Recent content by WeakSauz

Hate to say it, but it is totaled my friend. At least 3500-4k for a shop to fix that, commercially. Fight, and fight hard. Get a 3rd party involved if necessary. Rule of thumb: Don't ever let someone who owes you money determine how much money they owe you. For those referring to stated...

I believe so.. That's a loose answer, though. You will have better luck on the Marlin Crawler forum for this question. R series experts over there.. Best I can remember, the 151 gear set is simply girthier than the 150, and the 1st gear is super low. If you head over to the marlin boards...

Nice work, and it'll pay off. Ask your Powdercoater how the VCs were prepped. Unfortunatley, if they were sand blasted, I would proceed with extreme caution. The sand really likes to hide in the nooks and crannies *underneath* the baffles, making it nearly impossible to clean out. Then when...

Really, really looking forward to this, Addison! Can't wait to see the upper/lower bumpers installed on a 3rd gen. I may have to lose my winch for a front mount intercooler, pusher fans, and 25 row engine oil cooler, but it'll look menacing in the spot the winch is supposed to be in :cool: I...

Very common upgrade on other Toyota platforms such as the 1UZFE, which runs wasted spark from the factory. The Audi R8 sports car COPS snap right into that engine, for example. Now, the hard part is that converting to COP sometimes required a standalone engine management system.

Very Nice! Will be adding a GM Flexfuel sensor to my 1uz turbo build so I can run E85 at-will, but don't have to run it as a mandate if I'm unable to find it. E85 is some amazing stuff.

Thanks! No frame modifications will be needed, thank goodness. Retaining A/C and P/S makes things a little tighter with the hot side of the turbo system. But, there's still room. Little tricks like remote mounting oil filter help out. But our frame rails are plenty wide, it'll go in no prob

I’ll be using the SupraStore/XAT adapter for the trans. You and me both! I’ve been thinking about this since 2018. Just seems logical in this truck. As much as I love the 5vz, these trucks just scream in need for more power

For those who are interested in following along: 3rd Gen 4Runner is getting engine swap? (1UZ goodness inside) - YouTube Yes, I know this project makes no sense at all :) That’s why I love it. I really enjoy weird builds and being different. It’s going to be a slow project, so I really don’t...

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Price of raw materials is up 100% compared to a few years back. It sucks for companies and consumers alike. That said, I love my Shrockworks skids and glad I got them when I did. They are heavier than all getout though. Which isnt a bad thing all the time..

It's available, PM incoming. Edit-- unable to PM you-- no ability to do so?

1996-2002 CBI Powder coated Group 31 battery tray. Brand new, never installed. I need all of the under-hood room I can get for the 1UZ V8 swap I'm doing. So, therefore, I need to sell this UNUSED tray. Here are the specs and details from CBI: CBI Offroad Fab - 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner...

I see in your signature that your truck has 289k on it. Have you ever replaced the lower balljoints? If not, new OEM ones should be #1 on your to-do list (for safety). They fail catastrophically.

Are you ever down in North Carolina, Raleigh area? I'd look for free. It's probably something relatively simple like lower control arm bushings or swaybar links. What does the clunking sound like, and what are you doing with the vehicle when it happens?