CBO's 87 4runner build
Apr 26, 2016 | 06:11 AM
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Apr 26, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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Spent hours yesterday with a goal of finishing the caliper mount. I had to remake the bottom bracket piece but 2nd time around it didn't take me long. The other day I bought a 40 piece metric tap and die set from harbor freight for $13! And I got some free batteries haha.
So glad I have my drill press! The caliper bolts were m10x1.25. This was my first time using a tap. It was pretty fun actually. Welded the pieces together after a fit test on the rotor.
Then I bolted it all on to make sure everything fit.
I just need to play around with some washers to shim it to perfection, spray some paint on it, and its done! The next one should be way easier. There's a poker run at tuttle creek orv next month I'd love to enter so I gotta button this thing up!!
So glad I have my drill press! The caliper bolts were m10x1.25. This was my first time using a tap. It was pretty fun actually. Welded the pieces together after a fit test on the rotor.
Then I bolted it all on to make sure everything fit.
I just need to play around with some washers to shim it to perfection, spray some paint on it, and its done! The next one should be way easier. There's a poker run at tuttle creek orv next month I'd love to enter so I gotta button this thing up!!
Apr 27, 2016 | 06:05 PM
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So I was moving the brake hard line about to button up the passenger side disc swap and the line broke in half. I thought I was doomed. That putting a new fitting on it would be hard. But apparently a $10 flare tool and a few minutes is all you need.
So that was awesome. And I got the soft line on and rerouted the hardline to the front of the axle under the spring.
I put some more weld on the bracket in a few spots. Looks better I think. Before I was just moving the weld straight. This time I did circles. I still need more practice. The other caliper got rebuilt with new sleeves and bushings.
Brackets getting some paint and I tore apart the drivers drum brake so I can knock out that side next!
So that was awesome. And I got the soft line on and rerouted the hardline to the front of the axle under the spring.
I put some more weld on the bracket in a few spots. Looks better I think. Before I was just moving the weld straight. This time I did circles. I still need more practice. The other caliper got rebuilt with new sleeves and bushings.
Brackets getting some paint and I tore apart the drivers drum brake so I can knock out that side next!
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Apr 30, 2016 | 04:47 AM
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Ha. Ha. $300 each. 
When I do the chevy 63 spring swap I think I'm going to have to go spring under axle (sua) because I don't want or need any more lift.
I think 9 inches is already too much gap. I don't see any other options than sua. I already have the springs. Obviously I'm aware it effects ground clearance. I guess my rig will be more unique then!
When I do the chevy 63 spring swap I think I'm going to have to go spring under axle (sua) because I don't want or need any more lift.
I think 9 inches is already too much gap. I don't see any other options than sua. I already have the springs. Obviously I'm aware it effects ground clearance. I guess my rig will be more unique then!
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May 2, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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So one of the next projects is exhaust. I've got to go up and over the transfer case mount.
Im thinking the easiest way is a flex pipe like this one.
I've never used one. Apparently they leak eventually and everything I read is that its a temporary fix. Which might suit me fine for this upcoming trip or the entire summer who knows. I guess I'll just have to lobster back that piece when I find time. But it is an appealing quick option.
Im thinking the easiest way is a flex pipe like this one.
I've never used one. Apparently they leak eventually and everything I read is that its a temporary fix. Which might suit me fine for this upcoming trip or the entire summer who knows. I guess I'll just have to lobster back that piece when I find time. But it is an appealing quick option.
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May 2, 2016 | 05:47 PM
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Got a little crazy today.
Woops cut something off there! Glad I didnt die from an exploding gas tank.
I used a cutoff wheel and my sawzall too. So I was excited to bolt the driveshaft in and found this...
Bummer. I started looking at triple drilled flanges from trailgear and they run about $40-$50 shipped. And my budget is super tight until I sell some rims and tires I have laying around. Then I remembered I had a pile of transfer case parts from making the doubler in my basement.
The front output flange obviously goes to a cv and I measured it. It matches! So I'm going to try and swap them out. It should work. Fingers crossed.
Woops cut something off there! Glad I didnt die from an exploding gas tank.
I used a cutoff wheel and my sawzall too. So I was excited to bolt the driveshaft in and found this...Bummer. I started looking at triple drilled flanges from trailgear and they run about $40-$50 shipped. And my budget is super tight until I sell some rims and tires I have laying around. Then I remembered I had a pile of transfer case parts from making the doubler in my basement.
The front output flange obviously goes to a cv and I measured it. It matches! So I'm going to try and swap them out. It should work. Fingers crossed.
May 2, 2016 | 11:17 PM
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^^^I did the same thing on my 86' after rotating the rear axel to fix the pinion/driveline angle and adding a front CV joint to the rear driveline. It worked out great and saved me some $$$!
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May 3, 2016 | 06:12 AM
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May 3, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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Great work PAt! I had the same issues with the Truck the kids built at the school. I ended up mix and matching some driveshafts and slip yokes from different toyots trucks and 4runners and found the right combo. Also had to swap in a different rear flange.
I still ahve quite a few various DS parts laying around. You are welcome to come get what you need.
FYI.....Cell phone went Kaput.. Should have it up and running tomorrow night. Hopefully!!
I still ahve quite a few various DS parts laying around. You are welcome to come get what you need.
FYI.....Cell phone went Kaput.. Should have it up and running tomorrow night. Hopefully!!
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May 3, 2016 | 08:18 PM
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