06-06-2006, 09:29 PM
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Hi everybody. My name is Ron and I am still pretty new to off-roading. I've been wheeling my 2001 Ford Ranger for about a year now. I decided I wanted something with a solid front axle and still have fuel injection. That led me to buy my '85 4Runner. I really liked the body style when I saw it and knew it was the truck for me. I picked it up in April and I have been working on it whenever I get the chance. The engine runs good but the interior was trashed and the leaf springs were either flat or arched the wrong way. I am hoping to get it out on the trails by the end of the month. Here are some pics of my work in progress:
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06-06-2006, 09:35 PM
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New to the forum and 4Runners
Having problems uploading pictures.
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06-06-2006, 09:37 PM
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New to the forum and 4Runners
Any way to put more than 1 picture in each post?
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06-06-2006, 09:38 PM
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Interior shot
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06-06-2006, 09:41 PM
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New to the forum and 4Runners
Right now I am in the process of rebuilding the knuckles, installing a hi-steer conversion, and replacing the rear leaf springs.
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06-07-2006, 12:09 AM
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Looking good and welcome
just one pic per post.
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06-07-2006, 08:11 PM
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Thanks. I figured it was one per after I did a few, but good to get confirmation.
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06-08-2006, 11:39 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun on the buildup.
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06-12-2006, 04:00 PM
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... and the leaf springs were either flat or arched the wrong way.
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They came with almost no arch to give a better ride. After 20 yrs a little negative arch is normal.
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06-12-2006, 04:09 PM
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Nice truck! what size tires are tho's? 33's? in my 1991 I had to put new after market springs in to get rid of the sagging, I dont have the leaf springs 
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06-12-2006, 05:38 PM
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Nice truck! what size tires are tho's? 33's?
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Thank you and yes, they are 33 x12.5s that I borrowed from a friend to drive it home. I picked up a set of 34 x 10.5" Super Swampers to go on the Runner. That is with a 5" lift. I have Trail Gear 5" rear springs and the front springs are Alcan 5" lift I picked up from a buddy.
Things are going slow right now. I have the new rear shackle mounts welded up, but I am waiting for new front spring mounts. The first ones I got, well, I just don't like them. They are too wide and long. They just don't fit well so I ordered a different style. I also ordered some new shackles since mine were severly corroded. Hopefully my parts will be in by Weds. As soon as I get the rear end put back together I'll post up a pic of the 34s so you can see how they fit.
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06-15-2006, 10:33 PM
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I thought I would post an update. I got the front and rear springs installed. The 4Runner is finally back on it's back tires. Tomorrow I plan on starting the front third member swap. I have a complete third member with a TrueTrac and 5.29 gears. The rear springs are supposed to be 5" lift. I am thinking they are WAY more than that. The truck looks pretty precarious way up there. 
Anyway, here's some updated pics:
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06-15-2006, 10:34 PM
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BTW: those little tires under there are 34" x 10.5" Super Swampers LTB.
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06-15-2006, 10:36 PM
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I think I need BIGGER tires! 
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06-17-2006, 04:21 PM
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I swapped out the front third member and installed the axles. Now she is on all fours. The rear end dropped down 2" when I got it off the jacks. I now have 11" between the top of the tires and the fender lip on all four corners. I am really getting a lot done while on leave. Mon or Tues I am going to see a man about some driveshafts.
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