3link the front of a 98 runner?
Jun 15, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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3link the front of a 98 runner?
So I got a 98 4 runner limited 3.4 practicly for free and was wondering what to do with it.
The Damage: I got in a accident and the front passenger wheel got pulled off in turn bending the frame a "little bit"
On this pic you can see the 3.4 and the bumper are at the same angle
The Other Trucks:
87 4runner 22re stock DD
92 pickup excab on single cab frame custom flatbed SAS 5inch lift 35x12.5 locked blah blah blah..
The Options: All the body parts on the 98 are in great condition . The ticker has 266k miles but in great condition and runs smooth. New timing / water pump
Option 1: Try and stretin the frame out as much as possible by heating it and pulling it put new parts on align it the best I can and roll with it
Option 2: Refer to option 1 but sell it.
Option 3: My 1st gen 4Runner has seen better day all around. I can drop the 3.4 in it SAS make it my bad ass DD mall crawler. Sell off the rest of the 98 to fiance my project.
Option 4: Same as 3 but put it in the crawler. This has ALWAYS been a dream and I would have a better engine to drop in my runner (the crawlers 2.4) Its ALOT of work and for the space I have not tooooo looking forward to it.
Option 5: SAS the 3erd Gen with a 3 link up front. If I do the 3link I would be able to go far enough back that the frame would be straight. As of now I got a 44 sitting in my backyard with a passenger pumpkin and a 22re xfercase (just buy the adapter)
IDK im leaning tword option 5. Main issue I have is I live on an island and parts (such as axles and sliders bumpers) are really expincive to ship. Question is I have seen a few 3link tacos but not many runners. What are the pros and cons? Really appreciate any input.
The Damage: I got in a accident and the front passenger wheel got pulled off in turn bending the frame a "little bit"
On this pic you can see the 3.4 and the bumper are at the same angle
The Other Trucks:
87 4runner 22re stock DD
92 pickup excab on single cab frame custom flatbed SAS 5inch lift 35x12.5 locked blah blah blah..
The Options: All the body parts on the 98 are in great condition . The ticker has 266k miles but in great condition and runs smooth. New timing / water pump
Option 1: Try and stretin the frame out as much as possible by heating it and pulling it put new parts on align it the best I can and roll with it
Option 2: Refer to option 1 but sell it.
Option 3: My 1st gen 4Runner has seen better day all around. I can drop the 3.4 in it SAS make it my bad ass DD mall crawler. Sell off the rest of the 98 to fiance my project.
Option 4: Same as 3 but put it in the crawler. This has ALWAYS been a dream and I would have a better engine to drop in my runner (the crawlers 2.4) Its ALOT of work and for the space I have not tooooo looking forward to it.
Option 5: SAS the 3erd Gen with a 3 link up front. If I do the 3link I would be able to go far enough back that the frame would be straight. As of now I got a 44 sitting in my backyard with a passenger pumpkin and a 22re xfercase (just buy the adapter)
IDK im leaning tword option 5. Main issue I have is I live on an island and parts (such as axles and sliders bumpers) are really expincive to ship. Question is I have seen a few 3link tacos but not many runners. What are the pros and cons? Really appreciate any input.
Last edited by IngSoc; Jun 15, 2012 at 11:54 AM.
Jun 15, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Linking taco s and runners is basically the same thing.
You wont get much help around here as far as the fab side of the 3link setup, you need to go to pirate.
If the 3rd gen was mine to play with, I would cut off the frame in front of the firewall, redue it with .120 wall 2x3 steel tube. take your 44 and sell it to a boat owner so they can use it for an anchor, and go get a set of 60's and link'em.
You wont get much help around here as far as the fab side of the 3link setup, you need to go to pirate.
If the 3rd gen was mine to play with, I would cut off the frame in front of the firewall, redue it with .120 wall 2x3 steel tube. take your 44 and sell it to a boat owner so they can use it for an anchor, and go get a set of 60's and link'em.
Jun 16, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Check out mmml4's build thread. He swapped in a Land Cruiser axle to the front of his, as well as the rear. Might give you some ideas.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...thread-214042/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...thread-214042/
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