4RunnerKid's 1993 4Runner Build-Up Thread
Jan 4, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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the 4.7s are nice, no doubt, but i did wish i had a little more gearing in some spots. lucky me (NOT), i've done this one thing at a time. i went from auto to 5-speed w/stock case first. this required, like you said, for the rear driveshaft to be lengthened 2-3". i then went to the single 4.7 case with Marlin's adapter. this resulted in the total drivetrain length being 1/2" longer. this step, with my height of lift, required that i shorten the rear driveshaft an inch. not sure if it will be the same for you, but that's how it worked out for me. i will still be going duals, and redoing my driveshaft AGAIN, but it should all be worth it. hope that helps you.
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Jan 13, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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yeah, JV was a blast Clint. you planning on making it to the Jambo this year? we're planning on making the trip, so if you do we'll have to hit a trail or two together.
as for the shocks, the 14s were too long. i was at ~3-4" of bump travel at ride height, and once i loaded it up at all for a trip that travel became almost non-existent. picked up a set of 12" Fox 2.0s with reservoirs and finally got those in today. the situation is much better back there now... 5-6" at ride height now, they were valved for my application, and now there's no bushing bind.
as for the shocks, the 14s were too long. i was at ~3-4" of bump travel at ride height, and once i loaded it up at all for a trip that travel became almost non-existent. picked up a set of 12" Fox 2.0s with reservoirs and finally got those in today. the situation is much better back there now... 5-6" at ride height now, they were valved for my application, and now there's no bushing bind.
Jan 13, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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the shaft kinda works. it's loud, vibrates a lot, and is definitely short. my truck is usually sitting about an inch off the bumpstops. if you look at the pics, it's probably a good 4" above (doing leaf swap still). i'd say it's only slightly worse than Marc's angle. next time i take it out i'll see if i can get some pics at droop. as far as i know, it doesn't bind up... the High Angle flange is pretty well clearanced. i'll eventually end up running a round tube shaft once i'm dual-cased, but that'll be a while.
David, a stock CV just didn't have the clearance i needed.
Clint, it's actually seemless 2" and seamed 2.5" due to certain reasons...
Adrian, i am running 5" Trail-Gear springs woth 6" eye-to-eye shackles. i'll be swapping in the TG HD springs once the rear swap is done. hopefully that'll help with my axle wrap. the regular 5" TG springs are just too damn soft, especially for a V6 rig.
David, a stock CV just didn't have the clearance i needed.
Clint, it's actually seemless 2" and seamed 2.5" due to certain reasons...
Adrian, i am running 5" Trail-Gear springs woth 6" eye-to-eye shackles. i'll be swapping in the TG HD springs once the rear swap is done. hopefully that'll help with my axle wrap. the regular 5" TG springs are just too damn soft, especially for a V6 rig.
Jan 14, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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thanks guys. the new shocks ride SO much nicer than the bilsteins did. i can't wait to take it out and really test them. bumpstops are on the list for this weekend, so hopefully after that i can report back with some test results...
Jan 14, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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U know Casey Koester? hes from my HS he goes to SLO and he 4wheels alot our sisters are good friends, he knows of a bunch of good places to go in northern cal but i've never really talked to him enough to try to get in on one of the runs =P he has like an 85 k-5 but i heard he blew the engine?
Jan 16, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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yeah, i know Casey. it's a real bummer about his motor taking a ... i know he was pretty excited to finally have a rig and wheel with the club. hopefully he gets it fixed soon.
more JV pics have turned up, so i figured i'd post them up for you guys:
and some more...
more JV pics have turned up, so i figured i'd post them up for you guys:
and some more...
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Jan 28, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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started working on bumpstops for the rear this past weekend... using the stockers for now, but relocating them so they contact the u-bolt plates. they will stay "bolt-on" so i can use a softer piece in the future, with a nut welded on the top-side of the round plate. only pic i have for now:
i'll have more by this weekend.
i'll have more by this weekend.
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Feb 13, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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UPDATE
bumpstop extensions are done, just need to be welded to the frame. they'll be in as soon as i find some free time to do it...
picked up some 15x8" black steelies for cheap and had my tires mounted up on those. i'll have pics soon. she's a little narrower now, but overall i think the old girl looks much better.
bumpstop extensions are done, just need to be welded to the frame. they'll be in as soon as i find some free time to do it...
picked up some 15x8" black steelies for cheap and had my tires mounted up on those. i'll have pics soon. she's a little narrower now, but overall i think the old girl looks much better.
Feb 24, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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snow is fun
so bumpstops are finally done. the stockers will get replaced by some timbrens eventually, but these will do for now. might also gusset the extensions up a bit, we'll see...
broke the welds on the factory steering box mount... so stay tuned for that excitement.
so bumpstops are finally done. the stockers will get replaced by some timbrens eventually, but these will do for now. might also gusset the extensions up a bit, we'll see...
broke the welds on the factory steering box mount... so stay tuned for that excitement.
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