DIRTCO's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread
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Oct 26, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I started up Chihuahua Gulch, had the hubs locked in and shifted into 4 low. Making my way up the trail I noticed that the transmission seemed to be slipping a lot, I hit a rock about 6" tall and the truck didn't want to move. I thought for sure that the tranny gave up the ghost, I was looking for a place to turn around and ran into a couple ATV's that I could hardly get around. After reversing a bit, I started back up the road and what would you know; 4 low for some reason was not working before, but now it was. This was after about 1/4 of a mile and several forward and reverse sections. Once 4 low was really working, the day went pretty smooth, besides for the bad shuttering when it's in reverse and the couple times the tranny seemed to be really slipping.
Though I plan on running dual cases eventually...
As far as the slipping, have you checked the transmission fluid? Being low on fluid can cause slipping.
Oct 26, 2008 | 07:09 PM
#185
I always tell guys to plate the frame for these sliders. I have seen the side of the frame tweak and compress in that area from a hard hit. Normally I cut diamonds out and weld them on the frame in each location that a tube is. In your case it shouldn't be too bad since you added five arms on each one. But, its still something to think about. I would definitely gusset the top of each tube though.
FWIW, the All-Pro ones are made from .120 wall HREW. They are only 2" longer as well.
FWIW, the All-Pro ones are made from .120 wall HREW. They are only 2" longer as well.
Oct 26, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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wow im really glad that i got on here.. i was literaly about to order a set of the TG sliders.. i put a set of them on my brothers 83 he had and i liked them they seemed to have held up ok, he never really droped down on them hard or anything but they sure worked awesome for a lifting point for the hi-lift. yea i really .. really like the all pro sliders.. but my wallet like the TGs. but i will deff measure them out befor i order.. hell i may just make my own. i really cant wait for it to start snowin around here.. we are starting to get some cooler weather, just no moisture when its cold out
I need to get the 35's on before I make up my mind.
Oct 26, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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I always tell guys to plate the frame for these sliders. I have seen the side of the frame tweak and compress in that area from a hard hit. Normally I cut diamonds out and weld them on the frame in each location that a tube is. In your case it shouldn't be too bad since you added five arms on each one. But, its still something to think about. I would definitely gusset the top of each tube though.
FWIW, the All-Pro ones are made from .120 wall HREW. They are only 2" longer as well.
FWIW, the All-Pro ones are made from .120 wall HREW. They are only 2" longer as well.
Oct 26, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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My transmission does the same thing. I will shift the shifter and it won't go into 4lo. I think it is an electrical issue, because if I shift it into 4lo with the ignition off, it will start in 4lo when I crank her up again. The transfer case is basically a 2 speed electrically shifted transmission, so you should be able to rig something up (that's what I am starting to work on).
Though I plan on running dual cases eventually...
As far as the slipping, have you checked the transmission fluid? Being low on fluid can cause slipping.
Though I plan on running dual cases eventually...
As far as the slipping, have you checked the transmission fluid? Being low on fluid can cause slipping.
I'd love to show you around, but it better be soon. A couple more weeks and there will be too much snow. Let me know when you can make it up.
Oct 27, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Oct 27, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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i ordered my sliders through WabFab and Brian gets his through 4xInnovations. They are DOM and .120 wall and have a rear kickout as well. Price was very good for what they are...http://www.wabfab.org/products/sliders/sliders.htm
Oct 27, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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i ordered my sliders through WabFab and Brian gets his through 4xInnovations. They are DOM and .120 wall and have a rear kickout as well. Price was very good for what they are...http://www.wabfab.org/products/sliders/sliders.htm
Oct 28, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Oct 29, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Oct 29, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Oct 29, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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