Changing upper control arm bushings...the alternative
06-15-2006, 05:08 AM
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hey 4runnerkid have you checked your steering stops? that how i busted a birf and even with a 4.7 tcase and a front locker i haven't broke another one since i adjusted them out a little.....
06-15-2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by wifesaysimadumbass
hey 4runnerkid have you checked your steering stops? that how i busted a birf and even with a 4.7 tcase and a front locker i haven't broke another one since i adjusted them out a little.....
06-17-2006, 09:46 PM
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UPDATE
Got a lot done today...need to add some leaves or junk my junkyard springs, BUT IT IS ON ALL 4 WHEELS!!! I also have grinding, torque wrenching, and of course a road test...
Pics are crappy..sorry, I will get more in the daylight.
pile of IFS poop
Shiney parts for sale
Springs hung
Steve cutting away
Whats that?
Transfer case cooler
Got a lot done today...need to add some leaves or junk my junkyard springs, BUT IT IS ON ALL 4 WHEELS!!! I also have grinding, torque wrenching, and of course a road test...
Pics are crappy..sorry, I will get more in the daylight.
pile of IFS poop
Shiney parts for sale
Springs hung
Steve cutting away
Whats that?
Transfer case cooler
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06-17-2006, 10:59 PM
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The tranny cooler looks familiar. I just got mine moved to where the drivers side blinker is.
I did the same thing with the tcase cooler, but now that I look at it, I don't think it's going to clear the driveshaft.
I did the same thing with the tcase cooler, but now that I look at it, I don't think it's going to clear the driveshaft.
06-18-2006, 12:34 AM
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nice to see you made some progress marc. sorry i havent gotten you any pics of the d-shaft yet... my camera took a crap on me. once i get it fixed or find one to borrow, i'll snap a couple for you.
06-18-2006, 10:23 AM
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That rocks Marc! THat is the cleanest that front end has been since I have known you.
Not wise in the ways of the SAS or leaves. Why are those springs "poopy"?
Too low? Edumacates me!
Not wise in the ways of the SAS or leaves. Why are those springs "poopy"?
Too low? Edumacates me!
06-18-2006, 03:32 PM
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Any advice on how to prematurley wear out these bushings on an '02?? 
Also, do ya suppose a SAS would void my warranty??
Nice-looking build.
I SAS'd my F-150 a while back, and figure my 4runner wouldn't want to feel left out.. ha
Also, do ya suppose a SAS would void my warranty??
Nice-looking build.
I SAS'd my F-150 a while back, and figure my 4runner wouldn't want to feel left out.. ha
06-19-2006, 02:41 PM
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word on the street is that he got some new front leaves this morning so if anyone wants to buy a poopy set of dead rears cheap i bet marc will sell them to you
06-19-2006, 11:51 PM
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UPDATE
Just about done..sorry no pics today. Figured out the spring problem. TJMATT TO THE RESCUE!! he hooked me up with a set of All-Pro military wrapped top leafs, plus 1 middle leaf..so I took those three with 3 from the other rears I had, plus 1 small on from the YJ pack to make a nice 7 leaf spring pack.
I drove it for about 5 min tonight...It leans a little to the drivers side because I forgot the step that adds a pad to the perch. It stears great, and sits pretty good. I think the front will be a little higher, probably similar to how it was with the Downey springs and BJ spacers.
Just need to finish a litte grinding, have Steve weld up the shock towers, check the alignment, paint, and I will be done.
It is 1 am.....later
Just about done..sorry no pics today. Figured out the spring problem. TJMATT TO THE RESCUE!! he hooked me up with a set of All-Pro military wrapped top leafs, plus 1 middle leaf..so I took those three with 3 from the other rears I had, plus 1 small on from the YJ pack to make a nice 7 leaf spring pack.
I drove it for about 5 min tonight...It leans a little to the drivers side because I forgot the step that adds a pad to the perch. It stears great, and sits pretty good. I think the front will be a little higher, probably similar to how it was with the Downey springs and BJ spacers.
Just need to finish a litte grinding, have Steve weld up the shock towers, check the alignment, paint, and I will be done.
It is 1 am.....later
06-23-2006, 08:56 PM
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I think I did really good for the money
axle $250
hysteer and hanger kit $475.
ring and pinion/master install kit $230.
wheel spacers $65.
knuckle rebuild kit w/wheel bearings $145
U-bolt flip kit $50.00
All-pro/junkyard springs $30.00
LC rotors $55.00
SS brakelines $50.00
Caliper hard brake lines $10.00
Ford shock towers $18.00
stock rear F350 shocks $free
shop supplies-$150.00
utility cart crushed by me $100.00
I figure I have just under $1800.00 into the swap
axle $250
hysteer and hanger kit $475.
ring and pinion/master install kit $230.
wheel spacers $65.
knuckle rebuild kit w/wheel bearings $145
U-bolt flip kit $50.00
All-pro/junkyard springs $30.00
LC rotors $55.00
SS brakelines $50.00
Caliper hard brake lines $10.00
Ford shock towers $18.00
stock rear F350 shocks $free
shop supplies-$150.00
utility cart crushed by me $100.00
I figure I have just under $1800.00 into the swap
Last edited by Marc P; 02-20-2007 at 07:00 AM.
