Dous's Build Thread Version 2.0

[Dous]

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Performance
TRD Supercharged
URD 7th Injector Kit
URD Piggyback
Innovate Wideband AFR
OBX Headers
TRD Catback Exhaust
URD Tensioner Pully
URD High Boost Supercharger Pulley
TRD Transmission Cooler
Twin Electric Fans
UltraGauge
AirRaid M.I.T Intake

SAS Details
Radius Arm Design
12" Sway-Away RaceRunner 2.5" Remote Reservoir
ARB Air Locker
4.88 Gears
Reid Racing Knuckles
Chromoly Inner and Outer Axles
Yukon SuperJoints
Yukon HardCore Locking Hubs
GM 1-Ton Steering

Shoes
SCS F-5 wheels in matte black
315/75/16 Goodyear MT/R's

Rear Suspension
OME 850J Coils
OME Shocks


Armor
Addicted Off-Road Front
CBI Full Plate Rear w/ Swingout

Other Goodies
ARB Fridge Freezer
Smittybilt 8k Comp Winch

 

[Dous]

Swapped over my wheels and tires

Within a couple weeks it looked like this

Here are some wheeling shots along the way

 

[fightman80]

Nice! Can't wait to see pics! :cheers:

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Nice purchase man! What did you do w/your old 4Runner, and how much did you pay for the new one?

 

[Dous]

Nice purchase man! What did you do w/your old 4Runner, and how much did you pay for the new one?

My brother will be driving the old one. I paid 8500 for the new one. My dad graciously paid for 2500 of it, so only 6000 came out of my pocket.

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Keeping it in the family huh? Right on. You took a gigantic leap ahead with the modifications in picking up the new truck, so I'd say it was a good move.

Even though it's got alot of the big stuff already done, there's always room for improvement. Have fun w/the new S/C. :cheers:

 

[Hepar]

Nice purchase!

 

[Dous]

Yea there is definately still stuff to do!

-It needs CV's
-It NEEDS Tundra brakes!

 

[LittleCaesar]

Now we are talking! That is a nice clean engine bay.

 

[xskydivingdudex]

Off to a great start! jw but why did u end up with a new one vs keeping the old one?

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Guess I'm gonna be all alone in my 4wd conversion boat

Man, you're gonna love 4WD... good start on a new build.

 

[fightman80]

Now we are talking! That is a nice clean engine bay.

Yeah I'm jealous.... I gotta degrease my engine bay..... he he he!

 

[4-Ripcord]

Nice! Talk about an upgrade!

 

[combatmedic]

Sweet!

 

[Dous]

Got some work done today. Started off by swapping out the passenger side CV, torn boot, but I took it off road with that torn boot, so its life was over.

After that I wanted to figure out my loose steering issue. I could move the wheel 15 degrees each way without moving the tires, I could also hear a popping. Every steering component is new on this truck minus the PS pump. New rack, tie rods, ball joints, bushings, etc. So why didn't it steer like a new truck?

I found the solution here:

Diagnose and Fix Steering Play/Rattle - TTORA Forum

I never heard much if any talk about that source of steering wobble here on T4R, so I figured I would give it a try. 30 minutes later I had the steering column out and welded the joint. It completely fixed the wobble I had. I had the job done in under an hour, mainly because I have my own welder.

Pictures of the process:

Getting all the trim out of the way

Steering column removed from vehicle

I then tack (booger) welded the slip joint on two different sides. Although this joint develops play, the two pieces are hexagonal so you could never develop that much play to the point that you lost control of steering.

Done deal.

The steering was perfect after this fix, as it should have been.

So any of you who still have steering slop after LBJ replacement this is another very likely source

 

[Dous]

Gee I sort of let this go, but I am bored on a Saturday night. So lets update it

New additions since last update

-Full Budbuilt Skids
-Stubbs Welding Skids-With kickout
-IPT Transmission Valve body upgrade
-99' Headlights and Clear corners
-LX450 8.75 Wrap rear springs
-Satoshi style Grille
-Electric fans in front of radiator
-RCAM skids
-UltraGauge




How about a few of my favorite pictures from the past few months not in chronological order

Broken LBJ studs

 

[Singtoe]

Cool updates. All you need now is a plate bumper. :cheers:

 

[Dous]

I dunno the $1300 tire bill might set me back a bit

 

[Singtoe]

I saw your mickeys on CL. Did you sell them yet. If not, I would like to buy them.

BTW. You should be able to sell the addicted bumper for what ever you ask for. It fits Taco's too and there should be a huge market here.

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Pictures of the rig on SCS F-5's and new 255/85s please!?