884runner488

So I picked up my 88 4runner 3.0 SR5 5 speed manual. I got it on a straight across trade for my old 96 f250 lifted 9" on 37's. Some may say that I got the short end of the stick but I think I got the better deal considering I can once again afford to drive and hit the trails. Right now my 4runner is completely stock minus 31" toyo mts(dislike), cold air intake, and new paint job. All courtesy of the previous owner. My plans for this rig are to do a Zuk mod and lift it 4" and maybe some BJ spacers and I havent decided on what size tires or the type. Right now I am having major sagging problems in the rear
I dont do much really intense wheeling but some moderate wheeling where lockers and a sas would help.. but as of right now that seems to be out of my price range. Hopefully this build isnt super slow, hopefully ill be getting more hours of work

Once I bought the rig and got it home I noticed there was a grinding noise when I stopped and then i decided to pull my brakes and low and behold it was metal on metal brakes and the rotors were shot.

creswellhick

ya runners tend to sag in the ass post some pics we like lots of pics here and wat kind of wheelin mud or rocks?

884runner488

mud and rocks, more mud but when i find some rocks I like to play on them. and as for pictures Im trying to figure that out right now New to this forum

884runner488

Terrys87

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That is a great looking runner. Ouch on the brakes but atleast it is an easy fix if they didnt wear down to bad. Welcome to Yotatech.

884runner488

Thanks, Ive been pretty happy with it, went wheeling today and got close to a topple over, fell into a 3' deep rut and back left tire was way off the ground and had the teeter totter going back and forth. But unfortunately my bud didnt have his camera out to snap a picture. The brakes werent too bad but it was my first time seeing a split caliper system and taking apart the hubs was something I had to take my time on.

creswellhick

ya its a nice runner and ive seen the teeter totter thing lots of time its alwas nice to have a rear locker then lol but usually dont need one once u get it lifted it usually seems not to do that as often...... i say sas it lol... so wats your plans on this rig?

volkrys

hi, welcome, I am a newbie too, like your runner, keep it up

884runner488

As of right now the plans are to do the zuk mod and try to get some new rear leafs(courtesy of the junkyard) and then when funds allow I really want to do a 4" lift on it but some part of me is just saying save the money and sas it.. unfortunately I do not know how to weld or do metal fab like that. Bumpers and armor will come after the lift atleast thats the plan as of right now. And as for tires I think Im going to try for some 35 km2's or if I can find a deal or tire i like more then Ill decide from there. This is my daily driver so I cant do things to it to compromise its on road capability. Any ideas or comments on which route to take would be greatly appreciated

93Xtra-Cab

I don't know what brand lift you are going for, but if the 4" lift comes with new springs, then the Zuk mod shouldn't be necessary. The manufacturer of the lift kit wouldn't send you new springs that already sag If it doesn't come with springs, it'll most likely come with blocks. Don't use the blocks and go straight for the zuk mod. I would say the zuk mod would be the best way to lift your rear end. There is no axle wrap, like you would get from blocks and it creates an overall smoother ride. But that's just my $0.02.

It looks like a great find and from what I can see from the pics, the body looks really solid. As for the KM2s, I've heard they are one of the best riding mud terrains around on pavement. I have heard similar about the Hankook Dynapro MTs.

Good luck! I'm definitely subscribed!

creswellhick

ive had a set of km2s and they chipped and ive heard stories of other ppls chipping to i would go with the mtrs the kevlars are sweet plus there cheaper i think to and i think are a better tire i just bought mine for 940

884runner488

Thanks! and I was going to get the rough country lift. From what I've read and gathered the front end components are pretty well the same and they both come with rear blocks, so thats why im leaning for the zuk mod still. Im trying to build this on a budget, I guess i'll see how that works out. As for the KM2s my buddys got some 35's and Ive been out wheeling with him and they performed great. But I will take a look at those Hankook's as well.
And thanks for the sub

884runner488

Also just out of curiosity, do the leafs out of the same generation pickups work as well?

creswellhick

oh and the only other problem i had with my km2s is no matter how much i spun the tires to unclog them they still clogged alot my mtrs dont seem to clog with mud

884runner488

Thanks for the input, Do you like your Buckshots?

creswellhick

if they still made the buckshots i would by them in a heart beat there old skool made by gateway my set are still 60 or 70 percent im goona hot knife them but u cant get any better then a buckshot for mud beides a swamper or boggeroh and maxxis started to make buckshots they look similar but they suck so bad

884runner488

Yeah, Ive seen the maxxis buckshots. My buds got a set of 33" buckshots not maxxis and i want to get them from him even tho the tread is pretty low

creswellhick

ya there hard to find now days but so good for the mud soft rubber good lugs and last a long time sad they dont make them anymore

884runner488

Got bored today sitting around after school and decided I would try and get some lights on before work. Got em for Christmas, some lights from Harbor Freight. Pretty bright, gonna mess with the angles a bit more but this is what they look like mounted. Considering painting the covers Kawasaki green. Let me know what you think of that idea.
Looking at that picture, is it just me or does it look like it is leaning to the passenger side?

Sorry about the poor quality. just took the pictures with my phone since I dont have a camera
And here is one of the areas where we head out.

The big hole on the left is where I wanted to dip into but decided against it that day. Hoping to get back out there soon.

King Rock out in Duvall

884runner488

I look for em on craigslist every now and again and ill find a pair but most are monsters. last pair I managed to find was 44's