Stumpy the yota
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Sorry about the fuzzy pic, I guess I should have had my coffee before taking it. The front of the window insert slides in a awning rail so it is super sturdy and watertight.
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Thanks ! I don't like the sliver snaps ,buy soon they are all black. I need to clean this beast out. The last time I used it I was topless and in deep mud,so it's a little chunky inside
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I should take a picture of the interior ,it's kinda funny . I sprayed the hose in it to clean it out last fall ,but now that I look at it It's just filthy !. I don't usually do mud but I was there so I went for it . I should have folded the rear seats down ,but nooooo. I just left them up and now it is caked on.
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I should take a picture of the interior ,it's kinda funny . I sprayed the hose in it to clean it out last fall ,but now that I look at it It's just filthy !. I don't usually do mud but I was there so I went for it . I should have folded the rear seats down ,but nooooo. I just left them up and now it is caked on.
Every time I look at your runner, it makes me want to take a sawzall to the top and back of mine. Haha
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It's been a while since I posted the constant change to my runner. Here are some things that have changed .
The truck was a little bland so I painted it bright zombie brain splatter green
I think it turned out nice! I had some fun this winter too
The truck was a little bland so I painted it bright zombie brain splatter green
I think it turned out nice! I had some fun this winter too
Last edited by stereoguy; 05-21-2014 at 06:22 PM. Reason: Small pictures
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I was a bit hesitant to add a locker to the front. The truck did so well even with a open front I liked the challenge . But I went to a park that showed me it's weaknesses and I pulled the front diff and steering box.
I used the camo method to pull the diff ,it worked great .
I can't find the pictures of the steering box tapping for the hydro assist but I used the video on YouTube and followed that and it worked perfectly. Here is the final result.
The hydro assist is a trail gear kit ,it worked out great!
I used the camo method to pull the diff ,it worked great .
I can't find the pictures of the steering box tapping for the hydro assist but I used the video on YouTube and followed that and it worked perfectly. Here is the final result.
The hydro assist is a trail gear kit ,it worked out great!
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I did run a cooler in front of the radiator it's not huge but so far is keeping up. I also drilled out the restrictor in the stock p/s pump to 13/64ths and this sped up the steering a lot . I chose a spartan locker up front ,I have heard good things from these we will see I guess. So far the steering is great 2 fingers and the locker is amazing ! I am finding that I just walk through obstacles that were hard before.
So overall I am really happy with the locker and being able to steer easily now is great . On my list next is
So overall I am really happy with the locker and being able to steer easily now is great . On my list next is
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Looks good. You just made me want a 1st gen 4runner bad lol. I like how they looked bobbed. I guess I could always do a body swap one day.
Im ready to see the 4.3 swap get started.
Im ready to see the 4.3 swap get started.
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I have to say ,the bob on the back was one of the biggest improvements I have made ! You don't realize how much you get hung up on stuff till it's gone . I really enjoy this truck . It gets a ton of attention everywhere I go because it's not a jeep . I think it's funny how many jeeps I wheel with ,and they always tell me how great their jeep does Offroad . Then we go someplace and they struggle or break on things that are insanely easy in this . I don't know why Toyotas do as well as they do but I am glad I chose this instead of the 4dr wrangler . I have less in this truck than a bone stock rubicon TJ goes for around here. I have a friend who has around 60 k in a TJ that is about the same in performance. except for the motor!
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By the way bump530 . I wheeled with a guy a few weeks ago that has a 1st gen runner that swapped a body like yours on it . He kicked my butt with 38" tires on most obstacles . Apparently the driver makes a big difference He told me 6 of the body mounts were exactly the same ! it was pretty much a bolt on mod ! He destroyed his body and had someone give him the 2gen body . So if you could find a 1st gen body it would be fairly easy to swap. Or you could do a top cut back bob mod like I have seen on your style and that looks even cooler than the 1st gens . A guy called mossy rocks did a really cool looking one .
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By the way bump530 . I wheeled with a guy a few weeks ago that has a 1st gen runner that swapped a body like yours on it . He kicked my butt with 38" tires on most obstacles . Apparently the driver makes a big difference He told me 6 of the body mounts were exactly the same ! it was pretty much a bolt on mod ! He destroyed his body and had someone give him the 2gen body . So if you could find a 1st gen body it would be fairly easy to swap. Or you could do a top cut back bob mod like I have seen on your style and that looks even cooler than the 1st gens . A guy called mossy rocks did a really cool looking one .
Im pretty sure I looked at mossy rocks build the other day. His did turn out pretty sweet.
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