1996 4Runner Straight Axle Conversion Web Cam - March 15, 2006

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Mar 14, 2006 | 05:36 AM

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you need to trim the fenders pretty good cause the axle needs to be a little more forward from the current IFS location and also you'll have 35's, so the rear side of the fender may also need some attention. LTD flares are OK, but just require a little more TLC to make them look right. for me, the problem is the MultiMode. this runner will always and forever be IFS because of that. if i ever want a SA 3rd gen, then i'll just get a 96/97 SR5 with automatic trans with a salvage title and bad sheet metal and SAS that. also, since i have to buy a new rig anyway, i might as well just get an early 2nd gen with a 4cyl, auto, and salvage title and then SAS that since it'd be cheaper and WAY easier for the swap and also a lighter rig. an SAS rig for me would be a trailer queen anyway, so why not just do it cheaper and easier and not worry as much about comfort...

My wheelbase is 110 a stock 3rd Gen is 106. Your only going to be able to move your axle as far forward as I have is if you use an arm forward FJ box, as if you use the IFS box, it's not as strong (IFS mini versus SA FJ and the lower steering ratio Andy noticed) and the arm backwards will mover everything further back.

Yes a 2nd Gen is silly easy to swap. The 22RE ones are the trucks to get.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:38 AM

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Subscribing...

See you in a couple months El Burrito.

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:39 AM

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subscribing too

Now this is GOOD "TV"

Mar 14, 2006 | 09:51 AM

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Also subscribing - would love to see all the work in progress

Mar 14, 2006 | 04:52 PM

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The 96 is here and I have all my current orders shipped out.

Tomorrow AM I dig in.

Mar 14, 2006 | 05:37 PM

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has he already bought tires/wheels? just curious how big its gona be....and i know with these swaps you never know till the end...but im guessing 35's?...trying not to open up a bag of technical stuff, just wondering about tires

Mar 14, 2006 | 05:43 PM

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The guy will still run 35's.

They will know how big it is going to be.

Schaefer has taken the guess work out of doing it this way.

I am not watching, you can't make me.

Mar 14, 2006 | 06:16 PM

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I am not watching, you can't make me.

A hot poker and some duct tape...we can make ya.

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:00 PM

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A hot poker and some duct tape...we can make ya.

He might enjoy that...

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:15 PM

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He'll keep the 315/75/16 tires he ran with IFS.

We know exaclty how high it will be.

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:24 PM

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Will it be recorded?

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:26 PM

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oh boy oh boy oh boy!! 10hrs and 30 minutes and counting!!

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:36 PM

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It's a new still picture every 5 minutes.

No, it's not going to be recorded.

Mar 15, 2006 | 04:05 AM

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c'mon old man... it's 6:01 am there and you haven't started yet???

Mar 15, 2006 | 04:26 AM

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sschaefer3

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I just woke up. I'll get going around 8.

Mar 15, 2006 | 04:32 AM

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yeah, after dropping the kids off ... i know the routine.

just givin' ya a hard time.

good luck today. hopefully it won't be a long one for ya.

Mar 15, 2006 | 05:04 AM

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and we have liftoff! looks like a picture or Steve's kitchen... it's like a championship basketball game coming on here folks, you can cut the air with a knife.

looking forward to this!