Chim's 99
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Chim
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I haven't updated this thread in over a year!!! wow.
I can't remember what I have done and if its even that much.
This is just trucking along as a daily driver as usual.
I installed my Savage offroad sliders that have been sitting around for years getting in the way... finally got 220 in the garage and a decent little welder.
When the ice freeze came a small tree fell across the hood as I was driving!!
Dented the hood a little but I pushed most of it out.
Finally did my timing belt. It was about 25k-ish overdue.. but old belt looked totally fine! Did all the normal stuff... water pump, tensioner, pulley, belts... etc..
Replaced the windshield cause it had a crack in it from tree above.
And now I am kicking around the idea of selling it. I have had 4runners for years now because of kids and now that they are older I kind of want a truck... so we will see..
I can't remember what I have done and if its even that much.
This is just trucking along as a daily driver as usual.
I installed my Savage offroad sliders that have been sitting around for years getting in the way... finally got 220 in the garage and a decent little welder.
When the ice freeze came a small tree fell across the hood as I was driving!!
Dented the hood a little but I pushed most of it out.
Finally did my timing belt. It was about 25k-ish overdue.. but old belt looked totally fine! Did all the normal stuff... water pump, tensioner, pulley, belts... etc..
Replaced the windshield cause it had a crack in it from tree above.
And now I am kicking around the idea of selling it. I have had 4runners for years now because of kids and now that they are older I kind of want a truck... so we will see..
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I just finished reading all 26 pages of your build! The dedication you put into both of your runners is inspiring! Especially after your accident! (I know it happened a long time ago, but for me it just happened lol)
I understand getting burnt out, I spent 2 years building my runner, then I bought a house and all my focus has been put into that.
Just this weekend we took my 98 runner up north with the kids and pup, the runner was a champ! Except the sway bar link on the front passenger side snapped, with a few zip ties it was drivable until we got home. After some research I discovered I was supposed to get longer ones to compensate for the 3” lift (that’s how I found your thread). I contemplated removing it altogether, but my wife talked me out of it. I’ll get the longer ones.
I also have the tundra brake upgrade, and I have a problem with squishy breaks, they still work fine, just little more squishy then I would like. Did you have the same problem? I’ve hear swapping out the MC with a 76 or 73 blazer MC would cure that, (can’t remember which one at the moment).
Is there anything else you would recommend swapping out after a 3” lift?
I understand getting burnt out, I spent 2 years building my runner, then I bought a house and all my focus has been put into that.
Just this weekend we took my 98 runner up north with the kids and pup, the runner was a champ! Except the sway bar link on the front passenger side snapped, with a few zip ties it was drivable until we got home. After some research I discovered I was supposed to get longer ones to compensate for the 3” lift (that’s how I found your thread). I contemplated removing it altogether, but my wife talked me out of it. I’ll get the longer ones.
I also have the tundra brake upgrade, and I have a problem with squishy breaks, they still work fine, just little more squishy then I would like. Did you have the same problem? I’ve hear swapping out the MC with a 76 or 73 blazer MC would cure that, (can’t remember which one at the moment).
Is there anything else you would recommend swapping out after a 3” lift?
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SoCalHeadhunter
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Congrats! That looks like a nice find!
I'm hoping to find a '99 in CA with a V6 and a manual trans.
Christian
I'm hoping to find a '99 in CA with a V6 and a manual trans.
Christian
