86turbochick

Currently restoring my first vehicle I ever owned.. Recently got it back from my ex husband and she needs some work..

A lil background;
I have owned this rig since 2001
I am the second owner
We replaced the engine in 2003 due to my ex running her low on oil and blowing it. Re built the turbo And put a 2" body lift with 32" mud terrains ...
She is all original inside and "was" in perfect condition.. Her condition as of now saddens me and I plan to build her into a beast. I always knew this runner was rare but I am just now realizing just how rare she is. I have the fully loaded version and some parts I just cannot find! Pick n pull gets one in once in a while and I have only found a digital turbo gauge cluster and a moon roof.. I am still looking for the center console that houses the heater core.. Since mine busted into a million pieces!



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I have big plans for this runner and I will be posting my progress I'll post pics as soon as I discover how lol

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Welcome to Yotatech! Nice rare 4runner! Look forward to see its transformation into "The Beast"!

86turbochick

Thank u I am excited and anxious to get her going

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Can you give us any teasers of what you have planned, or are you keeping it under wraps until start working on it?

86turbochick

Man the list of what I want to do is endless right now lol.. It's currently an auto of course and I will be converting to a 5speed .. Solid axel swap ...rear disk conversion.. Bigger lift lower gears ..bigger tires ..paint .. On and on .. Im torn on keeping the engine stock or not?! I may do some mods maybe a bigger turbo ?!?!?.. Right now the engine has an idle issue and overheats from time to time.. So I need to locate the issues . The engine has less than 25k on it and I did the replacement myself cost me a lil over 3k to do. I never plan to sell this runner it's my baby.. And I have dropped way To much into her lol..

rustED

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like you've got a cool build planned! I don't blame you for never wanting to get rid of it, that's how I feel and I've only owned mine for a year, lol. Theres alot of good info on this forum, I know RMP8080 is finishing up his manual trans swap, and I just finished doing a straight axel swap on my 4 runner, when the time comes and if you have any questions just let us know!

86turbochick

Thank you I'm sure I will be looking for more ideas on here lol and I will be asking questions . This will be my very first build!! Can't wait!