habanero's 1996 4Runner Build-Up Thread

[habanero]

As it was when I bought it in 05 Things were totally worn out. Knew it was time to do something when I put camp showers in the rack, went to jump off the tire I'd stood on to reach and realized my feet were lightly trapped between the body and tire! Granted, there was a lot of weight in/on it, but Doh! So this is as it currently sits, dirty unwashed little heathen that it is..... Sonoran Steel System 1.2 lift Michelin A/T LT285/75r16 And so it begins. 2012:

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[habanero]

A vague table of contents of stuff I've done and posted about so I can find it when I need to...

A/C bad expansion valve 262, 263, 265, 266
Back-up lights-auxiliary 271, 274, 276. 278
Ball joint 208, 230
Body lift 209
Brakes, front- see Tundra
Brakes, rear 355, 405
CB radio 55, 57
CB antenna bracket 76
Center caps painted 289, 473
Clock fix 361
Clutch 236, 238, 247, 249, 267
Control arm bushings, lower 310, 316
Cup holder, rear, repaired 386
CV shafts, boot saga of Doom 151, 300, 301, 310, 354, 359, 360, 375, 377-379, 381, 383, 388, 532
Diff breather, rear 355
Diff, front seal 360
Dual Batteries 636, 640-642
Fluids 186,253
Grill modulation 158
Horns 102, 106, 115, 575
Land Cruiser Wheels 158
Light bar 220, 263, 274, 276
MAF cleaned 300
Mud flaps 180, 183, 189, 583
Plug wires 300
Power steering rack bushings 488, 517
Power steering rack and pinion 260
Rear Hatch cargo door light fix 427-434
Rear Hatch wires under boot 261
Radio antenna internals 332
Radio antenna switch 332
Seats, front 220, 223, 225, 227
Skid plate, aftermarket, removal 455
Tie rod ends, inner and outer 260
Tires, Michelin AT2 musings 325
Tundra front brakes 21, 27, 256, 339-brake pads
Turn signals, front at marker light location 499, 502, 511, 514
Turn signals, side, 467, 471
Turn signals, front, reflective paint redone 445

[92 TOY]

your truck keeps getting bigger.
next pic will probably take up my whole screen.
about time we see your truck.

[BigBluePile]

Sweet!

[AxleIke]

Nice! Looking great! I love that color too!

Any plans for bumpers or other armor?

Keep up the good work!

[Lumpy]

Ya love the color...Nice rack too!!!

I gotta find one for mine...it's on my list of things to get. Does the cage clamp to the roof rack?

[toyospearo]

If I got a 4 runner I would want it to look like yours!

[habanero]

Awww. Thanks guys!
Thule playpen clamps to the rack and locks on. It's a little tall, but the price was sweet ($125 barely used) so I can't complain and I know the camp showers won't flop out.

I wish I could do a front receiver bumper, rear w/receiver and spare carrier maybe. That's not going to happen anytime in the near future.

I've got all the necessaries for the tundra brakes sitting here on the floor (doing that tomorrow, I think) and am thinking a cb might be a handy little gadget, or at least fun.

More recovery gear next. Better skid(s) and then sliders would have to be after that but I've pretty much spent all my dough so I'll have to wait until I make more. Considering that moderate trails is the worst I've done and I don't get to do them all that much I have time.

It's been a very slow process!

[Lysmachia]

Hab so glad to see this thread. If you make it out to Colorado next year LET US KNOW. You pay for the steel and we can fab up whatever you need, prolly in a weekend with all the help we could get!

Subscribed!!

[habanero]

Thanks so much, Molly!. I'll try to remember to holler when we head out there again. I'm not sure it'd be safe to drive past your door again without saying hello at least.
We don't stay in one place more than a day or two and I'm too slow on the tandem to be fun to mtn bike with but wouldn't mind doing a little driving or hiking.

[habanero]

A little lift wheel well before and after, with empty cargo area....
Front before: 35"

Front after: 39.5"

Rear before: 34.5

Rear after: 39.5"


Those pics are with the 265/70r16 so add another inch to the height.

[habanero]

92 Toy's right, it is getting bigger!

[92 TOY]

are these old shots or is this something you are doing now?

did the rear sag? was that still a problem with that year or was it just loaded down in that one pic?

the 265's make a big difference. my brother in law has a 4runner i believe a 98? minus the running boards and has 265's on it and it looks perfectly proportioned.

BTW...what does "system 1.2 covered in flu germs mean"? was that a dealer option?

[habanero]

are these old shots or is this something you are doing now?
Did this in early November 09

did the rear sag? was that still a problem with that year or was it just loaded down in that one pic?
Yes on the rear sag. It wasn't too noticeable until stuff went in the back....and I carry a lot of stuff. In the middle pic it was seriously loaded down and had about 120# of bike and rack hanging off the back as well. Toyota did a recall on the rear springs some time ago, the previous owner had them done according to Toyota but that was over 100,000 miles ago. The truck currently has 206,331 miles on it.

the 265's make a big difference. my brother in law has a 4runner i believe a 98? minus the running boards and has 265's on it and it looks perfectly proportioned.
Mine came with 265's and now has 285's (last pic in first post). I agree, the 265's without the lift looked good to me. At first the 285's looked a little large, but I got used to them.


BTW...what does "system 1.2 covered in flu germs mean"? was that a dealer option?
It means I watch little kids for a living and they share so I had the flu when I was installing the Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. Can't stand laying around in bed, not at all.

[aviator]

Looks good Hab.

Btw Happy Birthday a few days ago... I was going to post a special thread about it with a cake and all but I got busy and missed the day.
Best wishes and many more in any case.

[habanero]

My birthday was a few days ago? Mmmmm, cake. You've not missed it so now I'm expecting cake in just under 3 weeks!



I must've done somethin' wrong, but I think I fixed it.

[Lumpy]

Good work keep it going...like what i'm seeing here.

[aviator]

Originally Posted by habanero

My birthday was a few days ago? Mmmmm, cake. You've not missed it so now I'm expecting cake in just under 3 weeks!



I must've done somethin' wrong, but I think I fixed it.

My bad I thought you said bday was in 3 days last week...
If I've not missed it then a cake you shall have...

[92 TOY]

[Lysmachia]

Those rear coils on those runners are so well known for giving the 2nd gen a saggy ass.

And yes you do have to say hello. I am UBER slow on my mountain bike so I wouldn't mind taking it slow. Troy and I have talked a lot about a tandem. Would love to hear more about how you guys like yours.

And when IS your birthday I just made troy a chocolate pound cake, to get us through his week of freezing cold wrenching and measuring we gotta do to finish Ron!

You'll get a kick out of this web site for sure! http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

[habanero]

Tundra brakes on. Weren't too difficult. Brake lines were the worst part. 'WL' calipers, 976 pads, sleeved stainless brake lines. The only modification was cutting the dust shield. Everything else bolted right on. Clearance is spare and the calipers wouldn't fit if I didn't have the 1/4" spacer.
Guess since it was in the low 40's today I won't moan too much about how cold it was!

Who is it here that makes the coolest cakes, isn't that you, Molly? I remember lots of pictures, but can't remember who.

I like the tandem on the road. It's a lot of work on dirt, but then again, my stoker's 6. Not a whole lot of power or rear traction there! I get a lot of enjoyment just sharing the ride with my kid. It's definitely a team deal, stoker's always right, communication is extremely important.

[nieuwendyk-25]

Thanks for posting the pic up Hab! The truck looks great! I think mine sags as bad as your did full when mine is empty...that's the difference in a pre-99 and post-99 for you.

Just a thought...you should paint the rack the same color as the truck! When I saw the first picture I thought it was the same color...that would look sweet. Funny the first thing I saw when I looked at the second picture was the missing cap too...that's a perfectionist for you.

With the new lift, rack, color and all that is one of my favorite 4Runners on Yotatech. Keep up the good work!

Hey Molly...my birthday is FRIDAY...but I'm not counting them anymore...

[habanero]

Happy Birthday Doc!!

[aviator]

Put the stoker up front and let him steer...that way power and traction go to the rear where it's needed... could make for an interesting ride down the mtn.

[Lysmachia]

Yeah I am the cake chick....







Just need a date and addy Hab