Conservative Build

[emmodg]

Thought I'd post up some pics and updates of my 2000 Limited I've been "building" on for a while.

This is my first 4Runner - I'm coming from the Land Rover side of things... So far I love the truck. I told myself I wasn't going to build an IFS rig but what the hell!

I'm not building it for any "hard core" stuff. Instead, I want something capable when things get "sketchy" yet comfortable and reliable enough to travel long distances.

I started this build a while ago and work on it when I'm not at my day job - I work for a company that teaches military special teams off-highway driving, recovery and field repair so that keeps me busy with "company" trucks and students.

So far I've added a Toytec Lift, SS HD panhard, 285 Geolanders on Taco steel wheels with spacers, 1" BL(not a big fan of body lifts but I had to), Outdoor Logic front bumper, Superwinch 9500 with MP XD Line, LED Light Bar (It's a no-name bar but tough as hell and sealed like a submarine!), and the deck plate mod.

I'm waiting on steel to build some simple sliders and haven't decided on a rear bumper yet. I've also got some in-cab winch switches I'll be installing tomorrow hopefully. After that I'm gonna do something about the baby UCA's and LCA's they put on these things!

This is a great site and I look forward to my future time on it!

Here she is with a company truck.

 

[emmodg]

These are the switches I got. I got them from OTRATTW - these guys have some great stuff and are quick to get it out! I have a switch from them for my light bar.

 

[Doc2012]

TEACH ME!!!

Seriously, nice lookin rig. Keep it up and post more pics!

 

[foxrider56]

More pictures please!!!!

 

[BlackCat914]

 

[Hepar]

I assume you mean that you're a Republican because that build is anything but conservative.

Agreed on more pics!

 

[emmodg]

Got the steel for my sliders today and got to work.

It's your basic 2X2 .120 wall stuff. I'll weld 3/16 plates to the frame with supports on the slider legs and it will be plenty stout!

Nothing fancy about the design - not putting a kick out on to keep things simple. (I can always add some later...)

I'll be back at it tomorrow if I don't decide to install the in-cab winch switches.

 

[TCMach]

I have to agree with everyone else on this one. Conservative wasn't the first thing I thought of when I looked at your rig! Oh well doesn't matter because this thing is sweet!

 

[emmodg]

Thanks for the compliments. I just thought compared to many other builds this one is a bit "toned down"....

So far this has been one of my favorite trucks!

 

[Gerdo]

Looking good.

 

[audiness]

awesome rig... so you said you "had to" install the body lift - is that because the 285s wouldnt fit with just the toytec lift?

 

[emmodg]

The tires would have "fit" - I just wanted a little insurance for clearance.

I'm worried about the rear end sagging once I get a rear bumper and spare mount on it.... I'm not convinced the 891's are gonna support that weight.

 

[fightman80]

Looks good! I can't say much about the 891's, but have heard that they are good for heavy rear bumpers. Worse comes to worse, you could get some Corn Fed spacers for the back, and bring your rear end up a little after the bumper is on....

 

[Slow_T4R]

very nice! I've been on the fence for a long time regarding body lifts, I really like the stance your 4runner has!

 

[Gerdo]

awesome rig... so you said you "had to" install the body lift - is that because the 285s wouldnt fit with just the toytec lift?

The tires would have "fit" - I just wanted a little insurance for clearance.

I'm worried about the rear end sagging once I get a rear bumper and spare mount on it.... I'm not convinced the 891's are gonna support that weight.

285s will fit on stock suspension... With a little cutting and pounding. Without a body lift, the 285s will hit the top of the wheel wells when fully stuffed. This is what a body lift eliminates. With 285s, they will rub in the same spots (stock suspension vs suspension lift) will fit on stock suspension but they will rub more often.

The 891s will handle weight well. With a 210# spring rate, it takes 210 pounds to compress one inch, times two coils. So if your bumper is 400#, the back should compress about 1". It will probably compress more since the bumper is ~3' behind the coils. If you need more lift after the bumper is on, OME sells 10mm trimpackers. Or you may need to swap out to something taller like the OME 861.

 

[emmodg]

Thanks for the spring info!

I was able to finish the sliders today and paint them. I just have to go get some 3/16 plate for the frame scabs and I'll get them on!

I have a CB I need to get in it so I made a tab for the antenna that I welded on the front bumper corner.(I might put a HAM radio in instead though) I was also able to get my rear diff guard welded on. It was made for an earlier 'Yota rear end so I had to do some "modifications" to get it to work but damn it's stout! (Didn't get any pics of it.)

I'm gonna take the old girl out on our rock trail at the course and see how the sliders "perform"!

 

[Fishwerks]

Awesome build so far! I like the sliders.

 

[emmodg]

Well, I finished the sliders a few days ago but then got wrapped up with my winch switch install. (I get anal as hell when it comes to wiring so it takes me a while to get stuff like that done!)

I finally got the switches in and working and I'm pretty pleased with outcome.

You'll have to excuse the crappy pic...