sc87yota

UPDATE: Old Downey... NEW K&N! Sounds and feels great!

sc87yota

UPDATE:
I found 4 33x12.5 BFG muds on Craigs for $100.!!! The guy said his email blew up, I was the first one, so I got 'em!! That Craigslist App. notification is what found it for me.

ToyoTech559

nice score

sc87yota

UPDATE:
Had steering relay rod replaced by dealer under recall. check this link to read more about "code 50N" https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l#post51769607 .

sc87yota

My dog and I went up to Buzzards to have some fun.

JPL

Looking good! I happen to have your twin... Just got a 1991 Toyota 4Runner (Blue/blue) with 22RE, 5spd, 4x4. and it even has a dented rear drivers 1/4 panel. Anyway, I'm just getting started and have it in the shop for a performance rebuilt (22RE) long block engine, pro clutch, p/s system, axle, brakes, etc. I've already replaced the cooling system components, battery, and some missing interior parts. I plan on getting into the suspension soon after the intake and exhaust.

I'll keep up with your build and hope to pick up some helpful tips.

Here's my rig as I purchased it. It's now much cleaner with new tires and much TLC.

sc87yota

Excellent! Thanks for sharing The best mod. for my 4Runnner was by far the 4:56 gears. As far as the suspension... Im not really happy with it It does really good off-road but it is one of my DD's and has a lot of body roll. There still are a few things left untouched like ball joints that could very well be the problem, also I bought really cheap Pro Comp shocks...spend the money on a pair that will last! The 22RE is a wonderful engine, I have owned 5!. Looking forward to see what you do with your rig.

JPL

I plan on following your build for tips, glad I found a twin rig. My build is on my sig now, I plan on updating with plenty pictures this week. Next on my list is cold air intake w/ battery/air box swap. My 4Runner doesn't seem to have much body roll, my suspension is pretty decent though, I would guess: sway bar mounts or shocks. Keep us posted on what fixes that.

sc87yota

JPL- Looking forward to your battery/air intake swap.... as I will most likely use it as a guide for mine! All my sway bar bushings and links are new but my shocks seem to only last 3 months or so and my ride is pretty terrible. One of these days all get quality shocks but with the bj spacers there are only a handful to choose from.

Crimson Yota

Beautiful truck!

I'm glad I can get a sense for what my '90 will look like when i finally put on my bj spacers, lc coils, and 33x12.5 tires! It'll have perfect stance if it looks like yours.

Just wish I could find a front bumper like yours.. buying one online would cost my more than I paid for my '82 pickup!

Keep the updates coming man. Next you should get a snorkel!

sc87yota

Thanks! Snorkel is on that loooong list

sc87yota

:UPDATE:
Went to Salinas earlier today and scored a OEM 4:56 4cyl 3rd member AND a OEM 4:88 6cyl 3rd both for $200. bucks! Its so funny 'cause I was just saying in another post how hard the factory 4:88 3rd is to find and then all of a sudden I come across these on Craigs.
I dont have solid plans for these yet, as I have so many ridiculous Toyota fantasy's I would like 4:88's in my Runner but need to come up with the front I also have that solid axle in the garage that wants love! I dunno? My lil brother is begging me for the 4:56haha.... xmas is coming.

john4wd

Awesome score dude!!!! Sweet!!!! I would like to get a set of 4.56's for my Toy too :} Is the 4.56's in the Automatic trans 4 cylinders?

sc87yota

Thanks!
Could be in either. Also the v6 3rds will fit and they are stronger. Search gear ratio codes or axle codes. You'll love the the 4:56 w/ 31"s

JPL

Could you give us some specifics on the 4:56 gear ratio on the 22RE, 5spd, 4Runner w/ 31's? Such as gear range and top speeds. All the calculators I've looked at are very basic and don't seem to give enough info. I want something with more bottom end torque, but will do fine on the interstate (75mph) w/o revving too high. Thanks!

sc87yota

Cant get to techie but, I will say my Runner is very heavy with all my bumpers, sliders and semi-ridiculous stereo system, the 4:10's and the 31's were not cutting it to my liking. I have a heavy foot and like to hear my exhaust I shift between 3k and 4200 rpm. With this setup I could cruise freeway @ 3k-3200k rpm going around 80-85 mph If I remember correctly.
When I put the 4:56's in and still had the 31's it was definitely a noticeable change. Freeway @3K-3200k rpm around 75 mph. Going from a stop sign or light the rig has much more pick up and would actually push me back in my sit a bit combined w/ my exhaust system.
Anyways, now Im running 33's and it feels same as before I re-geared it Hope that helps a lil.
In a nut shell as many know the 4:56 is matched for the 31' tire. So basically your rig will have same "get up and go" as it did fresh from the factory with 4:10 and 29" tire(most likely).... If that makes any sense

sc87yota

:UPDATE:
I decided to put my 31s back on and took my winch bumper off. Lowered torsion bars about 1.5". Rig rides much much better now.

I also am very slowly cleaning up and rebuilding a 84(I think?) front axle. I have TG creeper gussets on the way and I think I want to use the trunnion bearing eliminator kit.

Couple days ago I painted these 22re valve covers. They came out pretty good. Ill probably use the gold one and Giants one is for my little bro. I will post another pic when I put it on.

vang_22re

Its looking good. One day my runner will look as good as yours

Iberrymechanics

Your 4runner is sooo cool! I'm very jealous too... Lol.

Have you thought about doing the short ram intake swap where you put the battery on the other side? I was thinking of trying that sometime with my 95 22re, it's pretty much stock. My pickup on the other hand is the 3.0 but that thing is just a beater of a redneck pickup lol.

sc87yota

Thank you!

Thank you, I have read about a lot of people doing it, seems like it would give better throttle response.
Here's a couple of the gold cover installed. Its gotta give a least another 10-15 hp!