Chrisdowling84's 2002 Build Thread

[chrisdowling84]

Well its about to start, I already lifted the 2011 limited, so now its the 2002 4runner's turn.

Parts on order as of this weekend
- Moog Upper and lower ball joints
- Moog outer tie rods
- Moog sway bar end links
- Some brand sway bar bushings
- Spidertrax 1.25" spacer kit

Already installed / completed
- Alpine Head unit
- Kicker components for the front
- new timing belt and water pump
- fixed leaky valve cover gaskets
- replaced the fuse block assembly (doors would unlock with remote, but not lock)
- Flushed most fluids (haven't gotten to the tranny yet)
- Tundra 231mm Upgrade
- Tundra rims
- Weathertech digifits all the way around

Comming soon
- Toytech ultimate lift
- 285/70/17 tires undecided so far to what brand, looking at the Duratrax, general grabbers, or trail grapplers M/T.

 

[NateMob]

Nice start Chris, could you post some shots of how nice the weathertechs fit? Mainly the two fronts.

Thanks,
Nate

 

[chrisdowling84]

Nice start Chris, could you post some shots of how nice the weathertechs fit? Mainly the two fronts.

Thanks,
Nate

Hey Nate, as soon as i get back home ill upload some pics, apparently the tapatalk app doesn't let you upload them from the phone.

Just got done doing the upper and lower ball joints, those uppers are a pain in the ass! But they're finally done. Still have to do the outter tie rods and sway bar end links and bushings then all the maintenance minus Tranny flush will be complete. Ordered my Goodyear duratraxs 285/70/17 in preparation of my lift in the next couple months. Couldn't beat 960 for 4 tires with warranty shipped for that price.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Nice start Chris, could you post some shots of how nice the weathertechs fit? Mainly the two fronts.

Thanks,
Nate

 

[chrisdowling84]

So Here it is with some Tundra rims I picked up a couple weeks ago from a local guy, plus the Spider trax 1.5 spacers in just the front for now, took all day just to do the upper and lower ball joints.... im a little anal so I go really slow as to not make any mistakes and not have to redo any work later on. So the tires should be in by next week, Will the tires fit with no lift? I dont think they would but figured I's ask.

 

[smallfry]

Good to see another 'Golden Pearl' 4runner on here. Wish the leather in mine looked that good.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Good to see another 'Golden Pearl' 4runner on here. Wish the leather in mine looked that good.

Thanks! Took me like two months to find it

 

[chrisdowling84]

So I just got the green light to order my lift on Monday, so Ill be ordering the ultimate lift from Toytech and hopefully installing it next weekend!

 

[downpour11]

So I just got the green light to order my lift on Monday, so Ill be ordering the ultimate lift from Toytech and hopefully installing it next weekend!

nice! with OME 891 or superflex?

 

[chrisdowling84]

I'm thinking superflex

 

[NateMob]

Go with the SuperFlex, they are a great coil.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Go with the SuperFlex, they are a great coil.

Superflex it is then!

 

[Geologist]

Go with the SuperFlex, they are a great coil.

Agreed. Had 400 lbs of people, 150 lbs of dog, and ~100 lbs of gear in the back, with almost no sag and a smooth ride on the trail.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Too many good things being said about the Superflex not to go with them. Excited about ordering the lift tomorrow!

 

[chrisdowling84]

I do have a question, I see where people say use extended bump stops for the super flex coils, what type are you guys running superflexs rears running? And where are you buying them from?

 

[NateMob]

Mine came from Wheelers and i built my own mounts, check my thread for more detail,s its within the last page or so in there. I also have an extra set of bumpstop lowering brackets if you are interested.

 

[chrisdowling84]

Mine came from Wheelers and i built my own mounts, check my thread for more detail,s its within the last page or so in there. I also have an extra set of bumpstop lowering brackets if you are interested.

How much you want for them?

 

[NateMob]

PM coming your way.

 

[chrisdowling84]

PM coming your way.

I'll order a set this next payday! Thanks for the heads up! And my lift is sitting at the House as we speak! Now if I could only fast forward to sat!

 

[NateMob]

Sounds good bud, Ive got them all ready to go for you whenever you are ready. Exciting times for you, looking forward to the "after" photos!