prerunning4x4

Sorry if this thread is moving slowly, or not a whole lot being done at once, but remember i am only 17 with only a weekend job. Though, I do all my work and learn along the way.




Okay, first and foremost, the reason i got this truck (Possibly a blessing in a huge, ugly, and unnecessary disguise.):



What it looked like:


I know, what a real A!@ to run a red light, and plow into me after i had literally that day detailed it, put in new spark plugs, and filled it with premium gas. Not only that but over the month before, got a new alternator, brake pads, and window tint.

Any way, i ended up with this beauty:

Got it for 2K from my grandpa, 50k on a rebuild 3vze

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Oh wait, i forgot to add, on the way home... from picking her up... the clutch burned out. Yes, good lord that sucked... so my dad and i dropped the tranny two days later after small prep work , then threw a new one with all the components in. Thanks dad, haha. So at this point i had waited 2 weeks for my new truck after i bought it but she runs great now though!!!!!!!

Did some audio work first, Installed the 3.5'' (i think) speakers in the dash, Kickers.
Then i needed some output over 15 watts so i took my kenwood deck with direct ipod hook up CD and HD radio and plugged away for a night.
Final Product:

That Electrical tape up on top, was the product of frustration and the sheer fact that the clip behind it would not go in, so i cut it off. i will file it down next time when i put my sub in but for now, i will live.

You and i both know that only having dash speakers, is hell. So i got 6x9s.
With boxed, no mod required, which makes my life, a hell of a lot easier.
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The shall suffice till i have $400 laying around for a 10 inch JL sub and amp, which i had my eye on for years now.

Now, i can take my new baby out for a spin and some wheeling.



She feels good, real good. Im really impressed.

So those rims were putrid.


That was one fun afternoon, lets just say my pops had a few to many to drink.


So, now i have to smog it, the emissions test wasnt lookin good, so a new K&N filter fixed her up to pass.
Not much later, i did the wires and plugs, ngk plats.

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Next will be:
All around armor... bumpers and sliders.
New CB antenna.
Skidplates.
Lockers.
Tires.
Different body repairs, mods.
Shocks, and half shafts.

prerunning4x4

I have done some wheeling, just to more so get the feeling for my truck and what is more necessary before i buy, so here are some pics to entertain, i was up on the Wild Animal Park service road near my house and found this blocked trail, that i got the chain off of and checked out, we saw some horses but beside that it was free land to me and some dang nice wheeling with all levels of trial.
There was a cool place to try the rocks out, i got up a little, but until my rig is better prepared im keeping aware that it is my daily driver.
The view was so nice.

prerunning4x4

And tomorrow morning, I am doing the spark plugs, wires, and maybe the fuel filter, then taking the rear mud flaps off the painting the fender flares in the rear black. We'll see how things roll out. Stay posted.

vital22re

iTrader: (2)

you should have saved your money on plugs... the basic ngk's will do just fine.

prerunning4x4

It was only a $1.99 to $2.50 difference i think... i just went for it, im still using my salvage money from the Mercedes for upgrades etc, so it didnt bust my bank too bad
But ill think that next time. thanks man

prerunning4x4

Im also going to install my cb radio tomorrow! yahh

vital22re

iTrader: (2)

the best upgrade you can do for that 3vz is headers... They eliminate a poorly designed exhaust system that has been suggested to help prevent the head gasket issue that the 3vz has

prerunning4x4

Thanks man, any recommendation on what kind i should get? I'm assuming you have experience with already replacing these on your 92, and should i do it before or after my exhaust system?

prerunning4x4

Got my new plugs, and Napa premium cables in this morning, then i went and picked this up and mounted her right in! it looks so nice.my small antenna on top will soon be replaced with something much larger, and ill have to find a way to tie it down for DD reasons, but ill be able to quick release!

prerunning4x4

Also, i did end up painting the flares, and taking mudflaps off, i just dont have a pic! tomorrow.

prerunning4x4

With how great i am doing, i dont think that much more on the truck is necessary except all around armor, skid plates, winch, and tires, not even a size up. it works so greaat!

prerunning4x4

WELL, yesterday i got the ever so happy beloved battery, and brake light combo. So, not knowing what it is, and my battery being from 07 i replaced that... Guess what it was not the problem. Whatever, i needed it anyway. So then they ran the test at autozone, my alternator was bad, so there was one in stock and i ran home and put it in. Ran back and got the core money back! that made the day better, anyway, heres some pics to keep you all busy. Oh and i finally put my whip on too. and painted it from blue to black


it took longer than i wanted, but i got it out.



and its in with the new battery!

whip

yeah also guys if this takes longer than you wanna wait, sorry. Im 17 with only a weekend job, i do do all my work though and just learning as i go.

Psyche

Haha I like this. I'm in the exact boat you are. I'm 18, just graduated and I have a part time job. Bought myself a 4runner and I'm learning as I go. So it takes me a while to get any money to actually do something to it. Anyways, pretty cool so far. Would look really good with some new tires and wheels!

prerunning4x4

Thanks man, well maybe we can help each other out here, if you have a question.. shoot me a PM and if i know anything about it, ill help you. Then maybe youll be nice enough to do the same back! haha

Then i also planned to get the like 95-00 era 6 spoke toyota rims, then get some BFG All terrains, or Mud Terrains
so i agree! haha
then im getting a suspension soon enough as well

prerunning4x4

well, here we go! got a new rear bumper, needing new tires, put on a TRD sticker, took off the top portion of the stripe kit, Better CB antenna, fixed up the tail pipe, lit my license plate, and cleaned her up nice before summer is in full gear, because i wont wash it till right before winter!












Soon to:
Sand down, and do body work on the bed.
Primer for the roll on bed liner
Bed liner
New smaller tool box that will sit in the bed
Gas can
Re-mount the antenna to the side of the bed or bumper
Spare tire mount
New windshield
New tires
Go wheeeeeeling!!!!!!! i havent been on a legit trail in like 3 weeks im dying!

Crimson Yota

Lookin good man keep it up.

prerunning4x4

On the way next: Aussie lockers! Tires and rims, & Bed liner

yotaman85

looks good man, ah I miss In-n-out... stupid TN doesn't have a Del taco either..

prerunning4x4

Ouch man, life would be hard without either of those, haha.

MaK92-4RnR

you should grab some SR5 bucket seats and a center console