94 4Runner: Body Lift Installation + Custom Valve Spring Bump Stops! (07/29/11)
I was going to cut this video into 3 parts, but i figured might as well just do a big one haha!
So I started installing the bodylift kit. i have to modify a couple of the blocks because i think my rear mounts were a bit too low, so the front lifted up... I started working on custom bump stops. I didnt want just plain rubber ones, so i Remembered what my buddy did to build his! he made bump stops from valve springs and pipes.
I also worked on my buddy's truck. I had to build custom Exhaust and replace a tie rod end.
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94 4Runner: She Rolls Now! (Axles and Wheels Installed!) (08/11/11)
Well, despite my stitches, i worked on the 4runner. im stubborn as frig haha!
I did it all without lifting too! not bad. I got the rear axle under the springs, installed the ubolts, then jacked it up and bolted the tires on! awesome!
I have a seized caliper on the back though... So i have a few little things i need to do. Gotta move the spring hangers forward about 5" as well to center the axle and line up the shock tabs!
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94 4Runner: Install Clucth/Transmission/Transfer Cases! (08/23/11)
Well, with a lot of running around, i got the Clutch, Transmission, and Transfer cases bolted up, and good to go! did it in 3.5 hours too! frig did i pay for it though... pushed way too hard! thought i gave myself a hernia or something...
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94 4Runner: 85 Pickup Dismantle "Beastie's Last Day" (08/07/11)
Well, today I pulled the trigger on the teardown. Got the transfer case and transmission out, and got 90% of the wiring out. Tomorrow, the engine comes out, as well as the axles. Im going to need to but some more ubolts for the rear, as im not going to be using the tacoma rear springs (i think... ill have to see how it goes... MAYBE i could build a custom tacoma set... i just need the 2nd spring to be full length... i cannot have the top spring taking the entire load, because it kills it...
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94 4Runner: SHE DRIVES NOW! (08/26/11)
Well, i got to go for a little romp today, but it tired me out haha! im thinking the power steering pump is shot... cause i should be able to turn like the front tires are on ice with no problem! but i have to fight like hell to get the steering wheel to turn...
I got the rear driveshaft in, its such a drastic angle haha! i hope i dont start going through ujoints now hahaha!
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94 4Runner: Rear Leaf Springs & Custom Hitch Receiver! (07/31/11)
Well, I got the rear leaf springs half installed. i just need the shackles and bolts from Beastie. I used a small piece of pipe for a spacer so i could use the stock toyota bushings in the ford leaf springs haha!
Then I started working on the hitch receiver. I am going to need to be able to pull a trailer out to alberta, and i dont have time to build a custom rear bumper with the hitch receiver integrated into it quite yet, so this will do for now.
Rylee supervised the whole time too haha!
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94 4Runner: Wiring Wiring Wiring & Back Window Fix! (08/13/11)
Well, as the title says... this is all i got up to... i tried bending some Exhaust pipe, but my bender just kinks it... gunna have to get a shop to bend me up some pieces... i am almost ready to put the engine/trans/x-fer cases in! then i gotta shorten the rear driveshaft.
I also couldnt for the life of me figure out how to get the back window working... my brother is a genius at 4runners! he told me that i had to have the rear wiper in its rest position to be able to roll the window down. I didnt even have the rear wiper plugged in haha! no wonder she wasnt workin...
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1994 Toyota Solid Axle 4Runner (04/09/12)
Well, you guys asked for it, so here it is!
Specs:
1994 Toyota 4Runner body
1992 Toyota Ext Cab Pickup Frame (shortened & SAS'd)
1998 Toyota Tacoma 5VZ-FE
1988 Toyota 4Runner v6 Transmission
1985/84 Toyota Gear Driven T-Cases
Custom Armored Axles F/R
IFS Rear Axle W/ Disc Brake Swap
IFS Mod on Front Axle W/ Big Brake Swap
Ford F150 Rear Gas Tank Converted for Toyota Fuel Pump & Sender
Ford Shock Towers
Rear Springs Up Front (RUF)
Chevy Rear Springs
Custom Bumpers F/R (redoing Rear bumper though)
Warn 8274 Winch (needs a motor)
Whole bunch more, just watch the video!
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1999 4Runner - Toytec Lift and Stereo Install
Just playing with the new movie maker software and grabbed a bunch of snapshots of my truck. Toytec Lift, speaker box and inverter install.
94 4Runner: 5VZ-FE (3.4L) Fires Up For First Time! (08/21/11)
Well, I got all the wiring done, and installed the gas tank, only to have a setback... But I got that dealt with, and turned the key, and she fired up! took a bit though... It wouldnt have had a problem if i had my car started to begin with... the 4runner just wasnt getting enough juice...
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94 4Runner: Solid Front Axle + Crossover Steering Setup! & Poor Beastie :( (08/08/11)
Well, I got the motor yanked out first thing, before I started recording... I didnt have a good morning, and didnt want to be angry on the vlog, so i waited till i calmed down a bit...
Then i got the front axle out from under Beastie, and slid under Beastie 2.0! Got it in, but it took a little longer than I had hoped.
By then, it was just too hot, so i had to take a break! As soon as the sun went down, I started tearing the rear axle out. Its almost ready to go in. I just have to pick up some u-bolts tomorrow and then build some custom leaf packs...
Though, most of tomorrow is going to be spent wrenching on my Mom's motor home/camper van thing...
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Toyota Tacoma Lift Kit Install and Off-Roading
2005-2012 Toyota Tacoma Zone Off Road Spacer Install Video and Wheeling
See the kit, instructions and more at http://zoneoffroad.com/product?ki=355&gr=-1
Featured Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4wd
Lift Kit: Zone 2.5'' front spacer, 2'' rear block kit
Wheels/Tires: 33x12.50x17 MTZs on 17x9 DC-2s (will rub without trimming)
Recommended Wheels/Tires: 265/75r16 on stock or 285/75r16 on 16x8 w/ 5'' BS