ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
Looks good Tim. Very interesting.
How much does the back sag with those can filled up?
How much does the back sag with those can filled up?
2001 4x4 4runner build. At Molasses pace
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SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Not noticeably in "trail run" format. If the 4runner is already loaded for a long trip with every including bed we'll have to see then.
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SirCampalot
Adventurer
Awesome build Tim! I really like how you setup the donaldson filter. I wonder if that's do-able on a FJC. I need to see how much room there is between the inner/outer fenders.
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Thanks. It was a snug fit, but I'm sure you could get creative with it. :ylsmoke:
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Okay, so I've been bad about updating this.
Mostly, it's been preventative maintenance.
- Rebuilt my Coilovers.
- I've changed the oil in the front center and rear diff.
- Upper, lower Balljoints
- Inner and outer Tie Rods.
- Upper and lower A-Arm Bushings.
- Steering rack busings.
- Flush and replace brake fluid
- Alignment and mount and balance some new 255-85-16 BFG KM2's. I must admit this is the one item I DIDN'T do myself.
The new KM2's are great! I can finally drive 70 or even 90 without vibrations that would shake the car apart!! A lot of it may be the new and balanced tires, but I think the milder terrain pattern also has something to do with it.
So far so good KM2.
Mostly, it's been preventative maintenance.
- Rebuilt my Coilovers.
- I've changed the oil in the front center and rear diff.
- Upper, lower Balljoints
- Inner and outer Tie Rods.
- Upper and lower A-Arm Bushings.
- Steering rack busings.
- Flush and replace brake fluid
- Alignment and mount and balance some new 255-85-16 BFG KM2's. I must admit this is the one item I DIDN'T do myself.
The new KM2's are great! I can finally drive 70 or even 90 without vibrations that would shake the car apart!! A lot of it may be the new and balanced tires, but I think the milder terrain pattern also has something to do with it.
So far so good KM2.
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
HAHA! That's why I love them! It's about utility, not bling for me. :victory:
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Another update. Nothing major.
Tundra Brake upgrade.
The front rotors were warped for the last 50 or so thousand miles and the pads were finally worn down so I did the Tundra Brake upgrade.
Powdercoated some factory alloys.
I dismounted the tires from the steel wheels and mounted them onto some stock alloys that I powdercoated.
-Couple of tips. Dismounting and mounting 4 tires manually is hard work in the desert heat.
-Working around a giant powdercoat oven is really hot when it's already 110 out! :drool:
Installed 892 Prado heavy duty rear coils.
-Pretty high spring rate. Maybe a little too stiff, even for my heavy pugsly of a truck. I had 890's so I may try the in between choice of 891...
While I was in a powdercoating mood I did the front valence for the baja rack and the rear Toyota wind deflector.
Coming up next. Icon 2.5 rear reservoir shocks, but I won't get a chance to install them for a few weeks or a month at least.
Tundra Brake upgrade.
The front rotors were warped for the last 50 or so thousand miles and the pads were finally worn down so I did the Tundra Brake upgrade.
Powdercoated some factory alloys.
I dismounted the tires from the steel wheels and mounted them onto some stock alloys that I powdercoated.
-Couple of tips. Dismounting and mounting 4 tires manually is hard work in the desert heat.
-Working around a giant powdercoat oven is really hot when it's already 110 out! :drool:
Installed 892 Prado heavy duty rear coils.
-Pretty high spring rate. Maybe a little too stiff, even for my heavy pugsly of a truck. I had 890's so I may try the in between choice of 891...
While I was in a powdercoating mood I did the front valence for the baja rack and the rear Toyota wind deflector.
Coming up next. Icon 2.5 rear reservoir shocks, but I won't get a chance to install them for a few weeks or a month at least.
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ttora4runner
Expedition Leader
Which caliper did you use? 199 or the 231 (I think those are the right number?
SilverBullet
Explorer
I always like seeing your build, gives me something to have for a goal. Great Runner!
The split 3-spoke wheels look good in black. Did you powder coat the wheels yourself (at home) or do you have/own a shop?
The split 3-spoke wheels look good in black. Did you powder coat the wheels yourself (at home) or do you have/own a shop?
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
I once heard it's all about girth so I just went with the wider thickness rotor at 199mm instead of the larger diameter ones.:victory:
Since the surface area isn't greater with the 199's it stops in a similar distance, but without brake fade or shudder. It's been a long time since I've been able to be confident in my brakes. I like! (I don't trust this seat of the pants science, but I DO feel like it stops in a shorter distance. Chalk it up to all being in my head or maybe using the softer Toyota Pads as apposed to the "Performance" pads. I know the performance ones won't fade as fast, but the softer Toyota ones seem to grab more. Again, likely it's all in my head!) :drool:
Thanks! They're actually a dark grey. I like it. It was left over powdercoat from a big prerunner project he had, but you can't beat free. My buddy operated a shop for years. When he sold it we built a giant "workshop" at his house and moved all the tools into it. Having access to welders, a CNC Plasma cutter, tube benders and a powdercoater is the only way I was able to build my bumpers and sliders. Thank goodness for friends! :sombrero:
FourByLand
Expedition Leader
Passed you guys as you were getting on the freeway Friday.
Truck looks great!
Truck looks great!
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Thanks Lois,
we gotta do some exploring together. I've seen your truck a couple of times over by my office at Raintree and the 101.