Chuckles' 98 Manual SR5 4Runner

[Chuckles89]

Guess who graduated!! I'm a geologist now!

Been working all day, then coming home and working on the SludgeRunner! Bought it from an old coworker for $300. 2WD V6 Auto. Front end sheet metal is going on mine. Making front half doors. Going to turn the back half into a camper/trailer after I build a new rear bumper (bought metal the other day!)

Old pic, it's totally gutted now. Working on disassembling the engine and pulling it and the trans out this week.


The end goal (except not a HEEP!)


Up next is a rear bumper! Stay tuned!


BTW, I went on a 4,775 mile solo trip through the rockies last month after graduation! Now I have 2 long trips worth of pictures to post lolol

 

[habanero]

It'll be cool to see what becomes of your project, and also cool to see those trip pics.
Congrats on graduating and becoming a Geologist! Awesome!!

 

[JZiggy]

Congrats on graduating! Sounds like it was an awesome trip.

I was in TN just earlier this week and will become a permanent east-coaster again next month. I’ll need some pointers on where to go wheeling

 

[Chuckles89]

Congrats on graduating! Sounds like it was an awesome trip.

I was in TN just earlier this week and will become a permanent east-coaster again next month. I’ll need some pointers on where to go wheeling

Thanks! Where are you moving to??

 

[JZiggy]

Thanks! Where are you moving to??

Atlanta

 

[Chuckles89]

Atlanta

I know of a few good spots near Chattanooga, TN. Not really anything that I know of in GA except for the Georgia Traverse (haven't done it yet)

Some good facebook groups are: TN 4Runners, Gypsy Overland & Offroad, Georgia FJ Cruisers, East TN Overlanders, Middle TN Overlanders, Cumberland Cruisers, Peach State Overland


Chattanooga Area:
Prentice Cooper State Forest
Adventure Off-road Park (haven't been yet)
Coppinger Cove
Aetna Mountain (Haven't been yet)

 

[Chuckles89]

Well, I guess quite a few things have happened since my last post. Will have my 5 year anniversary with the ChucklesRunner in 5 days!

I got a 37qt ARB fridge (on clearance), made another MOLLE panel, updated sleeping arrangements, new Oz4WD LED Lights etc. Will be installing a 50AH LiFePO4 battery an Renogy 20A DC-DC Charger tomorrow! (hopefully)

Other than that, I've just been enjoying the great 4Runner life!

Transfer case and trans output needs new seals. Has quite a few drips under there... slowly coating the whole back undercarriage with oil. Not too bad with winter coming up I guess haha!


Peep dad's new WeeRoll Aluminum Camper!

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The Crew!

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Delicious Dutch Oven Pizza!

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[Chuckles89]

The SludgeRunner graciously donated its front doors to make some half doors for me!



Plans for sometime- maybe this winter. On the backburner. Rear bumper build and rear control arms are waaaay higher priority



Popped open the transmission to measure the bearing sizes for the inevitable rebuild in the future.

 

[habanero]

Looks like another awesome trip. The rock formation is cool. The pizza looks delicious!

 

[Chuckles89]

Looks like another awesome trip. The rock formation is cool. The pizza looks delicious!

Oh that was at least 6 or 7 trips!

Pizza was good!

Been working a lot here lately, getting excited for some fall and winter camping here soon!

 

[habanero]

6 or 7? Now I'm just jealous!
Your home state is beautiful in the fall, a good place for some outdoors therapy.

 

[Chuckles89]

6 or 7? Now I'm just jealous!
Your home state is beautiful in the fall, a good place for some outdoors therapy.

Lots of too short weekends!

Well, we are in a drought this month. The trees are starting to drop leaves already.... probably won't be very pretty this year

Hopefully it'll make for some dry 4wheeling next weekend!

 

[grande]

Totally dig the "caveman" badge. I need one. Where do I get one?

 

[Chuckles89]

Totally dig the "caveman" badge. I need one. Where do I get one?

I got it for my dad back in 2014 when Toyota had their "name your toyota" thing going on.

 

[Chuckles89]

opcorn:

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[Chuckles89]

Been super busy at work. Haven't had a whole lot going on camping wise. I did get my bumper almost finished and build some rear upper control arms! I'll have a full write-up when I get the lowers done.

Here are some pictures from back in October when I was out solo!

Camp for the weekend
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I spent most of my time hiking around in the rain looking for pretty views
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Some pretty vegetation
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Dutch oven cooking is my favorite!! I got this little 8 inch for my birthday and I LOVE IT!!
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GLOW
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A nice size rock house
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Checking out some trails I haven't been on in over two years!! One of the private property inholding owners bulldozed the trails and it isn't one gigantic 2 mile long mud hole any more to get back in the back!
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Next things for the 4Runner is a mini swingout on the rear bumper, finish my RLCAs, limit straps in the back, panhard lift.

I should be picking up an old dune buggy/ go cart from a friend next weekend. Stay tuned for that lol. I think it already has mud tires and everything I want. Just needs some mud guards and a windshield and she'l be ready to rip!

 

[Chuckles89]

I'm still here!! LOL

I've still been tinkering around with the 4Runner. Got a lot of work to do in the near future.. getting ready for a trip to Wyoming in late May.

Just replaced my sending unit in the gas tank today and my gauge still doesn't work not the gauge cluster either.

Well, I made a swingout for my bumper. Hi lift mount, shovel mount, and fold down table for my stove. It works great!!

Probably going to buy a new throttle body from the stealer soon. Mine is totally shot.

Then, I need to find a transmission to replace my wore out one. Started not going into first gear at a stop again. Might as well replace the clutch while I'm at it.

Starter is messing up sometimes too. Probably going to get a junkyard Denso and rebuild it myself. I have a parts store one that was on it when I got the truck.

Well I see close to a thousand bucks going into the old beast soon. Maybe I'm crazy :der:



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I also made a limiting chain (because I'm a cheap-o that likes to rig things) in hopes that it will keep my driveshaft from eating my gas tank skid. We'll see how it works next weekend hopefully! Oh yeah, I should get my lower control arms all welded up tomorrow and install before testing on the rocks next weekend!!

 

[habanero]

I totally missed your december post...great pics!

Love watching things come along and evolve, the swing-out sure looks useful, love the bumper sticker!

 

[Chuckles89]

Lower control arms are in! Now it's time to test them out this weekend!!

 

[Chuckles89]

Time for my monthly.... update lol


Not been working on the ole 4Runner too much lately. Jut been working a ton and enjoying it when I can.

Wheeling trip last month: Hi-Lift got used twice (once on me to put sticks under my tires
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My swingout table works great!! I used the same wire mesh that I used to make my DIY MOLLE panels in the back windows
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Last weekend with my 96 5-Speed buddy
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On the way out Sunday morning
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Had the half doors out about a month ago!
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A special day
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I wound up buying a brand new throttle body from Toyota. About $350 and came with new TPS and IAC Valve. Fixed my high idle issue! And also my transmission goes in 1st at a stop now because the idle is lower!
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"lipstick on a pig"
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That's about it. I've had several more weekend trips, but no pictures worth posting. I need to replace the bolts on my limiting chains because they were too small and snapped. Other than that, the chains work great!!