I wanted to create build forum to help people who are just starting or in the middle of their builds. It includes some of my mistakes and things I might have done differently if I did it again. I'm not an expert by any means. I have had a lot of lifted trucks but this was my first custom build where I totally changed the suspension, steering, brakes, gears, axles, and geometry. My build is completely done...well, the major parts at least...but it may take me a while to complete the total build on T4R.org. I started with a stock 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 that I found that only had 86K miles on it. My first stage of the build was a 3" Toytec lift and 2" body lift with 35" tires. When I got bored with the IFS I went all out SAS Dana44 with leaf springs all around on 37" tires with ARB lockers. I hope you like the post and feel free to ask question. I love this truck and the ride quality is awesome even with all the lift. ***Update*** The truck has now been upgraded to dual case and axles out of a 1978 F250 with 5:38 gears, ARB's, and 40" Pro Comp MTB.
Updates:
Dana 60 rear axle, 5:38 gears, ARB
Dana 44HD high pinion front axle, 5:38 gears, ARB
40" Pro Comp MTB tires
Tacoma rear transfer case (to fix speedometer)
Final Build Spec:
1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5
3.4 V6
Automatic
Dual Transfer Cases
SAS Dana 44 front with Chevy Spindles, Knuckles.
Hi-Steer.
ABS Removal and Chevy Master Cylinder.
4:88 gears with ARB air lockers front and rear.
12K winch
37" Dick Cepek FC
17" Pro Comp wheels
Custom sway bar links
Energy Suspension custom bump stops.
Addicted Offroad bumpers and sliders
Custom spare tire carrier
Vendors Used:
Sky Manufacturing (Sky Offroad Designs)
Sky's Off Road Design – Sky's Offroad Design
Trail Gear
Trail-Gear Off-Road Products for Toyota Suzuki Nissan and Jeep
Toytec Offroad
Toyota Suspension Lift Kits, Parts & Accessories - Toytec Lifts
4Wheel Parts
4WP | Off Road Truck Parts & Jeep Accessories Store | 4wheelparts.com
Amazon (awesome for tracking down parts)
Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.
Addicted Offroad
www.addictedoffroad.com
***Have to go through now and repost all the photos through IMGUR because photobucket sucks ass and wants to charge every month to share your photos on a 3rd party website. Sorry for the lack of photos for now.***
New Photos after Upgrades:
1978 Ford F250 axles with ARBs and 5:38 gears. 40" Procomp Tires
Old Build on the 37" Tires, Waggy Dana44 Front and Toyota Rear, 4:88 Gears