Applejack's 3rd Gen 4runner Build
- Thread starter Applejack
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Streakerfreak
Jan-Kee
Love it. Glad there are no center cap's. Those things were pretty ugly so I tossed them.
Applejack
Explorer
Yeah, I'm not so fond of center caps either.
Applejack
Explorer
Suspension Mullings
I seriously am not trying to make this the most boring build thread but I just want to take this build more slowly than I have in the past.
Yes, I have a confession to make. My name is Kirk and I'm and autoholic.
I have trouble keeping a vehicle for more than 2 years. I get depressed when I think about how much money I've tossed away on past rigs and then sell 'em off at a net loss. So I'm going slow and only adding what I feel I really need.
Since the last update I've added a Thule M.O.A.B. basket, wired in my CB and sold my Mojave wheels and put factory ones back on.
I've taken a couple of remote camping trips with it and had it loaded with about 300 lbs of gear and 100 lbs of dog and the rear suspension is a weak sister. No big surprise there. The front actually handles off road stuff ok but on the the road it sways like lofty pine.
I have been thinking about trying the relatively unknown (to us U.S. folk) Ironman suspension but am having second thoughts. I've gotten no input from anyone that runs them on a 4runner so I think I'll just pay the extra and go with OME. That is unless someone has anything to add about the Ironman product.
I seriously am not trying to make this the most boring build thread but I just want to take this build more slowly than I have in the past.
Yes, I have a confession to make. My name is Kirk and I'm and autoholic.
I have trouble keeping a vehicle for more than 2 years. I get depressed when I think about how much money I've tossed away on past rigs and then sell 'em off at a net loss. So I'm going slow and only adding what I feel I really need.
Since the last update I've added a Thule M.O.A.B. basket, wired in my CB and sold my Mojave wheels and put factory ones back on.
I've taken a couple of remote camping trips with it and had it loaded with about 300 lbs of gear and 100 lbs of dog and the rear suspension is a weak sister. No big surprise there. The front actually handles off road stuff ok but on the the road it sways like lofty pine.
I have been thinking about trying the relatively unknown (to us U.S. folk) Ironman suspension but am having second thoughts. I've gotten no input from anyone that runs them on a 4runner so I think I'll just pay the extra and go with OME. That is unless someone has anything to add about the Ironman product.
Applejack
Explorer
Suspended
This is what came in today..........
I thought that I had bought my 891's in haste and sold them awhile ago and hope I don't regret my decision.
I went with the 881's in the front and 906's in the rear. It was a tough decision to make and after a few email conversations with ARB and one phone call I made the choice. 90% of the time this rig is unloaded and on the pavement, regretful but true.
If in the future I get another DD I will probably redo it, but for now this is how it will be. Should have it on Thursday.
This is what came in today..........
I thought that I had bought my 891's in haste and sold them awhile ago and hope I don't regret my decision.
I went with the 881's in the front and 906's in the rear. It was a tough decision to make and after a few email conversations with ARB and one phone call I made the choice. 90% of the time this rig is unloaded and on the pavement, regretful but true.
If in the future I get another DD I will probably redo it, but for now this is how it will be. Should have it on Thursday.
Applejack
Explorer
Lift is ON
I got my OME 881/906 with their sport shocks put on Thursday.
Firmed up the ride quite a bit and most noticeably in the back.
The suspension has not settled yet and I really haven't had the chance to drive it much since it's been on, but here's some pics and measurements.
The measurements were taken from the ground to the fender at the middle of the center cap.
Stock was 34.875 FR/34.375 RR
With the lift it is 36.75 FR/37.125 RR
I gave it a little road test today around some twisties, a lot more flat in the corners than before. Then I hit a little trail nothing major, but something that did require 4wd before can now be done in 2wd thanks to the extra wheel travel. However the extra travel has begun to stress the inner cv boot. I think my little trail test loosened the clamp.
I got my OME 881/906 with their sport shocks put on Thursday.
Firmed up the ride quite a bit and most noticeably in the back.
The suspension has not settled yet and I really haven't had the chance to drive it much since it's been on, but here's some pics and measurements.
The measurements were taken from the ground to the fender at the middle of the center cap.
Stock was 34.875 FR/34.375 RR
With the lift it is 36.75 FR/37.125 RR
I gave it a little road test today around some twisties, a lot more flat in the corners than before. Then I hit a little trail nothing major, but something that did require 4wd before can now be done in 2wd thanks to the extra wheel travel. However the extra travel has begun to stress the inner cv boot. I think my little trail test loosened the clamp.
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