wolfrunners sas and chev spring swap

wolfrunner · 03-01-2009, 02:19 PM

K so everyone else has posted a sas on there trucks and runners so i thought maybe i would too. my 4runner is of the 1993 make and has about 209,000 miles on it with a worn out 3.0. this is my first major project on my runner. we started on the swap about a week ago but it is taking time due to having to work..

The one getting the swap is the green one.

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***Corey*** · 03-01-2009, 02:51 PM

Wrong section, I will move this for you.
The tech staging area is for completed tech articles.

wolfrunner · 03-03-2009, 11:21 PM

ok thanks corey. by the way the rear is almost done and i will be posting alot more pictures tommorow. alot has gotten done in the last couple days. i think i made a mistake picking 37x14.50 tires to put under my runner...

wolfrunner · 03-03-2009, 11:29 PM

By the way how does everyone like the way we do sas here in washington...ON the trailer

**waskillywabbit** · 03-04-2009, 05:54 AM

Pics or it isn't happening.

wolfrunner · 03-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Ok wabbit here you go

some frame grindage

Here is the last time you will see a four link in the back of my runner

wolfrunner · 03-04-2009, 08:24 PM

So ok that was last week. Here are some new one's from this week and yesterday

I was really worried after seeing the tires on the rear...

here are some more pics

wolfrunner · 03-04-2009, 08:30 PM

So saturday i will be renting the big welder to finish welding all the fabrication together. I just dont trust the 110 welder to hold it all together. So this weekend will be spent fininshing up painiting, welding, trimming metal cleanly, and checking flex. I am very picky on how my vehicles look when they are lifted. They have to be very clean and look almost stock, but lifted of course.

sh0kk86 · 03-09-2009, 11:48 PM

1,2" block?

are the chevies from a newer one 2wd silverado?
look like mine, an im not sure if my pickup will need a block or not for 37s

904_runner · 03-09-2009, 11:58 PM

Looking good man!

Could you still move your rear axle back to maybe help out with the clearance?
You will definitely have to lose that rear bumper IMO..

BTW get the front end on the ground i wanna see how it sits! I have some chevys waiting for mine..

wolfrunner · 03-10-2009, 08:47 PM

OK the blocks in the back are 2". I think that the runner will sit level when the front springs settle. the rear bumper will be going just not sure when. since the last pictures i have posted we have moved alot around. i will post those next. the leaf springs are out of a 1997 chev 2wd 1/2 ton.

wolfrunner · 03-10-2009, 08:52 PM

ok so here are some of the new pictures
here it is!!!

side view

Its really important to me .....How does it look? tires look to big????

The back tires are close to the front of the fenderwell due to an offset block. since this picture we have moved the hangers and shackles back more. the rear tire dosent look that stuffed under there so much now.

plus we flexed it out and i am not worried to much about rubbing in the rear. it looks like i can make these tires work.

eighty5yota · 03-10-2009, 09:07 PM

that thing is bad ass

good job

wolfrunner · 03-10-2009, 10:53 PM

this is my ride to work for now LOL

Ahbustae86 · 03-10-2009, 11:47 PM

I did this conversion to my 91 4runner. I'm running 12" springs with 2" blocks in the back and 10" springs in the front. I'm thinking of going back to coils in the rear. You did a clean job with the swap. What size tires and wheels are you running?

dport · 03-11-2009, 02:54 AM

Looks like a dang tank. You should be satisfied with the look.

cherokeechief79 · 03-11-2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahbustae86

I did this conversion to my 91 4runner. I'm running 12" springs with 2" blocks in the back and 10" springs in the front. I'm thinking of going back to coils in the rear. You did a clean job with the swap. What size tires and wheels are you running?

what 12 inch springs are u running?do you have any pix?are they 63 inchers?

904_runner · 03-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Hey man that thing looks Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those tires do look pretty massive....
And i can't wait to get my chevy on the back now!

Pics???

wolfrunner · 03-11-2009, 03:22 PM

ok here are some pics of the rear springs. i just ordered a u bolt flip kit today and some new blocks until i figure out what i want to do to get more lift without blocks

another of the rear

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GrizzlyNC · 03-11-2009, 03:36 PM

Damn nice looking Runner! Looks like nice work there..

bigt · 03-11-2009, 04:00 PM

makes me want to keep my 4runner and get busy!

RaginYota · 03-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Your runner, looks awesome! How do you like the Toyo's?

ocdropzone · 03-11-2009, 07:06 PM

it looks great but you are gonna rub big time in the back. Did you trim the front valance yet?

wolfrunner · 03-11-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaginYota

Your runner, looks awesome! How do you like the Toyo's?

i have been dealing with toyo's for five years now and know they are a great tire for driving on road and not being too noisy. i have taken my other set of toyo's off road a couple times in the snow and sand but no mud or rocks. only because my other set are 35x1250x20 on my ford excursion. so it doesnt see much off road. but we will see soon how well they do offroad. i will keep everyone informed.

wolfrunner · 03-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

it looks great but you are gonna rub big time in the back. Did you trim the front valance yet?

i will be lifting the rear more when i figure out how i want to do it. i am taking the front valance into work to trim it tomorrow. i want everything to be straight.clean. know what i mean.

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03-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	ok thanks corey. by the way the rear is almost done and i will be posting alot more pictures tommorow. alot has gotten done in the last couple days. i think i made a mistake picking 37x14.50 tires to put under my runner... __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

03-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	By the way how does everyone like the way we do sas here in washington...ON the trailer __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

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03-04-2009, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	Ok wabbit here you go some frame grindage Here is the last time you will see a four link in the back of my runner __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!! Last edited by wolfrunner; 03-04-2009 at 08:18 PM.

03-04-2009, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	So ok that was last week. Here are some new one's from this week and yesterday I was really worried after seeing the tires on the rear... here are some more pics __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

03-04-2009, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	So saturday i will be renting the big welder to finish welding all the fabrication together. I just dont trust the 110 welder to hold it all together. So this weekend will be spent fininshing up painiting, welding, trimming metal cleanly, and checking flex. I am very picky on how my vehicles look when they are lifted. They have to be very clean and look almost stock, but lifted of course. __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

03-09-2009, 11:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
sh0kk86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 657	1,2" block? are the chevies from a newer one 2wd silverado? look like mine, an im not sure if my pickup will need a block or not for 37s __________________ 1986 Toyota 22r Short bed Pickup \| 33x10.5x15 BFG MT's nick

03-09-2009, 11:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,781	Looking good man! Could you still move your rear axle back to maybe help out with the clearance? You will definitely have to lose that rear bumper IMO.. BTW get the front end on the ground i wanna see how it sits! I have some chevys waiting for mine.. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html Last edited by 904_runner; 03-10-2009 at 12:00 AM.

03-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	OK the blocks in the back are 2". I think that the runner will sit level when the front springs settle. the rear bumper will be going just not sure when. since the last pictures i have posted we have moved alot around. i will post those next. the leaf springs are out of a 1997 chev 2wd 1/2 ton. __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

03-10-2009, 08:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	ok so here are some of the new pictures here it is!!! side view Its really important to me .....How does it look? tires look to big???? The back tires are close to the front of the fenderwell due to an offset block. since this picture we have moved the hangers and shackles back more. the rear tire dosent look that stuffed under there so much now. plus we flexed it out and i am not worried to much about rubbing in the rear. it looks like i can make these tires work. __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!! Last edited by wolfrunner; 03-10-2009 at 08:59 PM.

03-10-2009, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-10-2009, 10:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	this is my ride to work for now LOL __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

03-10-2009, 11:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ahbustae86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 22	I did this conversion to my 91 4runner. I'm running 12" springs with 2" blocks in the back and 10" springs in the front. I'm thinking of going back to coils in the rear. You did a clean job with the swap. What size tires and wheels are you running?

03-11-2009, 02:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
dport Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 329	Looks like a dang tank. You should be satisfied with the look. __________________ My truck's not stock, I got BFG A/T's!

03-11-2009, 03:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
GrizzlyNC Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 116	Damn nice looking Runner! Looks like nice work there.. __________________ 92 4Runner SR5 V6, Lifted, Air Locked, Armored, BVG Roof Rack Basket, (6) 55w halogen lights, 48"Hi Lift, KayMar Hi lift and Shovel holder, Safari Snorkel, Bushwhacker Flares, Etc.. 91 Toyota 4X4 P/U SOLD

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bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	makes me want to keep my 4runner and get busy! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

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RaginYota Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beale AFB Ca ( Marysville) Posts: 272	Your runner, looks awesome! How do you like the Toyo's? __________________ I did have a 1990 X-cab P/U, 3.0 SAS'd w/ 3" Trail Gear IFS Eliminator Kit, 4" Trail Gear Rear Lift Kit, 35" KM2s, Yukon 4.88s, Locked Front and Rear w/ Aussie and a Detroit, Sliders, M-8000 Warn Winch, But I sold it

03-11-2009, 07:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,700	it looks great but you are gonna rub big time in the back. Did you trim the front valance yet? __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

03-11-2009, 03:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,781	Hey man that thing looks Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those tires do look pretty massive.... And i can't wait to get my chevy on the back now! Pics??? __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

03-11-2009, 03:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
wolfrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 93	ok here are some pics of the rear springs. i just ordered a u bolt flip kit today and some new blocks until i figure out what i want to do to get more lift without blocks another of the rear i __________________ GET IN THE CHOPPER IF YOU WANT TO LIVE!!!!!!!!! 1993 runner bought stock 3.0 auto / as if 2-21-09 sas started / rear chev 63" leaf springs / TG rock sliders / bilstein 5150 14" shocks all around / 5.29's / 37x14.50x15 toyo m/t on 15x10 ultra 164 wheels / longfield super axles / trailgear rear bumper 1991 runner auto 3.0 blown head gaskets / as of 2-19-09 hg repaired / runner up for sale. $2500.00 obo swapping to a 3.4 ....priceless, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! COSTS A TON!!!!

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