BaseRunners 1989 22RE Build thread

[BaseRunner]

So went ahead and bought myself this 1990 corolla for $550. This will be my daily driver and commuting car. That means I am no longer worried about the gas mileage of my Runner as it will be the weekend warrior. That being said I am going for a 2.5 inch lift. I've read online that with BJ spacers up front and Old man Emu leafs in the rear I could get 2.5 inches, any truth to that? What shocks should I order with this setup so I have the most down travel and not mess up my shocks in the rear??? Also I am going back to 15 inch rims in order to get 32x11.50R15 BFGs because the Duratracs I planned on don't come in that size. If anybody has any other ideas for a cheap lift like said above^ please do let me know. Thanks guys.

Anyone got recommendations on shocks?

 

[KidVermicious]

OME Nitrochargers are designed to go with OME springs and they work very very well together. Get medium duty springs in the rear, bj spacers in front with just a touch of torsion bar crank to level it, with Nitrochargers on all four corners.

 

[BaseRunner]

OME Nitrochargers are designed to go with OME springs and they work very very well together. Get medium duty springs in the rear, bj spacers in front with just a touch of torsion bar crank to level it, with Nitrochargers on all four corners.

I appreciate it Kevin, thanks a lot! I'm gonna see where I can find those and order me some!

 

[KidVermicious]

Call the guys at Cruiser Outfitters. Www.cruiseroutfitters.com

 

[BaseRunner]

Call the guys at Cruiser Outfitters. Cruiser Outfitters

Thanks Kevin, just checked them out. Will be ordering soon.

 

[BaseRunner]

As always when snow comes around I'm the first one on the roads!

 

[BaseRunner]

Got my badge today, for free!!!

 

[BaseRunner]

Well guys, some bittersweet news. I sold my Runner to my cousin, and bought myself 97 Land Cruiser fully loaded collectors edition with front, rear, and center diff locks. I appreciate all the help you fellers have given me over the years. I really enjoyed my time here, and the time I spent in my Runner. You guys rock steady! It was a pleasure!

 

[Quatre Coureur]

So you're leaving us "little ppl" behind Aram!? How could u!!!? :jk:
That's a nice 80 series. Last year for the solid axle and the straight six. It's definitely a keeper. You don't have to leave us, there's still the 'All Other Vehicles' section. What this forum needs is a LC/Hi-Lux/Tacoma specific section.

 

[BaseRunner]

So you're leaving us "little ppl" behind Aram!? How could u!!!? :jk:
That's a nice 80 series. Last year for the solid axle and the straight six. It's definitely a keeper. You don't have to leave us, there's still the 'All Other Vehicles' section. What this forum needs is a LC/Hi-Lux/Tacoma specific section.

Lol nah its not like that Paul. I still have a deep appreciation and affection for these runners. 1st gens are the coolest 4runners out there without a doubt. I just got tired of putting money into it all the time without an end. I thought to myself I could build it all I want, and at the end of the day I have a stock Land cruiser. So for a weekend warrior I said to myself, why not get the top of the line. I'm loving my cruiser so far, especially the 3 lockers it comes with lol. I'll still be lurking around here because these rigs are beautiful to look.

 

[BaseRunner]

Holy crap it's been a long time yall Haha. Hope all of you kind awesome 4runner loving folks are doing good. I put t4r.org in the browser and lo and behold I'm still logged in Haha. So I thought I'd stop by and show off the Land Cruiser

 

[WPG93]

Looks mean! But where's the runner?

 

[BaseRunner]

Looks mean! But where's the runner?

Thanks, the Runner is still with my cousin. He's overseas with the army so its currently garaged.

 

[thennen]

Very nice!

 

[BaseRunner]

Very nice!

Thank you.