so where did u end up getting that 4th STT? looks good dude and wow thats crazy that u lost the top cap to the end link...

 

I got the STT from a guy on IH8Mud. Yeah I thought that was weird, I heard this loud POP crawling a boulder and thought I had busted a CV.

 

What is the long term fix for the end link?

 

I'm going to install rear links from a 2nd gen 4Runner, they are a bit longer than the 3rd gen rear links and I've heard they can withstand the flex w/ the LC coils in the rear.

 

You running spacers with those wheels and 285's? or do they clear the uca's without spacers?

 

I had rubbing on the uca's when turning w/o spacers. I bought some 1/4" spacers but a buddy of mine needed them to clear the 255's on his 2nd gen. He had some 1.25" spidertrax from his Tacoma that wouldn't fit his Runner so I'm using those and really like them. The spidertrax give it a good stance and the width matches the rear.

 

So I tried to put back on my stock skid but quickly realized that with the diff drop installed it will no longer work w/o some modification. So Budbuilts will be ordered as soon as I have the extra cash (holidays are taking a toll on my mod $$). So then I was going to move the front sway bar end links to the rear since I busted a rear link last week, but the lower bolt on the front links was rusted bad So I said screw it and went offroading...




I was extra careful since I had no skid and luckily didn't break anything, surprisingly my ghetto fabbed rear link (see above) held up!

 

Nice pics Brian.

 

Thanks, they're all from the one time I actually got out and took pics lol

 

got any more pics of that cb antenna mount? i'm looking at putting one somewhere along the hood like that

great pics, by the way!

 

cool thanks i wasnt sure, i had 2" spacers on the front of my last 3rd gen with 305's but wasnt sure if 285s would clear on those wheels with no spacers

 

I'm keep forgetting to take pics for you but its a firestik channel mount:
http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/MK-174.htm
and I bolted it into and existing hole, I'll update this post with pics when I take some
Edit: pics added

 

cool. thanks

 

Gread build! Where in Texas are you? I have my 02 4Runner in Austin and always looking for guys to hit the trails with.

 

Hes located in San Antonio... as am I and a few other guys on here that i know that have 3rd gens. We should do a meet up sometime if ur willing to meet somewhere possibly half way or something.

 

^^ That

 

A few of us texas guys from another board are planning a meet this weekend the 19-21 in Alto if you are interested. it would be a couple hours of driving for you, but it is always a good time. Pm me if you would like some more details

 

^^ That too but I can't make it to Alto

 

Cool! Its nice to finally find some guys that are close. Yeah I am definitely willing to meet up halfway or something.

On a side note, do either of you guys (Mauzer or Skydiver) have any mechanical experience? Its getting time to replace my timing belt, water pump, thermostat, etc. soon and I would much rather do it myself if at all possible because I would like to learn, and save some $$$. I just don't feel comfortable doing it myself because my mechanical experience is limited so it would be nice to get some help from someone who knows what they are doing.

Bummer , I'm not going to be able to make it this weekend. My fiance's sister is flying in to visit so I have to play host...I appreciate the offer though!

 

you missed a fun wekend man.