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Old 08-19-2015, 09:58 AM #1
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KY: '99 Billy Goat 4Runner Build

Hey there guys,

I had started a previous thread about a Runner I purchased out in Wyoming back in March. Here is the link to that thread: Bought a 4Runner cross-country driving home-what am I missing

The truck was previously owned by @white_n_slow , another member on the forum. Here is the build thread that he had started on way back when: "Oops, Rolled the Runner!" a.k.a. Grocery-Getter v.2.0 build

White_n_slow hooked me up on some parts that came off the truck before I headed back east. I met up with him in Denver and he was able to set me up with the factory tow package, a front differential, spare CV, and a couple other items. Even helped me throw the tow package up under the back with air tools in his shop. Cool guy!

The trucks is a factory e-locker 5 speed, with a partial SS 1.2 lift ,as some of the items from kit aren't present, like the Diff breather extension and some other small tidbits.

Here a few pictures of it since I got it. I'll make sure to post all the pictures I took of my trip back from Wyoming and since then once I get some time.



Parked at Mammoth Cave next to @Scotty_h 's amazing rig after doing some riding around Big Hollow trail here in KY.





Since the purchase I have fortunately sold my '01, but not before swapping the split spokes with the fat fives that were on my '01 onto the '99. Between the two I like the look of the five spokes much better.





I found it here on T4R.org and so far it has held up amazingly.

So I went for a ride yesterday at our local MTB trail....




...and then this happened last night when I hit a small manhole cover on the way to dinner in the evening.



The shock had admittedly been blown since I purchased the vehicle, and I intended to replace it before now, but I have the addiction of spending money on another car of mine, and I gave into taking advantage of the reliability of the 4Runner until it popped.

So now I am at the juncture of deciding what to do to get it back on the road and I'm coming to the forum for recommendations. I am an individual who typically likes to replace broken things with more improved upgrades as time goes by, but at this time I'd be fine with trying out new replacement Bilstein 5100s. I have a good line on some King coilovers for the front, but don't know if I should spend the extra coin. Going with the Kings would necessitate going with either Camburg or TC UCA's also, so there is that additional cost to consider.

Thoughts ladies and gents? I need to order something today.

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To get this conversation going:

I would buy Kings- HOWEVER- it is because I want some more response from my front end than the Toytecs that I currently run. I am guessing that they might provide the feel I want. Maybe they won't. All comes down to use vs. expense. Maybe for a DD, a simple replacement is the way to go.

Other thoughts?

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I have the Built Right UCAs from The Truck Shop out in Cali. Yes they shipped them all the way to NC for me, and those guys have been great. I think I paid $550? I don't quite remember exactly. They are great though, no issues that I haven't inflicted on myself.

If you are looking at King, I would suggest taking a look at @4RunningDaily 's rig. He is currently running ADS. Before I came full blown into the 4Runner world and ended up with a 3rd and a 5th gen, I was a Tundra guy. EVERYONE around the Tundra world has been raving about ADS. Quality is just as good as King, slightly cheaper/on par with King. The biggest thing I have read over there is that they have superior corrosion resistance.

IMHO if you are talking about that kind of an upgrade, to me ADS/Built Right combo sounds near bulletproof.
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And you also tell him that right before Absalom smokes them on the trail—he skins them first and fashions their dirty lifeless hides into camp-hats to keep warm at nite...
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Bro i love your trek bike! It looks like a 4 series. Maybe a 3. Idk. Haha but anyways love that trek bike!
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Thanks for the comments on the bike @jaimesleo . The bike is actually a softail Giant Anthem 650B though. I do however have an older Trek 4500 Disc from 2010 that I use from time to time.

You ride much?
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Thanks for the comments on the bike @jaimesleo . The bike is actually a softail Giant Anthem 650B though. I do however have an older Trek 4500 Disc from 2010 that I use from time to time.

You ride much?

Yea i was talking about the grey and orange bike. I ride mtn and road. Ive been trying to look for a trek 4 series. Buying them new is kinda expensive. But i do love to ride.
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@jaimesleo , forgot I posted that pic. That's my sister's latest outdoor purchase. She is starting to get into the swing of mtb.
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@t4r92 , thats nice! Mtb is fun! The adrenaline is what i like the most. Lol
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Here is the link. Page 93-95ish.

4Running Daily's Build Thread

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ADS Coilovers and Shocks!
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Thanks for including those links @jstim , I really appreciate it. I made the call to order a couple of replacement Bilstein 5100 shocks for the time being. I called my contact at King and he said that if they didn't have them on the shelf already it would be a 2.5 week wait time, and I don't have the the luxury of time on my side.

When the time comes to upgrade to coilovers I can sell the Bilstein 5100/Tundra spring combo and reincur some of my expenses on the coilovers.

Amazon'll have them to me by Friday, and I'll have them on by that afternoon with the truck aligned in time for some kayaking on Saturday if all goes well!

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Same exact thing happened to one of my 5100s. I went with Kings immediately after and wish I would've just done that from the get go.
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Cool rig, man

I think a clean silver 4runner is my favorite color. Might have to find one to swap all my stuff into.
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This thread is gonna make me cry I also sold my fj62, and if I see a build thread for that truck too, I'm probably going to shoot myself :o


Sorry to hear about the busted strut. I gave them a pretty thorough inspection before re-installing but I guess they must have been weakened by the roll and didn't give any visual clues. I personally would probably just get a replacement bilstein and put it back together, but I'm cheap that way :o

Glad to see the truck going to such a good home!
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Cool rig, man

I think a clean silver 4runner is my favorite color. Might have to find one to swap all my stuff into.
I wouldn't be so fast to start that project @diponyou . I was reading up on your build just last night here and there and you've got quite a nice rig! Plus I love the color. Always liked the dark colored 4Runners myself.
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