5.0T4RHO Build

Took it out today to make sure the 4wd works, I see a locker in my future. Here's some poser pics.
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Went out today from Reno up to Virginia City. It was good to get the 4Runner out and wheel it for more that half an hour. It's a bit rough riding, needs some front wheel spacers because my tires hit the springs and new shocks but here are a couple pictures from the drive and a this awesome place that's set to be tore down this winter called American Flats, it's a great place for photos and there is some awesome graffiti work out there. I understand the reasoning for tearing it down but it sucks to see it go.



 
Well I decided the front end needed a facelift so I blacked out my chrome 2wd grille and made up a new emblem for the front. Also added 1.5" wheel spacers for the front en in preparation for the wider rear axle. What's everyone's thoughts on the emblem haha?

 
No updates but everybody loves pictures so here we go. I picked up a new IPhone today so I finally have a decent camera with me at all times without lugging my Nikon dslr around with me. Decided to take the dogs running around and get a little off-roading in while I was at it.










 
The Pick N Pull gods were good to me yesterday, got a double stack center console and a clinometer! Pretty stoked on the clinometer score!

 
i loooove the 5.0! theyre great engines! any idea what your father did regarding engine mounts and the t5 adapter? i would love to do this to my 94
 
i loooove the 5.0! theyre great engines! any idea what your father did regarding engine mounts and the t5 adapter? i would love to do this to my 94


The motor mounts are from northwest off-road and the adapter was made by advanced adapters but I don't think it's made anymore, might have to call them and ask about it. I know one is still made to adapt the 302 to Toyota transmission.
 
Anything new here? I've been tossing a 5.0HO vs. TPI 350 swap in my head and I'm leaning towards the 5.0. I had a Mustang 5.0 and loved the power it had for being stock. I really wish they still made that adapter though, I'd feel much better with a T-5 behind it than a Toyota trans. I'll have to keep my eyes out for one. Any part numbers on yours that you know of?
 
Yeah there are a few more recent updates, I don't always post on here as it's not super active compared to yotatech. Regardless recently I installed some TG 3" HD springs I got of a local forum and some 6" shackles we cut out at Relentless Fabrication.





Driveway flexing haha had to do it!



I also picked up some 14" Fox remote resi's for the front.
Hopefully the springs and shocks will help out with the stuff ride.
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Finally installed my wider rear axle, and Explorer leaf springs. Waiting till Monday to get an extended brake line made and hopefully mount some shock on the back of this thing.


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A few things have been done recently but nothing major, mounted rear shocks, swapped the Raceline wheels for Methods and bfg ko2's, worked on the rear bumper, made seat mounts for the beards, had a front driveline made, and been driving it.

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Well, I may not like Ford, but I gotta admit the power from that thing has to be pretty sweet! Power like that, I can only dream about lol. My '92 has the 3.Sl0
 
Well, I may not like Ford, but I gotta admit the power from that thing has to be pretty sweet! Power like that, I can only dream about lol. My '92 has the 3.Sl0



Yeah I have a pickup with a 22r and driving it after the 4Runner leaves a lot to be desired. Then I drive my 15 Tundra and it's like a rocket compared to either one of them haha.
 
Yeah I'm hoping to find a 3.4 or a 4.7 I can put in without gutting it too bad. I need the power (Because everyone comes to me for help). I really don't think the 3.0 can do highway speeds hauling a trailer weighed down with 400 pounds of stuff, or bikes and such. Especially since I'm joining the Army so it needs to do that, and be able to keep it up for 18+ hours lol.
 

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