4x4Lamm

As you may or know, I recently lost my 92 4Runner to fire and have replaced it with a 95 4Runner. I will miss it...


4Runner Fire Thread

This is the new 95 4Runner. It is stock, but will not reamin that way for long.


If you wish, follow along as I transform it into what is to me, the ultimate daily driver, camping and hunting 4x4 and light to moderate trail rig.

There won't be any exocages or SAS, but there will be lots of PRACTICAL stuff of all types.

I have many mods already that I was able to take from the 92, and I also just picked up a new part time job working for American Medical Response so there should be plenty to do.

Also, I'm trying to launch a webpage (I was inspired by Bob) that will document each mod with things such as cost, PNs, where to buy it, pros and cons, before and after pics, etc. Stay tuned...

Wish me luck!

Lamm

4x4Lamm

As it stands now:
-1995 4Runner SR5 Limited
-3.0 V6, 3-VZE
-Automatic transmission w/ OD
-4X4, of course!
-4.88 Gears
-Red exterior
-Tan leather interior
-120,xxx miles
-Power Everything (including moon roof)
-Stock roof rack
-Factory alarm/keyless
-Tiny Little Tires
-Factory CD/AM/FM (that is driving me nuts!)

Everything works, it runs great and has been good to me.

Its VERY clean and has NO body corrosion and very little frame rust.


Lamm

4x4Lamm

Mods in waiting to carry over:
-Fender Flares
-TJM-13
-Exhaust (Catco/Flowmaster 40 coombo)
-Vent Visors
-Optima Battery
-K&N FIPK
-Surco Roof Rack
-Misc. Lights
-All My Recovery Gear/Equipment
-Misc. Little Stuff

I might be forgetting some stuff, but this is going to give me a huge head start, not to mention the $5000 insurance check...


Lamm

Cebby

4x4Lamm

My "car fire' thread has the best pics to date of the 95.

Lamm

AxleIke

Just a thought, but don't waste your money on exhaust or K&N...they don't really do anything, and you could better spend the money on lockering it, or gearing it...

deathrunner

DUDE IT ALREADY HAS 4.88's?????

How the hell did that happen? And you're driving with tiny tires.....It must scream.

Marc P

It came like that from the factory--just like mine..thanks Toyota!!

99_Runner

Yea, my 93 had the factory 4.88's. Did pretty good stock, but when I put on the 33's it became a real dog. I was only getting 13-15 mpg.

4x4Lamm

Well, I already have the K&N and exhaust from the old 4Runner and I achived good results with them, so why not just put them on the new one?

Lamm

4x4Lamm

It does! Zips around town pretty good but highway is a little rough. I will be running 32's soon.

Lamm

4x4taco

Are the 4.88s a factory option or what? I wouldn't that you just got lucky but a mistake from toyota. I've never heard of any runners coming with that low gearing. I wish my taco had some 4.56s, 88s would be nice too!

gthorne

I have factory 4.88's. I didn't check until after I had gotten it. It was a nice suprise.

4x4Lamm

I used the "diff code" table everyone always uses, 4.879:1 gears.

A lot of automatic 2nd gens seem to have them.

Lamm

4x4Lamm

BOLD mods have been installed/compleated.

4x4Lamm's 1995 4Runner SR5 Limited 4x4 Automatic 3.0 3-VZE V6:

Section 1, (Lift, Tires, Wheels):
Downey HD Rear Coils Spring Kit
Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Shocks, (all around)
Old man Emu Steering Damper
T-Bar Crank To Level Vehicle
American Racing 15x8 Ar-23 or Outlaw II Alloy Wheels w/ Short Center Caps
Wheel Alighnment (courtsey Toyota steering componet recall)
32x11.50R15 Cooper Discoverer STT Radial Tires
OLD BFG AT (31") for Spare
Steel Wheel, for Spare

Section 2, (Carry-Over Mods From 92 4Runner):
TJM-13 Bullbar
Optima Red Top Battery
K&N FIPK Air Intake Kit (ISR Pipe Only)
Bushwhacker Extenda-A-Fender Fender Flares
Auto Vent Shade Vent Visors
Rear Hitch Recovery D-Ring
Twin Front Tow Hooks
All My Off-Road Recovery/Survival Gear and Other Misc. Equipment

Section 3, (Interior Non-Electronic Mods):
Black Husky Liners, Front, Rear and Cargo (fire extinguisher and mag-lite mounted to front liners)Custom Weatherproof Interrior Tailgate Covering
Lev-O-Gauge/Clinometer
Chemical CO Detector
Wheelskins Steering Wheel Cover (Europerf, black and oak)
"Foot Locker" Style Cargo Box

Section 4, (Vehicle Warning Equipment):
Whelen Strobe Hide-A-Ways x4 (clear, in cornor-light housings and tailights)
Sho-Me 4 Tone Remote Mount Siren (wail, yelp, air horn, priority)
2 Whelen TIR3 LEDs for Front Warning (on TJM-13, red/red)
Whelen MM Slimlighter (red/red), RVM mounted
2 NOVA SL LEDs for intersection warning


NOTE: All warning equipment will use quality switches, relays and aux. fuse blocks

Section 5, (Vehicle Exterior):
Marlin Crawler Rock Sliders (15 degree cant, with grip tape)
Genaric Mudflaps (front and rear) Maybe?
BCC rear bumper with reverse lights, hitch and shackle tabs
BVG roof cargo basket

Section 5, (Interior Electronic Mods):
Sony CD/AM/FM Headunit
New Componet Speakers, Pioneer
Sirius ONE sat. radio
Lowrance IFinder Pro GPS w/ external antenna, ProFit Mounting Bracket and RAM Unit Craddle
Uniden BearCat BC-350C Scanner Radio
Firestck 3' Scanner Antenna w/ Rear Hatch Mount and Fire Ring COAX (pass. side)
Cobra "ashtray mounted" CB w/ external speaker
3' Firefly CB Antenna w/ Rear Hatch Mount and Fire Ring COAX (drivers side)
Tripple 12 Volt Power Outlets
Aux. Map Light

NOTE: All extra electronics will use aux. fuse blocks

Section 6, (Lighting):
Hella 220 Amber Fog Lights (on TJM center section)
Hella Micro FF Driving Lights (custom mounted on TJM)
"All Weather" 9004 Headlamp Bulbs
Hella rear back-up lamps mounted in bumper
KC 26 series long range lights mounted to roof basket x4
NOTE: All lighting will use quality rocker switches, relays and aux. fuse blocks

Section 7, (Other Mods):
Hi Amp Output Alternator, Mean-Green
Traction Adding Differentials (ARB? $$$)
B&M Aux. Transmission Cooler (medium duty)
Autometer Transmission Temp. Gauge
K&N drop in air filter
Wet Okole Seat Covers Beige Camo Pattern, (for when seats start to rip)
Misc. Decals/Stickers and Reflective Tape
Exhaust (2 and 1/4" pipes w/ Flowmaster 40 series and CatCo CAT)
NAPA Freeze Plug Block Heater
1" Ball-Joint spacers
Downey stage II rear lift kit (compliments rear coils)
Warn manual hubs
Hi-Lift Jack Acessories, (jackmate, slider adapter, off-road kit, base spread, isolator)
Safari Engine Snorkel


No big whoop, just a few K and I'm there. This is gonna be fun!!! Wish me Luck.

Lamm

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Nice plans you have in mind..most are very similar to the ones i'm doing. I can't wait to start seeing pictures of your progress.

Since your spending a good ammount of $$ have you considered the MAF conversion rather than the crappy K&N FIPK?
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/maf-conversion-mod-3-0-2nd-gen-68205/

4x4Lamm

Maybe in the future, but the K&N is free, cause I paid for it already. I would be curious to see some hard results on the MAF too...

Lamm

4x4Lamm

My first "mod" was to have the truck unercoated and rutproofed by a local provider.

The undercoating process involves abrasive removal of any major rust, paint/sealent of rust spots/areas, a full underbody steam cleaning and a full undercoating with Texaco brand undercoating.

The rustproofing process involves removal of interior door/body/tailgate panels and a steam cleaning, prep and spray of Texaco brand rustproofing.
Areas treated were; doors, tailgate, quarter panels, fenders, rockers and bumpers.

My family has used this place before for 5 vehicles and we have achived outstanding results. My Mom had an Aerostar that lived through 12 Ohio winters with NO rust. The owner is the only worker so the work is consistant.
He commented on how good of shape the 95 was in and how is was a good idea to bring it in.

Service also includes a 2 year warranty (meaning two inspections and touch-ups 1 year from now and 2 years from now, all free). Total cost was $371.00. Vehicle down time was 38 hours.

Other than the smell that lasts a few weeks, this service has no downsides. The upside of course being, preventing rust.

For more information contact:

Zack Pappas Rustproofing
3105 11th ST SW
Canton, OH 44710
330-455-5200



Lamm

4x4Lamm

My second mod was to install the Optima red top battery I had in my 92 4Runner. Optima batteries are superior in many ways. They are sealed and don't leak or require fluid top offs, they are more durable and they have better power. The battery I removed was a Duralast brand.

The Optima batttery has:
960 Cranking amps @32' F
720 Cold cranking amps
90 Minute reserve

The Duralast has:
685 Cranking amps @32' F
550 Cold cranking amps
100 minute reserve capacity


As you can see, the Optima is far better for all but reserve. I have used every bit of the reserve once too (same Optima red) when I smoked my alternator, it worked fine. They also charge faster than a normal battery, another plus.

The optima is smaller however and requires some modifacations to use the stock battery hold-down. For mine, I used a 1" thick piece of MDF cut to the size of the battery, painted to resist damage and screwed to the battery at the corners to solve this. Also, a few large rubber washers between the battery and the holddown give extra piece of mind.

A past Optima battery I had came loose from its hold-down (chap plastic one) and had a nice hole rubbed into the side of it by the power steering pump pully and continued to work for 8 months!

There are other comparable batteries, but I know Optima is a good dependable battery and I recomend it.

The red top is suitable for everyone that does not have a winch, high output alternator, huge sound system or more than 400 watts of extra light sets.

I purchased mine for $110.00 w/o core charge discount at Advanced auto parts almost a year ago.

The best place to get them (for me anyway) is at:
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/ or http://www.summitracing.com/

For more ino, chack out:
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...fig/brand.html

Here are some pics:





Lamm

Yamaha+Toyota=Fun

You probally have factory 4.88's because you have an auto, and your truck probally orginally came with 31's.