Ranski's 85 4Runner Buildup
03-10-2006, 06:24 PM
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Ranski's 85 4Runner Buildup
edit: you guys are mising the point. Its a labor of love to build these things up. You dont do it b/c its practical. You do it b/c its what you like.
by sdastg1
Have fun and keep posting pics as you progress. I for one don't get sick of the build-up threads...that is about all I really look for these days. All the rest are bling!
by Wabbit
Here we go...
The story starts with an 85 4Runner that nobody wanted. Seems like a bad flashback from high school...she was ugly I was desperate...
Here is the pic of the rig when it was posted here.
At the time I owned a 2000 4Runner w/ all the popular mods, including Sonoran rear bumper, TC skid, blah, blah, blah...
I have since sold it and purchase a Sequoia to eventually tow the 85 around.
Specs:
85' 4Runner
22RE (Clean and runs)
Auto
185K miles
Rusty
Basic Plans:
Marlin 4" Lift
Marlin Crossover
5.29 Yukons
Aussies front and rear
V6 Calipers up front w/ LC vented rotors
Stock calipers/rotors in rear (more on that later)
33" MTR's until I can find a deal on 35's
Frame plating
Sticker Removal
I brought it home last Sept and have been spending my time since then removing rusty parts and rebuilding the front axle. I should have the front all buttoned up tomorrow night.
Wish me luck...
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03-10-2006, 06:43 PM
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Pic of axle before cleanup
Pic of axle after cleanup and paint
Pic of v6 calipers after cleanup and paint
Pic of axle after cleanup and paint
Pic of v6 calipers after cleanup and paint
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03-10-2006, 07:01 PM
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Rear Disk Conversion
I was visiting with the guy that set-up my gears (Duane w/ Techtafab) and he showed me his brackets and adapter plate he is making for a rear disk conversion.
Here is the thread on Pirate w/ the details:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432279
Here is the thread on Pirate w/ the details:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432279
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03-12-2006, 07:51 PM
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Front Axle Rebuild
Well as is par for the course the axle rebuild took twice as long as anticipated.
Items that held me up along the way...
The FSM's instructions were pretty squirrly so I just followed Roger Browns way of doing it. I'll have a friend over in a few weeks to check it out.
QUESTION:
The stock bolts for the calipers won't fit through the V6 calipers. The hole seems to be a tad too small. Has anyone else run across this. Not sure if I should grind out the holes in the calipers or not. It would seem that if I ordered v6 bolts they would be just a tad too small for the threads on the knuckle housing.
Items that held me up along the way...
Figuring out the technique for getting the axle back into the birf with that pesky inner snap ring.
Modifing snap ring pliers so that I could reinstall the outer snap ring.
I'm not real confident I got the preload right on the wheel bearings, it sure seems like it takes alot of force to rotate. The scale says something like 30lbs.Modifing snap ring pliers so that I could reinstall the outer snap ring.
The FSM's instructions were pretty squirrly so I just followed Roger Browns way of doing it. I'll have a friend over in a few weeks to check it out.
QUESTION:
The stock bolts for the calipers won't fit through the V6 calipers. The hole seems to be a tad too small. Has anyone else run across this. Not sure if I should grind out the holes in the calipers or not. It would seem that if I ordered v6 bolts they would be just a tad too small for the threads on the knuckle housing.
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03-14-2006, 11:07 AM
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Well it seems I've answered my own question.
ERROR: I assumed the bolt that was in the caliper was stock...WRONG!
I picked up my new bolts from the dealer and took them home. Three of the bolts fit perfectly the third wouldn't tighten down...hmmm
Well it turns out that the previous owner had stripped out the threads on the knuckle housing - Recut new threads and used a larger bolt. SO...looks like I will be grinding out one hole in my calipers so the old larger bolt will fit.
ERROR: I assumed the bolt that was in the caliper was stock...WRONG!
I picked up my new bolts from the dealer and took them home. Three of the bolts fit perfectly the third wouldn't tighten down...hmmm
Well it turns out that the previous owner had stripped out the threads on the knuckle housing - Recut new threads and used a larger bolt. SO...looks like I will be grinding out one hole in my calipers so the old larger bolt will fit.
03-20-2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ric
any more updates ?
Both shock mounts have been removed - the only thing left to cut off up front is the torque rod bracket.
I'm trying to schedule my buddy to come over and weld up all the necessary front suspension/steering parts the first weekend in april.
Good to hear from you Ric...it has been awhile...a lot has changed in my Toyota world since you left KC.
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03-30-2006, 06:22 PM
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Update:
Received my last few parts from Marlin today. Looks like all this stuff will be put on the middle of next week.
I spent the past weekend, grinding down all the surfaces AND I finally got that pesky fitting off the power steering box. All it took was a GOOD set of flare end wrenches, 3-foot cheater pipe and 4-days of PB Blaster.
Couple of things I'm tracking down between now and then include:
- I purchased the 12" Bilsteins and saw on Tatums build thread he ended up swithcing out to the 14" length...posted on Marlin to see which will work.
- I have a question concerning mounting the "regular" shock hoops. The mounting points aren't flush with the frame as the shock bracket comes in contact with the wheel well.
Not flush w/ frame
Shock bracket in contact with wheel well
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03-30-2006, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
What I did...
All the other pics on my website under the front axle.
All the other pics on my website under the front axle.
