Doug18

So I figured i would start a build thread to avoid bogging down the other section every time I have an Idea or get something new ... I am a Student though so this will be a slow moving thread.

When I bought it:




Modifications Done:
Removed ugly faux wood trim
Installed Hayden transmission cooler

Modifications to do:
Install electric engine fan and thermostat switch
Install optima battery

Wish list:
FJ80 Front Coils & Rear Shocks
Tundra Front coilovers
New little access door in rear
F&R gears
Fender Flares

Doug18

I found a brand new Hayden Transmission cooler on craigslist.org for $35.00 and I got around to installing it today.



First I gently removed the front grille by removing the two little screws on the bottom (not sure if oem) and squeezing the clips and gently pulling up and down to release them (didnt break a single one)


Next I removed the skidplate very straight forward located all three (yep I found out I was missing one) bolts within 2mins ... and then I determined which line was the hot side and cold side of the transmission lines. my passenger side was the hot side as it turns out and drivers side was the cold side (contradictory to what I had read on someone elses install)


Then I removed the OEM transmission lines from the hard pipe by gently scoring the line with a razor knife being sure not to score the hard pipe. Then I drained the Transmission fluid because it was soo old it looked like engine oil


After that I installed the new lines (the one supplied by Hayden and a 2' section of 3/8" transmission line I picked up from Carquest) routing the HOT line up along the engine bay and out through the hole that the AC lines pass through to be mounted in the top of the Hayden cooler. The COLD line was routed through the lower portion of the engine bay next to the bottom of the radiatior and AC condenser to be mouned in the bottom of the transmission cooler. This set up made sense to me since hot air rises.


Then I reinstalled the grille, skidplate and consulted the owners manual for transmission fluid capacity (listed as 2QT) then I refilled the transmission with fluid and cleaned up after my mess.

Doug18

I also fixed the roof rack today with 2-6mmX20mm SS bolts 2-1/4" SS washers and 2-3/8" zinc plated washers not as convient as the stock knobs but it was cheap and holds the rackbar down good now

Doug18

Replaced the motorized antenna with a static antenna today

Doug18

Bought a set of 33x12.50s today with 17" mickey thompson wheels

but I went to put them on not realizing that the toyota hubs are HUGE so now i have to wait for my toytec spacers to come in

Doug18

Decided to paint my old faded and chipping grille today. Put on 5 or six coats of the black im going to tape off the black tomorrow and spray the center section a gunmetal "hammered" color resprayed the sombrero emblem too but it turned out alot more matte than I was expecting so I may re-do it


Also my toytec adapers should be in on the 19th so excited to try on my new wheels

Doug18

Finished painting my grille today, I think it turned out pretty good although the black area and the badge turned out alot more matte than I wanted.

Doug18

Finally ordered lift and tires OME 883 front and OME 891 Rear with 6027 shocks I am pleased with the way it rides because I like my truck to ride like a truck but I can see where some people could complain about the ride being rough (but its a truck)

The tires are 305/70 R16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracks and just from handling them they seem like they will last a while they are load range E and have pretty stiff sidewalls. They make hardly any noise on the road (barely audible)

I had to get spacers for the fronts tires to clear the control arms (couldn't even get a bolt on)
Enough talk heres the pictures






Oh and I should add that the front has 2" spacers because with the stock backspacing the tires would not even get close to bolting on because they were hitting the upper a arm hard

philster6

amazing rig bud. how did you black out the inside corners of the headlights?

jason in tn

Looking good. I really need to do something with my chrome grill it looks outa place.

Doug18

Cleaned it up today after the offroad day ... Yea I like having the black/grey grill alot better than the chrome grill I am really glad I took the extra time and painted the interior grills a different color it really makes it look more OEM

Doug18

As far as the headlights go I purchased these
http://www.carid.com/1999-toyota-4ru...ts-313983.html
The clear lenses really do let alot more light shine on the road

Doug18

Well I got to replace the starter today ... sorry no pics :/ because I was greasy as hell and didnt wanna mess up my camera. all i have to say is it is a PAIN IN THE BUTT getting that thing in and out

Doug18

Got my Trailhead Tire deflators today
39-13psi in 3:32 they take the same amount of time as deflating the tires manually because they are limited by the valve stems but atleast you dont have to sit there the whole time
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bobbybouche

Amazing how these runners look when you lose the running boards, nice looking truck Doug.

Doug18

Thanks man ... yea losing the running boards was probably one of the best things ive done it really makes the truck look alot taller

Doug18

So I noticed I never covered my CB Install so here are a few pictures of my setup.
I have the Cobra 19 although I am sure the midland, unidyne or any other compact CB will fit in the ashtray area

My first set up:

I liked this setup but I am planning on getting a double din radio sometime in the near future so I wanted to move it to the ash tray location

For my antenna I used a mirror mount and got longer bolts from home depot

and I grounded it like this


I mounted it on the roof like this for two reasons.
-Better SWRs
-Cheap
With the spring installed I dont have any worrys about the antenna getting ripped off I have gone through the woods and it has never given me an issue

Doug18

Next on the list ... Onboard Air

poleclimber63

I've now been a 4runner owner for 3 weeks! I travelled to Vancouver BC to pick up ride.... I'll be using it to tow my sportboat and 4x4 in the Okanagan back-country. In the Winter, we need a good 4x4 to get up the mountain to ski and sometimes, just to get home from work!
Work done:
Trailer wiring
Trannie cooler
flush all fluids:trannie, front/rear dif, transfer case, coolant, PS.

to do:
towing shocks or load levelers.... any suggestions??

Doug18

I don't have any suggestions as far as factory height equipment but my OME 891s paired with the 6027s (sit about 3" higher) really increases the rear payload. If you wanted a little more lift I think the 861s paired with HD LC rear shocks would do about the same