Bad Ass 1994 Toyota Previa, Heavily modified/upgraded True 4WD HI/LOW, Lifted, Mini Camper van.



I'll add a bunch of photos soon.

Sorry I really don't know how to start trying to price it, I know there's no way I am going to get back what I have put into it, but she has to find a new home. Let's talk/make an offer...

I bought this ‘94 AWD Automatic Previa in cherry condition with 140K miles for $4500 in 2013

I then bought a 1992 with 180K miles still running like a top for $1500 to get its manual transmission, clutch, driveshafts etc for the conversion (and backup motor) and found an 80’s Toyota van 4WD high low transfer case with shifter and linkage to convert this into a true 4WD vehicle.

Most of my conversion work is documented here: toyotavantech.com/forum/sea…

Features:
- 4WD with high/low range

- 5 speed manual transmission

-Tachometer

-2” lift:
-Rear lift accomplished with taller coil springs, and brake proportioning valve re-adjusted
-Front struts modified as coilovers with much better springs, and old standard spring perch removed to accommodate taller tires.

-Close to new 215 75R 16 general grabber AT tires which are

-Torsen limited slip rear differential

-Power windows/door locks

Issues/compromises:
-Exterior sliding door handle broken. You have to crack open the front door and reach inside to open the slider.

-Add on remote key fob door lock/unlock system not working. Could be simply in need of a fuse. Key actuated auto door locks work fine.

-The gearing and tire size are a compromise in terms of power and top cruising speed. This van likes to go about 65 MPH at the top end. With the manual tranny, you can always downshift pulling hills, and in 4WD Low range you can crawl, but lacks top end power and speed.

-Better off road performance in exchange for snow performance; The original AWD Previas are some of the best snow cars ever. However the 4WD transfer case lacks the viscous coupling that made their AWD traction so amazing. As such I added the Torsen limited slip rear diff, and it is good but it is still not as awesome as the AWD in snow. Again, trade offs...

- Second battery runs interior lights, stereo, and 12V outlets throughout, so you can camp and play without draining main battery

-Extra interior lights, and switching from rear/bed area

-Extra 12v outlets for charging phones, running a laptop etc

-Kenwood stereo and 8” powered subwoofer

-All electrical additions properly fused and wire gauges sized correctly.

-Set up with rear seats that fold up. In cargo mode this will accommodate 4x8’ sheets of plywood and up to 12’ long framing materials.

-One mid row seat included. Modded base so it swivels with back towards the wall. However with this seat in place the camper setup is compromised.

- Camper setup incudes:
  • Bed mattresses with custom Mexican blanket fabric covers
  • One mattress is 6 ft long and the other is 5’8”
  • Plywood support for mattresses 
  • One plywood support doubles as a table
  • Built-in kitchen under tailgate, includes pull-out trays for stove and fridge/cooler.
  • 7 window covers made from reflectix, provide insulation and privacy

Optional add-ons:
  • Camp chef ranger 2 propane 2-burner stove (shown in photos) with 11 lb propane cylinder  $100
  • Thule Rack Attack Cargo carrier Model 635.  7’8” long x 2’8” wide.  Has two cracks in top shell. Opens from either side, includes lock and key.  $200


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