My 2nd Gen 4Runner Buildup. SAS, Duel E-Lockers, Full Exo and more…
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My 2nd Gen 4Runner Buildup. Birth of a RocRunnr
Well it’s time to start cutting up my 4Runner.
Phase One (Time Frame: immediately - shooting to be finished by end of Nov. to middle of Dec.):
- SAS using 84 axle, pieced together Marlin Crawler kit & a custom rear leaf pack.
- Front HP E-Locker and Rear LP E-Locker.
- R150 5 Speed swap & dual transmission setup using w56 and Gear T-Case.
- 15x8 Cragar Black Stealies & 35x12.5.15 MTR's
- 30 Spline Longfield Chromoly Super Birfs and Inner Axles (I have a lead foot)
- Hydro Steering Assist - From my research I’ve found that this can be done for around $100.00 and can be made to work without a delay. Keep watch I’ll have part #'s and a write up.
Phase Two (Time Frame: First Quarter of 2006):
- Rear Leaf Spring Swap
- Rear FROR Floater Kit
Phase Three (Time Frame: Secound to Third Quarter of 2006):
- 3.4 (5VZFE) Swap. If my 3.0 takes a dump this’ll happen soon.
- Custom Winch Bumper and a Warn winch to go along with it.
- Bob Rear End 12-16 inches
- Full Exo-Cage.
Things that’ll happen between the other stuff.
- There are other things that I can’t think of right now.
This is what the 4Runner looked like when I got it.
This is what it looked like with the BJ Lift, 33 BFG Mud's and Cruiser Coils.
This is what it’ll some what look like after phase one.
I look forward to sharing my build with everyone and look forward to your comments (good OR bad).
************************************************** *****************************
* PARTS LIST: .................................................. ............. *
I’ll ad to this as items are purchased.
(s) = shipped
[1] = quantity
******** Front Axle SAS ************************************************** *****
* 84 Front Axle ..........................................[1]...$240.00....... *
* Knuckle Kit W/Wheel Bearings ...........................[1]...$145.00....... *
* Crossover Steering Kit – Forged ........................[1]...$369.00....... *
* Marlin SAS Hanger Kit ..................................[1]...$195.00....... *
* Ford F250 Shock Towers .................................[2]...$28.00........ *
* Marlin Front U-Bolt Flip Kit ...........................[1]...$49.00........ *
* Land Cruiser vented rotors .............................[2]...$80.00........ *
* 8" Extended Brake Lines ................................[3]...$79.00........ *
* Crossover Steering Stabilizer ..........................[1]...$79.00........ *
* Rear 84 and 86 Leaf Springs ...................2sets....[2]...$free......... *
******** Rear Leaf Swap Parts / Other ******************************************
* LP E-locker 3rd Member .................................[1]...$425.00(s).... *
******** Tools and Spare Parts *************************************************
* Spare Inner Axle Seals .........................$5ea....[2]...$10.00........ *
******** Other/Misc ************************************************** *********
* 15x8 Cragar Black Stealies (link) ......................[4]...$148.00....... *
* Black Chrome Lug Nuts .................................[24]...$30.00........ *
* Blue Top Optima (D34M) .................................[1]...$153.46....... *
Phase One (Time Frame: immediately - shooting to be finished by end of Nov. to middle of Dec.):
- SAS using 84 axle, pieced together Marlin Crawler kit & a custom rear leaf pack.
- Front HP E-Locker and Rear LP E-Locker.
- R150 5 Speed swap & dual transmission setup using w56 and Gear T-Case.
- 15x8 Cragar Black Stealies & 35x12.5.15 MTR's
- 30 Spline Longfield Chromoly Super Birfs and Inner Axles (I have a lead foot)
- Hydro Steering Assist - From my research I’ve found that this can be done for around $100.00 and can be made to work without a delay. Keep watch I’ll have part #'s and a write up.
Phase Two (Time Frame: First Quarter of 2006):
- Rear Leaf Spring Swap
- Rear FROR Floater Kit
Phase Three (Time Frame: Secound to Third Quarter of 2006):
- 3.4 (5VZFE) Swap. If my 3.0 takes a dump this’ll happen soon.
- Custom Winch Bumper and a Warn winch to go along with it.
- Bob Rear End 12-16 inches
- Full Exo-Cage.
Things that’ll happen between the other stuff.
- There are other things that I can’t think of right now.
This is what the 4Runner looked like when I got it.
This is what it looked like with the BJ Lift, 33 BFG Mud's and Cruiser Coils.
This is what it’ll some what look like after phase one.
I look forward to sharing my build with everyone and look forward to your comments (good OR bad).
************************************************** *****************************
* PARTS LIST: .................................................. ............. *
I’ll ad to this as items are purchased.
(s) = shipped
[1] = quantity
******** Front Axle SAS ************************************************** *****
* 84 Front Axle ..........................................[1]...$240.00....... *
* Knuckle Kit W/Wheel Bearings ...........................[1]...$145.00....... *
* Crossover Steering Kit – Forged ........................[1]...$369.00....... *
* Marlin SAS Hanger Kit ..................................[1]...$195.00....... *
* Ford F250 Shock Towers .................................[2]...$28.00........ *
* Marlin Front U-Bolt Flip Kit ...........................[1]...$49.00........ *
* Land Cruiser vented rotors .............................[2]...$80.00........ *
* 8" Extended Brake Lines ................................[3]...$79.00........ *
* Crossover Steering Stabilizer ..........................[1]...$79.00........ *
* Rear 84 and 86 Leaf Springs ...................2sets....[2]...$free......... *
******** Rear Leaf Swap Parts / Other ******************************************
* LP E-locker 3rd Member .................................[1]...$425.00(s).... *
******** Tools and Spare Parts *************************************************
* Spare Inner Axle Seals .........................$5ea....[2]...$10.00........ *
******** Other/Misc ************************************************** *********
* 15x8 Cragar Black Stealies (link) ......................[4]...$148.00....... *
* Black Chrome Lug Nuts .................................[24]...$30.00........ *
* Blue Top Optima (D34M) .................................[1]...$153.46....... *
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Looks like a good plan . I'm happy with my e-lockers & front &rear leafs . Go hi-pinion in the front if you can . I really liked Bigrocks off roads 4runner too , he built my shock hoops . Daryl
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Answers to Questions I see asked on others buildups.
Here are some answers to questions I see asked on others buildups.
Q. Why a SAS you ask?
A. With the money I’ve spent on CV axles and the IFS lift I could have put a LARGE dent in the cost of a SAS by now. That’s not even counting the time, blood, sweat, and tears that I’ve put into the stock suspension.
If you ask me should I do a SAS or work with the stock suspension? I’d say if you think you’ll ever use the strength and articulation that a SAS will give then do the SAS and don’t mess around wasting money on the stock suspension.
Q. Why E-Lockers and not an ARB Air Locker or some other Locker?
A. Well to be blunt, I trust Toyota Parts so I wouldn’t have it any other way “E-Lockers are Bling Bling”! Plus I like the feeling that I’m not relying on an air compressor to keep me locked. If the E-Locker motor goes out I can manually lock the locker. Just remember KISS “Keep it Simply Silly”!
Q. Why a SAS you ask?
A. With the money I’ve spent on CV axles and the IFS lift I could have put a LARGE dent in the cost of a SAS by now. That’s not even counting the time, blood, sweat, and tears that I’ve put into the stock suspension.
If you ask me should I do a SAS or work with the stock suspension? I’d say if you think you’ll ever use the strength and articulation that a SAS will give then do the SAS and don’t mess around wasting money on the stock suspension.
Q. Why E-Lockers and not an ARB Air Locker or some other Locker?
A. Well to be blunt, I trust Toyota Parts so I wouldn’t have it any other way “E-Lockers are Bling Bling”! Plus I like the feeling that I’m not relying on an air compressor to keep me locked. If the E-Locker motor goes out I can manually lock the locker. Just remember KISS “Keep it Simply Silly”!
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Originally Posted by DarylD
Looks like a good plan . I'm happy with my e-lockers & front &rear leafs . Go hi-pinion in the front if you can . I really liked Bigrocks off roads 4runner too , he built my shock hoops . Daryl
Do you have any pictures of your rig?
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There's a few pics in this gallery http://gitout.com/v-web/gallery/album82 and here http://4-low.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=17 most of the pics I have are from trail runs . I can take close ups if you like .
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Originally Posted by DarylD
There's a few pics in this gallery http://gitout.com/v-web/gallery/album82 and here http://4-low.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=17 most of the pics I have are from trail runs . I can take close ups if you like .
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Originally Posted by YeloSub7
are those 37's on that sas'd gold runner in your first post there???
btw-gold runners are awsome (or beige, whatever)
btw-gold runners are awsome (or beige, whatever)
I think they call it Champaign.
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Can't wait for pics of the build. Quick question. With the bobbing of the rear, are you going to keep in all enclosed, or do like 4Hummer, I think, did it and take the back part of the roof out where the windows are?
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I'd make sure the Longfields and inner axle upgrade comes pretty close to Phase 1 if not a part of it...cause I've seen you drive and you'll grenade a birf and/or tear up an inner and you don't wanna mess up your lockers right off the bat.
Looks promising...
Looks promising...
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Originally Posted by 99_Runner
Can't wait for pics of the build. Quick question. With the bobbing of the rear, are you going to keep in all enclosed, or do like 4Hummer, I think, did it and take the back part of the roof out where the windows are?
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
I'd make sure the Longfields and inner axle upgrade comes pretty close to Phase 1 if not a part of it...cause I've seen you drive and you'll grenade a birf and/or tear up an inner and you don't wanna mess up your lockers right off the bat.
Looks promising...
Looks promising...
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Originally Posted by 4RunnerKid
those are actually X-Terrains...
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Originally Posted by seaflea
Way to go Gregg! I just came across this thread so I will make sure to check it often
I’m excited, I cant wait for the cutting to begin . It’s been a lot of fun coming up with all the $$$$ to do it but I finally have lots of $$$$ to spend on the SAS and I’m ready to begin cutting.
I plan to keep track of the money spent so people will know what it really cost to SAS a 1st or 2nd Gen.
The fun begins this weekend with tearing apart the axle and rebuilding it.
Let the good times roll.
Last edited by yotaman; 10-18-2005 at 05:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
I'd make sure the Longfields and inner axle upgrade comes pretty close to Phase 1 if not a part of it...cause I've seen you drive and you'll grenade a birf and/or tear up an inner and you don't wanna mess up your lockers right off the bat.
Looks promising...
Looks promising...
i concur.