11-14-2012, 06:25 PM
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John's 99 4runner rebuild/build
Started with this in August of 2007.
1999 4Runner, 2wd, 3.4 v6, auto. Killed in head-on collision.
Rebuild/build specs:
Replace frame, damaged body panels, damaged engine compartment components.
Front:
SAS with 80 series Land Cruiser axle and coils
3 link with panhard
Ballistic Fab adjustable coil buckets
IFS steering box
Rear:
80 series Land Cruiser axle and coils
3 link with panhard
Engine:
3.4 liter 5VZ-FE
Transmission:
80 series Land Cruiser A343F & transfer case running Slee Offroad part time 4 wheel drive kit and manual hubs
Tiptronic type manual transmission shift control
and a whole bunch of other stuff I haven't figured out yet
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:34 PM
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:37 PM
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:38 PM
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After seam sealer, primer and paint. I searched and searched but could not find a really good match on the engine compartment paint.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:42 PM
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:44 PM
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IFS steering box, frame is sleeved with 3/8" stainless pipe.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:45 PM
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Coil buckets tacked in place.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:47 PM
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My first attempt at building links.
Lower links:
I used 1-1/4" Johnny Joints (18mm thru hole) at the frame, custom sleeves with cruiser bushings (18mm thru hole) at the axle, 1-1/4" ladder bar adjuster for fine tuning and a custom square insert 6" long drilled and tapped 1-1/4" left hand thread 4" deep. Tubing is 2x2x1/4" wall.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:50 PM
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:53 PM
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Coil spring stuff.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:53 PM
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Got the engine back in and found the DS engine mount is bent about an inch.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:54 PM
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Upper link:
I used 1-1/4" Johnny Joints (18mm thru hole) at the frame, custom sleeves with a cruiser bushing (18mm thru hole) at the axle, Ballistic Fab 1-1/4-12 righthand chromoly insert.
Tubing is 1-3/4" OD x .120" wall DOM.
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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11-14-2012, 06:55 PM
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Picked this up and now I got a rear to match my front .
97 Land Cruiser
70,000 miles
full floater
disk brakes
9 1/2" ring gear
63 1/2" wms to wms
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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99 4runner SR5 3.4 auto, in the rebuild/build process
2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them" Albert Einstein
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2wd to 4wd, SAS, 80 series LC axles and transmission
My Build, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...ild-build.html____________________________________________
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