Recent content by S.Beaty

Back from the dead. Slow Progress as I haven't been wheeling or doing truck stuff much. This has all happened since my last post so my memory regarding some of it will be a little rusty. Firstly I built a rear bumper because i needed a rear crossmember because i was removing the factory spare...

Thanks, I always like to question the purpose and effectiveness of whats available aftermarket and think of things that may work better for my application. Often times it leads me down a different path than the norm.

And then IFS derped... So as of right now (Nov 25th 2015) the truck is undergoing some changes I really want to put an 80 series front axle in it so I no longer need to worry about wearing out ifs parts. I plan to use the whole suspension setup from an fj80. I know it has limits but its...

some Wheeling pics for your entertainment...

After Tons of research I decieded i wanted an allpro Apex front bumper. I also decied i wanted to use the 16x8 3.625"bs wheels off of my old truck. I got them powdercoated because their finish was starting to look a little crusty. went with 285/75r16 Open country Mt's... wishing i went 35's now.

thanks. i'm actually not done updating. just got tired last night. heres where things get a little unconventional. I bit the bullet and bought the Verso Kit when it became available so that I could make use of my 4.7 marlin crawler competition series gears. Its awesome having a really low low...

I've been taking care of a few maintenance things. I had to do a steering rack and put in poly rack bushings at the same time. also replaced a leaky CV boot and changed the front brakes. (used the calipers pads and rotors from my teal truck lol. Anyways. onto more interesting stuff. I Really...

back to the 4Runner. Installed the spindles with ghettofabulous ziptie ABS wire mounts. Hated ABS so much its already disconnected anyways and installed the OME lift. PICS!!!! Leaky gas tank... sourced a low km used one, BC FRESH! haha Fresh Spindle legit brake mount... not...

A little about my old truck. I wanted a really low truck that handled well and wheeled well. it had as much up travel as you could squeeze out of it by running as much arch and as short of shackles as the frame/springs/everything else would allow and it worked absolutely awesome for what i used...

Then some tires, and running board removal and more wheeling. BC fresh Oem wheels :p Little itty bitty iroks. This is in the works as well.... Went with 881's and 906's. trim packers on deck for the rear in case its a little too butt low for my liking. at least its less expensive...

Then some maintenance. Changed the clutch return spring to a more conventional style as there are a "problem" on 3rd gen 4runners. easy peasy. it already had provisions for it. Nasty brake fluid from clutch master. New one in its home :) It had a 3rz clutch slave. new 5vz one ready...

Hi everyone. Its been a while since I've made a build thread for a vehicle but I wanted to for my 4Runner now that its becoming a little less of a cookie cutter build. Ifind its a good way to keep me motivated and look back at the progress I've made. My dad likes to check them from time to time...

I paid $40-$50 for a replacement OEM mast from the dealership. I like the power antenna, and I can put it down when offload to avoid snagging it on things.