smkd13

I deleted my other thread cause well it was disorganized and I began to hate the name.


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I acquired a 2001 Toyota 4Runner back in November 2012 with 126k on the clock. My "Heep" Grand Cherokee is now :rip: Didn't get to do much to it at first, but slowly i have been doing my research and getting together what i want to do with it and now I am actually starting my build.

As I am new to this site, most of you don't know me but I am not new to off-roading or vehicle modification. I have a strong history with electronics. I don't like to take my cars/trucks to shops because i like to learn from experience.

Here she sits shortly after i got her:



Currently:




Current Mods:

Engine:

Stock - No Modifications
B&M 70268 Trans Cooler - 03/02/13 - 130k
Timing Belt / Water Pump - 11/08/12 - 126k
Spark Plugs (BKR5EKB-11) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Air Filter (FRAM CA7626) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Royal Purple 5w-30 - 02-18-13 - 129k
PCV - 03/02/13 - 130k

Front Suspension:

ToyTec Boss Coil-overs - 03/02/13 - 130k
Left & Right LBJ - 03/02/13 - 130k
Left & Right OTREs - (returned)
Energy Performance 8.5117R Bushings - (to be installed)


Rear Suspension:

ToyTec Superflex Coils - 03/02/13 - 130k
Bilstein 5100 9602R703 shocks - 03/02/13 - 130k
HD Panhard Bar - 03/02/13 - 130k
Rear Sway-bar removal - 03/02/13 - 130k

Electrical:

Andymod 2.0 - 11/10/12
ABS On/Off - (to be done)

Interior:

Alpine CDA-105 - 11/07/12
Hi-fonix Brutus Sub - 11/13/12
Hi-Fonix Titan Amp - 11/13/12
Garmin Nuvi 1300LMT - 11/09/12


Exterior:

Plasti-Dip Emblems - 12/27/13
Removed Trailer Hitch - 11/19/12
Flipped Hitch & Grade 8 - (to be installed)
"Fix" Fender Flares - (to be done)


Future Mods:

Spartan Locker (SLTV630) (possibly an Aussie)
Savage Offroad Rear Bumper w/ Swing
Savage Offroad DOM Sliders
Custom CBI Front Tube Bumper
BudBuilt Skids
HD Adjustable Rear LCAs and UCAs
Tube Front UCAs
Midland 1001LWX CB w/ 5' Firestick FS-5
Viair Setup (P/N# 10007)
Rear Cargo Cage w/ Hi-Lift Mount
Engo E9000S winch
Ford F-150 Tank swap
LED Light converstion
Some front and rear lights




DISCLAIMER:
This is will be a reference point for me as well as my way to show you the progress so you will have to just deal with a lot of pictures and notes. I rather be able to reference back to this if i need something as well as have a reference for other to come to. I research everything I do and like to be as detail as i can be. So for this I apologize for the lengthy picture heavy post that may happen from time to time.

As well you all are welcome to use anything that i have posted for you own reference, (BUT GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IT DUE).

If anyone has any suggestions or questions, please post them!

smkd13

UPDATED from T4R BUILD THREAD

Well here are some pictures of current things done:

Sub Box and Battery - (Will be chopping the box in half soon)


AndyMod 2.0 - (mandatory first mod :hat


Timing Belt / Water Pump (w/ custom tool)

Old Belt:


Custom Tool:


New Belt and Water Pump:


(02/25/13)Went and picked up the parts for my adjustable HD panhard bar.

Total price - 93 bucks

3/4 in Hiems w/ misalignment - 55.00
5/8 in Grade 8 bolts - 8.35
3' DOM - 24.75
Beasty PH Bar - PRICELESS

Should be welding this thing on Saturday if all goes well.




(02/27/13) Oh yes the FedEx guy showed up this morning before work

smkd13

Picked up these from DT and recieved my LBJs and OTREs in the mail today.



Pro Comp 7069s with 285/75R16 Duratracs

smkd13

Well finally got somewhere that i can get online and have some time to do my write up (at Work) for the lift install. I have a few pictures but was kinda bad at taking them this go around. But here we go:

Special thanks to Konsta ("rctoy" on TW) for the use of his shop and knowledge and my brother Joe (Auto tech "in training") for the extra hand.

(Sorry for the crappy cell phone pictures, it is all I have ATM)

Installation was for a ToyTec BOSS lift for a 3rd gen 4Runner. Everything is pretty straight forward for what you have to do. My installation included LBJs and OTREs so the process was a little more intense. (getting started and a pic of my bros back)



Along the way we ran into an issue: there was a bent Inner on the passenger side. Luckily my buddy had a spare





We got the coilovers installed before we changed the LBJs but that was a very quick process. They took a little "motivation" to get the bottom bolt in.





found out that on the top of the knuckle there is a flat spot that is on the back close to the spring. this is at full droop. It was only an 1/8 of an inch or so but I was not comfortable with that so we "clearanced" it. Just rounded it out a bit and threw on some paint. got it to about a 1/4 clearance which i am comforable with.





My buddy did most of the front end while I was building my PH bar. but here is is installed and looking good.



Installed the diff drop after everything in the front was done. (no pics)

The rear coils and shocks went in smoothly.

(picture coming soon)

Put the wheel on it. no pics

at this point we tired to do a basic alignment and found out that OTREs where the wrong ones. when trying to fix the toe we ran out of thread and they would not fit. The old ones where still in good shape so they got installed back in. Dropped it back down to the ground and tweaked the alignment good enough to drive.

Installed the B&M 70268 and new PCV. and ran into an issue of the radiator tranny cooler return "nub" (cant recall name atm) broke off and again luckily my buddy had an aftermarket one that was barely used.



While my brother was putting the fan shroud on the "new" radiator, I did this to my front bumper:



We then filled her back up with some TF and AF. Leak tested then installed the stock skid plate. (took a slight amount of modification to get it to fit correctly - BFH used extensivly) Reason for this as some of you might be aware of is that my crossmember is bent. That will be getting fixed later.

smkd13

Overall the process was smooth and pretty too the point... We decided to leave both swaybars off... honestly the ride is fine without them... even when going 75... but i am definitely seeing the point of a re-gear... The truck cruises at a lower RPM but downshifts A LOT more... found the happy medium to be at somewhere around 65 to 70... this ain't no race car so i don't mind that... The GY Duratracs are unbelievably quiet on the road... I have a little more vibration but that can mainly be felt on mid range of the RPMs, as well the rearview shakes a little more... nothing too bad though... There is a lean to the drivers side but I am sure that the reason for that is the lack of swaybars and the fact of a sub, two batteries, gas tank, and me all on that side... it sits pretty level but but looks as it is sagging in the rear but it is level...

Overall I am happy with it... Will reinstall the swaybar and see if that helps with the lean.

Here are some pictures on it

hilgeg

Now that you have had some time with your suspension set-up, would you mind if I picked your brain? I'm sure you researched the heck out of lift options just like I'm doing. Seem there is an opinion as to why every lift kit is the best on all the Toyota forum's, but no clear winner named. Your rig popped up when I was looking at the Toytec Boss set-up. It also appears that you run with a Toyota crowd so how do you like your Boss set-up, and how does it compare to other lifted applications in your group?
Thanks!