a well engineered and extremely reliable engine. My 22-RE could barely get out of its own way.

[@MichaelPaparelli]

@@johnniewasr5740 Yes. They were definitely NOT fast. The 86 sr5 turbo I had was 2 wheel drive it was quick but by no means fast. I was referring to its TOUGHNESS.

[@hvalenti]

I really miss my little 95 Toyota Tercel, a manual two-door. It was so light that half the mileage was gliding without the gas pedal. Someone side-swiped the right quarter panel and it took the hit like a champ. Never got it fixed. Ran perfect. Cheap gas, cheap insurance, and fit my tall frame surprisingly well.

[@johnmacrae861]

Got a Toyota Hilux 9 months ago. Very impressed done some off roading on hill tracks, snow driving too. As a freedom loving Brit I bought it solely because of that Top Gear Episode.

[@Lee-tw8vl]

I had an 86 or 87. Can't remember. Ran it under a semi trailer(actually a cotton bale trailer) at about 60mph in south GA coming back from our family farm. Lucky to be alive. My brother begged me to go, so glad I didn't let him. It would have taken his head off. My dad still has the truck. Bought it from me so I could put a down payment on a new Jeep. Sitting in the back yard. He refuses to sell it. Has privately said he keeps it to remind him of how blessed his family is... dang I miss that truck. All I ever wanted. Had to do a head job on it in college.

[@ronoutwest]

I had and 84 and an 85. Both had carburetors and front straight axels. They were good trucks. I took mine hunting and wood cutting. My 85 was a long bed 84 was a short bed. My Jeeps have actually held up just as good as my Toyotas did. I take good care of my vehicles.

[@lostcreek7551]

My first truck was a 1984 Toyota 4x4. Extra cab, straight axle, had a 1985 22re motor (fuel injection) bought it with 244,000 miles. Back in 1999. When I would get it stuck. I would shift from reverse to drive, in 4low. Without taking my foot off the gas. It was to the floor board. Never slip or jump, just went back and forth, into gear. I did break the frame. Re-welded it in shop class. Great first truck for a 15/16yr old. Also my timing chain guides did fail. Around $550 bucks to fix it, 1999 money.