85 4Runner Re-Build Thread - Page 2

fillsrunner4 · 01-22-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTCO

As for the birfield eliminator kit, I have seen more than a couple Dana 44 shafts and u-joints break on the trail. I have only heard of a few of the 30 spline Longfields breaking. I know of one guy runing a Tundra V8 and 44" Swampers, I think he has only broke one. They just work

Thats why Im gonna with 30spline longs

If you get there Hub gears they make youll be set for life gaurenteed. Also you can get there

I want that and the fifth high steer trunion bolt kit they make. So strong

Check out there site for the longs they have some sick stuff. Its expensive but worth it. Note the Dana 60 upgrades too can you say beef

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/

Sorry to hijack so please continue its a sick build

DIRTCO · 01-22-2008, 08:06 PM

I've been tring to decide what to do with the sliders for a while now. They have worked very well but I feel that they might be too wide. There have been several times when I got hung up on them in really tight spots. They have really helped to prevent body damage and were nice to pivot off of rocks, etc

Since the body is past saving, I decided to chop them off and see if it helps at all. I can always make a new outer bar if I change my mind again. Only have the passenger side done.

Each side added an extra 5" to the width of the truck, a total of 10"

Before

After

DIRTCO · 01-22-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fillsrunner4

Thats why Im gonna with 30spline longs

If you get there Hub gears they make youll be set for life gaurenteed. Also you can get there

I want that and the fifth high steer trunion bolt kit they make. So strong

Check out there site for the longs they have some sick stuff. Its expensive but worth it. Note the Dana 60 upgrades too can you say beef

http://www.longfieldsuperaxles.com/

Sorry to hijack so please continue its a sick build

I agree 100%, that's what the new front axle is going to get.

DIRTCO · 01-22-2008, 08:28 PM

Here's another picture of the front end, it just doesn't look right

Hayes · 01-22-2008, 08:36 PM

nothing looks out of place to me.

DIRTCO · 01-22-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayes

nothing looks out of place to me.

I think you forgot the

Volcom · 01-22-2008, 09:45 PM

Nice dove-tail! The hammered quarter-panel look is in for 2008!

I've got aways to go until mine look that hammered though!

Let me know if you need anything front axle wise. There are two complete solid front axles (minus the aisin hubs that I pulled

) in the pull-n-save here in town. I'm thinking of picking up one of the axles as a spare for a straight housing, extra wheel hubs, knuckles, etc... I think the going rate for the front axles is $95.

DIRTCO · 01-22-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Volcom

Nice dove-tail! The hammered quarter-panel look is in for 2008!

I've got aways to go until mine look that hammered though!

Let me know if you need anything front axle wise. There are two complete solid front axles (minus the aisin hubs that I pulled

) in the pull-n-save here in town. I'm thinking of picking up one of the axles as a spare for a straight housing, extra wheel hubs, knuckles, etc... I think the going rate for the front axles is $95.

You better not follow me, the sound of sheet metal being destroyed seems to follow me around (unless that whats what your looking for!

) There's nothing like narrowing your truck one inch at a time.

I have an extra housing and four extra knuckles that I got after the truck broke, thanks for the offer.

If you wheel as hard as I do, you might want to pick up one of those for yourself (just in case).

Volcom · 01-30-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTCO

You better not follow me, the sound of sheet metal being destroyed seems to follow me around (unless that whats what your looking for!

) There's nothing like narrowing your truck one inch at a time.

I have an extra housing and four extra knuckles that I got after the truck broke, thanks for the offer.

If you wheel as hard as I do, you might want to pick up one of those for yourself (just in case).

BV Carnage made me deaf to the sound of sheetmetal vs rock I heard it so much in V-notch

I will probably pick up a spare front axle since I just bought some 40" Iroks to keep up with you this summer

Indy and BV will be fun on 40's!!

What else do you have planned before the wheeling season starts?

DIRTCO · 01-30-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Volcom

BV Carnage made me deaf to the sound of sheetmetal vs rock I heard it so much in V-notch

I will probably pick up a spare front axle since I just bought some 40" Iroks to keep up with you this summer

Indy and BV will be fun on 40's!!

What else do you have planned before the wheeling season starts?

Yeah, the first time I ran Carnage my truck didn't have a dent; by the time I got to the exit the rocker panels and bed sides were a little tore up

Every time I run that trail I seem to add another dent to the collection, it's always a good time though.

I really want to run the 39.5 Iroks, but I don't have a truck and trailer. This truck gets driven to the trails and while I have thought about running them, I don't see it being very practical in my position. But while I type this it sure sounds like fun.

My goals for the build were mainly to reduce body width and lower the truck as much as possible with out creating any added issues, while fixing the all damage. The time consuming part is in the details.

Here is a basic run down of what needs to be done.

-Complete rear tube work
-Build new floor
-Mount Cooler, Ammo boxes, CO2, etc
-Raise upper, rear shock mounts
-Install new front suspension, axle housing, Birfields and all related parts
-Cut down drivers side rock slider
-Tub firewall for tire clearance
-Build removable sections to seal the cab from rain and snow
-New tires
-Hydro assist steering
-Door bars and other misc tube work

And tons of little details that I have been wanting to change for a while.

DIRTCO · 01-30-2008, 09:00 PM

While we are talking about 40" Irok's, here is a picture of my friend's first gen. I saved it as the background on my computer, whenever I look at it, I feel like I'm out on the trail.

Volcom · 01-30-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTCO

While we are talking about 40" Irok's, here is a picture of my friend's first gen. I saved it as the background on my computer, whenever I look at it, I feel like I'm out on the trail.

Cool picture!! Definally makes you feel like you're on the trail!

DIRTCO · 02-03-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Volcom

Cool picture!! Definally makes you feel like you're on the trail!

Yea, it's fun to look at. It gives you a pretty good idea how the whole trail is, look at the angle on the trees!

I ordered the Longfield super axles, birfields, hubgears and the fifth stud kit. All I need is Marlin's inner axle seals and I can start putting all together

.

Volcom · 02-03-2008, 08:46 PM

You'll love the 30 spline Longfields. Just knowing the weakest link isn't the birfields and having to carry spares is great!! I need to order up the hub gears soon as well as some ARP knuckle studs and APR hub studs.

How's the snow been in Summit County? From the looks of it, you've been getting hammered this year

fillsrunner4 · 02-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Nice

So beefy. I just need to make a trip down to Olympia and pick up a set myself. Maybe this summer

DIRTCO · 02-03-2008, 09:30 PM

I've also had these parts waiting to be installed for a couple weeks.

A few parts from Trail-Gear

Axle truss

Diff. Armor

Brake plate spacers (Remove's stock brake plate)

Knuckle ball gussets

Knuckle Re-build kit

Front shackles, 5"

Rock Rings

And of course, the ARP Knuckle studs

DIRTCO · 02-03-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volcom

You'll love the 30 spline Longfields. Just knowing the weakest link isn't the birfields and having to carry spares is great!! I need to order up the hub gears soon as well as some ARP knuckle studs and APR hub studs.

How's the snow been in Summit County? From the looks of it, you've been getting hammered this year

I need to order the hub studs from Front Range Off-Road, they are easy to install, so I have not been worried about having them here right away. I'll get them coming in the next week or two. As for the birfields, it's nice to know that I won't have to tear apart the front end THREE times on one trip

.

It's snowing right now, and has been the last couple days. The snow is great right now, I just wish I had time to go snowboarding. Between work and getting the truck fixed I have not been able to get out.

DIRTCO · 02-03-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fillsrunner4

Nice

So beefy. I just need to make a trip down to Olympia and pick up a set myself. Maybe this summer

It will nice to not have to worry about them

. A couple of my friends are running them and they seem to be well worth the money!

01-22-2008, 08:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
DIRTCO Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 402	I've been tring to decide what to do with the sliders for a while now. They have worked very well but I feel that they might be too wide. There have been several times when I got hung up on them in really tight spots. They have really helped to prevent body damage and were nice to pivot off of rocks, etc Since the body is past saving, I decided to chop them off and see if it helps at all. I can always make a new outer bar if I change my mind again. Only have the passenger side done. Each side added an extra 5" to the width of the truck, a total of 10" Before After Last edited by DIRTCO : 01-22-2008 at 08:07 PM.

01-22-2008, 08:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
DIRTCO Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 402	Here's another picture of the front end, it just doesn't look right Last edited by DIRTCO : 01-22-2008 at 08:39 PM.

01-22-2008, 08:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,442	nothing looks out of place to me. __________________ -Hayes

01-22-2008, 09:45 PM	#32 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 571	Nice dove-tail! The hammered quarter-panel look is in for 2008! I've got aways to go until mine look that hammered though! Let me know if you need anything front axle wise. There are two complete solid front axles (minus the aisin hubs that I pulled ) in the pull-n-save here in town. I'm thinking of picking up one of the axles as a spare for a straight housing, extra wheel hubs, knuckles, etc... I think the going rate for the front axles is $95. __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

01-30-2008, 09:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
DIRTCO Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 402	While we are talking about 40" Irok's, here is a picture of my friend's first gen. I saved it as the background on my computer, whenever I look at it, I feel like I'm out on the trail. Last edited by DIRTCO : 01-30-2008 at 09:11 PM.

02-03-2008, 08:46 PM	#39 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 571	You'll love the 30 spline Longfields. Just knowing the weakest link isn't the birfields and having to carry spares is great!! I need to order up the hub gears soon as well as some ARP knuckle studs and APR hub studs. How's the snow been in Summit County? From the looks of it, you've been getting hammered this year __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

02-03-2008, 09:17 PM	#40 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	Nice So beefy. I just need to make a trip down to Olympia and pick up a set myself. Maybe this summer __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

02-03-2008, 09:30 PM	#41 (permalink)
DIRTCO Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 402	I've also had these parts waiting to be installed for a couple weeks. A few parts from Trail-Gear Axle truss Diff. Armor Brake plate spacers (Remove's stock brake plate) Knuckle ball gussets Knuckle Re-build kit Front shackles, 5" Rock Rings And of course, the ARP Knuckle studs Last edited by DIRTCO : 02-03-2008 at 09:31 PM.