Ajohnson85's '87 build

[ajohnson]

I really want one, but $50 for a shift knob is a little much for me

It is a bit $$$, but the quality is top notch, it even has detent balls to "lock" the dial.

 

[Cali 4runner]

Gotcha. Gotta love using some sweet tools!

 

[ajohnson]

Here is an idea of how the sticks will look when finished. I bent the outside sticks inward, but I'll still need to trim the bezel if I don't cut and rework the sticks around it. I'll make a new red leather boot to finish it.

I reinstalled the gas tank, welded the diff guard to the rear axle and painted it

And messed with my artec 31m battery box. I removed the plastic intake sheild behind the headlight. I might look at relocating the coolant reservoir to behind the windshield cleaner reservoir, but I could make it fit like this with some 1" spacers underneath the box.

 

[Chuckles89]

Please tell me you are going to clean the engine bay before you fill it up with goodies

 

[ajohnson]

Please tell me you are going to clean the engine bay before you fill it up with goodies

Hmm, I guess I should.

 

[BoatRacer]

The fitting of the shifters is awesome, well done!

 

[ajohnson]

The fitting of the shifters is awesome, well done!

Thanks bud!

I'm prepping the stock steering pump to run hydro assist. I removed the restrictor plate to drill it out to 13/64". This will give more flow and hopefully let the ram and box work without any lag.

 

[ajohnson]

Also got my 4xinno DOM sliders. They make great products IMO, and ship fast.

 

[4Running Daily]

[MENTION=90132]ajohnson85[/MENTION] What model of Hobart welder are you using?


Edit- Saw you got the 190.

 

[ajohnson]

[MENTION=90132]ajohnson85[/MENTION] What model of Hobart welder are you using?


Edit- Saw you got the 190.

Yup, the 190. I like it, no issues yet. I built an extension/adapter cord to plug in my dryer outlet in that room behind the runner.

 

[Hyde802]

Oh yeah! 4xi makes some great stuff!

 

[4Running Daily]

Yup, the 190. I like it, no issues yet. I built an extension/adapter cord to plug in my dryer outlet in that room behind the runner.

Sweet! Probably going to pick one up after Christmas.

 

[papawhellie]

Can you post up a thread of your favorite utube welding channels/videos for us wannabees?:gossip:

 

[KidVermicious]

Can you post up a thread of your favorite utube welding channels/videos for us wannabees?:gossip:

Check out this thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/158498-welding-advice-please.html

 

[ajohnson]

Welding Tips and Tricks - TIG, MIG, Stick and a pantload of other info is really good.

 

[hurt4x]

Any updates on the hydro assist? do you know what PS reservoir you will be using? I dont think ill be able to use the reservoir that i got with my high steer so im looking for new ideas.

 

[ajohnson]

Any updates on the hydro assist? do you know what PS reservoir you will be using? I dont think ill be able to use the reservoir that i got with my high steer so im looking for new ideas.

I haven't had any time to work on it. I decided to order a TG pump kit. Originally I was going to cut and weld 2 stock reservoirs together. I think TG sells a larger reservoir by itself.

 

[ajohnson]

I took my rear axle housing to a buddy's house lastnight, he torched the spring perches off for me. The rear shackle hangers are in a good location and the springs are hung. Both axles are torn apart. The weather will clear up later this week, hopefully I can make progress and get the axles hung soon.

 

[ajohnson]

 

[hurt4x]

I haven't had any time to work on it. I decided to order a TG pump kit. Originally I was going to cut and weld 2 stock reservoirs together. I think TG sells a larger reservoir by itself.

Ive seen the TG ones and also though about making a smaller stock extended reservoir, but then i came across this Custom High Mount Reservoir looks like it would be a lot easier to get a higher mount without sacrificing capacity.