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The PattyWagon

Last Updated: 2008-08-28

1998 Toyota 4runner SR5
Desert Dune Pearl paint code 1A5 (00258-001A5-21)
135K miles so far (2012-07-22)
3.4L V6 Automatic
4WD






Engine:
3.4L V6 Automatic
Deck Plate Mod
Airbox Elbow Removed
Airaid jr Intake Part # 510-934 (installed 5-09-07)
Amsoil Synthetic Oil used
TrueFlow Air Filter as of 2007
TRD Billet Aluminum Oil Cap (pretty)
TRD Cat Back Exhaust (replaced rusted tip with a stainless "Magnaflow " tip and looks much better)
New Belts May '07
B&M SuperCoolerTransmission Cooler, Part # 70264




Interior:
LED Green lighting conversion
MagLite D Cell on passenger side
'99+ Center Console Upgrade (Thanks Bob!)
'99+ Roof Console
Wheelskins steering wheel cover
Driver's Side upper grab handle
Alpine SPS-170A 6.5" speakers in all four doors
Alpine CDA-9847 CD/MP3/WMA head unit
Autometer Sport Comp Gauges: Transmission Temp, Volts, Oil Pressure
Custom (i know that sounds lame) radio bezel with angled gauge pods, made by ME! Click for more info!




Exterior:
Sport Hood (Installed Dec '07)
'02 Multi-Reflective Headlights
'02 Multi-Reflective Taillights and Corner lights
'02 Chrome Grille (also Satoshized my '98 when i feel like sporting it)
Blacked out bumper signal lights
Removed running boards (beefy)
Rear License Plate Surround color matched
TRD Off-Road stickers on sides (why should Tacomas have all the fun?)
In Channel Vent Visors
'06 Tacoma 5-Spoke Wheels
Tacoma Wheel Locks (00276-00900)
265/75/16 Firestone Winterforce snow tires
Toyota Bug Deflector




Misc:
Wab Fab endlinks and poly sway bar bushings.
'00 Tundra Brakes (199mm calipers)
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines front, rear
ECT and Rear Window Switch Relocated
Full size matching '06 Tacoma 16" TRD spare

Suspension:
Sonoran Steel 7.1 Lift Kit. Replaced front blue Tokico shocks with Bilstein 5100 shocks October 2011.
4Crawler 1.5" Ultimate Block body lift, Stainless hardware, and 1.5" steering extension.

Older Pics:
These are pics of my ride with and without the running boards and also with my stock wheels that i did a fancy paint job on. the paint job didn't last but i'm keeping my stock wheels and having the same paint job done but with powder coat and saving for a set of winter tire/wheel set.

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Sonoran Steel 7.1 System Lift Installed 12-01-2007



This is a picture of the front driver's side with my new Tundra Blue Tokico shock, Tundra spring and 10mm spacer. also note, i've got my Tundra brakes and Goodridge stainless brake lines installed.



Here is the Passenger side.


A picture of the differential drop spacers installed.


A view from the back. You can see the adjustable panhard bar installed, the extended brake line, the Landcruiser shocks, Old Man Emu springs, and the extended bump stops.


Another picture, this is the rear passenger side.


and some fully installed pictures of how she sits.









Thanks to Steve for a smooth and easy purchase and great directions and website to make the install a piece of cake (cept for the iowa rust!). i highly recommend you buy from Steve if you are considering a suspension lift.

Updated pics (2008-03-03) with painted Sport Hood installed and car washed!





had a chance to wash it up without it freezing right away, it warmed up to about 40 degrees on sunday!









wow, is that SUN reflecting off the windows? haven't seen that in months!



a good side shot





and a view from the front as if you were about to be run over!

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Some part numbers that may be helpful to others. I have used these parts on my 4runner in various repairs or additions, and prices when available. Please note that these worked on my 1998 Toyota 4runner SR5 with 3.4L V6 Auto. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me!

75431-35020 Emblem, Back Door ($28.01)
PT212-35040 Tacoma Skid Plate ($135.00)
11213-62020 Gasket, Cylinder ($21.75)
11193-70010 Gasket, Spark Plug ($4.16)
17176-62040 Gasket, Air Purge ($11.44)
12204-62010 Valve Sub-Assy PCV ($8.90)
75442-35070 Plate, Back Door,chrome SR5 badge ($19.61)
90080-91090-83 Belt, V Alternator ($11.15)
99364-21070-83 Belt, V Vane Pump ($10.67)
99364-20870-78 V-Belt ($24.13)
53301-35170 Hood Sub-Assy, Sport Hood ($325.29)
76181-35901 Bulge Hood ($114.15)
76192-35010 Plate, Hood Bulge ($13.20)
76182-35020 Guide, Hood Air ($13.58)
76184-12020 Protector, Hood ($0.71)
76185-35010 Protector, Hood ($7.00)
90263-04054 Rivet ($0.57)
90167-45005 Screw, Pan Tappin ($0.72)
76183-12030 Protector, Hood ($0.71)
90179-06324 Nut ($2.20)
76187-35010 Retainer, Hood ($0.89)
53111-35400 Grille, Radiator, '01/'02 chrome grille ($146.84)
75311-60090 Emblem, Radiator ($22.55)
81560-35200 Lamp Assy RR, '01/'02 Tail Lamp ($127.49)
PT228-35960-HP Hitch Receiver plug 2" ($8.97)
48131-AF100 Spring, Coil, FR ($163.20)
48531-69417 Absorber, Shock, RR ($51.18)
48510-A9160 Absorber Assy, FR ($179.47)
00276-00900 Tacoma Wheel Locks '06 ($40.00)
04945-35040 Shim Kit (for 199mm Tundra Brakes) ($46.36)
04465-0c012 Pad Kit, Disc Brakes 199mm ($77.99)
04479-0c020 Cylinder Kit, caliper rebuild kit (199mm) ($13.22)
90080-24077 Pin w/hole, brakes (199mm) ($1.43)
04479-35040 Cylinder Kit, caliper rebuild kit (stock '98 4runner) ($23.70)
90080-11373 Bolt, w/washer (skid plate, '98 4runner) ($0.77)
53512-35030 Filler, Fr Bumper, Right($23.21)
53513-35030 Filler, Fr Bumper, Left ($23.21)
16100-69398-83 Water Pump ($125.24)
13568-69095 Timing Belt ($49.40)
13540-62021 Tensioner ($39.38)
13503-62040 Idler ($90.37)
13505-62070 Idler ($121.26)
90979-01192 Plug, Spark ($3.13)
19037-62010 Cord Set, Spark Plug ($61.82)
90467-12040 Clip, Front Grille ($.98)
90210-05007 Washer, Seal Valve Cover ($.98)
90339-03002 Plug, Throttle Body ($5.17)
90467-07041-E0 Clip, Interior Fastener ($.98)
00258-001A5-21 Touch Up Paint ($7.18)
23300-62030 Filter Assy, Fuel ($32.87)
75321-60010 Plate, Radiator ($25.52)
00602-12108-004 Billet TRD Oil Cap ($44.14)
00602-17400-011 TRD Cat Back Exhaust ($549.95)
87248-35061 Rear Heater Lines ($97.03)
17801-07020 Element Sub-Assy. Air Filter ($22.00)
86300-35090 Tacoma Antenna Base, Non Motorized ($55.87)
86309-AA042 Pole Sub-Assy Pull Top Antenna (Tacoma Whip Antenna Black) ($39.92)
43340-39465 Joint Assy, LWR Ball ($107.29)
43340-39585 Joint Assy, LWR Ball ($116.51)
48609-35030 Support Sub-Assy, FR Strut Top plate/bushing ($73.81)
45535-35030 Boot, Steering Rack ($20.69)
45047-39215 End Sub-Assy, Tie Rod End Left ($64.09)
45503-39075 End Sub-Ass, Steering Rack Tie Rod ($168.54)
45046-39335 End Sub-Assy, Tie Rod End Right ($64.09)
83530-0E010 Oil Pressure Switch
43430-35030-84 Left Front CV Axle
69057-35070 Cylinder & key set
13568-YZZ03 Belt, Timing
90311-47012 Seal, Type T Oil
90311-47013 Seal, Type T Oil
13505-62070 Idler Sub-Assy
13540-62021 Tensioner Assy, Timing
13503-62040 Idler Sub-Assy
90105-16031 Bolt, Washer (crank bolt)
90916-03075 Thermostat
48531-69417 Rear Shock Absorber
17173-62050 Exhaust Manifold Gasket
48131-6A570 Rear Coil
90949-01613 Brake line clamp/clip

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To Do List:

1. Raptor Liner on rockers and lower door jambs. Spring 2013
2. Custom front and rear bumpers with integrated 2" hitch (Spring 2013)
3. Sliders (Summer 2013)
4. Skid plates up front
5. Finish and fix LED interior lighting
6. Some 6" driving/fog lights up front
7. Re-seal my headlights


to be continued...

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Maintenance Record

2004-03-17: Installed '02 Chrome Grille.
2004-03-12: Installed '02 Multi-Reflective Taillights
2005-02-XX: Installed '99+ Multi-Reflective Headlights and Corner lights
2005-06-15 Installed new OEM frame mounted Fuel Filter.
2006-03-21: Color matched rear license surround and new 4runner emblem.
2006-05-10: New 265/75/16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires.
2006-06-XX: Installed '99+ Center Console and E-Brake Handle.
2006-06-XX: Installed 99+ Roof Console.
2006-06-09: Removed Factory Running Boards.
2006-10-26: New '06 Tacoma 5-spoke TRD Wheels.
2006-12-02 Oil and Filter change @ ? miles, Amsoil Ea057 filter and Amsoil 5W-30 Synthetic used
2007-05-XX: Installed new drive belts.
2007-05-09: Installed Airaid Jr. Intake Tube (Part # 510-934) and TruFlow Air Filter
2007-05-28 Oil and Filter change @ 91,843 miles, Amsoil Ea057 filter and Amsoil 5W-30 Synthetic used
2007-07-XX: Installed Dual Filament sockets for Turn Signals in Side Markers.
2007-07-XX: Installed OEM Rebuilt Tundra 199mm Brake Calipers, Brembo OEM style Tundra Rotors, Goodridge Braided Stainless Brake Lines front and rear, Bendix Brake Pads, and flushed brake system with Valvoline Synthetic Brake Fluid.
2007-10-XX: Installed SuperCoolerTransmission Cooler (Part # 70264)
2007-11-XX: Installed green LED lighting to dash and gauge cluster.
2007-11-XX: Installed modified stereo bezel with Autometer gauges (Oil Pressure, Trans Temperature, Volts) and DIN modified 2nd Gen inclinometer in dash.
2007-12-01: Installed Sonoran Steel 7.1 System Lift Kit with 10mm rear spacers and Blue Tokico shocks.
2007-12-10: Full size matching spare, '06 Tacoma TRD Wheel.
2007-12-10 Oil and Filter change @ 95,325 miles, Amsoil Ea057 filter and Amsoil 5W-30 Synthetic used
2007-12-28: Installed color matched Scooped Sport Hood.
2008-03-13: Replaced valve cover seals/gaskets, spark plug tube seals, intake plenum gaskets, Denso spark plugs, and new set of Toyota plug wires. I used all Toyota OEM parts and did the labor myself. I also took this opportunity to clean the throttle body and both pieces of the intake plenum as much as I could with various brushes and Carb cleaner inside and out.
2008-08-07 Oil and Filter change @ 99,547 miles, Amsoil Ea057 filter and Amsoil 5W-30 Synthetic used
2009-10-03 Installed new rear heater lines.
2011-06-09 Replaced broken motorized 4runner antenna with non-motorized Tacoma whip antenna and base.
2011-10-09 Installed Bilstein 5100 front shocks and new OEM Lower Ball Joints left and right @ 127,900 miles
2011-10-20 Installed new OEM Tie rods, tie rod boots, and tie rod ends left and right, 4 wheel alignment. 127,900 miles.
2012-01-20 Installed new Oil Pressure Switch to replace broken one that caused oil to leak everywhere, and topped off oil with 2 quarts of Amsoil Sythetic 5W-30 oil. 130,023 miles.
2012-03-30 Installed Energy Suspension urethane steering rack bushings. Also installed Energy Suspension urethane front sway bar bushings and Wab Fab adjustable front end links with urethane bushings.
2012-07-09 Installed new OEM left front CV Axle. 134500 miles
2012-07-22 Installed 4Crawler 1.5" Ultimate block body lift w/stainless hardware and 1.5" steering extension. 134600K miles
2012-07-23 Installed new OEM ignition cylinder and new keys after old cylinder quit working from being worn out. 134800 miles
2012-07-24 Installed new leather arm rest from Topgaiters on Ebay
2013-02-11 Replaced frame, new 231mm Tundra brake calipers and Brembo rotors, new rear shocks and coils, new rear upper and lower control arms from TheToyOutfitters, new SPC front upper control arms, changed front and rear differential fluid (Lucas), oil change (Amsoil and Mobil 1 filter).
Timing Belt service including new OEM t-belt, 3 OEM drive belts, OEM waterpump, OEM idlers, OEM crank bolt, OEM thermostat and gasket, OEM radiator, all new Red Toyota coolant, Trail Gear silicone radiator hoses. At 137800 miles.
With the frame swap I also used the front and rear differential from the donor frame (4:10 gear ratio and LSD in rear), front lower control arms, fuel tank, and rear sway bar. All were cleaned and refinished with durable Van Sickle paint. Had the drive shaft rebuilt with new u-joints, cardan joint, balanced, and painted.
2013-02-13 Alignment.

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I just had a milestone with my 4runner... i'm now in 6 digits on the odometer.



got it at 62K over 5 years ago, so that's only about 7600 miles per year since i bought it, not bad. hope to keep her going strong well into the 2-300K mile range, then rebuild and start over!