Small update:

The steering column slip joint was really loose and causing ALOT of steering wheel play. When I pulled the steering column out to weld the slip joint it rolled off of my work bench and landed on the splines DOH!!!

Luckily the same guy I bought the steering wheel and center console from sold me the steering column and yoke from the same 4runner. The new steering column shaft was tight but I tack welded it anyway. This made a HUGE difference in the way it drives. Very nice and tight.

If you have a loose steering column you NEED to do this.



Took a few pics today with the good camera:



Now I am just waiting on parts to arrive to do some actual work!