steezemcqueen
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COB's 4Runner Timeline (Pic Heavy)
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ChildrenOfBodom
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I didn't want it to end... haha thanks Dylan 
Well, I guess it's about time I started growing up. Enrolled in College again, school starts tomorrow. I want to score a better job with more pay. 4Runner has been much too neglected, hoping for the kind of job that can satisfy my needs as well as wants. Got a 24 hour fitness pass from Costco, been hitting the gym every other night to get into shape. Not much time for the cars anymore. Donor truck is just a frame and a floorpan. Turbo truck ECU on it's way, need to get it cleaned up and sold. Probe is silly, but gets killer mileage.
As far as those NAPA axles go, they called and said to exchange them at the store. Their nearest store is in Santa Ana, 16 miles from Mission Viejo. The drive wasn't really what I had in mind, but whatever, it worked. Gonna install those Monday or Tuesday depending on school.
Driving down a hill last week when the clutch decided to have no more of this shifting nonsense. Clutch master failed, clutch start cancel in 4LO to start on hills, then non synchro style shifting home.
Ye olde OEM replacement:
New OEM Tundra pads. The EBC 6000 Series Greenstuff pads are about done with. I was not very happy with them anyway. Gonna resurface the front rotors and install them.
I really want to get my freakin stuff installed, all of the supercharger goodies still haven't been touched (going on a year), nor has the roll bar. Panhard drop still sitting, too. Debating selling the MAPECU 2 to buy a MAPECU 3.
Well, I guess it's about time I started growing up. Enrolled in College again, school starts tomorrow. I want to score a better job with more pay. 4Runner has been much too neglected, hoping for the kind of job that can satisfy my needs as well as wants. Got a 24 hour fitness pass from Costco, been hitting the gym every other night to get into shape. Not much time for the cars anymore. Donor truck is just a frame and a floorpan. Turbo truck ECU on it's way, need to get it cleaned up and sold. Probe is silly, but gets killer mileage.
As far as those NAPA axles go, they called and said to exchange them at the store. Their nearest store is in Santa Ana, 16 miles from Mission Viejo. The drive wasn't really what I had in mind, but whatever, it worked. Gonna install those Monday or Tuesday depending on school.
Driving down a hill last week when the clutch decided to have no more of this shifting nonsense. Clutch master failed, clutch start cancel in 4LO to start on hills, then non synchro style shifting home.
Ye olde OEM replacement:
New OEM Tundra pads. The EBC 6000 Series Greenstuff pads are about done with. I was not very happy with them anyway. Gonna resurface the front rotors and install them.
I really want to get my freakin stuff installed, all of the supercharger goodies still haven't been touched (going on a year), nor has the roll bar. Panhard drop still sitting, too. Debating selling the MAPECU 2 to buy a MAPECU 3.
ChildrenOfBodom
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Funny how this happens. Made an update, then ended up doing something else right after.
I stopped by a part out of a 2000 4x4 5 speed (hey, that sounds familiar), the guy had a very nice shifter boot bezel. Mine was not so pretty. $10.
Sweet!
Installed:
Clean and scratch free:
Compared to the old one:
I stopped by a part out of a 2000 4x4 5 speed (hey, that sounds familiar), the guy had a very nice shifter boot bezel. Mine was not so pretty. $10.
Sweet!
Installed:
Clean and scratch free:
Compared to the old one:
ChildrenOfBodom
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The donor truck is nothing but a frame now, finally got my cover back. Fits surprisingly well over the bumper.
Cruising around Yotatech and found this thread. Relevant to all 5 speed owners, the clutch pedal is a lot stiffer and actually rebounds all the way. I used the spring from the old Auto brake pedal: FIXED!! Stupid PLASTIC clutch pedal bushing - YotaTech Forums
Pardon my rats nest, being that this used to be an automatic, the alarm was wired up where the clutch pedal fits. It's tight in there.
CV Axles and brakes:
OEM Tundra pads
Resurfaced Brembo rotors. The old EBC greenstuff pads really ate through and grooved the rotor.
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SCRunner12
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I got ya homie! Congrats! http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/123515-look-what-i-found.html
azn-sensation
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Just got my issue today, congrats on making the spread. Maybe hopefully if I see you on a socal run Ill have you sign it. LOL!
ChildrenOfBodom
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Thanks dude! Posted in the thread.
Great question.
Absolutely. Hopefully, in a few years, after college and a better job, the suspension will get the love it deserves. The engine and suspension in this truck are far too stock.
King of the Hammers was a great experience. A lot of the built IFS trucks did just as well in the rock climbing courses as the SFA trucks. The IFS really shined after the rock courses, flying across the desert making mockery of the SFA trucks following far behind.
Hahaha, yes! Been a long time since the 4Runner's been out on a real trail run, hopefully it's not long before another great meetup.
Thanks buddy! How's that free air compressor treating you? If I'm not mistaken, you won the raffle at the ranger station before the 33 4Runner Big Bear run.
azn-sensation
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Thats right you were there too! Its been solid so far. Used it a few times. My truck has gone through a bit of a change since the last time you may have seen it since it was all stock.
snow junky
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whats your 3rz mpg with the charger. NICE BUILD BTW
ChildrenOfBodom
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Yeah, it wasn't too long after the 5th gens even came out, no worries. I'd like to check it out in person if we have another Socal run. The dates that have been chosen lately are not very ideal though
Sweet! Thanks!!
Thanks snow junky!
The mileage with the 2.7 3RZ and supercharger varies.
City MPG is awful. Way too much weight, not enough power. Between constant accelerations and hills, it's getting about 14 MPG city. Can't use 5th gear at under 55 MPH, the gearing for the V6 trans is too low. The power will catch up someday ($$$) Just needs more engine internal work.
Highway MPG is only good if you stay under or between 62-65 MPH, it will achieve anything from 17-21 MPG. Go up to 70MPH and you'll fall to 15-16MPG. 70MPH rides at 3k RPM.
Underpowered motor + low V6 trans gearing + 4.56 gears + bumpers/sliders/4WD/33's/17"s = sloooow
This thing hauls ass compared to N/A though.
Thanks for the reply! I was thinking about getting a 4runner with 4cyl and 4wd to try to save so money at the pump. But also make some mods to get more HP. I was thinking about a charger, but I figure mpg will vary(as you mentioned) and I will have to buy 91 gas. Would be interesting if there was a way that the super charger could be turned off, kinda of like the A/C. You had mentioned in one of your posts that the engine was too stock, are you considering change it? If so which motor or motors? I was curious about your build as I am looking at the 4cyl 4runner as one of my options. Thanks!
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ChildrenOfBodom
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If you're not planning to make it heavy, then I think it's a great motor with a good set of advantages. If you want to run 33"s and armor, not the best choice if you're not looking to spend serious cash. The V6 is a better daily driver for heavy weight. If you are staying light or want to do a nice in depth engine build for power, I'd choose the 4 cylinder. 208k and counting on my truck.
My engine is too stock, as in there are no internal modifications. I want to do some actual engine work and change some critical components.
On 32s, before armor and KM2's, yeah. Nice daily driver, kept up with traffic and cruised on the freeway.
I would consider looking into 4.88's. 75mph is now about 2900/3000RPM though.
My friend Matt took a video and made this for fun... while moving the frame from the donor truck (which is stripped bare, now)
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BrianSD_42
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Hey man hows it going? Congrats on the magazine article that is bad@ss!
Good luck with school. I graduated in 2010 after going the community college to university route. One thing though, if you haven't already checked it out see BLS.gov and look up the degree / career you are considering. They have data on every job type out there.
Hope we get to wheel together again sometime.
Good luck with school. I graduated in 2010 after going the community college to university route. One thing though, if you haven't already checked it out see BLS.gov and look up the degree / career you are considering. They have data on every job type out there.
Hope we get to wheel together again sometime.
ChildrenOfBodom
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Thanks dude!!
I've got another semester of community college left before I head off to a university. Thanks for the link!!
From now til the end of the year, depending on gas prices, I am way down for a run. The 4Runner hasn't been wheeled much in the last few months. Gotta find time.
Finally got around to decimating the donor truck. Lots of great memories, it will be missed!! Who likes pictures?!
Final Disassembly:
Gone!
