85 4Runner "The Hot Rod" build

[85RedRunner]

Finally got the rock lights in.. they put out plenty of usable light. Time for some night runs

 

[85RedRunner]

 

[85RedRunner]

New toyota fuel filter, plugs, oil change, trans and tcase fluid, drive shaft, exhaust flange gasket, and everything else I cant remember..

Had a dry bearing noise when over 30mph zero load on the drive train (in neutral or clutch depressed)

No test drive yet, but my last ds was hammered, gouged, and out of balance for sure..

https://youtu.be/XFy2Nbv8vCs

Now I'm trying to diagnose some stalling issues while under load in 2wd/4hi...completely dies while trying to go up a steep grade. Always been that way, but I'm also in 4lo 90% of the time, so its not an issue.. still something I want to correct.

Going to test the tps, afm, replace sensors, etc.. very tiny exhaust leak was noticed while doing the seafoam treatment.. but again, haven't had a chance to drive it since..

 

[ScottD]

nice build!

 

[85RedRunner]

Done with the stock horn.. got some dual hellas

 

[85RedRunner]

Well, I finally went through with it.

 

[85RedRunner]

 

[85RedRunner]

Timing was about 15° lol. I set it at about 7 1/2 and everything is running much better. Gas needle barely budges now where it used to be a 1/4 tank.

Replaced the corner lights with tyc, added led blinkers to the bumper instead... (The blinkers in the corner lights wasnt that impressive) and some little flood pods for night wheeling.

Bunch of little stuff that I'll forget about someday if I don't write it down.. (in here )

 

[JBurt]

Solid work man. Your body work turned out great.

 

[85RedRunner]

Thank you

 

[85RedRunner]

Little stroll on a truck trail yesterday.

 

[ajordan1975]

Paint job is tits!! :girl:

 

[85RedRunner]

Thanks!

 

[jsmith7]

that paint job is awesome!! impressive body work :thumb:

 

[85RedRunner]

Thank you sir. Getting much better feedback than expected

 

[85RedRunner]

 

[85RedRunner]

Were kinda just flying through all the good stuff.. always wish there was more pictures/videos after the day is over.
https://youtu.be/GP4vHlAm0XA
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[ECC91]

Absolutely love the truck! I'm just starting to build mine... only had it a few weeks. Finally tore off the rear bumper today and made the mounting plates for the tube rear Ill be making tomorrow. Yours is the only one I've seen yet with theach all allpro front and perfect! Keep up the good work

 

[Cali 4runner]

Those are some seriously sweet rigs. That t3rd gen is straight badass. Diamond axle in the rear I can see plus a 3 link front :hatsoff:

 

[85RedRunner]

Absolutely love the truck! I'm just starting to build mine... only had it a few weeks. Finally tore off the rear bumper today and made the mounting plates for the tube rear Ill be making tomorrow. Yours is the only one I've seen yet with theach all allpro front and perfect! Keep up the good work

Thank you . I didn't think I would like it since it's so rare to see.. but I do. Low profile and it tucks the winch in nice and tight. I just ordered a rear frame support from Davezoffroad for the convenience of not having to make it.... Canceled the order though, and I highly recommend never buying anything from that guy. Going to box it myself and build a new bumper also.. post some pics of yours when you finish it

Those are some seriously sweet rigs. That t3rd gen is straight badass. Diamond axle in the rear I can see plus a 3 link front :hatsoff:

The 3rd gen is crazy. Atlas tcase, 40s, etc... still needs a cage and a v8 but he wont sell it to me lol. His instagram is don_crawla619.