AZkid's 1987 4Runner Build-Up Thread

AZkid · 08-14-2009, 02:13 PM

blah blah blah
im just gonna put these in order from when i got it, little descriprion below,
now time for the pics!!!!!

yes those old tires were like 28's hahaha

since i bought it i have:
had the engine rebuilt (1200 miles so far)
painted it decent
new clutch
02 sensor
like 5 alternators (relays kept burning out)
new shocks on all four
custom door panels (90% complete)
new brakes (rotors and pads)
new clutch master cylinder
new exhaust (cat and muffler)
painted stock rims (brothers old set)
31 BFG mud terrains (free, also got mounted and balanced for free)
lift shackles
piaas
grill
front bumper

needs to be done:
cv's
possibly a roll on paintjob???

the wants:
front and rear bumpers
front and rear locker
possible light tinting

and help with those two would be very helpful!!!!!
so if anyone "has a guy"
let me know!

thanks for reading(:

any rig name ideas yet???

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AZkid · 08-14-2009, 02:20 PM

i know my truck aint the cleanest but i think it has made a big improvment,
ive only had it for about one year.

lofreqjeff · 08-14-2009, 02:42 PM

I have a friend who lives in Queen Creek that does some great fab work to fill you need for front and rear bumpers as well as sliders if you are interested in those too:

Brandon at Avid Off-Road

www.avidoffroad.com
avidoffroad@hotmail.com

I got a sweet set of sliders from him - built and installed for only $200!!

If you contact him, let him know I sent you!

AZkid · 08-14-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofreqjeff

I have a friend who lives in Queen Creek that does some great fab work to fill you need for front and rear bumpers as well as sliders if you are interested in those too:

Brandon at Avid Off-Road

www.avidoffroad.com
avidoffroad@hotmail.com

I got a sweet set of sliders from him - built and installed for only $200!!

If you contact him, let him know I sent you!

dang!!!
nice work!!
ill give him a call her sometime soon

AZkid · 08-14-2009, 02:56 PM

he does some nice work but im looking to not spend a fortune on bumpers,
$375 is a lot when you just get out of highschool and work at a pizza shop lol

CRafferty · 08-14-2009, 02:56 PM

I can vouch for Jeff's guy. He made a bracket for me a few months back and I was very satisfied. Cool dood.

INFINITY · 08-14-2009, 03:10 PM

black beauty.
rat runner (like desert rat)

olharleyman · 08-14-2009, 03:16 PM

Did you or have you re geared yet? that might be a good idea going from them little tires up to the new ones just a thought.

AZkid · 08-14-2009, 03:23 PM

they are still the stock gears and they came stock with something close to a 31 right???

eighty5yota · 08-14-2009, 04:00 PM

call it mason.. for the masonite panels.... that i actually kinda like. if the cuts and lines were a lil cleaner it would be pretty f-in awesome..

but you did a good job.

Lumpy · 08-14-2009, 05:16 PM

That's a nice lil project you got there...keep us posted on the upgrades!

AZkid · 08-14-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eighty5yota

call it mason.. for the masonite panels.... that i actually kinda like. if the cuts and lines were a lil cleaner it would be pretty f-in awesome..

but you did a good job.

tthanks?
i just didnt like the stock ones so im making my own,
thinking abouting upholestering them.

87AzRunner · 08-14-2009, 11:50 PM

stock was dam close to 28s lol. 5sds generally 4.10's
autotragics generally 4.30's (anyone got a 4.30 front chunk lying around pm me)

also forgot to mention:

shackles
piaas

my help, taylors help lol

kiyobrown · 08-15-2009, 12:01 AM

Well, I don't have any names for you, but you have a real good start. Those panels look pretty good. Some marine grade vinyl from a fabric store and a some spray adhesive would look awesome on those. I used that same stuff to sew up a new center console cover. I put 265's on my 4Runner (just under 31's) I have read on here you don't need to regear until you go up to 33's. I know, how bout "the ruckus"? It looks murdered out like the ruckus on Rob and Big, and I sure you are gonna take it out in the desert for a good time!!

934rnr · 08-15-2009, 03:54 AM

Trail-gear bumpers are pretty decent as far as price. You could get the front or rear bumper for under $350. Just do one thing at a time.
If you just bought the winch plate and bought a winch that will save you some dough. I am running that for now but I am going to build a bumper on the winch plate platform.
I bought the winch plate for $50 and bought a $299 XRC8 winch so around $350 or so I have recovery equipment.

Just some ideas.

Ok to be fair as here it is with a 2" BL and 32's. I think it looked pretty decent.

smartytime · 08-15-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZkid

he does some nice work but im looking to not spend a fortune on bumpers,
$375 is a lot when you just get out of highschool and work at a pizza shop lol

No doubt! I'm new to YotaTech, but there's been a bunch of discussion on TacomaWorld about Avid. He built me a light bar for my Tacoma -- I paid $260 and his website lists the bar for $325. So if you email him or watch his website for specials you can probably get the price down closer to $300...

I'll vouch for Brandon too - he's very reasonable and does great work!

AZkid · 08-15-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87AzRunner

stock was dam close to 28s lol. 5sds generally 4.10's
autotragics generally 4.30's (anyone got a 4.30 front chunk lying around pm me)

also forgot to mention:

shackles
piaas

my help, taylors help lol

yours and taylors help????

pffttttttt
im a one man army and did it all my self!
lol
j/k(:

AZkid · 08-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiyobrown

Well, I don't have any names for you, but you have a real good start. Those panels look pretty good. Some marine grade vinyl from a fabric store and a some spray adhesive would look awesome on those. I used that same stuff to sew up a new center console cover. I put 265's on my 4Runner (just under 31's) I have read on here you don't need to regear until you go up to 33's. I know, how bout "the ruckus"? It looks murdered out like the ruckus on Rob and Big, and I sure you are gonna take it out in the desert for a good time!!

thanks
i dont really like the murdered out look, but i think it turned out pretty nice, and oh yes, lots of wheeling, afterall i have wide open desert out my front door!!!

AZkid · 08-18-2009, 01:14 PM

i got some cheap rock lights mounted up yesterday, ill try to get some pictures up here soon

sh0kk86 · 08-19-2009, 04:58 PM

where in az are you? i just need to build my rear bumper so i have a recovery point, and get a winch for the front and im ready to go wheeling.

i lke your door panels, i hate my brown ones that are all torn up. i bought some carbon fiber black vinyl at the fabric shop to recover them, i just need to get the time to do them.

**4x4Fink** · 08-19-2009, 05:01 PM

Those wheels and tires made that a whole different rig!
I love the black 2nd gen style rims.

Do you want this to be your main build-up thread?
If so I'll move it to the build-up section and rename it for ya.

Fink

AZkid · 08-20-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

Those wheels and tires made that a whole different rig!
I love the black 2nd gen style rims.

Do you want this to be your main build-up thread?
If so I'll move it to the build-up section and rename it for ya.

Fink

sure that'd be cool

AZkid · 08-20-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sh0kk86

where in az are you? i just need to build my rear bumper so i have a recovery point, and get a winch for the front and im ready to go wheeling.

i lke your door panels, i hate my brown ones that are all torn up. i bought some carbon fiber black vinyl at the fabric shop to recover them, i just need to get the time to do them.

build me a rear bumper while your at it

i live out in surprise,

i think my doorpanels turned out pretty good for some like 5 dollar fiberboard from homedepot.
cuts are ugly, i think i might re-do the fron ones. not to sure.
i cut out the door handles for the stock plastic pieces but they dont sit right in it.

AZkid · 08-26-2009, 03:37 PM

I'll get night time pictures taken tonight.

NEW sticker

AZkid · 08-27-2009, 01:23 PM

Backlight illumination changed to red

08-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	i know my truck aint the cleanest but i think it has made a big improvment, ive only had it for about one year. __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

08-14-2009, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
lofreqjeff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 637	I have a friend who lives in Queen Creek that does some great fab work to fill you need for front and rear bumpers as well as sliders if you are interested in those too: Brandon at Avid Off-Road www.avidoffroad.com avidoffroad@hotmail.com I got a sweet set of sliders from him - built and installed for only $200!! If you contact him, let him know I sent you! __________________ Jeff -'89 4Runner - Manual Trans - 3.Slo - 31x10.50-15 Goodyear MTR's - Downey Bikini Top - 4X Innovations Tube doors - Sonoran Steel IFS Truss - Bud Built Crossmemeber/Skids - 1.5" sdori BJ spacers, 2" Downey rear leafs, 1" wheel spacers on all 4, OME Shocks - Detroit Soft locker - ZUK mod - Custom sliders and rear bumper w/Spare carrier - Asian Manual Hubs - COMING SOON: - Custom dash with passenger side grab handle & clinometer - plus plenty more! Last edited by lofreqjeff; 08-14-2009 at 02:44 PM.

08-14-2009, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	he does some nice work but im looking to not spend a fortune on bumpers, $375 is a lot when you just get out of highschool and work at a pizza shop lol __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

08-14-2009, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
INFINITY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canyon Creek, AZ Posts: 643	black beauty. rat runner (like desert rat) __________________ TRAIL GEAR's CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE MORE LIKE A HEADACHE OR PAIN IN THE A$$ THAN A SERVICE! -1980 toyota 4x4 - 235/85/16 bfg M/T tires, 03 tacoma wheels, onboard air, trd camshaft, 18" e-fan, weber 32/36 carb, 4.88 yukons, lockright in rear, etc -94 xcab SAS, arb/lockright, 5.29s, 4" lift, etc... Yota tech gallary- http://yotatech.com/gallery/showgall...ser=15173&sl=i <---yes, that is victory blood!

08-14-2009, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	Did you or have you re geared yet? that might be a good idea going from them little tires up to the new ones just a thought. __________________ 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.

08-14-2009, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	they are still the stock gears and they came stock with something close to a 31 right??? __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

08-14-2009, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
eighty5yota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose cali Posts: 613	call it mason.. for the masonite panels.... that i actually kinda like. if the cuts and lines were a lil cleaner it would be pretty f-in awesome.. but you did a good job. __________________ 85 single cab longBOB 18'' gone, 4 inch peice-o-crap rancho lift, roger brown 3 inch body lift, 33x12.5x15 MT/R, flat black (apparently non responsive to radar guns =] ) 16 speaker sound system with 10 boston 6x9's, 2 phoenix gold tweeters,2 4x6 infinity's and 2 kicker 12's 2400w. PERFORMANCE MODS: heavy right foot, quick left foot

08-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
87AzRunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Az Posts: 121	stock was dam close to 28s lol. 5sds generally 4.10's autotragics generally 4.30's (anyone got a 4.30 front chunk lying around pm me) also forgot to mention: shackles piaas my help, taylors help lol __________________ 87' 22RE 253,xxx miles (on the body) other ride 89' 8v Jetta coupe 186,xxx miles For Sale: 01 kawa ke100 (its a scooter) but i dont care! 26XX miles ($700 takes it!) ------current project------ frugal top last of Modding: aussie in rear to compliment front locker sliders

08-15-2009, 12:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
kiyobrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 271	Well, I don't have any names for you, but you have a real good start. Those panels look pretty good. Some marine grade vinyl from a fabric store and a some spray adhesive would look awesome on those. I used that same stuff to sew up a new center console cover. I put 265's on my 4Runner (just under 31's) I have read on here you don't need to regear until you go up to 33's. I know, how bout "the ruckus"? It looks murdered out like the ruckus on Rob and Big, and I sure you are gonna take it out in the desert for a good time!! __________________ Jason. 87 4runner 22re SR5 5 speed 189k, supra MAF mod, battery/intake swap, Black Magic 165, Zuk mod, BJ spacers. 3rd gen rims with 265/70/16s. Pioneer/Boston Acoustics/Kenwood/Fosgate sound system, softopper. Craigslist and rattle cans have done wonders.

08-15-2009, 03:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
934rnr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Burlington, VT Posts: 1,240	Trail-gear bumpers are pretty decent as far as price. You could get the front or rear bumper for under $350. Just do one thing at a time. If you just bought the winch plate and bought a winch that will save you some dough. I am running that for now but I am going to build a bumper on the winch plate platform. I bought the winch plate for $50 and bought a $299 XRC8 winch so around $350 or so I have recovery equipment. Just some ideas. Ok to be fair as here it is with a 2" BL and 32's. I think it looked pretty decent. __________________ 86 Toyota 4 runner Soild front axle, 35x12.5 BFG KM2's, winch, blah blah blah.... http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-new-red-snappah-152938/ My cardomain page Last edited by 934rnr; 08-15-2009 at 04:04 AM.

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AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	i got some cheap rock lights mounted up yesterday, ill try to get some pictures up here soon __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

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sh0kk86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 658	where in az are you? i just need to build my rear bumper so i have a recovery point, and get a winch for the front and im ready to go wheeling. i lke your door panels, i hate my brown ones that are all torn up. i bought some carbon fiber black vinyl at the fabric shop to recover them, i just need to get the time to do them. __________________ 1986 Toyota 22r Short bed Pickup \| 33x10.5x15 BFG MT's nick

08-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#21 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Those wheels and tires made that a whole different rig! I love the black 2nd gen style rims. Do you want this to be your main build-up thread? If so I'll move it to the build-up section and rename it for ya. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-26-2009, 03:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	I'll get night time pictures taken tonight. NEW sticker __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

08-27-2009, 01:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
AZkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	Backlight illumination changed to red __________________ 87 Runner "Chalkboard" SAS'in it babbbyyyyy! If you have any parts to aid me in my SAS, PM me. http://www.yotatech.com/f191/azkid-s...thread-189120/ Proud creator of the re-poster thread. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

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