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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! Thanks for Watching!

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... Thanks for Watching!

94 4Runner: Speed Sensor Mod, and Finishing Touches! (09/10/11)
Well, this morning, i modified the cable driven speed gear to fit into a speed sensor, so i could see how fast i was going, then I realized i didnt have the harness anymore haha! so I went to my buddy's place to grab the harness off his parts 4runner. I got the speed sensor installed, and wired up, then worked on a couple little things. I took the 4runner for a drive today! went to the store, then to the mailboxes and back... had a close call, but got it fixed! Thanks for Watching!

94 4Runner: Engine Pull (06/23/11)
Got the engine out of the 4runner! the engine/transmission/transfer case came out all as one unit. it was difficult, but we got it! Thanks for Watching!

94 4Runner: Interior Installation & Misc Wiring! (08/22/11)
Well, I was busting so much butt on the 4runner this morning, that i forgot to even pick up the camera. i was just in the zone ya know? So i got the interior all installed, minus the 2 front seats, and some stuff in the back... but its coming along AWESOME! my clutch should be here tomorrow, and then ill be able to bomb around the property haha! I also finished wiring up a few misc. things like the E-Fan. I cleaned up a bunch of the wiring in the engine bay, as well as added a second battery! friggin rights i did! dual batteries for the win! Thanks for Watching!

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... Thanks for Watching!

4Runner: Glasspacks + Leaf springs + Clutch Master Cylinder (07/06/11)
Well, i got a LOT done on my 4runner today! i cut apart the glasspacks that i had on my 1985 toyota 4x4 with the 3.4L. They were just too loud! what i did was cut the end off one, pull it apart, and hammered the inner tube flat, then welded it. then i welded the glasspack back together! should be tons quieter! Then i started to clean up the corner in the shop, and found my old ford leaf springs! so i pulled them out, and dearched them a bit, and built custom packs! they will fit perfect on the 4runner! Then i drilled a few holes in the firewall for the clutch master cylinder! all in all, a good day! i got to see my brother for the last time before i move out to alberta too! Thanks for Watching!

How-To: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Rear Pinion Seal
Changing out the rear pinion seal is SUPER easy! Just be careful about tightening up the nut again after. try to get it to what it was at before, or just a hair (literally 1/10'th turn) more. Thanks for Watching! I hope this helps someone!

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! Thanks for Watching!

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... Thanks for Watching!

2000 Toyota 4Runner Transmission Noise
Not sure what it is exactly, but it is coming from the transmission. Through the oil plug hole a piece of a chain can be seen, possibly the chain tensioner does not provide enough force and the chain is rubbing against the casing.

Turbo Supra 4Runner
Crawling in Moab, UT April 2009. I was having trouble because I didn't have the rear locker wired up. Of course it doesn't help having wet tires. Unfortunately my baby had to be sold in order to purchase my FZJ80. Filmed and edited by user russtuff. 1987 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Specs: 260HP 7M-GTE Toyota Supra turbo motor with 90,000 miles, (stock 22RE motor is 105HP), CT26 turbo w/upgraded 60-1 compressor wheel, Supra fuel pump, GReddy adjustable blow off valve, 3" Monster Performance downpipe with full 3 motor back Exhaust, solid axle swap using a Toyota 8" axle and Marlin Crawlers front spring hanger, Marlin Crawler 1.5 front wheel spacers, 4" All-Pro Off-Road extra length front springs, 4" Alcan extra length rear springs, total lift equals about 8" with a Utah legal frame height of 26", R151F turbo transmission with 4.31 first gear ratio, 23 spline turbo transfer case with Marlin 4.7 gears installed, crawl ratio equals 99:1, (stock crawl ratio = 37:1), Longfields, locked front and rear using Toyota's electric locker in the rear from a 2000 4Runner and a Powertrax Lock-Right in the front, 4.88 cryogenically treated Yukon gears by Bobby Long, All-Pro Off-Road High Steer, 35x12.50 BFG A/Ts on 15x8 black crawler wheels, custom front and rear prerunner tube bumpers, Trail Gear rock sliders, Trail Gear 12" balanced long spline front driveshaft, Sweeney built shock hoops, upgraded to Land Cruiser vented rotors, Optima red top battery, upgraded 3 core radiator, Pioneer deck with Alpine amplifier and 12" sub, Cobra CB radio, Kenwood ham radio, factory clinometer/altimeter, rare door panel option, power windows, door locks, and side mirrors.

Tractor Tire Toyota making a new hill climb.
This is me driving my dad's "tank" of a Toyota with my buddy Bobby in Oregon. There is more videos of him and more coming at http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRubiCam Check it out! Thanks for watching!

Trans & Clutch 1 - Remove Transmission
This is the first in a multi-video series regarding clutch tech. The clutch itself is a simple mechanism, but it's buried deep in the engine, so you can't just cover the clutch. First, you have to cover how to remove the transmission to get to it. This project started off strange, got kind-of not-good, and then took a turn for the worst. The typical clutch job is not as difficult as the next video will display, but it's good this happened to me because I film this kind of crap. If for some asinine reason you encounter the kind of failure I experienced, you'll know what to do after the next video. Clutch assembly will be covered in a third video. About the car: You saw the other assembly video. You know when I put this thing together. You know it doesn't come out to play when it's cloudy. I've had it on the road less than an earl change. Freshly rebuilt TRE Stage 2.5 trans with a brand new ACT 2600 and a sprung 6-puck (MB1-XTG6) on a stock flywheel. This is Transmission #4.

94 4Runner: TAILGATE TIME! FRIGGIN RIGHTS! (08/06/11)
Well, I went out to my buddy's place and pulled the 4runner rear tailgate off his parts runner. i swapped out the window and actuators for the parts gate, then took his window and actuator. i also swapped out his taillights, so i got to keep his old one too! Just gotta call him next week and do a bit of work for him! Thanks for Watching!