Mtriple's 2002 4Runner Build-Up Thread
09-17-2008, 12:26 AM
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Wow, I bet it's been tough to look at all those parts just laying around for this long...I know you're ready to get them on.
I noticed you picked up some Hella 4000s...you ought to convert them to HID while your waiting
. It's made a big difference in my Hellas.
Looking forward to finished pics.
I noticed you picked up some Hella 4000s...you ought to convert them to HID while your waiting
. It's made a big difference in my Hellas.Looking forward to finished pics.
There will be NO chrome left when I'm done!
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09-17-2008, 03:26 PM
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Hahah dude I just SOLD my e36 m3 to fund my 4runner. I think you have good taste in cars ;D My budy just bought a decent 89 325is off craigslist for 500 bucks!!! Man was I jealous...
10-04-2008, 09:41 PM
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Finally got started this weekend on the lift. SS#1 is on, installed steering rack bushings, and went over the entire underside of the truck with SEM Rust-Seal. Heres how she sits tonight after I dropped her down off the jackstands. Definitely needs an alignment so I'll do that first thing in the morning. Overall, I would say the toughest part was installing the longer rear brakelines. What a bitch that was...
This is the pic I took after doing a small section to try it out. It comes out of the bottle looking like milk and dries to a very hard black coating. I did the frame rails, suspension components, rear axle, and anywhere on the underside of the body that looked like rust was starting. Surprisingly, there was very little surface rust and only at pinch welds back near the spare tire. I'll get some more shots of that tomorrow.
More pics tomorrow after I get it aligned. Chrome is going away shortly as well...
This is the pic I took after doing a small section to try it out. It comes out of the bottle looking like milk and dries to a very hard black coating. I did the frame rails, suspension components, rear axle, and anywhere on the underside of the body that looked like rust was starting. Surprisingly, there was very little surface rust and only at pinch welds back near the spare tire. I'll get some more shots of that tomorrow.
More pics tomorrow after I get it aligned. Chrome is going away shortly as well...
10-11-2008, 04:13 AM
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haha yea i read both threads, i want more pics of the runner and bmw haha, seriously though we got a problem, your there and im here, and you got all the toys. seriously bro. 
10-11-2008, 09:22 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. I'll try to snap some pics of the truck tomorrow before work. Alignment is done and the truck rides great. Hats off to Steve for putting together a really nice kit that has excellent street manners.
I'm currently working on the inside of the truck with sound deadening and stereo stuff. I'll update this Sunday night.
I'm currently working on the inside of the truck with sound deadening and stereo stuff. I'll update this Sunday night.
10-12-2008, 08:17 PM
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looks great, once you get the chrome bumpers and stuff off you should look into get the black LED tails and maybe the black headlights.
black 4runners always look great
black 4runners always look great
10-12-2008, 10:09 PM
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Yup, you can notice a difference in terms of power but I was expecting that. Its not a big deal around town but you do notice it on the highway when you need to pass someone. Mileage is down about 2mpg right now but I also had the a/f sensor go bad the day I got the lift on. New sensor is in the mail.
As for the bumpers, I bought some Durabak for my BudBuilt skid plate and I was thinking of using that after scuffing the chrome. The grill and the rear license plate surround will be painted by a buddy.
Thanks for the comments.
As for the bumpers, I bought some Durabak for my BudBuilt skid plate and I was thinking of using that after scuffing the chrome. The grill and the rear license plate surround will be painted by a buddy.
Thanks for the comments.
