Recent content by lucky1-T4R

Not taken the wrong way. I appreciate the input. My labor, my tools, and my jacks and stands. (I have all of these, built a TJ and a YJ in the distant past. My how things have changed. Read: gone up in price) That $4k is just parts based on the stuff in the first two posts: Ball joints...

I think I just crapped in my pants a little bit. So far, the rough internet based math looks to be around $4,000, not including any labor, tax, etc. Good thing I like Ramen noodles.....

Just found this post by Absalom. I don't know who he is, but he may have all the answers to life. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/197591-absaloms-cookie-cutter-4runner-builds.html Daily Driver/Weekend Warrior - Pavement Bias The DD/WW build is aimed at folks who spend the majority...

So, I have been away looking for work. Found a company crazy enough to hire me. Now I'm back to wanting to throw money at the T4R for no good reason. Below is what I am thinking about and listed in no particular order. I want this to be a daily driver in spite of the terrible MPG's. 1999...

When you get permission to make a post, it'll be nice one. Good work on that.

Um, we're gonna need to see more pictures of the other things you've done. Looks like some interesting stuff going on around that extinguisher.

The CB as gift I received for my pickup is getting a new antenna (also part of the gift) Maybe I will see better radio traffic with that. May have to drive to Omaha. LoL.

phattyduck LifeLikeworm Great advice. Been laying underneath looking and poking and prodding. I have not come across anything major on the old truck. I will keep looking and hopefully not finding. Thanks.

"....If you can pull you ebrake up more than 9 clicks, they need adjustment." Yeah, I read a post on here about that. Initially, I got well over 10 clicks. Now, after pulling the brake over 100 times (guessing, might have been 1000 :) ) I am now getting good parking brakes at 6 - 7 clicks. The...

My bad. Haven't spent money, but I keep thinking about it. I have decided not to spend any funds on the T4R yet. Will wait for employment and save my money for gas since the MPG's in this thing suck (16-17mpg).

DK327 That is a very kind and generous offer. Thank you. For the time being, I have decided not to spend money unless really needed. Hopefully that will change soon, but thank you very much for the offer.

Maybe I'll go the local truck stop and harass some truckers over the CB. That sounds like good 'ole small town entertainment right there. :)

Agreed. Good advice. Thanks. I guess this thing was wrecked twice and repaired. Was told that the front end suspension, radiator, timing belt were replaced during one of the repairs. Brakes were done (I looked at them and verified), but it almost feels like they need to bled (long pedal travel...

I have seen the Baofeng UV-5R on Amazon a few times and keep telling myself no. Now I will have to start thinking about it again. And here I thought I was over that.... thanks...

Interestingly, I have considered ham. I asked someone recently what he knew about ham radio, "It's like Facebook without the internet." I hate Facebook and do not participate in it so that is not a plus for me. What can you say about ham that would be better than Facebook? Seriously curious...