Round Three: Project Overdose

ScottyC · 04-19-2008, 06:19 PM

Well, the Blazer sold this week as did the 85' xtra cab that I took on trade for some labor. So, I wanted to go ahead and get back into another 4runner again. So, I hit Craigslist looking for an SR5 with the 22RE. Everything was pretty well worked over except for one black one that had the 3.0L.

The lower end was replaced at 224K, and she is now sitting at 237K. Timing chain done at the same time. She actually runs pretty strong. No funky noises except for a little squeak from the throwout bearing. And, for stock 4.10s and 32s, she does pretty damn good on the freeway, even against a headwind.

She spent the first 17yrs of her life in Vacaville, CA, but transplanted to Colorado Springs in 11/05. I snagged it this morning. I think I am now the 4th owner. Anyway, it pretty much has every option except the altimeter/inclinometer.

I have never been a 3.0 fan. The plan will eventually be a 3.4 when the motor goes or a 1UZFE Lexus V8 swap.

I'll be ordering all of what I need for the complete build next week. I still have a couple projects to finish first, but she should be under the knife by May 10th.

Detroits
5.29s
Longfields with Bobby's hub gears.
85' front axle gussets and trussed
4" Front kit
5" Rear kit
35x13.5x15 Toyo M/Ts
23 spline dual cases
Sliders
AOR Winch bumper
AOR Tire carrier
AOR Cage

Justinvd · 04-19-2008, 06:48 PM

looks nice, keep us posted on the build.

Hayes · 04-19-2008, 07:11 PM

do you just build and sell, or do you actually wheel these things?

ScottyC · 04-19-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayes

do you just build and sell, or do you actually wheel these things?

Its not the intention to sell them. It justs end up that way.

ScottyC · 06-26-2008, 06:18 PM

Here we go. Today I finally started on it. Sort of anyway. We're hammering out two rigs at once. Racing so to speak.

Front axle:

New bling for the wheels. I was lucky enough to find these still new in the box. Centerline Hellcats

I'll be running one of my production winch bumpers as usual:

Here's how our day went. Needless to say that I have a lot of experience installing these kits. We are doing two SAS kits simultaneously. Both on 88' 4runners.

8:30am. started prepping my 4runner for cutting the IFS off. Dan showed up and we unloaded all his parts, axle, and tires. He started prepping as well.

9:35am. First cut started on mine.

10:05am. My IFS was on the floor and Dan started grinding on mine. I started cutting on Dan's rig.

11:00am. Both IFS units are out and laying on the floor.

2:00pm, crossmember mounted, frame tubes welded in on Dan's rig.

4:00pm Springs hung, axle in place, tires mounted.

4:30pm. Shop clean and will go after his rear and the rest of mine tomorrow. This is how mine looked at the end of the day.

crews462 · 06-26-2008, 06:29 PM

Good work. Clean and fast. Youve done this before? That's a nice looking 4runner you picked up.

ScottyC · 06-26-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crews462

Good work. Clean and fast. Youve done this before? That's a nice looking 4runner you picked up.

Only about 15 times.....................

hurley842002 · 06-26-2008, 07:37 PM

I need to get mine in to you. Soon enough!!

canuckyotafan · 06-26-2008, 10:32 PM

nice build. which lift kit are u using? will def be following this build. everything is so clean. great attention to detail. goodluck with the rest of the race!!

ScottyC · 06-27-2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canuckyotafan

nice build. which lift kit are u using? will def be following this build. everything is so clean. great attention to detail. goodluck with the rest of the race!!

I am using a 4" front and a 5" rear kit. Dan is using a 5" HD and a 5" Rear. I have a feeling we are going to be pulling a leaf out of Dan's front though.

ScottyC · 06-27-2008, 07:23 PM

Good day today. Got Dan's rig done. Well, everything but rear shocks. But, it drove home. My front is done for the most part as well.

Front crossmember reinforcement for winch bumper

So, for everyone wanting to know. You can definitely do a front and rear SAS in two days. Hell, we did 1-3/4 in two days.

Oh, and this is why Warn hubs suck shweaty balls. These hubs came on the 85 axle I got. I'll be ordering Bobby Long's hub gears for my IFS hubs ASAP.

hurley842002 · 06-27-2008, 07:36 PM

Very nice, i'll be giving you a call once i'm ready to do mine.

Djlarroc · 06-28-2008, 07:03 PM

Damn Scotty, you do excellent work.

Made me drool.

ScottyC · 06-28-2008, 08:50 PM

Well, I needed some more hardware and parts to finish the front axle. Mainly a birf, and I really wanted Aisin hubs instead of the POS Warn crap. So, I hit the pic-n-pull this morning and was lucky enough to find a complete 85 front end minus just the 3rd. So, I grabbed everything I needed off of it and now have some spare shafts until I get the Longs.

Anyway, I got the front end assembled for the most part and started the rear spring hangers. I am using a slopped hanger for this build.

ScottyC · 06-30-2008, 07:05 AM

Well, I should have been done yesterday, but I hosed the large pinion bearing on the V6 3rd and needed to order a new one. I'm also waiting on some 18mm bolts for the rear shackles.

I have got to get the body lift off. This bitch is way too tall with it on there.

-TheBandit- · 06-30-2008, 11:44 PM

You are pretty dang fast. Of course everything goes faster the second, third, and hundredth time around!

Nice lookin' 'runner

ScottyC · 07-01-2008, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -TheBandit-

You are pretty dang fast. Of course everything goes faster the second, third, and hundredth time around!

Nice lookin' 'runner

I know. This is my 3rd personal one. Then I've done around a dozen or so others for customers.

You get it down to a science after that many.

terrybo3 · 07-01-2008, 07:05 AM

I like that front bumper! Do you fab those for people? If so, how much for a 2nd gen???

ScottyC · 07-01-2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrybo3

I like that front bumper! Do you fab those for people? If so, how much for a 2nd gen???

$349 + shipping.
http://www.addictedoffroad.com/bumpers.html

04-19-2008, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 543	Round Three: Project Overdose Well, the Blazer sold this week as did the 85' xtra cab that I took on trade for some labor. So, I wanted to go ahead and get back into another 4runner again. So, I hit Craigslist looking for an SR5 with the 22RE. Everything was pretty well worked over except for one black one that had the 3.0L. The lower end was replaced at 224K, and she is now sitting at 237K. Timing chain done at the same time. She actually runs pretty strong. No funky noises except for a little squeak from the throwout bearing. And, for stock 4.10s and 32s, she does pretty damn good on the freeway, even against a headwind. She spent the first 17yrs of her life in Vacaville, CA, but transplanted to Colorado Springs in 11/05. I snagged it this morning. I think I am now the 4th owner. Anyway, it pretty much has every option except the altimeter/inclinometer. I have never been a 3.0 fan. The plan will eventually be a 3.4 when the motor goes or a 1UZFE Lexus V8 swap. I'll be ordering all of what I need for the complete build next week. I still have a couple projects to finish first, but she should be under the knife by May 10th. Detroits 5.29s Longfields with Bobby's hub gears. 85' front axle gussets and trussed 4" Front kit 5" Rear kit 35x13.5x15 Toyo M/Ts 23 spline dual cases Sliders AOR Winch bumper AOR Tire carrier AOR Cage __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 1st Gen 4runner corner panel protection Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

04-19-2008, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Justinvd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: B.C Posts: 635	looks nice, keep us posted on the build. __________________ 1988 4runner- 22R-E - Crazy Gear Parted with the "Slush Box" If You Cant Feed IT - Dont Breed IT T urning O ver after Y ears O f T rail A buse

04-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hayes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,442	do you just build and sell, or do you actually wheel these things? __________________ -Hayes

06-26-2008, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 543	Here we go. Today I finally started on it. Sort of anyway. We're hammering out two rigs at once. Racing so to speak. Front axle: New bling for the wheels. I was lucky enough to find these still new in the box. Centerline Hellcats I'll be running one of my production winch bumpers as usual: Here's how our day went. Needless to say that I have a lot of experience installing these kits. We are doing two SAS kits simultaneously. Both on 88' 4runners. 8:30am. started prepping my 4runner for cutting the IFS off. Dan showed up and we unloaded all his parts, axle, and tires. He started prepping as well. 9:35am. First cut started on mine. 10:05am. My IFS was on the floor and Dan started grinding on mine. I started cutting on Dan's rig. 11:00am. Both IFS units are out and laying on the floor. 2:00pm, crossmember mounted, frame tubes welded in on Dan's rig. 4:00pm Springs hung, axle in place, tires mounted. 4:30pm. Shop clean and will go after his rear and the rest of mine tomorrow. This is how mine looked at the end of the day. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 1st Gen 4runner corner panel protection Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

06-26-2008, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
crews462 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hills of Vermont Posts: 124	Good work. Clean and fast. Youve done this before? That's a nice looking 4runner you picked up. __________________ 89 Pickup, 22RE, 5 spd, 175XXX

06-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
hurley842002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 332	I need to get mine in to you. Soon enough!! __________________ 1986 4runner 31" mt's aftermarket shackles Custom front bumper/winch Light bar/auxilary lighting Rear Detroit future mods: 33's maybe 35's, 5.29's, Rear bumper with tire/jerry can,highlift mounts, sliders. Conquer with the IFS until I can't conquer anymore and then do an SAS.

06-26-2008, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
canuckyotafan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 36	nice build. which lift kit are u using? will def be following this build. everything is so clean. great attention to detail. goodluck with the rest of the race!!

06-27-2008, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 543	Good day today. Got Dan's rig done. Well, everything but rear shocks. But, it drove home. My front is done for the most part as well. Front crossmember reinforcement for winch bumper So, for everyone wanting to know. You can definitely do a front and rear SAS in two days. Hell, we did 1-3/4 in two days. Oh, and this is why Warn hubs suck shweaty balls. These hubs came on the 85 axle I got. I'll be ordering Bobby Long's hub gears for my IFS hubs ASAP. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 1st Gen 4runner corner panel protection Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE! Last edited by ScottyC : 06-27-2008 at 08:21 PM.

06-27-2008, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
hurley842002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 332	Very nice, i'll be giving you a call once i'm ready to do mine. __________________ 1986 4runner 31" mt's aftermarket shackles Custom front bumper/winch Light bar/auxilary lighting Rear Detroit future mods: 33's maybe 35's, 5.29's, Rear bumper with tire/jerry can,highlift mounts, sliders. Conquer with the IFS until I can't conquer anymore and then do an SAS.

06-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,322	Damn Scotty, you do excellent work. Made me drool. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

06-28-2008, 08:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 543	Well, I needed some more hardware and parts to finish the front axle. Mainly a birf, and I really wanted Aisin hubs instead of the POS Warn crap. So, I hit the pic-n-pull this morning and was lucky enough to find a complete 85 front end minus just the 3rd. So, I grabbed everything I needed off of it and now have some spare shafts until I get the Longs. Anyway, I got the front end assembled for the most part and started the rear spring hangers. I am using a slopped hanger for this build. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 1st Gen 4runner corner panel protection Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

06-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
ScottyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 543	Well, I should have been done yesterday, but I hosed the large pinion bearing on the V6 3rd and needed to order a new one. I'm also waiting on some 18mm bolts for the rear shackles. I have got to get the body lift off. This bitch is way too tall with it on there. __________________ Scotty http://www.addictedoffroad.com/ 970-420-4198 1st Gen 4runner corner panel protection Toyota Winch bumpers on SALE!

06-30-2008, 11:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
-TheBandit- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 77	You are pretty dang fast. Of course everything goes faster the second, third, and hundredth time around! Nice lookin' 'runner __________________ In theory, practice and theory agree. In practice, they don't.

07-01-2008, 07:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
terrybo3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 110	I like that front bumper! Do you fab those for people? If so, how much for a 2nd gen??? __________________ ...look at that stock flex!!! :D Model: 1995 4Runner SR5 - Blue/Blue Engine/Performance: 3.0 L V6 3VZE, 5spd. Manual, everything stock so far... Suspension: Stock Tires: 31x10.50 on stock wheels Misc: Extra Power Outlet Mod (3 total outlets), 200W Power Converter Mod(for the laptop), more to come