Vehicle Description
This is one of the most popular trucks ever built globally. It's
known to the rest of the world as the Toyota Hilux, but for some
reason is called an SR5 here in the U.S. Regardless of the name,
these are nice driving, tough, and reliable little trucks. Check
this one out.
SR5 stands for Sport Rally 5-speed. The camper/SUV version with all
the same running gear was renamed the 4Runner. Just about everyone
has known somebody who has owned and loved their SR5 or 4Runner. On
this one, the color matched camper top with a little bit of extra
height really comes in handy for hauling bicycles because it clears
the handlebars, for contractors loading up extra tools, or for
actual camping in the truck bed. There is even a roof rack for
canoes, kayaks, ladders or extra gear. Tan with Gold stripes blends
in nicely with the woods at a campsite and looks really sharp
thanks to a midlife respray. Everything looks straight and clean
including the grill and bumper up front, the back bumper which
includes a receiver for a trailer to haul extra toys or tools, and
the outrigger mirrors to enable you to see around that trailer and
the chromed steel wheels.
Open the door and you will find a comfortable and simple, but
nicely trimmed out cloth interior. The door panels set the tone
with a cloth center section with a comfortable armrest and a door
pocket. The bucket seats are supportive and comfortable with a
center console between them. A two spoke steering wheel has a
Toyota horn button in the center with lights and wiper control
stalks to either side. The stock dashboard is simple with all the
gauges easy to read including a tach and speedo in the center
flanked by fuel, water temp, oil pressure and battery voltage
meters. The ventilation controls include those for air conditioning
to keep you cool on those hot summer days and a CB radio is mounted
just below the factory FM stereo. Shifters for both the 5-speed
manual transmission and the transfer case rise from the floor in
the center and heavy-duty vinyl mats protect the carpeting.
Open the hood and you will find the tried and true 2.4-liter 22 R-E
engine that is completely stock with signs of good regular
maintenance. The E designates it as the updated fuel injected
version of this engine which was introduced in '83. It has proven
its durability and reliability in both carbureted and fuel injected
forms as well as its ability to handle surprisingly heavy loads for
a compact pickup. 1986 saw a significant redesign to the front
suspension which went from a solid axle to an independent torsion
bar setup with a sway bar which made this truck ride and handle
much better. Power steering provides great maneuverability in
parking lots and power front disc brakes provide good stopping
ability. The rear suspension is a solid axle sitting on multi-leaf
rear springs. There is a shield protecting the gas tank and a
full-sized spare is mounted out of the way just behind the axle.
Those sharp looking chromed steel wheels mount like new 235/75R15
Michelin tires.
Come on down and check out this clean little SR5 pickup with the
extra height cap and see why they are one of the most popular
trucks in the world.