Dropzone's 1994 4runner Build AKA: Project Recycle:
04-08-2017, 03:57 PM
#442
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Nice view. 
04-09-2017, 04:13 AM
#443
04-10-2017, 01:03 PM
#444
Thanks Hab!
Should be picking it up from 85Toyman's shop tuesday morning, really pumped to see how he and his guys worked their magic
meanwhile was at harbor freight awhile ago and picked up this cool little gadget, not bad for $10
meanwhile was at harbor freight awhile ago and picked up this cool little gadget, not bad for $10
04-18-2017, 08:16 PM
#449
I was able to get down to a friend of mines shop today to pick up the 4runner. *I was in Texas visiting family last week so pick up was delayed a few days. *I am really happy with what he did with my limited budget.
Had a co-pilot on the way home*
Anyway on to pics
what he started with
Front view:
side view
Will be swapping the front shackles to a set of boomerangs from Sky's to help clear the front body mount
going from a 235/75/15 to a 35x12.50x15 was nice
anybody need some left over IFS parts? *
added some X-O Fab frame plates and Ford shock towers.
I will be swapping to the 2WD oil pan in the next couple of days, tight fit as is
I will probably be swapping to rear leaf springs in the near future. the FJ80 springs I had didn't raise the rear as much as I had hoped.
Had a co-pilot on the way home*
Anyway on to pics
what he started with
Front view:
side view
Will be swapping the front shackles to a set of boomerangs from Sky's to help clear the front body mount
going from a 235/75/15 to a 35x12.50x15 was nice
anybody need some left over IFS parts? *
added some X-O Fab frame plates and Ford shock towers.
I will be swapping to the 2WD oil pan in the next couple of days, tight fit as is
I will probably be swapping to rear leaf springs in the near future. the FJ80 springs I had didn't raise the rear as much as I had hoped.
04-18-2017, 09:21 PM
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I was able to get down to a friend of mines shop today to pick up the 4runner. *I was in Texas visiting family last week so pick up was delayed a few days. *I am really happy with what he did with my limited budget.
Had a co-pilot on the way home*
Anyway on to pics
what he started with
Front view:
side view
Will be swapping the front shackles to a set of boomerangs from Sky's to help clear the front body mount
going from a 235/75/15 to a 35x12.50x15 was nice
anybody need some left over IFS parts? *
added some X-O Fab frame plates and Ford shock towers.
I will be swapping to the 2WD oil pan in the next couple of days, tight fit as is
I will probably be swapping to rear leaf springs in the near future. the FJ80 springs I had didn't raise the rear as much as I had hoped.
Had a co-pilot on the way home*
Anyway on to pics
what he started with
Front view:
side view
Will be swapping the front shackles to a set of boomerangs from Sky's to help clear the front body mount
going from a 235/75/15 to a 35x12.50x15 was nice
anybody need some left over IFS parts? *
added some X-O Fab frame plates and Ford shock towers.
I will be swapping to the 2WD oil pan in the next couple of days, tight fit as is
I will probably be swapping to rear leaf springs in the near future. the FJ80 springs I had didn't raise the rear as much as I had hoped.
04-18-2017, 10:11 PM
#454
04-19-2017, 05:06 AM
#456
Contributing Member
Wow! That sure amped things up(wards) a bit. 
04-19-2017, 12:17 PM
#458
Thanks!
Thanks Ed- it was hard to get stuff done, 4 people in the neighborhood walking by wanted to take a look and a few slowed down and shouted as they drove by. Hard to get stuff done
Thanks!
Thanks Don! I appreciate your hard work. Hoping to get the 2WD pan on in the next few days. That will allow me to check the flex. Tackling the rear end to check the 5.29 third swapped and the rear shocks mounted.
You were right, that thing with out rear shocks was squirrelly as hell. It was even bouncing on I-5 hitting some bumps on the trailer.
Thanks Terry, Don (85Toyman) and his crew did a great job. I am really happy with it
Haha, I would just about give the parts away if someone wants to pay shipping. I'll get them cleaned up and see what is usable and post an add. I think I may have the front diff sold.
Runs- yep I plan on helping out with the Oregon Trophy challenge, a camping run with Gitout.com and some other stuff.
Thanks Hab, it is a little higher than I was hoping for. May pull a leaf or two.
Bluetooth driveshaft, that is awesome I took a measurement I should be able to use the front shaft from the 81. If that doesn't work it will be a little while before i can order a replacement.
Current rear springs are FJ80. If I end up converting to rear leafs they will be the rear springs from the 81, hence the name project recycle. Front springs are off the Trekker too. I'll take it out a couple of times to see how the current system works
Thanks Ed- it was hard to get stuff done, 4 people in the neighborhood walking by wanted to take a look and a few slowed down and shouted as they drove by. Hard to get stuff done
Thanks!
You were right, that thing with out rear shocks was squirrelly as hell. It was even bouncing on I-5 hitting some bumps on the trailer.
Runs- yep I plan on helping out with the Oregon Trophy challenge, a camping run with Gitout.com and some other stuff.
Thanks Hab, it is a little higher than I was hoping for. May pull a leaf or two.
I took a measurement I should be able to use the front shaft from the 81. If that doesn't work it will be a little while before i can order a replacement. Current rear springs are FJ80. If I end up converting to rear leafs they will be the rear springs from the 81, hence the name project recycle. Front springs are off the Trekker too. I'll take it out a couple of times to see how the current system works
Last edited by dropzone; 04-19-2017 at 12:22 PM.
04-19-2017, 08:13 PM
#459
tripped over a grinder in the garage and decided to try an idea for adapting the rear swing out to clear the lower part of the rear bumper with a 35" spare
measuring it I would need to raise the mounting surface 2.5-3"
made a stencil out of some old poster stock. my idea is to cut 4 pieces of 11 or 12 gauge steel that I picked up last summer. Angle it so that it will clear the rear, cut the mounting plate and raise it up the distance I need. I'll use a combination of welds and bolts to support it.
test fit of the 1st piece. the red line indicates where i will probably end up angling the bottom to clear the rim
got the idea from this post. I think having the plates on both sides, with a few beads on each side and grade 8 bolts should support it fine.
measuring it I would need to raise the mounting surface 2.5-3"
made a stencil out of some old poster stock. my idea is to cut 4 pieces of 11 or 12 gauge steel that I picked up last summer. Angle it so that it will clear the rear, cut the mounting plate and raise it up the distance I need. I'll use a combination of welds and bolts to support it.
test fit of the 1st piece. the red line indicates where i will probably end up angling the bottom to clear the rim
got the idea from this post. I think having the plates on both sides, with a few beads on each side and grade 8 bolts should support it fine.
04-19-2017, 08:31 PM
#460
Looks good, Robb!
And good job, 85toyman.
And good job, 85toyman.
