Finishing a coiled-over idea

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 11:59 AM

Truck:
1990 4runner, bobbed with p/u tailgae
3.4l, dual cases, SAS, 4.88s, full Detroits, hydrauilc assist, 3-link, coilovers

CLEAN!! never been wheeled. It was used as an advertisement truck. I flexed it out and the 35"s scrubbed BAD

. Not a little "What was that noise?" more like POWPOWPOW "Oh hell, you just chunked the tires."

Ive only ever had a 22r/re in a yota and this thing balled the tires on pavement with the 4.88s

. If I feel much of a loss with the 37"s Ive got some 5.29s that Ill put in.

To do:
Front end rebuild, 30 Spines, hub gears, upgrade hub studs, real high steer with beefy rods, upgrade driveshafts, rebuild one coilover, trim fenders for 37"s, move steering ram <-- fix leaks, tighten-up bumpers, add cooler for steering, full exo <--Only b/c the truck is SO clean, remove gay stickers, flush all fluids (is the radiator fluid supposed to be brown

), swaybar, and whatever I break the first trip out.
The links in the front look weak to me and are my biggest concern. Ill take some pics and post.

EDIT TO DO: 4/23/07
Redo front 3-link geometry, retube all links, build all new brackets, stiffer springs, clearance fenders some more!! Still get stickers off! Fix what i broke first trip out

EDIT HAVE DONE: 7/27/07
exo-cage, rear tire carrier, Marlin dual case adapter, new paint, new stickers on, new sunroof, fuel cell, wire rock lights, Warn 9.5xp, re-do about half the wiring, make windows roll up, take off crappy assist set up, rebuild 3rds to find Lockrites :-(, new exhaust, and somethings I forgot

EDIT TO DO: 7/27/07
put in "new" tranny, install 3.4 flywheel and clutch, hunt down the "Big Wizard" and beat his ass, outboard rear coils again and try to wipe the smile off my face

No too bad a list. The cage will be the most time consuming and I hope that the links will hold up to a good skinny pedal pounding

I like to build my own stuff for many reasons BUT I am on a budget and will gladly buy a ready built crewcabish tacoma thing with a 3.4l and duals in it, I did get into this money pit sport to RIDE right? Im basically looking at this like a pile of parts and expecting nothing, but hoping for the best.

What i bought

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TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:01 PM

Good stuff

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Stuff to work on

First time to rebuild one of these.

Make room for these

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:06 PM

Whats this?? (hint:hint: notice the no-neck down

)

Need a few more parts to complete this, but its a good start.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:07 PM

Ditched these pieces of crap.
Got a bag-o-bolts that are stronger than standard grade 8 bolts to put in.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:08 PM

Before = scary and WEAK

After = very nice

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:09 PM

I like the look of the bumpers, but the front sticks out way too far.
I can probably cut about 4"s out of it if I keep the multi-mount winch plugs.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:11 PM

First ever halfway descent fender trimming job that Ive done. Found a little bondo, but it worked out.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:12 PM

unexpected wheel spacers and IFS rotors

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:14 PM

About about one hour after it was at my house

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:18 PM

Thats it so far.

The steering stuff sould be here next week and I need to fab new brackets for the ram.

I found out that Im going back to Iraq in 12 weeks so we moved our trip to Hot Springs back a month so I really need to hustle on this exo-cage. Im not a huge fan of them, so Im going to try to make it as simple and with clean lines as I can. A test ride is a must before I make the 9 hour trip to Arkansas in the new family ride.

The more I sit here, the more I want to go check out my links and see how thick they are before I make any crazy plans

customcruiser · 01-27-2007, 12:35 PM

nice truck.......
looks like mine kinda

what size coilovers are those in the rear (rate/rate) if you know

looks like a fun project.
is that your 1st gin 4runner or pickup in the 2nd to last pic??

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by customcruiser

nice truck.......
looks like mine kinda

what size coilovers are those in the rear (rate/rate) if you know

looks like a fun project.
is that your 1st gin 4runner or pickup in the 2nd to last pic??

Ive read you buildup. Great minds think alike

Ive been researching the coils some today. The shock part is made by Doetsch and it has QA1 springs over them. They were VERY soft when I drove it around, but one was blown though

Anti-rock bars may be in the future. Ill bust out the tape on them tomorrow.

Thats my 85 runner in the background. Its a great truck, but its for sale to fund this one.

customcruiser · 01-27-2007, 12:48 PM

is it in the forsale section??

i like the tailgate rearend.
i am gonna work on enclosing the back tonight and tomorrow

btw that steering looks pretty scary but my brother would probally buy that steering arm if you wanna get rid of it for his 85 4runner

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 12:54 PM

Yes

Good luck

Its all his. Not worth a lot to me. Lets make a deal.
Ive got some 35" xterrains he needs too

and 4" Alcan rears

customcruiser · 01-27-2007, 01:00 PM

i'll get back to you after i talk to him
he probally will want the rear springs also

what would you want for them?

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-27-2007, 01:04 PM

email me

riverparrish@gmail.com

or call

205 233 1051

4RunnerKid · 01-27-2007, 10:04 PM

post some pics of the front link setup if you get a chance.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-28-2007, 04:39 AM

Ill try to get some up this evening.

I just now getting off of work :fireman: from a 24 hour shift yesterday and got to play on the computer. A lot of my progress will probably be posted every third day while Im on duty

91 4Runner · 01-29-2007, 04:19 AM

Could you post or send a few more detailed pictures of the front bumper.? ie. mounts/structural components.... I like the look of it and think witha plate on top of it, it would be a great regular winch bumper...

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-30-2007, 07:07 AM

Link shots

sweet giant bolts

The rears are 1.75"x .120"
The lower fronts are the same but the uppers ar only 1" OD. Im really trying to go on a test run this weekend and I may weld some angle iron on the uppers for the test ad then retube them when I get back.

The ends have what I call johnny joints in them.

The coilovers are Doetsch 15" with QA1 springs. 225/250 in the rear and 250/300 in the front.

I ordered two new 15" shafts, two rebuild kits and overnite shipping for $90 which I though was pretty reasonable.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-30-2007, 07:07 AM

Rear trimming
PLENTY of bondo. Whoever bobbed this would kill me if he saw what I did with that cutoff wheel

Before w/ 35s

After w/ 37s
This is way taller than ride height.

Can you see how thick it was?

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-30-2007, 07:08 AM

Departure angle

Approach
This is with the bumper off in case you could not tell :flipoff2:
After I trim it, it should only stick out about 5" in front of the tires.

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-30-2007, 07:08 AM

New hub studs

Did I mention that this was my tow vehicle

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-30-2007, 07:09 AM

Its 76" tall
24" to the frame rail
about 112" wheel base
on 37" IROCs

01-27-2007, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Good stuff __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Stuff to work on First time to rebuild one of these. Make room for these __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President Last edited by TachedOutOffRoad; 01-27-2007 at 12:15 PM.

01-27-2007, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Whats this?? (hint:hint: notice the no-neck down ) Need a few more parts to complete this, but its a good start. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Ditched these pieces of crap. Got a bag-o-bolts that are stronger than standard grade 8 bolts to put in. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Before = scary and WEAK After = very nice __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President Last edited by TachedOutOffRoad; 01-27-2007 at 12:19 PM.

01-27-2007, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	I like the look of the bumpers, but the front sticks out way too far. I can probably cut about 4"s out of it if I keep the multi-mount winch plugs. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	First ever halfway descent fender trimming job that Ive done. Found a little bondo, but it worked out. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	unexpected wheel spacers and IFS rotors __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	About about one hour after it was at my house __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President Last edited by TachedOutOffRoad; 01-27-2007 at 12:21 PM.

01-27-2007, 12:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Thats it so far. The steering stuff sould be here next week and I need to fab new brackets for the ram. I found out that Im going back to Iraq in 12 weeks so we moved our trip to Hot Springs back a month so I really need to hustle on this exo-cage. Im not a huge fan of them, so Im going to try to make it as simple and with clean lines as I can. A test ride is a must before I make the 9 hour trip to Arkansas in the new family ride. The more I sit here, the more I want to go check out my links and see how thick they are before I make any crazy plans __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
customcruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Race City USA (Mooresville, NC - LKN) Posts: 675	nice truck....... looks like mine kinda what size coilovers are those in the rear (rate/rate) if you know looks like a fun project. is that your 1st gin 4runner or pickup in the 2nd to last pic?? __________________ 94 4Runner Truggy 60/14B, 3Link w/18" Air Shox Chopped & Exo'd 42's on H1 Beadlocks Pirate4x4 Build Thread 03 Tundra Crawler Hauler/Baja DD 3" Lift, Fiberglass Fenders Prerunner Bumper, (3) 9" Lights

01-27-2007, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
customcruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Race City USA (Mooresville, NC - LKN) Posts: 675	is it in the forsale section?? i like the tailgate rearend. i am gonna work on enclosing the back tonight and tomorrow btw that steering looks pretty scary but my brother would probally buy that steering arm if you wanna get rid of it for his 85 4runner __________________ 94 4Runner Truggy 60/14B, 3Link w/18" Air Shox Chopped & Exo'd 42's on H1 Beadlocks Pirate4x4 Build Thread 03 Tundra Crawler Hauler/Baja DD 3" Lift, Fiberglass Fenders Prerunner Bumper, (3) 9" Lights

01-27-2007, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Yes Good luck Its all his. Not worth a lot to me. Lets make a deal. Ive got some 35" xterrains he needs too and 4" Alcan rears __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 01:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
customcruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Race City USA (Mooresville, NC - LKN) Posts: 675	i'll get back to you after i talk to him he probally will want the rear springs also what would you want for them? __________________ 94 4Runner Truggy 60/14B, 3Link w/18" Air Shox Chopped & Exo'd 42's on H1 Beadlocks Pirate4x4 Build Thread 03 Tundra Crawler Hauler/Baja DD 3" Lift, Fiberglass Fenders Prerunner Bumper, (3) 9" Lights

01-27-2007, 01:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	email me riverparrish@gmail.com or call 205 233 1051 __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-27-2007, 10:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 1,033	post some pics of the front link setup if you get a chance. __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ TG HD/RUF front \| All Pro rear \| 37" Krawlers \| Marlin UM06s \| 12" King 2.5s \| 2" air bumps \| 12" Fox 2.0s \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| 4xInnovations cage \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| LED rock lights \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club Poly Performance

01-29-2007, 04:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
91 4Runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ameliasburgh, On. Ca. Posts: 620	Could you post or send a few more detailed pictures of the front bumper.? ie. mounts/structural components.... I like the look of it and think witha plate on top of it, it would be a great regular winch bumper... __________________ Mostly Stock 90 4Runner SR5 V6 Auto w/ 33" Durango MT's (bent lower valance removed), bush bar w/ 55w Baja Offroad Lights, Custom fit 1st. gen rollbar (used to mount Hi-Lift and fire extinguisher), extended diff breathers, (Comming soon rear spool and 2" body lift..) My very slow buildup on Sontt.com - currently building. http://www.sontt.com/forum/viewtopic...&t=109&start=0

01-28-2007, 04:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Ill try to get some up this evening. I just now getting off of work :fireman: from a 24 hour shift yesterday and got to play on the computer. A lot of my progress will probably be posted every third day while Im on duty __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-30-2007, 07:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Link shots sweet giant bolts The rears are 1.75"x .120" The lower fronts are the same but the uppers ar only 1" OD. Im really trying to go on a test run this weekend and I may weld some angle iron on the uppers for the test ad then retube them when I get back. The ends have what I call johnny joints in them. The coilovers are Doetsch 15" with QA1 springs. 225/250 in the rear and 250/300 in the front. I ordered two new 15" shafts, two rebuild kits and overnite shipping for $90 which I though was pretty reasonable. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-30-2007, 07:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Rear trimming PLENTY of bondo. Whoever bobbed this would kill me if he saw what I did with that cutoff wheel Before w/ 35s After w/ 37s This is way taller than ride height. Can you see how thick it was? __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-30-2007, 07:08 AM	#23 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Departure angle Approach This is with the bumper off in case you could not tell :flipoff2: After I trim it, it should only stick out about 5" in front of the tires. __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-30-2007, 07:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	New hub studs Did I mention that this was my tow vehicle __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President Last edited by TachedOutOffRoad; 01-30-2007 at 09:14 AM.

01-30-2007, 07:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Its 76" tall 24" to the frame rail about 112" wheel base on 37" IROCs __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

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