Round Three: Project Overdose
04-19-2008, 05:19 PM
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Round Three: Project Overdose
Well, the Blazer sold this week as did the 85' xtra cab that I took on trade for some labor. So, I wanted to go ahead and get back into another 4runner again. So, I hit Craigslist looking for an SR5 with the 22RE. Everything was pretty well worked over except for one black one that had the 3.0L.
The lower end was replaced at 224K, and she is now sitting at 237K. Timing chain done at the same time. She actually runs pretty strong. No funky noises except for a little squeak from the throwout bearing. And, for stock 4.10s and 32s, she does pretty damn good on the freeway, even against a headwind.
She spent the first 17yrs of her life in Vacaville, CA, but transplanted to Colorado Springs in 11/05. I snagged it this morning. I think I am now the 4th owner. Anyway, it pretty much has every option except the altimeter/inclinometer.
I have never been a 3.0 fan. The plan will eventually be a 3.4 when the motor goes or a 1UZFE Lexus V8 swap.
I'll be ordering all of what I need for the complete build next week. I still have a couple projects to finish first, but she should be under the knife by May 10th.
Detroits
5.29s
Longfields with Bobby's hub gears.
85' front axle gussets and trussed
4" Front kit
5" Rear kit
35x13.5x15 Toyo M/Ts
23 spline dual cases
Sliders
AOR Winch bumper
AOR Tire carrier
AOR Cage
The lower end was replaced at 224K, and she is now sitting at 237K. Timing chain done at the same time. She actually runs pretty strong. No funky noises except for a little squeak from the throwout bearing. And, for stock 4.10s and 32s, she does pretty damn good on the freeway, even against a headwind.
She spent the first 17yrs of her life in Vacaville, CA, but transplanted to Colorado Springs in 11/05. I snagged it this morning. I think I am now the 4th owner. Anyway, it pretty much has every option except the altimeter/inclinometer.
I have never been a 3.0 fan. The plan will eventually be a 3.4 when the motor goes or a 1UZFE Lexus V8 swap.
I'll be ordering all of what I need for the complete build next week. I still have a couple projects to finish first, but she should be under the knife by May 10th.
Detroits
5.29s
Longfields with Bobby's hub gears.
85' front axle gussets and trussed
4" Front kit
5" Rear kit
35x13.5x15 Toyo M/Ts
23 spline dual cases
Sliders
AOR Winch bumper
AOR Tire carrier
AOR Cage
06-26-2008, 05:18 PM
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Here we go. Today I finally started on it. Sort of anyway. We're hammering out two rigs at once. Racing so to speak.
Front axle:
New bling for the wheels. I was lucky enough to find these still new in the box. Centerline Hellcats
I'll be running one of my production winch bumpers as usual:
Here's how our day went. Needless to say that I have a lot of experience installing these kits. We are doing two SAS kits simultaneously. Both on 88' 4runners.
8:30am. started prepping my 4runner for cutting the IFS off. Dan showed up and we unloaded all his parts, axle, and tires. He started prepping as well.
9:35am. First cut started on mine.
10:05am. My IFS was on the floor and Dan started grinding on mine. I started cutting on Dan's rig.
11:00am. Both IFS units are out and laying on the floor.
2:00pm, crossmember mounted, frame tubes welded in on Dan's rig.
4:00pm Springs hung, axle in place, tires mounted.
4:30pm. Shop clean and will go after his rear and the rest of mine tomorrow. This is how mine looked at the end of the day.
Front axle:
New bling for the wheels. I was lucky enough to find these still new in the box. Centerline Hellcats
I'll be running one of my production winch bumpers as usual:
Here's how our day went. Needless to say that I have a lot of experience installing these kits. We are doing two SAS kits simultaneously. Both on 88' 4runners.
8:30am. started prepping my 4runner for cutting the IFS off. Dan showed up and we unloaded all his parts, axle, and tires. He started prepping as well.
9:35am. First cut started on mine.
10:05am. My IFS was on the floor and Dan started grinding on mine. I started cutting on Dan's rig.
11:00am. Both IFS units are out and laying on the floor.
2:00pm, crossmember mounted, frame tubes welded in on Dan's rig.
4:00pm Springs hung, axle in place, tires mounted.
4:30pm. Shop clean and will go after his rear and the rest of mine tomorrow. This is how mine looked at the end of the day.
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nice build. which lift kit are u using? will def be following this build. everything is so clean. great attention to detail. goodluck with the rest of the race!!
06-27-2008, 03:27 AM
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I am using a 4" front and a 5" rear kit. Dan is using a 5" HD and a 5" Rear. I have a feeling we are going to be pulling a leaf out of Dan's front though.
06-27-2008, 06:23 PM
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Good day today. Got Dan's rig done. Well, everything but rear shocks. But, it drove home. My front is done for the most part as well.
Front crossmember reinforcement for winch bumper
So, for everyone wanting to know. You can definitely do a front and rear SAS in two days. Hell, we did 1-3/4 in two days.
Oh, and this is why Warn hubs suck shweaty balls. These hubs came on the 85 axle I got. I'll be ordering Bobby Long's hub gears for my IFS hubs ASAP.
Front crossmember reinforcement for winch bumper
So, for everyone wanting to know. You can definitely do a front and rear SAS in two days. Hell, we did 1-3/4 in two days.
Oh, and this is why Warn hubs suck shweaty balls. These hubs came on the 85 axle I got. I'll be ordering Bobby Long's hub gears for my IFS hubs ASAP.
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06-28-2008, 07:50 PM
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Well, I needed some more hardware and parts to finish the front axle. Mainly a birf, and I really wanted Aisin hubs instead of the POS Warn crap. So, I hit the pic-n-pull this morning and was lucky enough to find a complete 85 front end minus just the 3rd. So, I grabbed everything I needed off of it and now have some spare shafts until I get the Longs.
Anyway, I got the front end assembled for the most part and started the rear spring hangers. I am using a slopped hanger for this build.
Anyway, I got the front end assembled for the most part and started the rear spring hangers. I am using a slopped hanger for this build.
06-30-2008, 06:05 AM
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Well, I should have been done yesterday, but I hosed the large pinion bearing on the V6 3rd and needed to order a new one. I'm also waiting on some 18mm bolts for the rear shackles.
I have got to get the body lift off. This bitch is way too tall with it on there.
I have got to get the body lift off. This bitch is way too tall with it on there.
07-01-2008, 06:18 AM
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Finished everything up to get her drivable today. Then went and got the Hellcats mounted. This bitch is way too tall with the body lift on it. I am hoping to yank it off tomorrow if I have time and then get the bumper painted and mounted also. I'm also getting a good amount of vibes from the stock shaft as expected. So, a CV Dshaft is a must on the rear.
Now, the install instructions on all of the typical rear kits tell you to move the rear spring hanger forward of the stock position 6". Well, when you do this with the 5" springs, it actually pushes the axle back to far and it will rub severely at the rear of the wheel well. So, I decided to move it forward 7". The shackle hanger still went back 2-3/4" as well, and the shackle angle is perfect as well as the placement of the axle.
I took it to Walmart tonight to have them mount the tires on my bling ass wheels too. Check out the droop I am getting:
Now, the install instructions on all of the typical rear kits tell you to move the rear spring hanger forward of the stock position 6". Well, when you do this with the 5" springs, it actually pushes the axle back to far and it will rub severely at the rear of the wheel well. So, I decided to move it forward 7". The shackle hanger still went back 2-3/4" as well, and the shackle angle is perfect as well as the placement of the axle.
I took it to Walmart tonight to have them mount the tires on my bling ass wheels too. Check out the droop I am getting:
