Do you know what the part number for the female plug is for the temp sensor? I have my temp sensor, but I'm struggling finding the female side.

Thanks

If you have a base or SR5 model (not a Limited), the stock outside temp sensor plug works with minor modifications. It should be clipped on the cross member in front of the radiator.





The wires are already run into the cab even, and aren't used under the dash for any other purpose (on a non-Limited).

-Charlie

It's been a long time since I have had an update on doing anything to my 4runner. I have been so caught up in building my Nova and getting it to a place where I can enjoy it. Now that the Nova is up and running and can be a second car it gives me a little piece of mind for working on the 4runner when I know I dont have to drive it right away. It gives me time to actually do stuff without rushing.

Here is where the Nova sits now.


So with the Nova mobile and able to drive me around with the 4runner apart I decided it was time to remove my pile of crap ToyTec Boss front coilovers. These things have leaked for the longest time and have rode stiff and harsh right out of the gate and they only have like 20k on them now (99.5% road driving).
I went with the King extended travel coilovers cause I dont want to have to do this again. Its also a good to know these can be rebuilt unlike the Boss Coilovers where you have to buy a new shock. I went with the 700 pound coils and then used a set of SPC adjustable upper control arms. I ended up doing the "G" setting on the control arms while rotating the lower control arm bolts for max caster as pointed out in the SPC thread. Camber on upper ball joints is maxed out and my home alignment turned out really good. I will still take it in soon for an official alignment but for now it rides and drives great with no issues whatsoever.



A couple thoughts:
1. 700 pound coils - When purchasing the Kings I wasn't sure what spring rate to get. I had read 600, 650 and 700. Most people were saying 650. After figuring the weight of the stuff I already have mounted on my 4runner I decided to go 700 and was a little scared. But... they ride great. They handle speed bumps, pot holes.. all road conditions very comfortably and I have zero regrets.
2. Ride height - with the BOSS coilovers I had to crank them up some to lift the front end up so I was assuming I would have to do the same with the Kings but I wanted to get them on and see where they sat out of the box. After installing them I see zero need to adjust the height from how the factory set them up. I am super happy with this also as I feel it maximizes ride quality as intended.






My only complaint now.....


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Is that I want them for the rear as well so I can fix that crappy Boss shock ride!!

My install video-
YouTube

Got home Sunday and decided instead of playing video games and wasting the day I would plasti-dip my flares! Finally!!

(Scroll up to previous post for before shot)









Pretty stinking happy with the results. I did buy protectant to put on them too so hopefully they hold up.

While I was waiting for it all to setup and cure for a few hours before parking it out in the sun I used some Chemical guys leather cleaner on the interior





Then in this picture the whole passenger seat was cleaned and the drivers was still dirty.



Then the YouTube video I did:

YouTube

Wow! That trim paint turned out great. Very clean looking. I am glad you have found some time to work on the Runner. Looking good!

Thank you, I hope with some protectant it holds up!

I neglected it but I still love it

Finally did a thing I have had sitting around for years.

2nd gen JDM Hilux Inclinometer install

I still have to fix the lock on it but that's easy. For now its in

Fiiiiiix iiiiiit!
and I'll fix this post.
would love to see how you installed your inclinometer.

I haven't updated this thread in over a year!!! wow.

I can't remember what I have done and if its even that much.

This is just trucking along as a daily driver as usual.

I installed my Savage offroad sliders that have been sitting around for years getting in the way... finally got 220 in the garage and a decent little welder.



When the ice freeze came a small tree fell across the hood as I was driving!!
Dented the hood a little but I pushed most of it out.



Finally did my timing belt. It was about 25k-ish overdue.. but old belt looked totally fine! Did all the normal stuff... water pump, tensioner, pulley, belts... etc..



Replaced the windshield cause it had a crack in it from tree above.


And now I am kicking around the idea of selling it. I have had 4runners for years now because of kids and now that they are older I kind of want a truck... so we will see..

I just finished reading all 26 pages of your build! The dedication you put into both of your runners is inspiring! Especially after your accident! (I know it happened a long time ago, but for me it just happened lol)
I understand getting burnt out, I spent 2 years building my runner, then I bought a house and all my focus has been put into that.
Just this weekend we took my 98 runner up north with the kids and pup, the runner was a champ! Except the sway bar link on the front passenger side snapped, with a few zip ties it was drivable until we got home. After some research I discovered I was supposed to get longer ones to compensate for the 3” lift (that’s how I found your thread). I contemplated removing it altogether, but my wife talked me out of it. I’ll get the longer ones.
I also have the tundra brake upgrade, and I have a problem with squishy breaks, they still work fine, just little more squishy then I would like. Did you have the same problem? I’ve hear swapping out the MC with a 76 or 73 blazer MC would cure that, (can’t remember which one at the moment).
Is there anything else you would recommend swapping out after a 3” lift?

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Congrats! That looks like a nice find!

I'm hoping to find a '99 in CA with a V6 and a manual trans.

Christian