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Favorite mod?
What are your favorite modifications on the classic 4runners? Mine is a 93 and I would love to get ideas. What is your favorite that you have done? and what would you like to do given you had the time, skill, money, or a wiggly nose?? ^_^
(ps Mine wiggles.. but no magic happens.. I got jipped!)
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01-24-2013, 12:19 PM
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I took off the running boards and finally got some TG rock sliders on and like the look.
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01-24-2013, 01:45 PM
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I bought my 4runner the way it is so I haven't modded anything on it yet. But I would have to say that there are a few things that I wouldn't get rid of... solid axle, lockers front and rear... but mostly it's the chevy 350 that's in it. On 35" tires at 6000 feet in Colorado, I can hold 90mph with very little effort on the freeway. There's no way I can do that with my older 88 4runner with the 22re engine.
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01-24-2013, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SV_Dude
I bought my 4runner the way it is so I haven't modded anything on it yet. But I would have to say that there are a few things that I wouldn't get rid of... solid axle, lockers front and rear... but mostly it's the chevy 350 that's in it. On 35" tires at 6000 feet in Colorado, I can hold 90mph with very little effort on the freeway. There's no way I can do that with my older 88 4runner with the 22re engine.
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1993 4Runner SR5 5 spd 4WD V6 3.0 3VZE 4.56 stock gearing
ISR Mod | Pro Comp 1069 rims | 31x10.50/15 Falken Wild Peaks | Trail Gear rock sliders | Aisin hubs | Trail Gear Rear Bumper | 3" Lift - BJ spacers/LC 7.5 wrap coils | Skyjacker Nitros
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01-24-2013, 01:58 PM
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I would definitely say the solid axle conversion, if you're going to get into any pretty serious offroading. Even with an expensive long-arm IFS kit, you still don't have all the capabilities a solid axle with flexible leaf springs offers. Granted, if you have no intention of climbing over large obstacles, then it's not as necessary. Lockers are another must-have, at least in the rear, but preferably both (selectable in the front, so you can switch it to open-diff 4x4 for slippery paved roads).
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01-24-2013, 02:16 PM
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Mine is going to be a daily driver and the occasional fun out in the country. Where I grew up we had dirt roads and had to cross the creek to get there. Hadn't been able to go out there for years because my Thunderbird was useless as hell! ^_^ YAY!!
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01-24-2013, 02:36 PM
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For what ur gonna do the IFS will be more than enough. Just put some quality tires (31/10.50r15s BFG ATs), some good shocks (Bilsteins if the budget allows) and a locker in the rr axle. That should take care of 99.99% of the off-roading you'd want to do. 
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01-24-2013, 04:15 PM
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Tube doors!!!
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I want to convert my '85 to IFS.
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01-24-2013, 04:51 PM
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My favorite mod has and will always be boosted applications.
Get jiggy with it
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01-24-2013, 05:21 PM
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HA! Tube doors! Love it! ^_^
Yea I will most likely do a few fine tuning with the engine.. Maybe add a grill guard just because I like the way they look... Tires.... suspension! I'm going to really enjoy this...
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01-25-2013, 01:20 AM
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Urethane bushings. Some of the best $$ we have spent on the truck.
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01-25-2013, 02:08 AM
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Mines the trail hot water shower! Ofcourse I just finished it tonight... But of all time to date, prob leafsprings that just never seem to stop flexing.. Even when I think a tire cant possible drop farther.. There it goes!
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01-25-2013, 02:31 AM
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Starting Circuit Fix and Zuk Mod
My faves are:
My fix for the starting (cranking) circuit fix for flawed Toyota stock wiring that causes the infamous intermittent "click-only" issue. Write-up here.
My simple, clean, robust, no-weld, no-twang Zuk mod that fixed the other infamous rear-sag issue with first-gen runners. Write-up here.
Third would be my H4 Conversion harness (work in process) that will eliminate excessive voltage drop on headlight circuit.
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86 4Runner, 22R-Eliable, 5-Speed Manual, dlx. WHAT'S YOURS?
If you want us to help from afar please let us see, hear, feel what you're dealing with.
A picture paints a thousand words.
Toyota components are bullet-proof. Issues often arise from poor wiring, assembly and/or maintenance. Suspect those first.
Next only to our senses, the multi-meter is the most important electrical diagnostic tool. Spend $6 at Harbor Freight or $$$ blindly replacing parts.
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01-25-2013, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
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My favorite modification is adding traction. Best bang for your buck if you want to wheel.
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Hyde,
Is that the Spartan Locker? Got a write-up? TIA
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86 4Runner, 22R-Eliable, 5-Speed Manual, dlx. WHAT'S YOURS?
If you want us to help from afar please let us see, hear, feel what you're dealing with.
A picture paints a thousand words.
Toyota components are bullet-proof. Issues often arise from poor wiring, assembly and/or maintenance. Suspect those first.
Next only to our senses, the multi-meter is the most important electrical diagnostic tool. Spend $6 at Harbor Freight or $$$ blindly replacing parts.
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