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0 2020/04/25 23:50:03
0 2020/04/25 23:50:29
0 2020/04/25 23:50:59
Because I suck, I didn't take a good before pic. But, if you know 4Runners you know this is a huge improvement! I measured the before clearance, I can't find it though. lol.
Because I suck, I didn't take a good before pic. But, if you know 4Runners you know this is a huge improvement! I measured the before clearance, I can't find it though. lol.
0 2020/05/16 20:04:25
Lining up the holes was such a pain. Then, after I got that spot on I welded the extra protection and gussets at the joints, which slightly changed the geometry. Enough to ruin my perfect hole alignment :(
Lining up the holes was such a pain. Then, after I got that spot on I welded the extra protection and gussets at the joints, which slightly changed the geometry. Enough to ruin my perfect hole alignment :(
0 2020/05/16 20:04:34
0 2020/05/16 20:04:44
0 2020/05/16 20:04:55
0 2020/05/16 20:05:07
0 2020/05/16 20:05:19
0 2020/05/16 20:05:30
I also built in a 1.5inch drivetrain lift to compensate for the 1.5inch body lift. My transfer case shifter works well again :D
I also built in a 1.5inch drivetrain lift to compensate for the 1.5inch body lift. My transfer case shifter works well again :D
0 2020/05/16 20:05:40
Some IFS flex. All the hard work paying off! Sorry about quality. It's a zoomed 8n cropped image from a video still. Lol
Some IFS flex. All the hard work paying off! Sorry about quality. It's a zoomed 8n cropped image from a video still. Lol
0 2020/05/26 23:28:48
0 2020/06/08 16:53:05
Some gratuitous shorts from the weekend now. Also, new headlight looking pretty good!
Some gratuitous shorts from the weekend now. Also, new headlight looking pretty good!
0 2020/06/09 11:58:13
SO MUCH FUN!
SO MUCH FUN!
0 2020/06/09 11:58:22
0 2020/06/09 11:58:35
New LED headlights!!
New LED headlights!!
0 2020/06/09 11:58:46
I am super loving my new storage setup!
I am super loving my new storage setup!
0 2020/06/09 11:58:58
Luckily my on board air system provided me with enough parts to couple it. And I had 3 qts of spare fluid. Got the job done until nearest parts store. 2.5 more quarts of fluid needed. phew!!!
Luckily my on board air system provided me with enough parts to couple it. And I had 3 qts of spare fluid. Got the job done until nearest parts store. 2.5 more quarts of fluid needed. phew!!!
0 2020/06/09 11:59:07
Took the kids and wife out for a little easy run in the hills. Some stupid plastic hose coupler was corroded by the tranny fluid and gave out.
Took the kids and wife out for a little easy run in the hills. Some stupid plastic hose coupler was corroded by the tranny fluid and gave out.
0 2020/06/09 11:59:18
Engine mounts were shot. Only years old.. I found the problem.
Engine mounts were shot. Only years old.. I found the problem.
0 2020/06/09 11:59:26
I felt some vibrations and I am testing this rubber gasket out to see if it is necessary.
I felt some vibrations and I am testing this rubber gasket out to see if it is necessary.
0 2020/06/09 11:59:34
Same problem with the tranny mount, totally shot. I replaced it as well. You will notice strap. lol. The engine and tranny had moved backwards by 1/2, i thought the bad engine mounts caused it. I think lifting the suspension changed the angle and pulled the drivetrain backwards. I made my crossmember holes in stock location then had to slot them. Got to figure that out...
Same problem with the tranny mount, totally shot. I replaced it as well. You will notice strap. lol. The engine and tranny had moved backwards by 1/2, i thought the bad engine mounts caused it. I think lifting the suspension changed the angle and pulled the drivetrain backwards. I made my crossmember holes in stock location then had to slot them. Got to figure that out...
0 2020/06/09 11:59:43
New switch panel and some fun with the labeling with my son :)
New switch panel and some fun with the labeling with my son :)
0 2020/06/09 11:59:52
0 2020/06/21 14:18:08
0 2020/06/21 14:19:14
The crack on the bottom is older i think. has lots of debris.
The crack on the bottom is older i think. has lots of debris.
0 2020/06/22 07:54:00
If you look closely you can see the crack starting at the oil pan under the bolt to the right of the blue plate. Goes up to that first rounded part, turn 90 degrees to the right and passes the oil connection point and turn 90 degrees and comes back down. This whole chunk seems to be stresses somehow. When I have some time I will look to see what is behind this. I'm guessing oil pump.
If you look closely you can see the crack starting at the oil pan under the bolt to the right of the blue plate. Goes up to that first rounded part, turn 90 degrees to the right and passes the oil connection point and turn 90 degrees and comes back down. This whole chunk seems to be stresses somehow. When I have some time I will look to see what is behind this. I'm guessing oil pump.
0 2020/06/22 07:54:09
0 2020/06/22 07:54:20
New shocks are collapsed 19 inches long. Stock mounting gives me collapses 17 inches space. SO! New I figured the easiest way to pull this off and keep stock shock geometry is to cut out these stem mounting points, fabricated 2 inches taller mounting for eye type mounts. (easier to find custom shocks with eye/eye arrangement)
New shocks are collapsed 19 inches long. Stock mounting gives me collapses 17 inches space. SO! New I figured the easiest way to pull this off and keep stock shock geometry is to cut out these stem mounting points, fabricated 2 inches taller mounting for eye type mounts. (easier to find custom shocks with eye/eye arrangement)
0 2020/09/08 20:22:41
Got me 26 inch flex. Limitted by linkage. I thought, hmmm... without the huge step of a long arm install and gas tank relocate, I think I can get another few inches out of this stock linkage mounting points. So after lots of time and another cringe worthy expense...
Got me 26 inch flex. Limitted by linkage. I thought, hmmm... without the huge step of a long arm install and gas tank relocate, I think I can get another few inches out of this stock linkage mounting points. So after lots of time and another cringe worthy expense...
0 2020/09/08 20:22:50
I got new do it yourself control arm components. I will both make the lower arms MUCH stronger so i can bang them around without concern (will need to reinforce mounting points.) And I found those offset heim's that will allow the top arm to clear the gas tank even more... for more flex.
I got new do it yourself control arm components. I will both make the lower arms MUCH stronger so i can bang them around without concern (will need to reinforce mounting points.) And I found those offset heim's that will allow the top arm to clear the gas tank even more... for more flex.
0 2020/09/08 20:22:57
Also, half the reason for the new linkage was to have longer top links to rotate the diff up and try to give a little back to the yolk engagement. I have a ridiculous shudder and loud ass noise on decel/no load on drive shaft.
Also, half the reason for the new linkage was to have longer top links to rotate the diff up and try to give a little back to the yolk engagement. I have a ridiculous shudder and loud ass noise on decel/no load on drive shaft.
0 2020/09/08 20:23:08
Height with new OME coils.
Height with new OME coils.
0 2020/09/08 20:23:20
Height with old, Downey coils
Height with old, Downey coils
0 2020/09/08 20:23:27
Hate the rake. Haven't raised front yet. Notice rear tires not centered in wheel well.
Hate the rake. Haven't raised front yet. Notice rear tires not centered in wheel well.
0 2020/09/08 20:23:39
After a LOT of research, which honestly still left me to make some assumptions and guesses... I got these OME Shocks. They are for FJ80 and add 1 or 1.5 inch lift to the FJ89.
After a LOT of research, which honestly still left me to make some assumptions and guesses... I got these OME Shocks. They are for FJ80 and add 1 or 1.5 inch lift to the FJ89.
0 2020/09/08 20:23:51
Inside of crank case looks excellent! Lots of oil changes.
Inside of crank case looks excellent! Lots of oil changes.
0 2020/09/08 20:23:56
While Front diff was off decided to redo my oil pan seals.. lots of leakage. now its super duper
While Front diff was off decided to redo my oil pan seals.. lots of leakage. now its super duper
0 2020/09/08 20:24:08
Oh Yes, I got pan hard drop from 4crawler as well.
Oh Yes, I got pan hard drop from 4crawler as well.
0 2020/09/08 20:24:14