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This restored and upgraded 1988 Toyota SR5 Truck was found for sale on Bring a Trailer<\/a>. In the engine bay the owner swapped 4.0 L 1UZ-FE<\/a> V8 from a Lexus LS400. Behind that is a five-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. The truck’s suspension uses Fox shocks and front disc brakes. The timeless body is covered in fresh Silver Metallic paint and accented by a roll bar with KC lights (not connected). Under the arches are Raceline Rockcrusher 15-inch wheels wearing BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 32\u00d711.5-inch tires. The interior features blue seats, door panels, and carpet.<\/p>\n

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This restored and upgraded 1988 Toyota SR5 Truck was found for sale on Bring a Trailer. In the engine bay the owner swapped 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8 from a Lexus LS400. Behind that is a five-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. The truck’s suspension uses Fox shocks and front disc brakes. 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