LUV24BY Profile - 1985 Runner

LUV24BY · 02-26-2007, 08:54 PM

Here is my baby! I was considering selling it (don't smack me!) however the wife said we should keep her and I agreed! I wasn't seriously entertaining the idea too much!

Here she was brought home the first weekend. I got her for $4300 and she was stock and purty:

Here is the first run I took her on. 'Broken Arrow' in Sedona. It was a great trip!

Here is the second run I went on, This was to 'Box Canyon' outside of Wickenburg, AZ.

That is some 'sick ass' flex on that 21 year old suspension!! LOL

This is the stock form:

31" Pathfinder tires
Smitty Built Brush Guard & Push Bar
Nice Seats (Unknown origin!)

Next post......

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LUV24BY · 02-26-2007, 08:58 PM

Then, six months later some asshat turned left in front of me. Glad I didn't take off that Brush/Push bar! I think without it the damage would have been much worse! It doesn't look that bad in pictures but the damage was about$3000 worth. The truly sad fact is that the paint (I found out) was actually the factory paint job! Good old AZ Original truck!

The 'Other Guys Ride' And if you were wondering, yes the VW was totaled!

Onto the repairs....

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LUV24BY · 02-26-2007, 09:09 PM

This is the 'I did the repairs myself' portion of the thread!

I ordered 2 Flared Fiberglass fenders from Toyota Fiberglass.Com. Additionally, I got a Fiberglass hood & Smoothie Cowl too.
This is the 'I just now began learning bodywork and fitting fiberglass pieces' part!! LOL

Here is after I got things pulled out as best possible and the new front grille, etc.

The proud finished product. I couldn't stand the red on white barber poll look so I began sanding soon after this:

Now, onto chapter 4! Primered and awaiting a 4-5" lift that will go in before the end of March '07....Mmmmmmmmm.....

(2/26/07 - PICS SOON TO FOLLOW -AFTER PRIMER, BEFORE LIFT!)

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LUV24BY · 03-06-2007, 03:53 PM

Here are some current shots of the Toyota as it is 03/05/07. the only major mod I have done was adding a friends used set of 325/60 15 BFG MT's. I like the look of those 325's! I just can't wait until I get a new set of 33's. I hope to begin the lift process in the next 2 weeks or so! WOO HOO!

Thanks for looking and keep checking back for the lift! I can hardly wait. I think I wet myself just thinking about it!!!

John

LUV24BY · 04-12-2007, 02:00 PM

Here are some comparison pictures of the newer tires and 15x10 rims vs. the above posted 15x8's!

'T' minus 10 days and counting until the lift is installed! I am so stoked!

John

LUV24BY · 04-29-2007, 05:12 PM

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Soon, some more pictures of her will be up with the 33" tires and new to me rims!

Just picked up a Detroit Hard Locker and a Toyota Electronic Locker. Those will be fitted up with some 5.29s!!!!!

LUV24BY · 04-29-2007, 05:21 PM

LUV24BY · 05-01-2007, 01:21 PM

Here is the rims and tires on the 4 Runner. They are much more tucked than the 325/60 R15's! I like the rims on it, make it look like a 'Trophy Truck' - I just have left to get the driveline picked up and installed. I will post up those pictures when I have it. It will be the end of this week when I get it. The lockers took up the $$ I ws planning on spending for the front driveshaft!

LUV24BY · 05-01-2007, 01:22 PM

These are just testing out the suspension system. Very Poser, no front driveline so I wasn't able to get the full benefit of the springs. These shots do give some idea of how she will be on trail though.

John

LUV24BY · 05-07-2007, 03:46 PM

Picked up the Front Driveshaft today! I couldn't wait to get it home and put her in! I took the 'dust shield' off that goes around the CV Joint on the trasfercase side of the driveline. I wasn't sure if the droop would be too much and cause the DS damage.

Might take it out to the river tomorrow! I took the day off to spend with the Wife for our anniversary, going to see if she wants to go out and do some wheelin!

John

LUV24BY · 05-31-2007, 01:47 PM

John

02-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Here is the downside.... Then, six months later some asshat turned left in front of me. Glad I didn't take off that Brush/Push bar! I think without it the damage would have been much worse! It doesn't look that bad in pictures but the damage was about$3000 worth. The truly sad fact is that the paint (I found out) was actually the factory paint job! Good old AZ Original truck! The 'Other Guys Ride' And if you were wondering, yes the VW was totaled! Onto the repairs.... Please abide by the administration's rules of this section and DO NOT post in this thread! PM ME if you'd like to make comments or questions! Last edited by LUV24BY; 02-27-2007 at 08:34 AM.

02-26-2007, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Now begins the upgrades (REPAIRS!) This is the 'I did the repairs myself' portion of the thread! I ordered 2 Flared Fiberglass fenders from Toyota Fiberglass.Com. Additionally, I got a Fiberglass hood & Smoothie Cowl too. This is the 'I just now began learning bodywork and fitting fiberglass pieces' part!! LOL Here is after I got things pulled out as best possible and the new front grille, etc. The proud finished product. I couldn't stand the red on white barber poll look so I began sanding soon after this: Now, onto chapter 4! Primered and awaiting a 4-5" lift that will go in before the end of March '07....Mmmmmmmmm..... (2/26/07 - PICS SOON TO FOLLOW -AFTER PRIMER, BEFORE LIFT!) Please abide by the administration's rules of this section and DO NOT post in this thread! PM ME if you'd like to make comments or questions! Last edited by LUV24BY; 02-27-2007 at 08:36 AM.

03-06-2007, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Current Pictures os of March! Here are some current shots of the Toyota as it is 03/05/07. the only major mod I have done was adding a friends used set of 325/60 15 BFG MT's. I like the look of those 325's! I just can't wait until I get a new set of 33's. I hope to begin the lift process in the next 2 weeks or so! WOO HOO! Thanks for looking and keep checking back for the lift! I can hardly wait. I think I wet myself just thinking about it!!! John __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

04-12-2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	*NEw to ME* tires and rims! Here are some comparison pictures of the newer tires and 15x10 rims vs. the above posted 15x8's! 'T' minus 10 days and counting until the lift is installed! I am so stoked! John __________________ My Junk:** 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page. Last edited by LUV24BY; 04-29-2007 at 09:14 PM.

04-29-2007, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Da Lift Is On!!!!! BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER Soon, some more pictures of her will be up with the 33" tires and new to me rims! Just picked up a Detroit Hard Locker and a Toyota Electronic Locker. Those will be fitted up with some 5.29s!!!!! __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

04-29-2007, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Mmmm Mmmmm LIFTED! __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

05-01-2007, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Update 05/01/07 Here is the rims and tires on the 4 Runner. They are much more tucked than the 325/60 R15's! I like the rims on it, make it look like a 'Trophy Truck' - I just have left to get the driveline picked up and installed. I will post up those pictures when I have it. It will be the end of this week when I get it. The lockers took up the $$ I ws planning on spending for the front driveshaft! __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

05-01-2007, 01:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Second UPDATE 05/01/07 These are just testing out the suspension system. Very Poser, no front driveline so I wasn't able to get the full benefit of the springs. These shots do give some idea of how she will be on trail though. John __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

05-07-2007, 03:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Picked up the Front Driveshaft today! I couldn't wait to get it home and put her in! I took the 'dust shield' off that goes around the CV Joint on the trasfercase side of the driveline. I wasn't sure if the droop would be too much and cause the DS damage. Might take it out to the river tomorrow! I took the day off to spend with the Wife for our anniversary, going to see if she wants to go out and do some wheelin! John __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page.

05-31-2007, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
LUV24BY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 444	Some breaking in of the lift! John __________________ My Junk: 1985 Toyota 4 Runner DLX, 22RE, 5 SPD Mods: 4" TG 47" Front Springs w/ 5" Shackles, 3.5" Super Lift Rear Springs w/ 6" Shackles, TG Cross Over, TG Shock Hoops, 15x8 "Outlaw I" rims, 33x12.50 R15 BFG MT KM's, Doestch Tech 12" DT3000 shocks (4 corners), Custom Front Driveshaft w/ 12" Slip yoke & CV joint ground for higher angle, Toyota Fiberglass front fenders, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, SR5 Cluster My World: My 1985 4Runner's Profile My Car Domain Page. Last edited by LUV24BY; 05-31-2007 at 01:48 PM.

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