1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 HIGHLANDER
(SC'd, Lifted, Dual Cased, Dual Locked, Geared, Armored, 5Spd (R452d) and more...)
This is and was my daily driver for the past 20+ years. Purchased in Colorado Springs in 2001 with approx 20K miles on it. The rest are on me! I have driven, camped, 4-wheeled and crawled all over the country! This rig is super capable but thanks to the Sonoran Steel suspension is comfy on the highway as well. It is one of the most highly modified mid-travel 3rd Gen 4Runners you will find and it is in amazing shape. This will crawl up a mountain, and be a commuter (thanks to the news 5spd gearing!). It looks great, is a blast to drive and honestly I am sad to see her go but my kids are bigger and we needed a truck for towing and I have a FJ40 for trail fun these days! So....this girl needs to go to someone who can love her for what she is and put her to work! Comprehensive details in the build thread below....major modifications listed below. I am listing here...then putting it up on BAT.
Tons more pictures and info on my build page below.
Papabeach's Mod Thread - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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Upgrades & Modifications:
Engine & Performance:
OEM 1999 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6
Forced induction:
TRD 2nd Gen Supercharger (complete rebuild by Magnuson S/C ~150K)
-installed originally by Toyota in Colorado Springs ~2003
URD 2.1"/Nose cone replacement
URD SuperGrip Crankshaft Pulley
URD 7th Injector
URD AIC/FTC w AFR calibrator
TRD Dynamic Tensioner
Walbro 190LPH Fuel Pump
170F T-stat
Denso IK22 Plugs/Wires
Moroso air and oil separator 85651
Air intake & exhaust:
Deckplate mod
Intake Silencer Removal
Wotefusi Snorkel w YodaTeq Grill
Airaid Modular Intake tube
Doug Thorley Headers
MagnaFlow 51006 Hi Flow Cat
Borla 14659 Cat-Back Exhaust
OEM Front O2 sensor replacement
Electrical system:
Optima Yellow Top battery (March 2023) w/ military terminals
“Big 4” wiring upgrade (Marion Bumper 2 Bumper)
250A alternator powder coated red
Warn Power Interrupt Kit for winch
Fulltime 12V power mod for accessory outlets
Accessory Fuse Block install
-4Ripcord Acc Fuse Block mount
-Blue Sea 5025 ST Blade Fuse Block (6 circuit)
-Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block (12 circuit)
-100A relay (ACC triggered)
-Blue Sea 285Series Surface Mount 100A Circuit Breaker
-4ga welding wire/marine grade tinned copper lugs
-Anderson SB50 ARB/Engel Fridge 2-PIN to Battery Complete Wiring Kit (10ga) for cargo area
-Rear Power Panel Install
-J.A.'s Fog Light Mod
-J.A.'s Constant 12V power outlet mod
Transmission/clutch:
Original OEM 1999 R150F 5 speed (R452 5th gear mod)
-March 2023: Full rebuild (gears/syncros/bearings/r452 5th gear mod
(0.69) vs (0.838)
-This mod allows you to cruise in 5th gear with much lower RPMs as the diff’s were regeared to 4:88s for improved off road capability. This mod gives you the best of both worlds (offroad & highway performance)
URD Short Throw Shifter
Marlin Crawler HD shifter seat & socket
Marlin Crawler HD flywheel (23.2lb) w HD pressure plate bolt kit
Marlin Crawler 1200lb clutch (Seco Disk/Aisin Cover)
Replacement OEM Clutch Master Cylinder
Replacement OEM Clutch Slave Cylinder
Drivetrain:
“Blue-wire” mod (allows E-locker engagement in 2Hi/4HI)
ECGS Nitro 4:88 w ARB locker up front
ECGS Nitro 4:88 R Ring & Pinion diff (factory e-locker in rear)
Dual Case setup with OEM Chain Driven rear TC (2.57) and Marlin Crawler Gear Driven front "TacoBox" (4.7) w/clockable Inchworm adapters
RADesigns Triple Sticks
OEM Rear E-locker
Steering:
Replaced OEM steering rack
Replaced OEM ITREs, OEM Driver OTRE, NAPA Passenger OTRE
Energy Suspension Bushings from Wheeler's Offroad
Suspension & Chassis:
Front:
SPC Light Racing UCAs
Radflo 2.5in/650lb COs
Strongflex Bushings in LCAs
Wheeler's Front SuperBump Bumpstop set
OEM LBJs
Total Chaos Spindle Gussets
Aisin Manual Hubs
Lotus axles
Toytec 1” Diff Drop
Rear:
OME 861 coils
Radflo 2.5 res adjuster
SS Adjustable Panhard Bar
SS Extended bump stops/Daystar bump stops
Strongflex bushing in rear upper control arms
SS rear lower control arm replacement
Extended Rear Differential Breather
Addco 483 sway bar w/Energy Suspension greasable poly bushings, Green Grease
Eimkeith Panhard Correction Kit Install
Replaced rear axle bearings/seals with OEM parts
Misc:
SS Rear Polyurethane Body Mounts
Toytec 1” Body Lift
MStudt extended sway bar double disconnect links rear
Yota driver-side lean correction:
-Toytec TP14 (1/4”) driver front spacer
-OME 80PF10 (10mm) rear driver spacer
Wheels, Tires, Brakes:
16 x 7.5” FJ Cruiser Black Trail Edition Wheels, 15mm Offset
285/75R16 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2
Spidertrax wheel spacers 1.5/1.25"
SCS F5's 16x8, 3.5in BS
285/75R16 BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Wheelers Off-Road SS Extended Brake Lines x3
NAPA Eclipse 13WL calipers (TBU)
OEM rotors/pads
Armor:
Shrockworks front bumper w/stinger
CBI rear plate bumper w/ dual swingouts and dual jerry can holder
Shrockworks full skids
Stubbs Welding HD-SKO Sliders
TaterFab Slider Top Plates
Lotus RCAM Skids
BudBuilt rear diff skid
Additional Instrumentation:
Lotek A-Pillar Dual Gauge Pod (Color Matched)
PLX DM-6/SM-AFR
White TRD Boost Gauge
ScanGauge 2 OBDII Interface
Hilux Surf Field Monitor
Exterior Lighting Upgrades:
Lexus LS460r Bixenon HID projector retrofit
-D2S: Morimoto XB55 2.0 ballasts
-MotoControl Bixenon: H4/9003 harness
-D2S: XB 4800K 55W HID Bulbs
Rigid Industries 91061 SR-Series White 10” Driving LED Light Bar in Hood Scoop
Rigid Industries 93551 SRQ2 Flush Mount Pair in rear bumper
Rigid Industries 50211 D2 Wide on CBI ditch light brackets
VLED 5.5K 194 WHITE HIGH OUTPUT 360° 26 LEDs front corners
VLED 921 5K White (500 lumen) back up LEDs
VLED 5.5K WHITE AMBER SWITCHBACK 70 LED TURN SIGNAL BULBS 1157 2057 (Front bumper turns)
VLED HIGH VISIBILITY RED 6 LED 7443 7440 (taillights/brake lights)
VLED HIGH VISIBILITY RED HIGH POWER 6 LED 921 (3rd brake light)
VLED HIGH VISIBILITY AMBER 6 LED 7443 7440 (tail turn lights)
VLED VLR-6 PRO SAFE LOAD TURN SIGNAL RESISTOR EQUALIZER-6 ohm x4 (each turn signal)
VLED VLR-25 PRO PARKING LIGHT RESISTOR-25 ohm x1 for 3rd brake light to get rid of ABS light
PIAA 580s converted to 55W HIDs (DDM Tuning Ultra Kit with 5500K bulbs) on Bumper
PIAA LP530 Fog lights w/mod to stay on when high beams are on
Clear Corner (JDM) / Clear turn Lenses (Ebay Version)
’01-’02 Tail light swap/lightly smoked
Lux lighting rock lights x8
Headlight Filler Panel LED bars-Rigid Industries 906213BLK
Interior Upgrades:
LED swap Dome/Speedo/Console lights
LEDGlow Lighting Courtesy floor lights (door triggered)
Custom Wet Okole seat covers (black, red piping, TRD logo)
WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Liners & Cargo Liner w TRD decals
Moved Driver's Side Grab Handle to above door
OTRATTW custom switches throughout
Additional switches added on armrest
Additional switches added to radio bezel
JZiggy Panavise/Ram mount setup
Victory 4x4 Door Molle Panels
Victory 4x4 Console Molle Panels
Rear Hatch Window Switch Mod
Center console rear ashtray conversion to Blue Sea 4.8A dual USB plug
Dorman seat heater install removed
Exterior Mods:
Custom Billet grill
Gobi rear ladder
Front Runner Roof Rack w/ Pro Table Mount, Fishing Rod Carrier, RTT quick release
Added OEM rear wind deflector
Line-X premium: grill, hood lip, roof rack, fender flares, quarter panels, rear wind deflector, sliders, ladder
Front Window/Rear Window/Hatch/Windshield eyebrow tint
Flare edge trim
WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors-In-Window-Channel x4
CBI ditch light brackets
Insain Fab 3rd Gen CB antenna mount (modded to fit with CBI rear bumper)
Rad Rubber Designs Engine Splash guards (1" BL)
Overlook Graphics Flag Decal, Matte Black
Stereo & Coms Upgrades:
Uniden Pro520XL CB Radio (installed in the ashtray location)
Pyle PSP8 5in PA speaker (installed in radiator skid plate)
Firestik II 4ft CB Antenna w/Tuned Tip
Vibration/Sound deadener treatment
Kenwood Excelon DDX9905S stereo
Kenwood CMOS-230 backup camera
JL Audio XD700/5 amplifier
Hertz speakers ESK 6.5 w crossover (front) / ECX 5.25 (rear)
JL Audio 10TW3-D4 Subwoofer (custom install in right rear cargo wall) by Custom Sounds, San Antonio, TX
“Y” adapter for front/rear antenna plugs
Added power antenna up/down switch
Camping/Recovery gear:
Custom Camp Table/Tilting Fridge Storage System
-Fits a ARB 50qt Fridge/Freezer (not included)
-Alu-Cab Tilting Fridge/Freezer Slide
ARB CKMA12 Air compressor mounted in engine bay on custom Tater Fab battery box
Warn M8000 winch w/synthetic rope & wireless remote (pending install)
Factor 55 ProLink
High-Lift Jack on rear bumper
20L fuel can on rear bumper
Other:
AJT Design Injection Key Fob
High Pressure StrongArm struts for rear hatch
Linear Mode
