Recent content by Ruger2011

I finally got to test out the 4wd today and I was thoroughly impressed with the 4Runner! I have put 2,500 miles on this thing since buying it in July and my Tunrda just sits in the garage lol.

That looks great! I may have to do my white top soon!

I was able to score a set of new BFG MT 255/75/17 on Craigslist this weekend for $450 mounted and balanced! They came off of a new Jeep Rubicon and only had 30 miles on the tires. I was very pleased since a new set from Discount Tire would run around $1,025 installed. They look great and the...

I finally got around to giving the 1986 I picked up last month a proper outside cleaning! I used Meguiars #2 Fine-Cut Cleaner followed up by Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze. I was very pleased with the results and it brought back a pretty good shine to the original 30 year old paint. I am pretty...

Yes sir! I currently have 265/70/17s! I can't go any wider due to the tire is close to the UCA after the 1.5 inch Front Ball Joint Spacer.

Next is to score a nice used set of All Terrain or Mud Terrain tires on Craigslist! I am liking for 255/75/17 or 265/75 17s!

The after pictures are at the bottom of this post! I didn't get a Diff Drop! I have Bilstein 5100s on my Tundra and they are great but I decided to try OME on the 4Runner! I am pleased with both so far! http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classic-t4rs/224366-ruger2011s-1986-4runner-build-thread.html

The old shocks were in need of replacement and were maxed out with the 1.5 inch Front Ball Join Spacer Kit from Toytec! I ordered a set of 4 new Old Man Emu Shocks from Toytec! The new shocks with an alignment ride like a dream! I love the feel and performance of the OME shocks! I had to put...

I also bought a Front Bumper Valance from Rock Auto for $10 to replace the old one which was in bad shape! The spray paint almost cost as much as the Valance.

The next step was lifting the front to level it out since it had a rear AAL. I ordered a 1.5 Inch Front Ball Joint Spacer Kit from Toytec and took it to Smith Offroad & Performance to install in Carrollton, TX.

The next mod was replacing the carpet which was a weekend project! The easy part was disassembling-reassembling the seats, seat belts, console, and trim! The process of laying and cutting the carpet was challenging but I am pleased with the results. I picked up the carpet from Rock Auto who...

The first mods were cheap and easy! I took off the top, bought a shifter boot cover from Ebay, and a new shifter knob!

I recently picked up a 99% rust and 100% bondo free 1986 4Runner from Craigslist in Dallas, TX! I had a buddy pull the Carfax and it has been a Texas truck it's entire life throughout all 11 previous owners! The 4Runner is in great overall condition and I was pleased to pick it up for a little...

I just put on the Toytec 1.5 inch Front Ball Joint Spacer Kit and a set of Old Man Emu Shocks all the way around! I need to order a set of axle spacers!

Thanks for the information because that is my final step for the interior.