O.B.A.K
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Specs:
1995 SR5 4runner 4x4 161,XXX
Sierra Beige Metallic, tan cloth interior
3.0 3vze, 5speed r150 transmission
4.56 factory gears, OEM Toyota tow package
Modifications/upgrades:
AC delete
Cruise delete
ADD hub delete (Aisin manual hubs)
Cat delete (lc engineering)
EGR delete (lc engineering)
Auto antenna delete (broken anyways, replaced with non-motorized version)
Hard-line vacuum delete under hood
Oil cooler delete - dual oil filter setup
Running boards/chrome trim delete
4 crawler-offroad 1.5" BJ spacer/rear coil spacer, sway bar drop, LSPV 1” bracket, 1" diff drop
Moog stock size rear coils
KYB red +2 F shocks
KYB red R shocks
Trail gear weldable shock mounts
F/R sway bar end links
OEM cat back exhaust (rusted out)
New front rotors/pads/calipers
New CV axles L/R
New tie rod ends
New BJ U/L
New idler arm
Alignment
Marlin Crawler short shift kit
Aisin slave cylinder
Aisin clutch/flywheel
Fuel filter
Denso o2 sensor
Used ignitor control module
Yakima rack system
BFG Ko2 33x10.5x15
Vision X 9004 bulbs
Vision X 4.5" LED light cannons w/clear covers
Amazon 24” light bar
OEM Foglight switch
Red LED map lights, LED cargo lamp, LED reverse bulbs
Synthetic gear lube F/R diffs, T-case, Trans
5w/30 Mobil 1 synthetic
Toyota red antifreeze
OEM Toyota air/oil filter(s)
Diff breathers F/R
Replaced rear wiper blade
Bosch Icon wipers
Amazon molle seat covers
Block heater
OEM Toyota ignition key cut locally
Rebuilt 3.0 with as much OEM bits as possible -
Heads decked
Head gaskets
Timing Belt/tensioner
Oil pump
Water pump
Knock sensor/pigtail (as well as knock sensor bypass)
Distributor cap/rotor
Plugs/wires
Rebuilt fuel injectors with new o-rings
Thermostat
Resurfaced crankshaft
Piston rings
PC valve
Wrap crossover manifold with heat wrap
Clean throttle body
Bearings/gaskets through
Timing advanced to 11-13 degrees
1995 SR5 4runner 4x4 161,XXX
Sierra Beige Metallic, tan cloth interior
3.0 3vze, 5speed r150 transmission
4.56 factory gears, OEM Toyota tow package
Modifications/upgrades:
AC delete
Cruise delete
ADD hub delete (Aisin manual hubs)
Cat delete (lc engineering)
EGR delete (lc engineering)
Auto antenna delete (broken anyways, replaced with non-motorized version)
Hard-line vacuum delete under hood
Oil cooler delete - dual oil filter setup
Running boards/chrome trim delete
4 crawler-offroad 1.5" BJ spacer/rear coil spacer, sway bar drop, LSPV 1” bracket, 1" diff drop
Moog stock size rear coils
KYB red +2 F shocks
KYB red R shocks
Trail gear weldable shock mounts
F/R sway bar end links
OEM cat back exhaust (rusted out)
New front rotors/pads/calipers
New CV axles L/R
New tie rod ends
New BJ U/L
New idler arm
Alignment
Marlin Crawler short shift kit
Aisin slave cylinder
Aisin clutch/flywheel
Fuel filter
Denso o2 sensor
Used ignitor control module
Yakima rack system
BFG Ko2 33x10.5x15
Vision X 9004 bulbs
Vision X 4.5" LED light cannons w/clear covers
Amazon 24” light bar
OEM Foglight switch
Red LED map lights, LED cargo lamp, LED reverse bulbs
Synthetic gear lube F/R diffs, T-case, Trans
5w/30 Mobil 1 synthetic
Toyota red antifreeze
OEM Toyota air/oil filter(s)
Diff breathers F/R
Replaced rear wiper blade
Bosch Icon wipers
Amazon molle seat covers
Block heater
OEM Toyota ignition key cut locally
Rebuilt 3.0 with as much OEM bits as possible -
Heads decked
Head gaskets
Timing Belt/tensioner
Oil pump
Water pump
Knock sensor/pigtail (as well as knock sensor bypass)
Distributor cap/rotor
Plugs/wires
Rebuilt fuel injectors with new o-rings
Thermostat
Resurfaced crankshaft
Piston rings
PC valve
Wrap crossover manifold with heat wrap
Clean throttle body
Bearings/gaskets through
Timing advanced to 11-13 degrees
Originally an Alaskan truck bought new in Anchorage in January of 1996, with a murky history besides being owned by a school teacher for some amount of time. When I picked it up the torsion bars were so cranked the suspension wouldn't flex, as well as a hole in the block - which leads me to think some kids got a hold of it at some point. However the body is super straight, as is the skid plate, so I really don't know what happened in its history. I do know based on a VIN search at the dealer that the track bar was replaced under warranty, as well as a broken injector clip fixed at the dealership.
A buddy had it sitting in his yard for 6 years, having picked it up knowing that it would make a great DD build someday. He moved on to bigger and better things, but the truck remained. As did a huge amount of OEM 3.0 parts, which were thrown into the deal when I picked the truck up, thus making rebuilding the 3vz worth it for me. Eyes down the road are on a 3.4 swap, but feeling fairly confident that the rebuild should net me at least 60k on the motor (I know I should hope for more, but can't help realistically planning for less.) On top of that, being able to re-sell a running 3.0 should help offset the swap costs (furious knocking on wood).
Coming off of 4 prior 22re's, I too waded through the internet barking and howling about the 3.0, but I can honestly say that the truck pulls harder, runs smoother and gets the same gas mileage as my last truck on 30s (4.10's). It also doesn't protest at grandpa shifts (2200-2700) shifts, which I like for gas mileage. While being admittedly harder to work on, being blessed with a no emissions process up here in Alaska, I was able to remove a large amount of vacuum lines and connectors from under the hood, as well as the EGR, cruise etc. from under the hood. This makes changing spark plugs, diagnosing leaks and removing the intake manifold about 25x easier, plus it looks less busy; an old not-so-hidden agenda from 22re life.
Where are all my 2nd generation 4runner/pickup pals at?
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