jaretstuff

This will be a slow build thread that will chronicle my little brothers new (to him) 4runner. This will be used as a date reference later on. Here are the specs:
1999 4Runner SR5 4x4
3.4/auto, manual transfer case
bonestock, black
exterior: 8/10
Interior 7/10
Frame is rusty in the rear where the links mount, misc exhaust leaks and engine lights
233k miles
shocks and springs are toasted
First day home, massive tranny fluid leak somewhere

jaretstuff

Pulled it into the shop today, drained most of the major fluids, and acceded the tranny fluid leak and rear axle where it is going to need a frame patch at.

habanero

Heated garage? Soooo cold out there! The truck looks like a decent starting point.

jaretstuff

yep it is heated, it's a gambrel style house with a 3bed/2.5bath above the garage

jaretstuff

Fixed the transmission lines and started the frame patching.

jaretstuff

More frame work done today

jaretstuff

The frame repair ended up using 3/16 C-channel to rebuild the old frame section

jaretstuff

Here is how it sits today, still waiting on new shocks and a couple of misc bushings

habanero

Bet that rot felt good to take care of.

jaretstuff

yes it felt great too, it was absolutely needed considering the link mount and shock mount wasn't even attached to the frame anymore

tjag1124

What lift are you putting on?

jaretstuff

Unfortunately it's probably staying stock for the near future

habanero

That's not unfortunate, running stock is a good way to get to know your truck and find out what you want to do with it.

Charchee

Cool deal! I like it. I've got a third gen that was in about that shape when I started. Even has the same dent in the bumper. I picked up a 2000 parts truck a while back just for a few parts I needed. I went ahead and stripped it so if you run into something you need, let me know. I've got way more parts than I'll ever need.

jaretstuff

sorry for the super late replay, I appreciate the offer. Would you happen to have an extra rear wiper and overhead console door