Absalom's Build Thread #2 - Revenge of the Oil Burners

[volkinator]

This is so cool! Can't wait to see it in your hands!

 

[audiness]

can you please talk more about the importing process? What all is involved? does this fall under the same 25 year old rule that is allowing everyone to import all the skylines and other such cool JDM cars?

 

[absalom]

can you please talk more about the importing process? What all is involved? does this fall under the same 25 year old rule that is allowing everyone to import all the skylines and other such cool JDM cars?

Find an importer (I used Graeme at Auto Trader Imports - tell him Jordan sent you), find a vehicle over 25 years old, bid, win, pay, wait forever, pick up car from nearest port, enjoy!

 

[absalom]

Boom

 

[GHARP57]

Boom

couldnt help it

 

[4-Ripcord]

:banana:arty:

 

[AZBub]

Are you going to build this to actually do trails or to just go as fast as hell on dirt roads?

 

[absalom]

Are you going to build this to actually do trails or to just go as fast as hell on dirt roads?

Well, it's triple locked with a winch, so it's already pretty damn capable. But, focus will be on versatility, so it'll stay stock height (with OME refresh coils), and get 2.0 Fox IFP's. 32" Duratrac P rated also.

 

[Unner]

We need more pictures!

Are those stock wheels?

Wouldn't P rated Duratracs be kinda mushy on one of those? I imagine they weigh a good bit more than a 3rd gen?

 

[absalom]

We need more pictures!

Are those stock wheels?

Wouldn't P rated Duratracs be kinda mushy on one of those? I imagine they weigh a good bit more than a 3rd gen?

They are stock size aftermarket wheels. I was debating posting more pics as I don't want to upset some purists by posting non-3rd gen related stuff. It has P rated Blizzacks on it right now, rides like a damn Cadillac. Very pleasant to drive, and surprisingly, much less truck-like than my 3rd gen.

 

[JayRolla]

They are stock size aftermarket wheels. I was debating posting more pics as I don't want to upset some purists by posting non-3rd gen related stuff. It has P rated Blizzacks on it right now, rides like a damn Cadillac. Very pleasant to drive, and surprisingly, much less truck-like than my 3rd gen.

Lol. Yeah be careful. Purists might freak. But again this is your thread. If I had any other projects I would show it off in my thread for sure.

 

[masphx]

So when do I get to test drive

 

[Unner]

I though they were aftermarket, but you never know...

I don't think anyone would fret if you posted a few more pictures. What could they do anyway? It's your thread.

 

[absalom]

So when do I get to test drive

Just text me whenever you're ready ... she's waiting for you.

I though they were aftermarket, but you never know...

I don't think anyone would fret if you posted a few more pictures. What could they do anyway? It's your thread.

Roger that, I'll get a few uploaded soon.

 

[97t4r81]

Wow, dude I've enjoyed your build. I'm in Tucson and will extend the same wrenching invitation to you sir. I'm getting closer, but will never finish. Happy Sunday. :ranger:

 

[absalom]

Just so I'm not bothering everyone on this forum with non-4runner stuff, follow my new build thread over on MUD!

 

[audiness]

Droooooooooooooollllllllllllll

 

[absalom]

Since it involves a 3rd gen, I thought I'd show just how capable the new beast is in bone stock form.

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[JeepKiller]

Im sorry, but this is the wrong section for these types of pictures. The punishment is shipping it to me for proper disposal. Anything other than a 3rd gen 4runner is absolutely trash. But seriously give it to me....

 

[absalom]

I'm naughty ...