881stGenRunner

when you gonna get the 5pt. harness for the seats in there?

1985 4Runner

just as soon as I get a full cage installed, probably by the end of summer.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

I had to look twice to see who that clean shaven person was driving your rig. It was YOU!

Say it with me...

30 spline Longfields w/ chromoly axle inners
High Crossover steering w/ IFS box
stainless steel brake lines
37/12.50/15 MT/Rs...or equivalent
front ARB locker

...and that thing will rock w/ no worries.

1985 4Runner

Yeah, I figured I'd clean up too since the truck was now clean.

I am going to order the longfields & brake lines next week. I read that the next weak link will then be R&P and u-joint. I guess I'll install strengthened gears & a u-joint when I have the 3rd member all torn down. I am ordering some inner axle seals to replace the one you gave me, I'll PM you when they come in.

NCSU-4runner

the longfields ARE the "u-joint" equivalent unless you are referring to the driveshaft. Toyota axles have birfields, not u-joints.

1985 4Runner

I stand corrected, I meant the driveshaft. Thanks for the correction. I was trying to name where the driveshaft connects to the axle housing. Showing my noobness...

1985 4Runner

I'm still waiting for my buddy to get a day to cut & re-weld the tube doors so they'll fit. I snapped a few pics with the top down.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

I see you got the fender back on...your adapter is in route btw.

1985 4Runner

Cool, thanks again. You going to make River-rocks you think? I don't know if I'll be able to make it in three weeks, I doubt I could get the 30 splines here & installed in time. We'll see though. If I can make it I will. I am going to shoot for having the axles & high steer with hydro assist done by August in time for the Southern Jambo. A locker in the front & brakes & I'll be good to go I think. At some point I need to get the custom drive shafts measured so I can have a new stronger one made & keep these for spares. If everything is done by Spring '07 I'll be happy.

1985 4Runner

Updated SEE4RJ3 Damage pics:

Bashed the rear bumper in just a bit...

seaflea

Hey ryker, What did you hit?

1985 4Runner

I think it happened when I was coming up Fain's ford & had to reverse and pick a new line, but I'm not sure. I would think I had plenty of clearance then. It's only welded in the middle above the tow reciever, so it could have happened any time I guess. I cant wait to ditch it for a new rear bumper.

Intrepid

I have a smittybuilt bumper that as I smash it I slowly cut off the useless unfixable sections, hahaha. Hopefully soon, maybe tonight, I will be able to get rid of it! Time for a new bumper to go with all the other new stuff you are getting!

seaflea

looks like its time to PM miekys87 and get a real bumper on there!

1985 4Runner

Yep. Is he in Wilmington?

1985 4Runner

Well got the new 4x4 Innovations tube doors on. Awesome doors...

zman2day

Lookin good.

What did you do with your other Tube doors? (the ones the
needed to be cut and rewelded)

BTW, picked up those 15x12's yesterday. Bit rusty but nuttn a rattle can wont fix. I see yours lost their "bling"

1985 4Runner

Thanks, I still have them in the garage. I thought I had them sold on here, but never heard back from the guy. Marlin's said they would take them back & give me store credit basically.

Thanks for the wheels, I can fix my sig now. Just PM me wht you need & I'll e-zip you the money. Bling? no bling here...lol

seaflea

Sorry, I missed this question. mike is in the middle of moving to Wilmington right now. he is living in Asheville right now but is moving this weekend. Give him a month or so and he will be up and running.

1985 4Runner

Sounds good man.

I got some more "bling" today from UPS...