Many of you will remember my previous (original) 4Runner.
Well after an unfortunate streak of breaking things and having my only vehicle down for many weeks at a time. I decided it was time to sell the 4runner to get a more sensible DD, so I parted out most of the mods and sold it.
Build thread for it here:
Ripcord's 2002 4Runner Sport Ed.
Shortly after, I realized how stupid I was.
You can read more about my time in between 4runners here:
Ripcord's Return.
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Alright, enough with the introductions. My plan for this project is going to be overland/camping/roadtrip focused. It seems to help to think of it in phases, although those lines may be blurred over time.
The main difference is that this time, I will have the budget to do things right.
Stage 1: Platform Improvement, communication
Stage 2: Suspension, wheels & tires, armor
Stage 3: Gears, supercharger
Stage 4: trailer
First step with any new vehicle.. Catch up on maintenance. I mostly focused on engine and drive train items. I will be dealing with suspension related maintenance once I get to modding the suspension.
Parts/Cost: $361.81 Total
$40.00 – Mobil 1 75W-90 Diff fluid (2 bottles)- only enough for the T-case, I will be replacing diffs and didn't want to buy unnecessary fluid.
$97.09 - Denso Radiator 221-0508
$43.76 – TOYOTA Coolant (2 jugs)
$33.96 – TOYOTA ATF (4 bottles, 00718-ATF00)
$22.95 – TOYOTA Air Filter (17801-07020)
$42.11 – TOYOTA Fuel Filter (23300-62030)
$15.97 – TOYOTA PCV Valve & Grommet (12204-62010 & 90480-18001)
$04.40 – TOYOTA IAC Gasket (22215-62180)
$10.57 – TOYOTA TRD “O” TB Gasket (PTR29-60030)
$50.00 – Oil + TOYOTA Filter (90915-YZZD1)
Here are all of the new parts I got:
Throttle Body Before:
TRD "O" TB Gasket:
Dirty MAF:
Clean:
When replacing the radiator, you will need to drain and disconnect the coolant and transmission fluid lines.
Got rid of the ugly 02' sport skid
ITS SOLD, STOP ASKING
Removed the running boards:
