Recent content by jfeltT4R

Back from work for a little while. The weather is getting nice so I can finally work in the garage without spending all of my money on propane... Rear Brakes First order of business was to sort out the confusion between the 3rd gen brake differences. The rear diff assembly I used as a donor...

NAPA axles are the way to go. Lifetime warranty so if you tear a boot take it back and get a new one. I've been running them for about 7 years now and only had to change two. LOT's of miles. I've found that spraying some silicone lube on the boots before a long drive helps a lot. Easy...

Troubleshooting ignition problems can be annoying. I think codes are not thrown until a misfire occurs a certain number of times within a specified time frame (I might be totally wrong here) I'd pull check plugs even though they were replaced not too long ago. They could be indicating another...

Front Suspension *OME 883 *Bilstein 5100 (adjustable) *JBA UCA *0.5" Top plate spacer First step was to press out the studs in the new OEM top hats. They were going to be way too short with the added reinforcement plate and spacer. In hindsight, just beat the studs out with a hammer rather...

Moving right along Made a bonehead move with the front spindles. I forgot to add the JBA UCA adapters before welding on the gussets. This didn't allow any room for the adapter pieces to get pressed in from the bottom up. I ended up just slotting the upper hole up a little ways so the diameter...

Thanks for the info! I've had pretty good luck with partsouq and mcgeorge. Results vary on different parts so I pick and choose. Pretty much everything down to the nuts and bolts on this build will be OEM. (Things that matter anyway). Just checked out your thread, awesome work! Gives me some...

Thanks for the feedback! I'll order those studs and try them out. I wouldn't necessarily call it a frame-off since the body is still on my rusty frame. I'm just building from the ground up with a donor frame and then I'll do the body swap once it's rolling. Should be very very clean once it's...

Much appreciated! I want this thing to have the cleanest bones around!

After welding up my eimkieth strut reinforcement plates I fit up some new monroe strut mounts which I've used in the past. The serrated bolts seem a bit short for comfort. <a href="https://imgur.com/M4ty16p"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/M4ty16p.jpg?1" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> Anyone...

The holidays really slowed things down. Getting back to work now! Tires Ended up going with 295/75/16 BFG A/T's. I've had a couple sets in the past and will likely never get anything different. The tire shop mounted them on my SCS F5's and scratched/chipped paint on all four wheels at the...

Pretty productive day, hoping the trend continues. Today's completed tasks: *Install poly bushings into new steering rack *Install steering rack (left loose so I have wiggle room when installing cam adjusters). *Press out front hubs and prep for blasting/coating Steering Rack: Pressed out...

Installed rear suspension on new build <a href="https://imgur.com/TfaJH6B"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/TfaJH6B.jpg?1" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> <a href="https://imgur.com/eZ2ENgu"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/eZ2ENgu.jpg?1" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

Waiting on USPS especially this year has been aggravating but I'm working as I receive parts and special tools. Today's completed tasks: *Disassemble rear axles *Disassemble, clean, & paint drum brake components *Assemble rear suspension on frame (except panhard bar, still need to install...

Home after a few months of working on the ship. Enough with working on big engines, time to get to work on the 4Runner. <a href="https://imgur.com/kOEjEzb"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/kOEjEzb.jpg?2" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> The day I got back I went and got the frame and trailer...

Let's get the ball rolling here. Frame: The frame on my 98 has been rotting out ever since I bought it. I've replaced bits and pieces, painted with POR-15, done weld repairs....it's unstoppable. Last time I jacked it up it sounded like I was crushing up a ritz cracker. Time for a new(ish)...