So its been a while since I posted any updates. As you can see by my user name, vehicles have changed. I was lucky enough to find a decent 85 4runner in the northeast. It does not look like it but I have done a lot to the truck, a few items that come to mind are: gas tank and sending unit replacement, sonically cleaned fuel injectors, timing chain service, coolant sensor replacement, Aisin clutch pressure plate throwout bearing and slave cylinder replacement, energy suspension body mounts, LC header and full stainless exhaust, master cylinder and brakes all around. Frame clean and painted with Eastwood frame paint, full knuckle rebuild, complete OME suspension, stock chrome wheels and 95 4runner seats, LED replacements for cargo area and overhead. My next plans are to change the tires to 33x10.5x15's I do have a donor rear body section that my Dad and I picked up over winter break down in VA, not sure when we will tackle that.
I am looking for the following if anyone within a reasonable driving distance has them:
A real good set of 33x10.5x15 tires
A full soft top
Tube doors
Rust free and straight hood
The questions that I have are: The steering box is worn on the truck (150,000 mi) when I got it aligned after the lift, it was noted that the steering box had a lot of play in it. I have looked in the forums but have not seen anyone mention rebuilding a SFA box. Has anyone out there had any experience doing this? Can you recommend a source for the parts?
I was unable to find LED bulbs for the map lights (A12V8W) has anyone changed these over? where did you find them? I used SuperBright LEDS for the other but could not find this application there
Thanks for listening to my story, any input on parts or the steering box situation is welcome.