97 3RZ 5SPD 35's DD

steezemcqueen said:
Yeah it rubs the frame pretty good at full lock but its not really causing any problems. Less backspacing would probably help that but that would also cause more rubbing in the firewall. I think 3.5 or 3.75 BS is probably about perfect for 35x12.50's.

You've got a sick 1st gen and i can't wait to see what you do with the 3rd gen.

:cheers:
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Good info...time for some craigslist trial and error!
 
UnderFire said:
Ah, the good old cracked manifold, I've heard the only good header for the 3rz is the LCE, and the rest have their problems, not much out there about the rock ripper yet though.
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I love the one I have. Ordering up another tonight.
 
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downpour11 said:
Not a big fan of exo's, but I LOVE the exo on your 1st gen! Nice job! You have very good taste, I'm sure your 3rd gen is going to be very nice :surfer:
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Thanks man, appreciate the kind words. Exo goes through the cab behind the seats. Still need to tie into the stock roll bar mounts, but its pretty solid and sits tight to the body.
 
Question of the day....

LC header requires a taco cat or modification of the stock one on a 4runner since the down pipe and cat are one piece. My searching skills apparently suck, so can anyone tell me where I can buy a standard two bolt yota weld on exhaust flange?
 
Finally decided to order the lc header, 40 series flow, and various exhaust weldables. Hopefully taco sells tomorrow so i can order the rest.

Anyone have any input on lift choice:

Front: Bilstein 5100, OME 881
Rear: Bilstein 5125, OME 890

Price is right, and same setup as my taco in the front. Will be adding a 1" body lift and removing metal as needed.
 
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Still need to find a good place to route pipe after the muffler...w/ it being a straight shot it's loud! A couple bends should quiet it down.
 
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I still need to replace my cracked manifold, been slacking. How does it sound with the flowmaster? I've been wanting to find something that sounds raspy.
 
UnderFire said:
I still need to replace my cracked manifold, been slacking. How does it sound with the flowmaster? I've been wanting to find something that sounds raspy.
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Have the exact same setup on my first gen with a 3rz and it sounds amazing. Pretty aggressive, but only when you get on it....quiets down when cruising. This exhaust is identical (one cat into 40 series) and is too loud. Great tone and super clean, but simply too loud. The only difference is 6 bends vs. straight shot. I'm gonna add a few bends to the end to route it above the rear control arm to dump out in front of the rear wheel. If that doesn't quiet it down enough i'll add a cherry bomb or cheap resonator in front of the muffler.
 
Got stock suspension for my 03 taco, so i'm robbing the 2.5" front bilstein/OME combo and 33's for now until i find a deal on gears. Should have this thing lifted within a couple weeks.
 
Nice pick up on the 4.56 front, did you get it off a guy from TTORA? Also just thought I'd let you know those wheels are from a 4th Gen 4runner, not an FJ. Any ETA on the lift?
 
SCRunner12 said:
Nice pick up on the 4.56 front, did you get it off a guy from TTORA? Also just thought I'd let you know those wheels are from a 4th Gen 4runner, not an FJ. Any ETA on the lift?
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Thanks for the info! Haven't been able to find those wheels anywhere online. Thought I scored the rarest FJ wheels on the planet. Either way i like the wheels and am going to try to make them work.

4.56 front was from ebay, which decided to be labeled wrong and was quickly returned. Due to lack of deals on a front diff I've decided to borrow some parts from my tacoma.
 
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