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#22
Prett sure they use coils and shocks to lif those. You have aftermarket shocks, and it seems to sit a little higher than stock....someone will be able to tell if its lifted. Looks like a later model 4runner wheels at least.
What size are tires?
What size are tires?
#27
Spools and full lockers won't chatter, but the locker might make you change lanes while changing gears.
The other way to tell is to go over a patch of ice and suddenly have your rear bumper taking the lead.
Hope this helps!
#28
If it's an automatic locker/limited slip it'll chatter a bit while cruising, and some cheaper automatics make the truck jump sometimes.
Spools and full lockers won't chatter, but the locker might make you change lanes while changing gears.
The other way to tell is to go over a patch of ice and suddenly have your rear bumper taking the lead.
Hope this helps!
Edit: no chatter :/ nu pull when shifting.
Last edited by theerroneouspenguin; Nov 2, 2013 at 11:55 AM.
#32
Start reading up on the 3.4 5VZ-FE (V-6) swap. Bolts in with a little wiring swapping. Or if you're feeling frisky, a 1UZ V-8 swap. It's been done many times also. A bit more fabricating though.
As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option. Edit: you have to replace the entire headlight to upgrade. Probably 6054s? I did the Hella e-code upgrade and I love it. 80/110W bulbs.
And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.
As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option. Edit: you have to replace the entire headlight to upgrade. Probably 6054s? I did the Hella e-code upgrade and I love it. 80/110W bulbs.
And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.
Last edited by rokblok; Nov 2, 2013 at 04:06 PM.
#33
Start reading up on the 3.4 5VZ-FE (V-6) swap. Bolts in with a little wiring swapping. Or if you're feeling frisky, a 1UZ V-8 swap. It's been done many times also. A bit more fabricating though.
As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option.
And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.
As far as headlights, just look at the back of the headlight housing. I didn't look at your pics close enough yet to see if you do have bulb-only replacement option.
And it does appear slightly lifted, maybe a couple inches? It's hard to tell on rear coil springs unless you have a sticker close by. And it could be a torsion bar crank up front. Unless there is a body lift I can't see.
I'm not wanting to swap motors. Just asking if it would be cheaper. Ive heard good things about the 3.4. Would my best bet be to just find a wrecked truck? If I did the 3.4 swap would it be mainly just the engine bay harness and the ecu that got swapped?
Edit: my head lights don't look like the bulbs come out. Where would the sticker for the lift be?
Last edited by theerroneouspenguin; Nov 2, 2013 at 04:16 PM.
#36
I hate hate the grill. Couldn't get to the screws to pull the little light bracket. Damn near broke it trying to get it out...the grill.not the light mounting bracket.
Anyway..I love love this truck. All my lights work now and its not burning oil. Woo hoo. Drinks gas like I smoke weed but I already expected that.
It is a shock to go from 40s in town and 50s on the highway...to this. Lol. But I'm cool with it.
Anyway..I love love this truck. All my lights work now and its not burning oil. Woo hoo. Drinks gas like I smoke weed but I already expected that.
It is a shock to go from 40s in town and 50s on the highway...to this. Lol. But I'm cool with it.
#37
Still need.
Shocks
Windshield
Hatch
Radiator..mines jb welded fixed.
Also...my washer thing leaks like a seiv. Can I just pull it? And it leaks like...as fast as you can pour is as fast as it leaks.
Shocks
Windshield
Hatch
Radiator..mines jb welded fixed.
Also...my washer thing leaks like a seiv. Can I just pull it? And it leaks like...as fast as you can pour is as fast as it leaks.
#38
How's a suspension job on these? Fronts. My passenger side is blown so I'm looking to get a set.
Any suggestions? I'd like to diy it. I don't have air so its probably gonna suck. Any issues with stripped bolts or what nots? Anything else I should replace. My bottom half is kinda rusty. Might just need to find a parts car and get new shocks :/
Should I stay with rough country nitro 9000 or go different? I like my ride how it is. Don't need higher or nothing.
Any suggestions? I'd like to diy it. I don't have air so its probably gonna suck. Any issues with stripped bolts or what nots? Anything else I should replace. My bottom half is kinda rusty. Might just need to find a parts car and get new shocks :/
Should I stay with rough country nitro 9000 or go different? I like my ride how it is. Don't need higher or nothing.


