My current platform is about 50lbs which isn't bad. I think I can make something with a little more room though. I have to start addressing the fact that we're going to be living out of this for about 18-24 months, and we need more space.
Mstudt's 01 Toyota 4runner SR5
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My current platform is about 50lbs which isn't bad. I think I can make something with a little more room though. I have to start addressing the fact that we're going to be living out of this for about 18-24 months, and we need more space.
So I've been hording some parts for a couple months now. I'm going to be rebuilding the entire front end on my 01. New LCA's with new Whiteline bushings. New shaved UCA's with OEM bushings. Splindes with TC guessets, and new UBJ's. Let's not forget the LBJ's, inner/outter TRE's, rebuildt OEM calipers, and more.
The pile of parts.
Before caliper paint.
After caliper paint, and some Speed Bleeder's.
The pile of parts.
Before caliper paint.
After caliper paint, and some Speed Bleeder's.
Yesterday on my way home the steering wheel started shaking violently, and then I heard a loud pop. I was able to limp home, but don't think I should have. When I got home I found a busted passenger CV, and half the ball bearings were missing. I was able to pull the CV, and this is what I found. Note that this picture was taken after I cleaned the shaft, and degreased it.
With having one CV now toast, and I'm sure the other is right behind. I decided to go ahead with the front end rebuild starting today. This is something that I already had planned on doing just not this soon. I had everything on hand that I needed for the complete front end rebuild with the exception of the CV's, and the UBJ's. After a quick trip to Napa I had those parts coming, and they'd be in by 2:00. After getting the passenger side completely pulled apart I found something that I was not happy about.
For everybody that considers replacing LBJ's with something other the OEM you might want to take note. I replaced my LBJ's in July of 2014 with some Napa LBJ's. With about 18 months of being on the vehicle, and about 12,000 miles they were toast. The boots were in perfect condition, and none of the grease had leaked out. However, that LBJ's were dry as a bone. I could hardly move them hand, and when I did you could hear the grinding. That being said I will be running OEM from this point on. I also found that UBJ's, and TRE's were toast. I'm replacing the UBJ's, innner TRE's, and outter TRE's with Senki 555's that I picked up from Low Range.
This is the list of what I'm replacing:
UCA's w/OEM bushings
UBJ's
LCA's w/Whiteline bushings
LBJ's
New Cam Bolts
Inner TRE's
Outter TRE's
Rubber boots
Sway bar links
Spindles w/OEM bearings
CV shafts
Here's the progress so far.
With having one CV now toast, and I'm sure the other is right behind. I decided to go ahead with the front end rebuild starting today. This is something that I already had planned on doing just not this soon. I had everything on hand that I needed for the complete front end rebuild with the exception of the CV's, and the UBJ's. After a quick trip to Napa I had those parts coming, and they'd be in by 2:00. After getting the passenger side completely pulled apart I found something that I was not happy about.
For everybody that considers replacing LBJ's with something other the OEM you might want to take note. I replaced my LBJ's in July of 2014 with some Napa LBJ's. With about 18 months of being on the vehicle, and about 12,000 miles they were toast. The boots were in perfect condition, and none of the grease had leaked out. However, that LBJ's were dry as a bone. I could hardly move them hand, and when I did you could hear the grinding. That being said I will be running OEM from this point on. I also found that UBJ's, and TRE's were toast. I'm replacing the UBJ's, innner TRE's, and outter TRE's with Senki 555's that I picked up from Low Range.
This is the list of what I'm replacing:
UCA's w/OEM bushings
UBJ's
LCA's w/Whiteline bushings
LBJ's
New Cam Bolts
Inner TRE's
Outter TRE's
Rubber boots
Sway bar links
Spindles w/OEM bearings
CV shafts
Here's the progress so far.
After 4 days I finally have the front end rebuilt. I'm getting the 4runner tower to a shop this evening for an alignment tomorrow. I messed with the cam bolts some, and I couldn't get it feeling comfortable enough to drive on the road. The front end also seems like it's sitting up quite a bit higher than it was before. I'm sure having all the new bushing, control arms, TRE's, and shocks may have something to do with that. The shocks seemed a bit more difficult to get in this versus any other time I've had them out.
Hopefully it's just me being a bit cautious.
Passenger Side
Driver Side
Hopefully it's just me being a bit cautious.
Passenger Side
Driver Side
This past weekend I was able to continue on the front end. It's been a long time coming, but I finally got a much needed face lift. I'm also getting ready to start my Satoshi mod.
I took the entire front end off to access the rust. It wasn't as bad as I thought, and I was able to remove all the bolts with not issues. The bumper, and horns have been removed.
All cleaned up, and the new horns installed.
The new 4xInnovations bumper installed with Rigid Dually's.
I took the entire front end off to access the rust. It wasn't as bad as I thought, and I was able to remove all the bolts with not issues. The bumper, and horns have been removed.
All cleaned up, and the new horns installed.
The new 4xInnovations bumper installed with Rigid Dually's.
I'm slowly working on the front end. Still need to swap out to Tundra calipers, rotors, and some new soft lines from the caliper up. I was able to get a couple things taken care of this weekend. I added a driver side ditch light bracket for my CB antenna, and a Tacoma antenna.
These are the parts that I used for the Tacoma whip mod. This is the antenna, and the black mast.
Next was installing the ditch light bracket. This was pretty easy, but took two of us to do it. I'm sure one person could have done it, but having an extra hand was pretty helpful.
These are the parts that I used for the Tacoma whip mod. This is the antenna, and the black mast.
Next was installing the ditch light bracket. This was pretty easy, but took two of us to do it. I'm sure one person could have done it, but having an extra hand was pretty helpful.
My projects today were long overdo. I was able to knockout my TBU, and replace my fan clutch. The TBU took me about 4 hours from start to finish. I replace all the brake line from the engine bay to the calipers. I replaced the upper hard lines with new OEM's. From those to the calipers I used Tacoma soft lines. I purchase the Stoptech kit that came with rebuilt calipers, and new pads. I also purchase Stoptech slotted rotors. Since everything else was new I also purchased some OEM caliper bolts.
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I also replaced my fan clutch today since it was out, and it's still hot around here. This only took about 30 minutes from start to finished, I had to remove the 4 10mm screws from the fan shroud, and the 4 12mm nuts holding the fan clutch to the pulley. Once the clutch is out you remove the 4 10mm nuts holding the fan to the clutch. Install in reverse order.
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After:
Before:
After:
I also replaced my fan clutch today since it was out, and it's still hot around here. This only took about 30 minutes from start to finished, I had to remove the 4 10mm screws from the fan shroud, and the 4 12mm nuts holding the fan clutch to the pulley. Once the clutch is out you remove the 4 10mm nuts holding the fan to the clutch. Install in reverse order.
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After:
SurferJacoby
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Like that Shrockworks bumper. I went with the AllPro and it's time to wrap up all my lights.
So it looks like this thread is coming back to life. Due to recent issues with my wife's Rover, the 4runner now gets to enjoy an adventure. Im not going into details but, the Rover is out and the 4runner is in. The 4runner will be getting a much needed face lift. This is going to be a major over haul in 2-3 weeks.
Let's start from the top. I have some work to do on my Prinsu roof rack since it needs to carry some items now. The roof rack will now hold a 99" CVT awning, Port-a-Shower, TRED's, fishing pole holder, and 2 Alu-Box's full of gear.
The inside is getting an entirely new platform, and will have a design similar to what I build for the Rover. It'll have dual drawers that are 34" long, 2 large compartments up front, and 2 small compacts up front. The front of the platform will hold 2 one gallon Rotopax, and maybe more.
The rear end is getting new springs, shocks, and bump stop extensions. I'm also going to rebuild the rear drums, and install new seals and bearing in the axle. Today I ordered a new 4xInnovations rear bumper with tire carrier, hilift mount, Jerry can mount, and fold down table to finish it off.
New Faulken tires are on the way, and now I'm hunting for a full size rim for a spare. I need to install our winch on my 4xInnovations from bumper, and touch up the paint a little. I'm also adding an ARB compressed under the hood with some updated electrical work. Some light pods are getting installed for ditch lights, maybe a backup light, and a new switch cluster on the dash.
Hope I'm not missing anything.
Let's start from the top. I have some work to do on my Prinsu roof rack since it needs to carry some items now. The roof rack will now hold a 99" CVT awning, Port-a-Shower, TRED's, fishing pole holder, and 2 Alu-Box's full of gear.
The inside is getting an entirely new platform, and will have a design similar to what I build for the Rover. It'll have dual drawers that are 34" long, 2 large compartments up front, and 2 small compacts up front. The front of the platform will hold 2 one gallon Rotopax, and maybe more.
The rear end is getting new springs, shocks, and bump stop extensions. I'm also going to rebuild the rear drums, and install new seals and bearing in the axle. Today I ordered a new 4xInnovations rear bumper with tire carrier, hilift mount, Jerry can mount, and fold down table to finish it off.
New Faulken tires are on the way, and now I'm hunting for a full size rim for a spare. I need to install our winch on my 4xInnovations from bumper, and touch up the paint a little. I'm also adding an ARB compressed under the hood with some updated electrical work. Some light pods are getting installed for ditch lights, maybe a backup light, and a new switch cluster on the dash.
Hope I'm not missing anything.
seanpistol
Explorer
Looks good, new plans sound awesome. What symptoms did you have before you replaced the fan clutch?
Up first is the new sleeping platform. It'll be made from 1 x 1 x .065 box tubing, and will be completely welded. It'll have a 1/2" deck, and some kind of cover for it. The back section will have two 32" long drawers, and a few compartments up front. I should be able to get started on this Wednesday, and hopefully complete it on Thursday.
This is what I have to work with.
This is what I have to work with.
I got done what I thought I would today, but I was still hoping to be further along. I only had about 3 hours to spend on the platform today, and I'll be back at it around 6 am tomorrow. I'm hoping to finish off the metal frame tomorrow, and hopefully I'll be able to get started on the wood portion.
The rear section has two drawers that are 34" long. The driver side drawer is 18.5" wide, and passenger side is 17.5" wide.
The rear section has two drawers that are 34" long. The driver side drawer is 18.5" wide, and passenger side is 17.5" wide.
Day 2 is complete, and I still haven't had a full day of work yet. I wasn't able to start today until about 12:30 do to having to move a little this morning, and I called it a day at 8 pm. Tomorrow will be my first full day of work since today's full day was a bust, and I plan on starting around 8. I need to finish the front lids, side compartments, and extensions.
Today I managed to complete the rear section, and the front is about 75% percent done. The rear looks a little off, but it really isn't. I'll get some more pictures tomorrow once all the metal work is done, and painted. I'll make sure to get some pictures of how this mounts as well.
Today I managed to complete the rear section, and the front is about 75% percent done. The rear looks a little off, but it really isn't. I'll get some more pictures tomorrow once all the metal work is done, and painted. I'll make sure to get some pictures of how this mounts as well.
