1998 4runner 2uz 4wd swap
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ryan93Integra
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Finally got a good j shift transfer case today. Took awhile to get it out of the parts Tacoma we have. It's wrecked so bad the floor was buckled into the transfer case and the front driveshaft was in the transmission pan. And because I got impatient I decided to throw the swap into the frame. Still need my motor mounts.
ryan93Integra
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No pictures today but I went to the pull apart down the road for the 40 percent off sale and got some parts. Got a full carpet, rear heater assembly so I can add that to my truck, non abs front brake lines and the Ps pump off the truck I got my engine from. Need to go back and get all of the rear brake lines off of the non abs truck so I have all of them. Hoping to fab motor mounts this coming week so I should be able to get the body swapped soon!
ryan93Integra
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Got some work done the past 2 days. Stripped the interior of the 4runner. This thing was so nasty inside I just pressure washed the inside lol. Got the tunnel modified for the 4wd shifter and installed it. Installed the rear heater and my new carpet. Need to decide which cluster I'm goi g to use and start wiring that up. Trying to get everything I can done before I start the frame swap. Gave her a bath too. First one in the 3 years it's been sitting.
the78outlaw
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Great progress. How about a close up under the hood?
ryan93Integra
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Don't haven't the body swapped to the new frame yet. I still need to make my motor mounts. For now I have placed a firewall clip from a wrecked 4runner on the frame I'm building to check clearances. The motor is a little bit too far back so I'm going to have to take a hammer to the firewall by the passenger valve cover but everything else looks good so far. I'm using the 4wd tundra transmission mount but looking at a 4wd 4runner mount it looks like the holes may slightly offset so I may try swapping to that to see if I can push the motor forward just a hair. My transfer case shifter is also 2" too far back so it won't line up with the console. Need to figure that out.
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the78outlaw
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I realized that about 2 words into your response. Had a space cadet moment, what else can I say. Hahaha.
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DaMonkey
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“Excuse me for a moment while I just throw this extra t4r body on for a quick check...”
Lol. You’re doing awesome. How many swap threads get started and disappear into oblivion? There’s a rare breed that has what it takes and it’s still early but it’s obvious you’re getting it done. Really enjoying your progress and style.
That picture of the firewall and engine mock-up looks like a setup that manufacturer actually did for a cutaway presentation of this new motor. Perfect for what you needed. Nice you had it laying around
Keep it up!
Lol. You’re doing awesome. How many swap threads get started and disappear into oblivion? There’s a rare breed that has what it takes and it’s still early but it’s obvious you’re getting it done. Really enjoying your progress and style.
That picture of the firewall and engine mock-up looks like a setup that manufacturer actually did for a cutaway presentation of this new motor. Perfect for what you needed. Nice you had it laying around
Keep it up!
ryan93Integra
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The motor mounts are done! Motor is finally attached to the frame. Just need to buy my body lift and I can move the body over. I also got my abs deleted today. Just need to order the master cylinder now!
ryan93Integra
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sorry for the lack of progress. this has been on hold while ive been doing other work. still waiting to order my body lift but im replacing the ac in my camper so the body money is getting used for that. hoping to knock this 4runner out soon.
ryan93Integra
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I haven't given up! Life has just been in the way. No progress has been made unfortunately. I did aquire a locking third member that matches my front diff though. It needs a rebuild but it was free.
I'm also looking at doing sequoia rear disc brakes by cutting the axle tubes from both rear ends and welding the ends of the sequoia axle housing to the 4runner housing and then having axles made. Sorry for the lack of updates. Hoping to pick back up on it this winter.
I'm also looking at doing sequoia rear disc brakes by cutting the axle tubes from both rear ends and welding the ends of the sequoia axle housing to the 4runner housing and then having axles made. Sorry for the lack of updates. Hoping to pick back up on it this winter.
sean.turner.1238
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Subbed. Man I can't wait to see this come together. I want to do this swap in a few years
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ryan93Integra
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Unfortunately the need for a vehicle has caused this project to come to an end. I hate to give up on it but due to the loss of the eng ine in my daily i am having to get the 4runner back on the road with a v6. A new build thread will be made to document the truck but th ere will be no more updates here.
