COB's 4Runner Timeline (Pic Heavy)
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ChildrenOfBodom
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brake pics/ball joints/spark plug wires/awesome
dirty lol
Skid plate rubs on the radiator. It's too wimpy and bends too easily. A new skid row offroad skidplate is on its way
Lower ball joints
dirty lol
Skid plate rubs on the radiator. It's too wimpy and bends too easily. A new skid row offroad skidplate is on its way
Lower ball joints
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LINY4Runner
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brakes look goooooood! mine were that shiny and pretty for about............2 hours hahahaha.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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why thank you
lollll. are yours the red ones or stock?
one day you oughta throw them FJ's back on and repaint your wheels
restore them to their former glory!
ChildrenOfBodom
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Skid Row Off-Road front skid plate, 3/16 steel. Beautiful piece, shame I'll be destroying it...
And you may ask yourself - Is that a 2nd gen?
BTW, all photos except for the last were taken with an iPhone 4, nice camera IMO.
The garage will have a new implementation soon, but it's a month shipping time
Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, 55 gallon! http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_158284_158284
And you may ask yourself - Is that a 2nd gen?
BTW, all photos except for the last were taken with an iPhone 4, nice camera IMO.
The garage will have a new implementation soon, but it's a month shipping time
Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, 55 gallon! http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_158284_158284
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quicksilvr
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Looking great man!
In your opinion, is there any reason to use the dust shields (backing plates) on the front hub assemeblies? Mine are rusted to crap, and they're $50/each from ShopTRD.com. Was thinking of saving the $100 and not using any like you did.
In your opinion, is there any reason to use the dust shields (backing plates) on the front hub assemeblies? Mine are rusted to crap, and they're $50/each from ShopTRD.com. Was thinking of saving the $100 and not using any like you did.
ChildrenOfBodom
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I said forget it.
The other shield I had was obviously too small so I had to cut it anyway to fit.
I just removed the whole thing since it's better for cooling and it looks better to me. It's not worth the extra $100.
These new EBCs are dusty as hell though. I have no worries.
ChildrenOfBodom
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I've decided that my 4runner holds too much sentimental value, so a 4wd conversion might happen eventually in the future but I have no concrete plans as of now. I am still debating it, as a locker would do me well.
Thanks for the compliments, I took off the badges and painted them flat black.
I think the next mods I will do are a 4.56 rear and locker, then an OEM sunroof/headliner swap. Before those, I need a windshield.
New paint for the rest of the truck may be in order too.
The modding never ends.... ahhh!
lol 2JZ-GTE anyone?
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ChildrenOfBodom
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The rear diff is making a lot of noise, the bearings don't seem to want to live anymore. It seems the mechanic who serviced the rear end last tightened the 3rd member too tightly against the axle.
Since I'm going through the trouble of messing with this, might as well go for the 4.56 ratio and a locker.
I'm ordering from Jaws Gear, who'll send me a fully assembled V6/Turbo 8" carrier with my selection of gear ratio and differential casing. The Powertrax locker sounds like an effective and economical setup. Some new U-joints are on order, too.
Since I'm going through the trouble of messing with this, might as well go for the 4.56 ratio and a locker.
I'm ordering from Jaws Gear, who'll send me a fully assembled V6/Turbo 8" carrier with my selection of gear ratio and differential casing. The Powertrax locker sounds like an effective and economical setup. Some new U-joints are on order, too.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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After careful consideration, I've decided that I'd prefer a Detroit Truetrac Positraction rear end. 2WD means that the 4Runner is mainly confined to road use, and I'd much prefer positraction than an open diff for my daily driver. Positraction still has a beneficial gain over an open differential off road, so I'm happy with the selection.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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I've met a few Powertrax owners recently. Most of them mentioned a how loud turns are with the locker ratcheting along... Another previous Powertrax owner had his for a week before the clicking was too much for him. He took it out the next week, he couldn't deal with listening to it anymore. The noise is obvious and loud, arguably embarrassing in slow turns.
Thanks man! I really hope the ratio will be perfect. The 4Runner might be able to... what's it called...? Acc...accelerate? :trophy:
Hopefully it doesn't do too bad off road. Oh man... a 4WD conversion, I can see it now... oh, how I wish! *empties wallet, cries of deep financial remorse*
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ChildrenOfBodom
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This baby will be installed by tomorrow with OEM U-joints What a relief, I haven't been able to drive it since July 8th.
What a relief, I haven't been able to drive it since July 8th.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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The differential install went very well. The differential has a break in period of 500 miles, currently at mile 410. New Limited Slip differentials require a change of fluid at 500 miles to deposit any metal shavings in early use. I've chosen Redline Synthetic gear oil for the fluid change.
I had a great chance to test out the limited slip off road today. Somehow, I ended up wheeling alongside a 4WD Nissan Xterra. The trail really tested the 4Runner's ground clearance. The overall improvement in performance was enough to be proud of. I did manage to high center the truck, but some rocking and it was free again.
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The 4Runner's dome lights are dim. I read up about Oznium's 25 LED dome lights and purchased two. They come with multiple bulb adapters, including a festoon style bulb for our dome lights. Let me tell you, they blow the stock lights away 15 times over. Oznium offers Warm White for that incandescent bulb look, and they're absolutely fantastic. They're also extraordinarily impressive, but just happen to fit perfectly in the map lights for the non-sunroof 99+ roof console.
As much as I love function, I love form. The latest form modification comes in a little oil cap shaped bundle. The logo is actually separate from the billet cap and is placed on after the cap is screwed in, to be installed at owner preference..
Coming soon, front glass refresh including new windshield and wipers.
I had a great chance to test out the limited slip off road today. Somehow, I ended up wheeling alongside a 4WD Nissan Xterra. The trail really tested the 4Runner's ground clearance. The overall improvement in performance was enough to be proud of. I did manage to high center the truck, but some rocking and it was free again.
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The 4Runner's dome lights are dim. I read up about Oznium's 25 LED dome lights and purchased two. They come with multiple bulb adapters, including a festoon style bulb for our dome lights. Let me tell you, they blow the stock lights away 15 times over. Oznium offers Warm White for that incandescent bulb look, and they're absolutely fantastic. They're also extraordinarily impressive, but just happen to fit perfectly in the map lights for the non-sunroof 99+ roof console.
As much as I love function, I love form. The latest form modification comes in a little oil cap shaped bundle. The logo is actually separate from the billet cap and is placed on after the cap is screwed in, to be installed at owner preference..
Coming soon, front glass refresh including new windshield and wipers.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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Hills are finally drivable again
It's great on acceleration, the little 4 banger actually outran someone! 
arty:Hills are still daunting under load. I had 4 others in the car and it was slow, but still nothing in comparison to before.
The MPG went from 12.3 MPG average to 17.7 MPG average. Driving takes much less effort from the motor. I am very satisfied getting 300 miles per tank instead of 200.
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