User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 08-14-2021, 10:43 PM #31
csommers's Avatar
csommers csommers is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Seattle
Posts: 70
csommers will become famous soon enough
csommers csommers is offline
Member
csommers's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Seattle
Posts: 70
csommers will become famous soon enough
Great progress so far! Looking forward to seeing the end result.
__________________
2018 Nautical Blue TRDORP w/KDSS, Dobinsons(F:302/700,R:723/705), Camburg UCA
csommers is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-14-2021, 10:44 PM #32
sansin sansin is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Seattle
Posts: 19
sansin is on a distinguished road
sansin sansin is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Seattle
Posts: 19
sansin is on a distinguished road
Whoa amazing work!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
sansin is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-15-2021, 07:42 AM #33
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Here's a few photos from the past few weeks.

Hopefully within this week I will be able to post more pictures of the front four link and the completely welded rear four link.

The goal is to have it on the ground under its own weight by the end of this week.

It's awesome that both the front and rear links are all the same size so I'll be carrying one spare with me along with a one spare tie rod for the front steering.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Last edited by 4rNCMTNs; 08-15-2021 at 07:06 PM.
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-17-2021, 07:13 PM #34
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
A few more photos from beginning of this week.

Front links will be done at laser cutter on Thursday so links should all be welded up by Friday morning for front 4 link.

Today frame stiffeners cut and tacked up. They will we welded along with all rear links tomorrow.

Below is the nearly finished front axle steering rack mount. The front is removable for front diff maintenance.


Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Last edited by 4rNCMTNs; 08-18-2021 at 11:13 AM.
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-17-2021, 10:05 PM #35
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Missed one photo

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 12:52 AM #36
Chrisw023 Chrisw023 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: PNW (WA)
Posts: 37
Chrisw023 is on a distinguished road
Chrisw023 Chrisw023 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: PNW (WA)
Posts: 37
Chrisw023 is on a distinguished road
Great looking build so far! Cant wait to see some trail action with it. Makes my 80 series on 37's look little lol.
Chrisw023 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 09:47 AM #37
ahtoxa11 ahtoxa11 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 344
ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about
ahtoxa11 ahtoxa11 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 344
ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about ahtoxa11 has a spectacular aura about
Thanks for keeping the updates going, man. I've been following closely.

You don't have to answer this, but what is your projected budget for the swap? Knowing how these things go and how quick changes and unexpected expenses run up, I'd be really interested in the ballpark. Also, how much of your own labor are you putting in vs. a shop having to do it all?
__________________
Kings, Icon UCAs, 285s, full armor, rear diff breather relocation, ECGS diff bushing, Rokmen trailing arms
ahtoxa11 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 11:14 AM #38
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrisw023 View Post
Great looking build so far! Cant wait to see some trail action with it. Makes my 80 series on 37's look little lol.
Me neither. Once done with phase 2 which is this part of the build I will start putting more videos up on my youtube channel which is very sparse at the moment. I hope to get an update video up this saturday.

I'm sure your 80 with 37's is very capable.
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 11:37 AM #39
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Quote:
Originally Posted by ahtoxa11 View Post
Thanks for keeping the updates going, man. I've been following closely.

You don't have to answer this, but what is your projected budget for the swap? Knowing how these things go and how quick changes and unexpected expenses run up, I'd be really interested in the ballpark. Also, how much of your own labor are you putting in vs. a shop having to do it all?
I went into the project with a budget and we are staying relatively close to it. I planned for some of the "unexpected" which always happens regardless how much pre-planning happens. I have not added up everything yet to see where I am on the parts, as we still have a few more small things to purchase. As I wrote in the beginning of this, a large part of the expense were the brand new 14 bolt axles front and rear. I could have gone with less expensive options but the labor / time would have gone up to clean them up, change gearing, add lockers, etc. This is not a project for the faint of heart, but it will give my family years and years of fun and memories.

One could certainly go with radius arms or a more simple suspension, smaller tires, smaller axles like D60's at a lower price. We have refined the rear suspension three times before the final welding which is happening today. We played with the suspension calculator a lot for the both rear and front suspension to find the optimal suspension choice while keeping all 8 links the same length, making keeping a spare very easy.

The items which have changed from the beginning are:

1. Originally were going to go with a reverse 4 link like T40R in the rear and not remove stock gas tank. Of course this is gone and we have now done a 4 link in the rear and replacing the gas tank with something different.
2. Started with 3 link in front with semi-hydro steering and now going full hydro and 4 link in the front.
3. 40" DOT legal tires now 43" stickies due to crazy lead time issues. This was a big unexpected change in the entire build.
4. May still change stock radiator for something larger, not sure yet.
5. Went with 16" shocks originally and thought about going to 14" but lead time was crazy so we are staying with 16" and should not have to go through the hood.

We only have small items left like brake lines, etc to purchase so we are close to having all parts on site. Only missing some minor pieces like RCV big bell front axle shafts where were ordered the end of May, steering pump, and pressure relief valve from Howe. We may have a short term work around if we do not get the new pump, but without front axle shafts it may prove to not matter

This is all I can remember now.

As for who is doing the work, I have not done much and it's all BudBuilt in Hudson, NC. I performed the entire battery relocation short of the physical building and bending of the box. I rerouted all wires and cleaned up from what I had done previously. Past that since I travel a lot, and I only see the build in person on Saturday's, I help with just simple general labor things or watch the amazing work being done.

The primary builders are:

Bud Rosenberger
#wheelin_with_willy
Chip Rosenberger
@azuber45 - don't know his last name but very strong on the suspension design and other items. He works at a shop in Charlotte which does a lot of LS swaps.

Last edited by 4rNCMTNs; 08-24-2021 at 09:03 AM. Reason: clean up text
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 02:04 PM #40
JAXJeremy's Avatar
JAXJeremy JAXJeremy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 669
Real Name: Jeremy
JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about
JAXJeremy JAXJeremy is offline
Member
JAXJeremy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 669
Real Name: Jeremy
JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about JAXJeremy has a spectacular aura about
that's freaking stout..you certainly didn't spare any expense.
__________________
'18 SR5 4WD, magnetic gray metallic, stock, RCI front skid, LFD cross bars, Pedal Commander, Accessorides Remote Start.
JAXJeremy is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-19-2021, 07:15 PM #41
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Today #wheelin_ with_willy got all the rear links and frame supports welded on and started on the front. Tomorrow morning the front links should be installed. And we are hoping to have the truck on the ground under its own weight on Saturday as well as finish as much of the steering as we can.

I had an exchange with RCV this morning, and there is a glimmer of hope that we will get the shafts in time for ATR. At the moment they are out getting black oxide.



Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-20-2021, 11:21 AM #42
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Going to be a great Friday and Saturday. The balance of our steering parts arrive today which is 2 days earlier than expected.

This is the steering pump and check valve for the hydraulic steering.

The front four link is just about done. Tomorrow will do my best to get a video of the 4-link in the front and back and post it.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-21-2021, 04:50 PM #43
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
The 4 links suspension in front and back is now complete. Some additional welding needs to be completed but it has been put in and tested. The shocks will be installed by the middle of next week.

At this point if I remember correctly we have around 4- 5 inches of up travel in the front and 6-7 in the back. The down travel in the front should be around 10 inches and the back 12 to 14. Once I have all the final numbers on this I will certainly get them corrected.

We have a lot to finish but we are approaching the end of this final first stage of the build.

Early next week the new steering pump will be installed and then the rest of the components for the full hydraulic steering will be mounted and lines run. Also need to finish up rerunning new brake lines as well as the air lines for the lockers.

Some additional gusseting needs to be completed and there is roughly two full days of welding for that to be complete.

Obviously the photo below is not at ride height we were just looking at the flex.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-21-2021, 09:31 PM #44
Jeremy556's Avatar
Jeremy556 Jeremy556 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fruita, CO
Age: 43
Posts: 3,981
Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold
Jeremy556 Jeremy556 is offline
Senior Member
Jeremy556's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fruita, CO
Age: 43
Posts: 3,981
Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold Jeremy556 is a splendid one to behold
What are you doing for transfer case?
Jeremy556 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 08-22-2021, 06:16 AM #45
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
4rNCMTNs 4rNCMTNs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Denver, NC
Posts: 393
4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light 4rNCMTNs is a glorious beacon of light
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeremy556 View Post
What are you doing for transfer case?
I'm going with an Atlas 4 speed with 10.34:1 bottom ratio. When I ordered it in early June, it had an 18 week lead time. Therefore it should arrive in middle of October. Really looking forward to receiving it.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
4rNCMTNs is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
axle , front , parts , rear , steering

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2019 Supercharged 4Runner Complete Overland Build Narbeh For Sale: Vehicles 3 03-03-2022 01:22 AM
The MillerPKA 3.0 build - 2019 TRD ORP MillerPKA 5th gen T4Rs 45 04-18-2021 03:14 PM
Drobs' 2019 Off Road build Drobs 5th gen T4Rs 52 04-12-2021 08:25 PM
2019 ORP build and story thread ahtoxa11 5th gen T4Rs 0 03-31-2021 01:04 PM
My 2019 SR5 4Runner 4x4 Build to Date power818 5th gen T4Rs 0 01-07-2020 12:30 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:41 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020