2000 limited SleepyDad build

A history of Toyota's from the past I have owned.

1992 2nd Gen 30K miles sold to buy pickup. I will always regret selling this truck. good bye sweet prince.\

1996 T100 - 17 years and put 220K before MN salt ate the frame into multiple chunks.

2002 3rd gen black SR5 after 10 years sold this tuck last year with 150K miles because it was falling apart, again due to salt.

2017 purchased 2000 limited desert dune metallic, of EBAY in Dallas Forth Worth area, flew from MN to Dallas and drove it back to MN. 100% rust free and this truck will never ever be driven in the salt. EVER!

Maintenance
did Timing Belt Kit, and all that extra stuff... so much fun.
Timing belt, Koyo and NSK Idlers, Cam seals,Crank seal,Tensioner,Thermostat/Gasket,Serpentine Belts,Water pump/Gasket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0Z14AW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

also replaced the Radiator, hoses.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096B9PC8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

did valve covers, plugs, pcv, 1/2 moons
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G52H7YE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Tires and Rims



Body
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851199">Bumpers</a>
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851217">Replaced all the body mounts</a>

<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-6.html#post3009686">Sport Hood fake Bulge club membership</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-6.html#post3009697">Washer nozzle cool kid mod</a>

Mechanical/Drive Train
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851137">Everything starts with tires</a>
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851150">Suspension</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2947641">Transfer Case gaskets and shift bushing</a>

Drive Train Front
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851201">1 st gen taco free wheel hub build</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-3.html#post2896591">Front UCA and LCA bushing and painting</a>

SOLO motor sports LCA and SPC UCA

Duro Bumps

stock size napa rotors, calipers and pads



Drive Train Rear
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2851276">Rear Axles, bearing seals/ARB locker</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2858239">Rear links</a>

<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2866745">The Great Rear disc brake conversion</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2868916">rear brake caliper mounting bracket design</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2885174">rear brake lines</a>

Engine Aux
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-3.html#post2885537">Power Steering gaskets and lines</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-3.html#post2896588">steering rack bushy bushy replacement</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-3.html#post2924631">throttle cable replacement</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2928246">Leaking oil dip stick fix</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2858245">AC cluth was toast</a>
<a href="!p3263445!https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3263445-post123.html">LCE performance HIGH OUTPUT ALTERNATOR 160 AMP</a>


Engine Cooling
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851213">in series trans cooler - hayden Old has been updated new link below</a>
<a href="!p3297726!https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3297726-post145.html">hayden+derale thermostatic valve+custom lines</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2885185">champion all aluminum CC1998</a>

Engine SuperCharger n exhaust
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2928255">Prep and install</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2957439">TRD CatBack Exhaust System</a>

Engine
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-5.html#post2966183">Knock, Manifold, heater pipes, temp sensors... </a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-5.html#post2999653">2018 new engine - rebuild from yotashop</a>

Electrical
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851271">drivers side block assembly</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-7.html#post3091606">Battery Terminal replacement</a>


Interior Bling
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851244">Front seats refurbish</a>
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851247">Head Liner refurbish</a>
<a href="!247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build.html#post2851263">Carpet</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-2.html#post2860355">Back Door garnish</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2954127">Back Door lift gate structs</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-7.html#post3137306"><img border="0" alt="Steering wheel refurb" src="https://i.imgur.com/p3aPVsUt.jpg">


Interior Bling Stealing from Tacoma

<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2940357">ram mount A pillar</a>
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-4.html#post2940370">door sill (scuff plate) fix</a>

Trip reports
MN
<a href="">Spider Lake Trails</a>

CO

UT
<a href="!p3263440!https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3263440-post121.html">2019 spring break trip</a>




Camping setup
<a href="!m247329!http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/247329-2000-limited-sleepydad-build-8.html#post3149776">roof top tent loading and unloading</a>

In the beginning




Update 4/2019
<a href="https://imgur.com/gEyPK5H"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gEyPK5Hl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Everybody starts with Tires right?

Tires

started off Standard looking with some new BFG Ko2, also did the grille mod because my god why did this truck not come with that grille in the first place. also tried running the russian headlights... they were really cheap and I ended up taking them off. still have them in a box if somebody is looking 4 them. will sell them for cheap.

<a href="https://imgur.com/OlbKpRO"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/OlbKpROl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/I2823Z1"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/I2823Z1l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I also attempted to do the LED dash light deal... was way to bright for me. I ended up just getting OEM bulbs and pulling off the green cover.
<a href="https://imgur.com/gCPIqtG"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gCPIqtGl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Clean looking 4Runner! Congrats on the purchase.

Suspension

Stage 1 Icon with target of 2.5" of lift and OME springs 906

<a href="https://imgur.com/r0Uj6zG">
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/r0Uj6zG.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/yCHJ89b"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/yCHJ89bl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I put a couple of thousand miles on this setup but after I put my bumpers on the backend compressed a ton. this show the original rear coils, the OME and the new Toytec 3" I finally ended up with, giving a bit of rake but I like me some rake.


<a href="https://imgur.com/QEyvoZo"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/QEyvoZol.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Other Suspension work.
I replaced all the rear control arms and replaced all the old old nuts/bolts with new OEM toyota. I used blue lock and also marked the bolts so I can tell if they are working lose while out on adventure.

<a href="https://imgur.com/2LLtnMJ"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2LLtnMJl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/iTVciEF"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/iTVciEFl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Bumpers 4x innovations

I went with both front and rear 4x innovations bumpers

I sandblasted them and had them hot dip galvanized, this has worked out great and the galvanized surface is really tough and so far they have held up without a problem. even a small fender bender was nothing to the galvanized surface. I also wanted to add... I replaced all my body mounts because I was having clearance issues on the pinch welds where the bumper wraps around. my old body mounts were very compressed and the new mounts helped solve that issue. I also added 1 large washer between the bumper mounting points on the frame, this gave me an added 1/16" of clearance.

misc imgur album with some other pics of bumpers
https://imgur.com/a/rRE2P


<a href="https://imgur.com/ufmGIK8"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ufmGIK8l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/W97qlXI"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/W97qlXIl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I also later modified the rear with a fold down table

<a href="https://imgur.com/i4sDHOm"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/i4sDHOml.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/IDnm7ne"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/IDnm7nel.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/8aeNf4K"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/8aeNf4Kl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/iytUBg3"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/iytUBg3l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

1st gen taco free wheel hub swap

After munching up a couple sets of front CV axles I decided I liked the idea of being able to unlock the front ADD system.
attempted build vid
<a href="https://imgur.com/kt3PYjS"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/kt3PYjSl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
<iframe width="800" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDivFqFQCus" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

in series trans cooler

I decided since MN gets kind of cold I would run my external trans cooler in series. it goes through the external cooler first then radiator and back to transmission. Even loaded down with gear and doing 70 MPH my temps run 170-180. Very happy with the setup.

Hayden Automotive 679 Rapid-Cool Plate and Fin Transmission Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C3BBKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it is a larger cooler than most people run but with heavy bumpers, roof rack, tent, and full armor, dynamat ... my truck is not getting any lighter. so having extra cooling capacity in my mind was worth the larger size.


<a href="https://imgur.com/zrvnj6G"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/zrvnj6Gl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

<a href="https://imgur.com/x68Eeil"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/x68Eeill.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Replaced all the body mounts

honestly this was really an easy deal. it provided a great improvement in ride quality.

<a href="https://imgur.com/FGE2da4"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/FGE2da4l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Front Seats refurb

I did a very long and detailed vid on this one.
and an extra truck wire part, a reddit user requested so... I do.

<a href="https://imgur.com/xD2YVoC"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/xD2YVoCl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

<iframe width="800" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aW5FmIQCk5A" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="800" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fCHFLedNpg8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Nice build so far! Those galvanized bumpers look great, I've never seen that before.

On the manual hubs, when you purchased the wheel hubs (43502-35160), did they come with the inner and outer brass bushings?

head liner refurb

I picked up a headliner off a 1999 SR5 and it matched in size and pattern. going to run a test to see if I can glue new fabric to it and make some mistakes.

<a href="https://imgur.com/Bs248Ib"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Bs248Ibl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/SURBhvw"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/SURBhvwl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/6TENvI9"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6TENvI9l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

turned out pretty well... so now I'm going to try for a keeper including the sunroof slider. got some samples from auto interiors. I did new carpet from them as well with the sandstone color so... will try to match as well as I can.

<a href="https://imgur.com/QKG1Gtl"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/QKG1Gtll.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/lNBarlE"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/lNBarlEl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/2YzU3Lk"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2YzU3Lkl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

stripped the sunroof cover, now just need some new fabric and done!
<a href="https://imgur.com/ByAwqUf"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ByAwqUfl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/OkZazFz"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/OkZazFzl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I have also been snapping up all the oak handles off you pick-ums when I find nice ones. I want to add some handles... no idea why I just want more handles on everything
<a href="https://imgur.com/ysHD8h3"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ysHD8h3l.jpg?1" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Hello nutserts, where you have you been all my life?
<a href="https://imgur.com/qYAWXFA"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/qYAWXFAl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

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<a href="https://imgur.com/JkFgyNO"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/JkFgyNOl.png" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I trimmed some holes with a rasp, jig saw so the handles would sit down into the rear panel. wanted it to look like OEM if possible. ended up having to cut a couple of small spacers because of course there is some room behind the panel.
<a href="https://imgur.com/BmIP9dj"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/BmIP9djl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

super happy how it turned out... now I just need to do the other side and come up with some netting for a fishing pole holder thing, or attic netting.
<a href="https://imgur.com/9Bt8FcC"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/9Bt8FcCl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>


will update this post as I progress...

Atomic6 said:

Nice build so far! Those galvanized bumpers look great, I've never seen that before.

On the manual hubs, when you purchased the wheel hubs (43502-35160), did they come with the inner and outer brass bushings?

Click to expand...

https://youtu.be/dDivFqFQCus?t=350

yes, both inner and outer with needle bearings. they are ready to be pressed, it's the reason I took the big $ hit and got them new. attempting to source those bushings and needle bearings... and torquing to spec. not hard but, pretty sure you need special tools for doing it.

I should also mention if you have never hot dipped things before, you have to protect any threads and drill out any closed tubes. closed areas can explode or crack, you will have to re-tap any threads to clean them up. the galvanizing goes everywhere, part of the reason it works well for rust proofing. I would do it again, it's been great so far.

Carpet

Carpet has been done before but one thing I decided to do... will see how it works out.

these hardboard backs on the rear seats were all chewed up on mine.

<a href="https://imgur.com/thtOTg5"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/thtOTg5l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I wanted to be able to remove the back seats all the way from time to time. the carpet is sewn into those back seat covers. I trimmed them off my carpet. so mine will be stand alone.

I have some mad woodworking skills from a previous life. I have made things like this https://imgur.com/a/jjFgE and https://imgur.com/a/mZwxX and https://imgur.com/a/H29cG

so grab some hardboard from home depot
<a href="https://imgur.com/QsK3e2m"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/QsK3e2ml.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

glue the the 2 existing chewed up seat backs into one piece because they are so sketchy
<a href="https://imgur.com/kL5rzfn"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/kL5rzfnl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

trace out the pattern on the new hardboard
<a href="https://imgur.com/AJd6Y1Z"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/AJd6Y1Zl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

cut them out rough on the bandsaw, then double stick tape them togeather because they are mirror images.
<a href="https://imgur.com/VUZpAyS"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/VUZpAySl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

now put them all together with double stick tape
<a href="https://imgur.com/GGMV5iE"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/GGMV5iEl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

use a pattern bit to cut them exactly like the pattern and drill out those little keyhole areas and you have 100% brand new prefect duplicates ready for new carpet. and of course new fasteners, have to pay the toyota god.
<a href="https://imgur.com/vnKTPVr"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vnKTPVrl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/A7TIg46"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/A7TIg46l.jpg?1" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

passenger side done
<a href="https://imgur.com/nDGv9U0"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/nDGv9U0l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/TimhOZL"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/TimhOZLl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Installed, this way I can take the back seats out without having the rear carpet all one piece. and as an added bonus things can hide in the gap I created.
<a href="https://imgur.com/iG0eaix"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/iG0eaixl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/j9jotEc"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/j9jotEcl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

drivers side block assembly, keyless locking stopped working...

<a href="https://imgur.com/J1SL7KS"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/J1SL7KSl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

was a pain but not hard to do. fixed my locking issue and everything locks again.

Rear Axles, bearing seals/ARB locker

was having trouble with my rear ARB locker install. Turns out Total Offroad in debuc IA did a really bad job installing the locker.

I was getting a really bad gear winding noise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjVn9ATpkL8

pulled the 3rd member off and found

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Su4jsEK_1c

so I sent the 3rd member off to east coast gear and they re-did it, very nice job. I will send them my front when I ready to do it next year. so while I waited for that to come back I figured now was the time to pull the rear axle assembly and sand blast and powder coat it.
<a href="https://imgur.com/OdD4vfX"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/OdD4vfXl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a><a href="https://imgur.com/6IdKhPL"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6IdKhPLl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

I also did a new driveshaft from Tom Woods. my old prop shaft double cardon had a bit of play in it. 180K was a good run for it so... the new tom woods is awsome, excellent quality and quick turn around from Tom Woods nothing but good things to say about them.

... pic here andy ...

Nice 4Runner and love your attention to detail! Will be following along

This is a very in depth build. I dig it. I am always impressed at the level of detail that some achieve with their builds. This one looks like it is on track to be one solid vehicle. I listened to the gear whine. For a second there I thought I was listening to the air siren for a WWII German Ju87 Stuka Dive Bomber. Hey, that might actually be fun to have for the commute to work...

Anyway very clean looking build! I look forward to seeing where this takes you.

Road Bull said:

This is a very in depth build. I dig it. I am always impressed at the level of detail that some achieve with their builds. This one looks like it is on track to be one solid vehicle. I listened to the gear whine. For a second there I thought I was listening to the air siren for a WWII German Ju87 Stuka Dive Bomber. Hey, that might actually be fun to have for the commute to work...

Anyway very clean looking build! I look forward to seeing where this takes you.

Click to expand...

it's like remodeling the house... do one room the rest looks terrible and then I end up re-doing the entire dam house. honestly not sure if I'm all about the details or if it's just some strange psychological disorder where I just can't stop until it's all new again.

Rear links bushing bushing

started by pulling all the bushing out

<a href="https://imgur.com/PNpFIqd"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PNpFIqdl.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

next sand blast and powder coat
<a href="https://imgur.com/voLzrF9"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/voLzrF9l.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

comming....