The frame is in good shape, but could use a clean up and fresh paint. I dropped the spare and removed the spare brackets, bumper and it's brackets, tailpipe hanger, hitch, and mud flaps. Brushed and sanded the parts and the frame from the diff back, then applied POR-15 treatment to everything. After the POR-15 paint dried, I sprayed on a couple of coats of POR-15 Top Coat. I've seen other metal prep and paint products, but I'm happy with the results of the POR-15 product.
Some BEFORE pics ...
I replaced an adjustable shower curtain rod in my house 3 years ago, but couldn't bring my self to throw it away. I finally found a use for it ...
Installed parts with all new bolts ...
In the lower right of the last photo you can see what kind of shape the shocks are in - rusty and worn out. I ordered a new set of KYB shocks (OEM ride) from RockAuto and new set of hardware from ToyotaPartsDeal.
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2008 4Runner SR5
1987 4Runner Turbo SR5
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