thanks guys i am going to start putting some work on my truck, you guys were very positive and i thank you for that. and i would start a thread but i don't know how there isn't a button or slot that says start a thread if you could help me with that also i would be thankful.

 

Hey Isaiah, if you want to start your own build thread just go back to the "86'-95' pickup and 4runner build-up" main menu where it list all the names of everyone's build threads, and at the top of the list in the left hand side you will see a " new thread" button. Just hit that. Be sure to post up lots of pics, we all like pics!!! Look forward to seeing your build!

 

thanks again Ed i will start posting pictures of my build ASAP. i'm glad this was the first thread i had posted on, soon i will be able to help other people to as you, Terry, and chef did thanks to all of you

 

Hey, no problem man

 

Got bored today, decided to try to lift the rear a little more to level it with the front. If I had been smart, I wouldn't have cut off so many coils off the tj springs when I did the Zuk mod, but I tend to do things twice, lol. I decided to lengthen my rear shackels 2" after lengthening them and welding the seam on both sides, I then plated one side for added strength. It looks ugly, but its strong.




Here's a pic after installing the longer shackle, it raised the rear about an inch, so now I have 8" of clearance from the top of the tire to the rear fender, on the front I have 11-1/2" clearance, so about 3-1/2" more in front than in back, it looks closer to level, good enough until I re-do the rear lift with Chevy 63" springs, or maybe some TG rear lift springs, but that will be awhile down the road.

 

I like the red on your truck. The whole truck is starting to look great. I am guessing your shackles will work fine, nice that you were able to do it yourself.

 

EEEEEEEEEEEEk, .... OH, nope, ...not shreeking with fear or worry... just scared at how much that makes me WANT! hahaha.

SICK! AND YES, I almost forgot... I showed my Granddaughter and..........SHE SEEMS TO APPROVE! BUTTTTTTTT, ... she wanted to show you how to install the Bromidium Transfunctioner! >>>>>>.

 

just skimmed through your build, very impressive! i bet that 302 screams! very good work

 

Thanks Terry, one of these days I'm going to wax and buff out the paint, I don't really know what to do with what's left of the factory decals/ pen stripping (you can see them really faintly on the gas door, the rest of it is so light it doesn't show up in the pic) it almost seems more like faded paint than a stick on decal, oh well, lol. I drove the runner to the store and back, hit some speed bumps, etc, and didn't notice any adverse effects from the shackles, the ride is pretty comfortable, besides gaining an inch of lift, it relaxed the arch in the rear springs going up to the shackle that was caused when I added the TJ coils/Zuk mod. I'm not sure how the well the rear springs will flex with this setup, Ill have to test it soon!

 

Thanks Mark, lol! Glad the runner also met your granddaughter's approval! She's adorable!!! I might need more detailed instructions from her on the Bromidium Transfunctioner install though, lol!!!

 

Thanks for the compliment liveoffroad! Yeah the 302 flat out moves, I can't keep my foot off the skinny pedal, lol!

 

Well yesterday evening after I finished installing my modified longer shackels, I thought I would drill out and enlarge the holes in the mounting tabs on my front bumper so I could mount my old school KC daylighters (I figured it would compliment my old school Smittybuilt bumper, lol.) Anyway, I was using my dewalt drill (which must have like 300ft/lbs of torque) and it caught and twisted on me somehow tweaking my right hand ring finger. Anyway it was all swollen today, and hurts if I move it, I'm thinking a bad sprain, but it kinda limited me on working on the runner today, or at least what I wanted to work on. So I found a few odds and ends to do. Went ahead and put the KC lights on, they're not wired up yet, trying to decide if I like them or not, what do you guys think?



Also I thought I would do the rear shoulder belt mod for the back seats so my 2 kidoes will be able to ride in their booster seats. I got the belts mounted, then ran into a snag. When I pulled the belts out of my parts cab (right before selling it) I was having a ruff time getting the receiver part of the belt (with the push button) unbolted due to rust. So I finally decided I would just use the original receiving part of the belt already in the 4runner. Well as most of you probably already know, they're different. So I figured I'd post a pic, hopefully it will save someone else the hassel, lol.



^^^The brown belt is the original, the blue one is too wide to fit in the original receiving end, and the cut outs are different, I thought about grinding modifying it, but don't think that's a good idea, Ill probably just find another set at the pick & pull, hopefully either gray or brown (still haven't decided what color to go with on the interior, lol)

I got a question, can anyone identify what year 4runner seats I have, I think they're out of second Gen, not sure, but the rear seatbacks latching mechanism doesn't line up with the post sticking out of the side panel. So the seat backs recline back to far, I was thinking of doing a temporary fix on them until I can find a first Gen rear seat. I remember seeing a thread on swapping in later model seats, does anyone remember the thread? Here is a pic of the seats I have, any help or oppinions are welcome!

 

Gotta say..... on the right rig, BEEEEEEEEFY, to be precise, lol.... The Smittybuilt Bumper looks GOOD! Your rig looks great, man.. but I NEED VIDEO W/SOUND OF THAT THING HOPPING THE REARS! hahaha. JK, ...but you know what I mean, haha... Just to hear it. I KNOW, I know.... there are a million of them out there(w/V8's)... But I just WANNA HEAR YOURS! haha... OH, and Abbygail said, "woooogooooooooo weeeeeeee" in her sleep.... She's in total agreement with me.... You wouldn't deny a lil precious like that, would ya???????

 

when i got my 3point seat belt, they plugged right into my original buckle. looks like 2nd gen seats but they look to be on the wrong side. where they meet in the middle, there shouldnt be a v shape like that.
i think those that did the 2nd gen swap just used the cushions and used the original frame

 

OK Mark, since you brought Abbygail into it, she so cute I can't deny her, lol... The video was shot from my cellphone, so it has really crappy sound, also I have an annoying exhaust leak, i replaced the driverside manifold, and used a new gasket, maybe a warped manifold? I got it used. Anyway here's the video:

http://static.photobucket.com/player...e05/MOV008.mp4

 

Thanks ToyoTech, you know I was looking at those bottom cushions, and I thought they looked to be on the wrong side, but wasnt sure. I probably just try to find another set of belts, (that aren't blue) so my interior isn't three different colors, lol.

 

WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO! My Grandson just chimed in>>>

Before the video..........



After the video.........




Before video for Abby.......



AFTER video....Abby said, >>>>

"Dangggggg, Booooeyyyyy! THAT'S SICK" >>>


HEHEHE, ... OK, sorry Ed, I wont clog up your BA build with more kiddo pics, hahaha.... Just cracked me up.... And BTW, HOLY CRAPOLI THAT'S SICK!!!!!!! Motor sounds PURRRRRRRRfect, aside from the exhaust leak, etc., yes, ...but ON TIME AND THROATY BLISS!

 

Ha, ha, no worries on the pics of the grandkids, they are so cute! Its just nice to see other people with like interest who are also faimly oriented, ya know! I think you've heard this before on your thread, but you don't look old enough to be a grandpa! Lol, or maybe I just started a faimly late in life, lol, at least your young enough to enjoy the grandkids, my daughter is 7 and my son is almost 4... by the time they have kids Ill be in a resthome, lol!!!!

 

Hahaha.... OH c'mon, Ed! You're young at heart.... You'll be fine.. just slap on some BenGay and take a Geritol and GET OUT THERE! hahaha. HEY, ....if Ivan "Iron Man" Stewart can still get out there... so will we, got me? lol.

Thanks, man! Appreciate the compliments.. But yes, I did start young, 21 when having my daughter, Kayla(Abbygail Rose's Mom)... 23 when having Haley(Jay Michael's Mom). I'm 43 now.... so yes, I'm a pretty young Grandpa, as my daughters had their kids at 18 and 22.

 

forgot to add. the front end of your runner looks BA!! i love it