My truck, 88 Runner

EUROJulian · 04-02-2007, 12:11 PM

I got the truck two years ago from my co-worker for $300. I have been working on it little by little since as the funds and interest become aviable... Well, interest is the biggest issiue, I have too many hobbies I guess, plus it is really lots of work and I do not want it to turn into job. I made this thread to cheer myself up and finish regearing front diff. I have parts sitting and waiting since December. I wasn`t sure what I want to do with front, SAS, locker or just plain regear. Finally decided to just regear it for now, maybe later I will fo with something more hard core....

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EUROJulian · 04-02-2007, 12:25 PM

My motor, it runs on blood...

EUROJulian · 04-02-2007, 12:40 PM

elocker with 4.88s, Downey 2inch springs

285/70R17

comming soon... with some winch and bracket.
I`m thinking portable winch bracket that alows use on the back bumper also.
Spare is a problem, I have 305/70R17 for spare, that is lots of weight... maybe just make bracket inside and load it for offroading only?

runner4thebeat · 04-02-2007, 05:08 PM

very nice truck..steal for 300..what have u done to it so far?

EUROJulian · 04-02-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by runner4thebeat

very nice truck..steal for 300..what have u done to it so far?

$300, that was long time ago. I`m close to $4000 by now. I`m aiming for $5000 ready with everything.

Pictures show the journey. Biggest job was engine overhaul, with A/C and everything, then tranny, t-case, driveshafts, leaf springs, e-locker, exhaust and etc. I fixed up interior with updated stereo, steering wheel and seat recover.... It was fun, most of the time

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 05:28 PM

Well, finally I became motivated enough this week to finish front differential job.
I got 7.5inch 4.88 gear set from Yukon and some OEM Toyota instal kit couple of months ago, all I needed was couple of days of good mood.
I was thinking of getting straight axle, but after seeing my front diff it will not happenat any time soon. I bought the truck from oryginal owner and he told me he didn`t off-road it. He told me the truth, there was hardly any signs of usage on ring set. I must take picture of it, I forgot.

Red and white and expensive too..

Yukon ring

Picture perfect contact patterns

881stGenRunner · 04-19-2007, 05:40 PM

nice man, i hope to regear here sometime in the future.

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 06:11 PM

Man, that is prettiest diff ever. I do not know why I keep doing that, its get messy first time I take truck out... I just can`t help myself

Oryginal diff hardware, 19 years old, just cleaned. Got rusty bucket?LOL

Diff alredy in... blck epoxy paint BTW

I took it out right away, thing goes like tank

olharleyman · 04-19-2007, 06:22 PM

If you lose interest again let me know you got my interest peaked I want a 1st gen to sas and play with.

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olharleyman

If you lose interest again let me know you got my interest peaked I want a 1st gen to sas and play with.

Thinkin`...
Interest doesn`t go away permamently, just comes and goes... specialy if there is not much play involved but steep work. I have many other interests, they just alternate:

... and then some

Back to the runner:

I need to wire that locker next, I tought of getting Downey actuator, but fork them I will go factory harness.
I want portable winch, outside roll cage and swing spare tire carrier.... oh btw forget floating axle, Tundra calipers and all alround disc brakes..................

bob200587 · 04-19-2007, 06:43 PM

what kind of seats or seat covers are those you have?

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

what kind of seats or seat covers are those you have?

Those are FJ factory rags. They are water repelent and very nice.

I spend lots of time in the interior, previous owner was a slab. You should see people faces when I pulled to detail joint and ask them to clean truck inside and tint the windows.LOL... they were not very happy.

bob200587 · 04-19-2007, 07:01 PM

So they're seat covers from a landcruiser? or an FJ cruiser?

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

So they're seat covers from a landcruiser? or an FJ cruiser?

LC doesn`t come with rags on US market.

bob200587 · 04-19-2007, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EUROJulian

LC doesn`t come with rags on US market.

I see, I assume you're accross the pond then.

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

I see, I assume you're accross the pond then.

From you Bob yes....across the gulf. I`m in Miami.

I ment rags are from FJ Cruiser... Land Cruiser come with leather in US.

07sbock · 04-19-2007, 07:10 PM

How tuff was it to wire that newer toyota stero in?

bob200587 · 04-19-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EUROJulian

From you Bob yes....across the gulf. I`m in Miami.

I ment rags are from FJ Cruiser... Land Cruiser come with leather in US.

Ha!, well then yes technically. Between your YT name and the one in your sig. I drew to such a conclusion. I thought they might have been from an earlier rig like an FJ40 or something.

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 07sbock

How tuff was it to wire that newer toyota stero in?

Wireing was easy. I got factory pig tail for a radio and wireing diagrams for both `88 and 2006.

Mounting was difficult tho. I had to fabricate sleve from aluminum sheet to acomodate new stereo.

EUROJulian · 04-19-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

Ha!, well then yes technically. Between your YT name and the one in your sig. I drew to such a conclusion...

Yes Technicly you are right, I`m an European transplant. I live in US for some time now.

thook · 04-19-2007, 09:59 PM

Wow. That's a lot of detailed work. Impressive. One day, mine ('86) will look that nice.

I really like those tires with the tread pattern and all. What are they?
And the steering wheel...is that wood? Too nice!
Where'd you get the FJ rags? Price?

soarerjzz30 · 04-19-2007, 10:12 PM

Nice truck!! Could you tell me more about the skid plate?

I also see you have a sc/soarer, I had a 92 with a 1jz, really fun, great looking cars.

EUROJulian · 04-20-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thook

...
I really like those tires with the tread pattern and all. What are they?
And the steering wheel...is that wood? Too nice!
Where'd you get the FJ rags? Price?

Thanx for the good word.

Tires are Hankooks. They ballanced very well with minimal road force variation, I was really impressed. They are quiet at highway speed and rather on softer side.

Steering is wooden Grant.
It was part of my horn upgrade. Runner come with puny horn. I had to convert it to modern, dubble horn truck setup with power relay, cuz I got no respect down here.

What else, FJ rags? Can`t say, I have hook up. Check your local dealer if they instal aftermarket leather in FJs.

EUROJulian · 04-20-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soarerjzz30

Nice truck!! Could you tell me more about the skid plate?

I also see you have a sc/soarer, I had a 92 with a 1jz, really fun, great looking cars.

Mine is 400 and I love it. I use turnpike to commute and SC rule as pike cruiser.

Skid plate that is on the truck now is just a looker. I had to temporary fill a void under the bumper. I have real skid plate from.... gues what

yeah FJ! But I have to make winch bracket first.

I ordered locker harness today and it was quite cheap. I do not know what do I really get but at least I do not have to assembly connectors terminal by terminal.

EUROJulian · 04-22-2007, 02:56 PM

I went for some glider fun today with my familly and took couple of interior pics.

Cargo net, great way to keep small stuff organised and not moving around while wheeling.

Taco rubber bedliner, almost perfect fit. Will extend over to half tailgate when open, preventing small items from faling into gap, in simillar manner like done on Landcruisier...

Red Explode for red interior, isn`t that nice touch? Thank you Sony! (Who in hell would buy car with red interior? Beats me

)

I`m watching gas price with troubled eye...

04-02-2007, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
EUROJulian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miama, EUA (Estados Unidos Americanos) Posts: 88	My motor, it runs on blood... Last edited by EUROJulian; 04-02-2007 at 12:26 PM.

04-02-2007, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
EUROJulian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miama, EUA (Estados Unidos Americanos) Posts: 88	elocker with 4.88s, Downey 2inch springs 285/70R17 comming soon... with some winch and bracket. I`m thinking portable winch bracket that alows use on the back bumper also. Spare is a problem, I have 305/70R17 for spare, that is lots of weight... maybe just make bracket inside and load it for offroading only? Last edited by EUROJulian; 04-02-2007 at 01:42 PM.

04-02-2007, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
runner4thebeat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitttier, SoCaL Posts: 141	very nice truck..steal for 300..what have u done to it so far? __________________ 1986 Toyota 4Runner 31" Dunlop Mudrovers 2" Suspension Lift 12" Kicker CVR Alpine M450 NEED A PAINT JOB!!!!!!

04-19-2007, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
EUROJulian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miama, EUA (Estados Unidos Americanos) Posts: 88	Front diff finally! Well, finally I became motivated enough this week to finish front differential job. I got 7.5inch 4.88 gear set from Yukon and some OEM Toyota instal kit couple of months ago, all I needed was couple of days of good mood. I was thinking of getting straight axle, but after seeing my front diff it will not happenat any time soon. I bought the truck from oryginal owner and he told me he didn`t off-road it. He told me the truth, there was hardly any signs of usage on ring set. I must take picture of it, I forgot. Red and white and expensive too.. Yukon ring Picture perfect contact patterns __________________ Pan Samochodzik My truck here:http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=112027 Last edited by EUROJulian; 04-19-2007 at 07:17 PM.

04-19-2007, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	nice man, i hope to regear here sometime in the future. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

04-19-2007, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
EUROJulian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miama, EUA (Estados Unidos Americanos) Posts: 88	Man, that is prettiest diff ever. I do not know why I keep doing that, its get messy first time I take truck out... I just can`t help myself Oryginal diff hardware, 19 years old, just cleaned. Got rusty bucket?LOL Diff alredy in... blck epoxy paint BTW I took it out right away, thing goes like tank __________________ Pan Samochodzik My truck here:http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=112027 Last edited by EUROJulian; 04-19-2007 at 06:12 PM.

04-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	If you lose interest again let me know you got my interest peaked I want a 1st gen to sas and play with. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

04-19-2007, 06:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	what kind of seats or seat covers are those you have? __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

04-19-2007, 07:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,853	So they're seat covers from a landcruiser? or an FJ cruiser? __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Flowmaster Muffler, LCE Header AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 190XXX miles

04-19-2007, 07:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
07sbock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Ne Posts: 302	How tuff was it to wire that newer toyota stero in?

04-19-2007, 10:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
soarerjzz30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 270	Nice truck!! Could you tell me more about the skid plate? I also see you have a sc/soarer, I had a 92 with a 1jz, really fun, great looking cars. __________________ 87 XTRA Cab on Volks. 85 XTRA Cab stock

04-22-2007, 02:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
EUROJulian Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miama, EUA (Estados Unidos Americanos) Posts: 88	I went for some glider fun today with my familly and took couple of interior pics. Cargo net, great way to keep small stuff organised and not moving around while wheeling. Taco rubber bedliner, almost perfect fit. Will extend over to half tailgate when open, preventing small items from faling into gap, in simillar manner like done on Landcruisier... Red Explode for red interior, isn`t that nice touch? Thank you Sony! (Who in hell would buy car with red interior? Beats me ) I`m watching gas price with troubled eye... __________________ Pan Samochodzik My truck here:http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=112027 Last edited by EUROJulian; 04-22-2007 at 03:34 PM.

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