BIGBOCK's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread
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Thanks space-junk! If I'm scratching my rock protection on the trail it means Im not down in the city. If Im not down in the city Im a happy man! I bought this rig to build and bang around in the mountains so I am not banging up my 3rd gen 4runner DD. When this one falls apart I'll be ready to put the 3rd gen on the trail.
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Having a few days off proved to be useful this week as I got around to putting the rear Deaver springs on the 4runner. The PO had 3+ inch lift blocks under the rear when I bought it.
After letting the front hanger bolt on the the first spring kick my @$$ for a few hours, I finally cut it out. Luckily my presoaking worked on the other side and I was able to wrench it right out. Here are a few pics:
BEFORE on Blocks in rear:
AFTER with new 4 inch Deaver Spring pack:
The new springs actually lifted the rear 1 inch over the lift blocks height. I measured the rear aght from the bottom of my receiver on my rear bumper.
Heres a few more shots, one of my helper as well:
I only drove the rig around a bit afterward, much smoother, a bit bouncy initially. I drove it up on the highway to about 60 miles an hour to the next exit and no death wobble to speak of. I will run it around a bit more and post how it feels.
Next project will be installing my front and rear 4.88 diffs.
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After letting the front hanger bolt on the the first spring kick my @$$ for a few hours, I finally cut it out. Luckily my presoaking worked on the other side and I was able to wrench it right out. Here are a few pics:
BEFORE on Blocks in rear:
AFTER with new 4 inch Deaver Spring pack:
The new springs actually lifted the rear 1 inch over the lift blocks height. I measured the rear aght from the bottom of my receiver on my rear bumper.
Heres a few more shots, one of my helper as well:
I only drove the rig around a bit afterward, much smoother, a bit bouncy initially. I drove it up on the highway to about 60 miles an hour to the next exit and no death wobble to speak of. I will run it around a bit more and post how it feels.
Next project will be installing my front and rear 4.88 diffs.
Thanks for stopping by.
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It's been a while since I have posted anything mostly because of some engine leaks I have been chasing down. See this post to find out more https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-cover-210890/ and also some work needing done on my 98 4runner here https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/s...-today-210402/
Now that those two projects are behind me, it's time to get these differentials swapped out. I am off work all next week and kicking it on the home-front so if the planets align these 4.88 diffs will be installed, my spare will get mounted on a rim and this rig will see it's first real trail.
Now that those two projects are behind me, it's time to get these differentials swapped out. I am off work all next week and kicking it on the home-front so if the planets align these 4.88 diffs will be installed, my spare will get mounted on a rim and this rig will see it's first real trail.
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WELL, I had my week off and did actually accomplish some things on the 4runner. NO, I didn't get it on the trail but I did manage to score and install some new (to me) FREE rear seats with headrests for the kiddos, a FREE middle seat belt, new FREE sun visors and some front buckets out of an Eagle Talon (not free) that gave me hell installing. I also got my spare tire mounted on a free rim for free at the tire shop and mounted my high lift jack to the stock roll bar with an old seat belt bolt. I also have a line on a free CB Radio I am going to get installed. Yes, there is a theme here, a keyword...FREE, like $FREE.99 my favorite price. The off road community is SO cool.
Pay it forward though, when I see folks in need of parts, you better believe if I can hook them up I will. BUT, right now I don't have any spare parts! - haha.
I know, pics...working on it.
Cheers!
Pay it forward though, when I see folks in need of parts, you better believe if I can hook them up I will. BUT, right now I don't have any spare parts! - haha.
I know, pics...working on it.
Cheers!
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WELL, I had my week off and did actually accomplish some things on the 4runner. NO, I didn't get it on the trail but I did manage to score and install some new (to me) FREE rear seats with headrests for the kiddos, a FREE middle seat belt, new FREE sun visors and some front buckets out of an Eagle Talon (not free) that gave me hell installing. I also got my spare tire mounted on a free rim for free at the tire shop and mounted my high lift jack to the stock roll bar with an old seat belt bolt. I also have a line on a free CB Radio I am going to get installed. Yes, there is a theme here, a keyword...FREE, like $FREE.99 my favorite price. The off road community is SO cool.
Pay it forward though, when I see folks in need of parts, you better believe if I can hook them up I will. BUT, right now I don't have any spare parts! - haha.
I know, pics...working on it.
Cheers!
Pay it forward though, when I see folks in need of parts, you better believe if I can hook them up I will. BUT, right now I don't have any spare parts! - haha.
I know, pics...working on it.
Cheers!
New SR5 rear split bench and 3rd seat belt for one of my 3 Kiddos
Eagle Talon front buckets - drilled new holes
Super handy dandy extra socket seat lift
My ghetto booty fab rattlecanned marine cup holder, never spill a drink on any trail again!
One seat belt bolt and some velcro straps and your highlift is mounted
That's all for now folks
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Enjoy your build, especially the fact that you're doing it with your boys! Congrats on diving in and getting that timing cover issue takin care of! Looking forward to seeing your write up and thoughts on the 4.88's when you get them in...
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Very cool ride! I love the sliders, and bumpers. Pretty cool you're working with the kids too, I used to help my dad out at his Mechanic shop...or I thought I was helping lol. Probably just getting in the way.
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Cheers you guys
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I really want to get these 4.88 diffs installed before my wheeling trip in August but I keep going back and forth on finding a way to get a rear locker at least before I start installing. Money is tight so I would have to get really creative.