I like the progress that you have made. It looks good for sure. One question though.... Why would you go from a SFA truck then keep the SFA frame for a future SAS instead of keepin it SFA? Unless you have another rig that needs a SAS.

 

The SFA frame was... junk. I had to cut and re-weld body mounts and... well, I'm not much of a fabricator. So the original FrankenYota never sat on the frame correctly. Maybe I didn't come out adn say it, but the old frame is cut up and junked. I was working with two frames, so there was no major modification as far as drivetrain retrofitting goes. Just another body swap.

I am holding onto the front axle for a future SAS... whether it be on this Runner or another.

I've looked at factory SFA trucks compared to conversions... and now I finally understand why the converted ones are so much taller! The front end of the two frames is totally different. SFA frames arch up at the fire wall while IFS does the opposite. Atleast... thats what I've noticed. Although, thinking it over more, I suppose that wouldn't make a difference. The radiator support mounts and cab firewall mounts are all the same height.. which is where front axle leaf springs bolt up approximately.

This is the Original FrankenYota Build

This is my original truck, the 1984 Toyota Xtra Cab. Too this day, 3 body swaps later, I still have one of the blue doors and the blue hood (now painted black).

 

Nice wheel choice! Those are my favorite rims for Toyota trucks, I have a set on mine:

I have my fingers crossed that when the time comes, I'll be able to fit 33x12.5s on them and not have to buy the Soft 8s you see EVERYWHERE.

 

cause the soft 8's are awesome

 

Dude your truck is sick... the two tone and window tint meshes well! And man those wheels just top it off!

 

I just ordered some BFG MT's in a 33x12.5 and "they" said that 12.5's won't fit correctly on a 15x7 rim - so I ordered some black steelies in a 15x8.

But these rims DO look awesome on 1st gens, I have them (for now) too:

 

Hey I remembered this 4runner from somewhere, I saw an ad on craigslist about this 4runner being stolen and wanted it returned. Are you somewhere near the sacramento area? The 4runner just looks really familiar, but as far as IFS driving better than SAS. I don't know about that, I just got my 4runner done and I personally think they feel just about the same as far as handling wise. I actually like my SAS better due to the stiffer leafs I have up front. But cool thread starter, I was a little confused for a bit.

 

Yeah that was me... deer horns on the front?

Got most of it back

 

nice build. like the 6 vin no smog, gonna see how i can go about this

 

Man, I HATE starting these things and then not updating for a fricken year! But I have some pictures to update and money in the bank, so hopefully some actual working pictures Right now I just took snippits of what I HAVE done.

I finally rid myself of those nasty modulars for some Tacoma 3 spoke wheels and a set of 32x11.50x15 BF Goodrich KO's!

 

Here are a couple pictures of my wholesome rear bumper! Built from some scrap C-channel, a couple of weld-on D rings, and a Tractor supply beer opener

 

And lastly, a 2nd gen air deflector. These were originally used to provide downward pressure against exhaust gasses creeping up through the roll-down rear window.

Initially I went from trying to use the original brackets, to bending and drilling flat bar for brackets, but ultimately just drilled holes in the top and bolted the dang thing on there. An old ATV rack donated itself. Lightweight tubing crushes between the deflector and the top, keeping the appropriate space needed for proper air deflection.

And, it's a cool place to put stickers

 

welcome back lol. runner looking good. i been wanting to do the rear wing as well. how does it look on the inside. i dont mind drilling holes and bolting it up but i dont wanna hack in side out to bolt it in. any tips or ideas.

 

Thank you!

Initially I just took a measuring tape and found my center line. Decided where I wanted it vertically and drilled the holes through the top to match the holes in the wing. Pretty simple. Once the hardware was tightened, I trimmed the bolts down. Unless you're sleeping in the back looking up above the rear window, you really don't notice the hex nuts and bolt ends.

If you can, take a side picture of a stock setup on the 90-95's. Geometry is crucial for it to work correctly. I was second gussing mine, but with no cat and sitting in a drive-thru... you're still gonna smell the exhaust.

Just remember... measure twice, drill once. I have an extra pair of holes I have to epoxy -fill because I went different directions on bracket options.

 

4Runner looks good, Seeing all these's runners makes me wish I still had mine but needed the money at the time. Hope to get another one someday