Dunkin

Replaced the front glass today, and pickin up some 265-75R16 BFG's on 02' Tacoma five spoke wheels tomorrow.

Dunkin

Eight fuel injectors and three fuel filters later, I finally get around to replacing the fuel tank that is full of rust.


I wish my funding hadn't come to a halt, or I'd have that 1UZ in there already. :sadbanana:

2DoorRunner

Damn you know what i realized, i have talked to you and seen you around kirkland. But i never thought about the fact that we both have 2 doors. How did i not notice that before

Cant wait to see that 1uz in there!

Dunkin

, that was the whole reason I stopped and talked to you. Of course, how could you have known when I was in the STi instead.

I recently had to downsize, and lost my garage *grumble, st00pid wimminz* Therefore I cannot tear into the truck yet.

But I have been wheelin the snot out of it up at Jack's Pass and the Salmon La Sac area. Good fun.

2DoorRunner

Oh thats lame, thats my one requirement when i buy a house. It needs to have a flat driveway, and a 2 car garage or a shop

But atleast you have the motor, so you can start in on it when you get a chance.

Psyche

This is sweet. Very cool man!

Dunkin

It's been a while, but I finally got around to ordering a 2" BJ spacers, rear coils and shocks, along with 1.5" wheel spacers.


Soon to follow that is a set of 285-75R16 BFG KM2's!

This will be a good winter.





Ryan

4runnerguy

so what are u planing to run on the swap a 5speed or auto

Dunkin

For the time being, I think I will stick with the auto. I do like the auto quite a bit in the woods.

But, I am debating on either a 5mt R151, or maybe a newer 6 mt later.


I need to get my Subaru STi sold before the engine swap can begin though. Being cash poor sucks.

4runnerguy

ya i know the feeling. ok ya im still trying to find time to fabricate my adapter plate

Dunkin

I was able to get the BJ spacers in with the new shocks and rear coils.
Also install at that time was the 1.5" wheel spacers and a brand new set of 265/75R16 BF Goodrich KM2's.

Shortly after that, I found a set of brand new Trail Gear rock sliders for $80.00. Needless to say, they were acquired and installed immediately.

I'll probably regret not going with the 285's, but I didn't have the body lift at that time, and they were necessary for a trip over to the eastern part of the state during the only low land snow that we have had this season, and my old KO's were beyond dead.

I just ordered the 4Crawler 2" body lift (necessary to clear the 1UZ swap) and will be installing it this weekend.

Time to get on WorldPac and order all the stuff for the 1UZ, i.e. Timing belt, tensioner, idlers, cam seals, water pump, valve cover gaskets, fan delete idler bracket and pulley.


I also found someone here in the states to do a "plug and play" wiring harness conversion, and for a very reasonable price. I could do this myself, but I am a lazy SOB, and I like "P&P" better.


Also recently installed was a Uniden CB radio, that fit perfectly where the ashtray used to reside, along with a Fire Stick antenna on a spring mount.


Here is a pic from the trip up to Echo Valley behind our cabin at Lake Chelan. Pre body lift obviously, since I wont get it till this Friday.



This was the last trip on the old KO's...
I now have some body damage to be proud of after the 102 trail at Evan's Creek.

2DoorRunner

Lookin good!

Dunkin

And....


I just pulled the trigger on all of the timing components, tune up components, fan bracket and idler pulley!




I can almost hear it running now!

4runnerguy

were are u goin to get the wiring done and how much if u don't mind me askin?

Dunkin

I came across Cam @ Tweak'd Performance.

Link to their Facebook page...
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/...16590861723078

He quoted $450.00 + freight and a 6 week turn around, or a 1 week expedited service for $150.00 more. This is with me supplying the original harnesses for the 4Runner and for the 1UZ.

To me, that is a great deal since I would probably spend 20-30 hours doing it myself.

RMA

nice looking truck man , i didnt know the 4cy had the oil cooler at the oil filter , thought only the 6cyl had that .
good luck with the swap man .

Dunkin

Yeah, I think the auto's got the oil cooler, and the manuals didn't.

Thanks! I love this truck, it just needs more power...

RMA

dunkin looking at the shifter i think its not the right tranny .

Dunkin

Hmmm,

That would suck, but if the T-100 case works, I'm sure I can find one of those cheap.

RMA

im sure death cougar can get you one over at nix