Show us your Toyota 4runner, tacoma or truck.

[bloc]

I've spent a couple years now getting this 4runner to its current "baseline". That is, I wanted a TurboDiesel 4runner to build into an expedition vehicle. I've owned a few TDI VWs, and knowing how great the diesel Toyotas sold in the rest of the world are, I decided to make one.

So, I bought this:

'94 JDM 1KZ-TE 3 liter Toyota Turbodiesel engine and A343F automatic transmission

Then, I bought this: (sorry for the dark pic, this is the night I got it home despite the crazy rod knock forcing us to get off the freeway and go right through the HOOD)

Turned all of that into this:

And eventually got sick of the automatic, so I swapped in a 5spd which required regearing.. and while I was at it I installed a front mount intercooler for even better mileage, and ended up with this:

Current setup is mostly in my sig.

Plans include selectable rear locker, massaged but mostly stock suspension, custom sliders & bumpers (rear will be soon, and sweet), simple drawer/sleeping platform in the back utilizing a bouldering "crash pad" as a mattress, and hopefully a move to a place that it's less of a PITA to actually use the truck.

I'm really glad to have found this site.. TONS of good info here.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I've spent a couple years now getting this 4runner to its current "baseline". That is, I wanted a TurboDiesel 4runner to build into an expedition vehicle. I've owned a few TDI VWs, and knowing how great the diesel Toyotas sold in the rest of the world are, I decided to make one.

Plans include selectable rear locker, massaged but mostly stock suspension, custom sliders & bumpers (rear will be soon, and sweet), simple drawer/sleeping platform in the back utilizing a bouldering "crash pad" as a mattress, and hopefully a move to a place that it's less of a PITA to actually use the truck.

I'm really glad to have found this site.. TONS of good info here.

:lurk:

 

[SilverBullet]

Cool 4Runner, if my engine ever goes, I may look the TDI option. Thanks for sharing.

 

[freeze]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9_zLaGf5eY

 

[john101477]

we went camping sunday to tuesday. cutting short our trip due to some miserable gusty winds that far exceeded the 10-15 SE wind we were expecting. woke up this morning not to bad. A little rain, little sun, a little rain while it was sunny. Then the wind hit and blew down our tarp/wind block and I found 2 poles that where not up to the task. got this image before the wind hit though.

 

[Rab89]

Rab 89,
I really like the look of your grill. Who makes it? The Toyota emblem is a nice touch as well.

Thanks!
The grille is from Grillcraft, the best price is from truckalterations.com.
otherwise check out grillcraft.com

 

[Claimjumper]

'92 4Runner, 22RE, crank windows, a/c. Working on a rack design and 2.5 inch lift.

 

[shawkins]

What kind of wheels are those?

 

[freeze]

What kind of wheels are those?

They're Hutchinson Rockmonster Beadlocks.

Had to pay the extra dollars for DOT-T approved wheels. Didn't want to risk getting hassled in the states.

 

[mr.trd]

Great video Nathan!

 

[NorCalBorn]

:victory: 1995 2wd Auto Grocery Getter into 4wd 5-speed Expedition/Fun Machine..

Video of all the mods in action.. 0-65, slowing down for the interchange, then 35-70. Great test of my camera rig..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJESSkGRzR4

..and a quick 15second runup starting at 20mph in 2nd on up to 60mph in 4th before easing up to show the torque and acceleration since i finalized the work on my 3.0..yes, it's a 3VZ-E and I am fine with it..for now. :smiley_drive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0YZpdNUECs

Slideshow of the build's in my signature line, and reflects the most current changes.

 

[thecriscokid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9_zLaGf5eY[/QUOTE]



Looks like Amasa Back. There are some serious obsticles on that bit of "road"
Impressive. I rode it on my 6" trail bike.

Looks like you may have had just as much fun as I did.
Just a little different.

 

[freeze]

The first trail was part of BFE. The second one was Cliffhanger and the last trail was Behind the Rocks. Really incredible views there!

 

[refried]

Here's my '81. It has a 250+hp Buick V6 and a Turbo 350 trans with extra clutch packs, and hasn't had any trouble in over 5 years. It has a 3" lift and single KYB shocks, a little stiff riding when empty but rides great at freeway speed will haul a load of logs cab high (3/4 cord) without sitting on the bumpstops. I built it as a prerunner in the early '80s and have kept it since. It dosen't get used as much as it used to but it's still in pretty good shape.

 

[jim65wagon]

Here's my '81. It has a 250+hp Buick V6 and a Turbo 350 trans with extra clutch packs, and hasn't had any trouble in over 5 years. It has a 3" lift and single KYB shocks, a little stiff riding when empty but rides great at freeway speed will haul a load of logs cab high (3/4 cord) without sitting on the bumpstops. I built it as a prerunner in the early '80s and have kept it since. It dosen't get used as much as it used to but it's still in pretty good shape.

Definitely cool.....