There was a mint Toyota van across from my house today and it got me thinking about them more. I found this - http://www.toyotavans.org and a few other good sites. They have the full repair manual scanned.
These are the best vehicles. Seriously, nothing is better than these. Just 15 years ago, a manufacturer could actually sell such a thing with a creative design. Something other than front engine, front wheel drive, and curved lines that look like everyone else's car.
Toyota Vans
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I owned and camped in a short wheelbase 2WD Chevy van like these at one time.
Downside vs the Tercel 4WD:
* high center of gravity....watch those corners.
* short wheelbase...watch those corners.
* engine over front wheels...if it catches on fire...watch your van burn up.
* need to get out to get into 4WD.
That said, with the suspension beefed up, it would be a GOOD camping vehicle.
Downside vs the Tercel 4WD:
* high center of gravity....watch those corners.
* short wheelbase...watch those corners.
* engine over front wheels...if it catches on fire...watch your van burn up.
* need to get out to get into 4WD.
That said, with the suspension beefed up, it would be a GOOD camping vehicle.
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The toyota vans do much better with supra 14"x7" alloys on them. The offset gives them a better stance and handling. I almost bought a 4wd one a couple years ago. I was going to set it up for camping.
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91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21