I'm starting my sas on my 87 4runner. Today I began cleaning up my 83 axle. I am going to be using the 3in trail gear kit with 4.88 locked front and rear both with lockrights. Still not a 100 percent sure on how I'm going to lift the rear. Will try to get some pictures of progress in the next few days.

 

goodluck on bid

 

sorry reply on your build to many beers

 

On a 4Runner typically go 1" higher in the rear, on a pickup go the same.

Not sure how you are going to lift the rear? Does that mean you are trying to decide between 3 link, 4 link and leaf springs?

Order from me and save the sales tax.

 

I'm planning on doing the rear with leaf springs just not sure if I'm going to go with longer leafs or leave it stock length.

Just to save money I was thinking 3in downey leafs with an add a leaf and then a 1 1/2 shackle lift

 

Started cleaning up the axle and taking the hubs apart, just need to get my 54mm socket.

 

My camera isn't working so I cant show pics but the top half of the ball is pitted really and I don't know what to to do about it. Resurface?....or just leave it?

 

got the camera to work









heres wat ive got done so far

 

Bump!!

 

i would just try sanding it, mine had a little bit of that so i just sanded it. make sure when you rebuild it to use plenty of grease to keep the ball and the birf lubed up.

good luck on the build.

 

I just use sand paper or a scotch brite pad

 

OK well I've used some sandpaper and touched it up with a soft wire wheel and I think I got it about as good as I can. Now I'm just having problems getting the axle oil seal out.

 

$5 seal puller

 

I usually use a giant flat head screwdriver.....jam it into the seal and pry it out....

You're putting a new one in anyways...good luck!

 

I tried the screw driver thing for about 30min never got it to work so I will be buying the tool

 

You aint trying hard enough! hit the screw driver with a bfh until it goes in then pry it out...the seal will be mangled by the time u get it out

 

Ya I tired harder and got them out so now I'm just waiting on getting the 3rd member gasket...So my friend who lives out on a farm that had the welder and torch I was using cant have anybody over any more because one of the kids out there pissed of his dad so now I'm on the search for a welder I can use it to put on the armor.

 

Use a punch (or old screw driver) on one side of the seal and then another time 180 degrees away. Crinkle/fold the seal a bit by hitting these two points and then pull it out with pliers.

 

^ Good Tip ^

 

I'm back in school so I have access to a parts washer and I got one side of the knuckles and hubs all cleaned next week I should be able to do the other side. This weekend I should finish welding the gusset and amor and get started on painting the axle