Fadiddy's 3rd Gen Build

[Fadiddy]

Sup guys,

So I have had my 3rd Gen for 3 years now, and it has been quite an interesting ownership experience. I bought the car with 192k miles on the odometer, one owner, no major accidents (exception of owner running into a parking pole...minor dent). I had the dreaded strawberry milkshake but luckily only drove for a few miles when it happened and immediately went to work on replacing the radiator, cleaned trans pan and valve body, flushed engine coolant system, and replaced trans filter. Runs fine with new LBJ's, bushings, and Tundra Brakes upgrade.

Anyhow, I am wanting to lift the truck 3inches and really give it a off road worthy look. I have started collecting all the parts I need to lift the truck 3inches and most recently have done the following (more to come):

This is what I started with a few weeks ago (has Tundra Brake Upgrade):

Here are the lift components; 285/75R 16 AT2's, TRD Tundra front springs, OME 890's rear, Bilstien 5100's around, Spidertrax 1.25in spacers, Toyotec Diff Drop and brake line relocation, etc...(not all parts are in the pic):

ARB Bumper (love this thing):

Started on the bumper first by having the frame ends cut and welded closed:

Hit the whole front with underbody coating. Here in Chicago, salt is the grim reaper of cars:

Installed the bumper mounts and bumper:

Bumper on and lights wired. Truck looks awesome from the front, but without the lift and wheels, still doesn't look as aggressive:

Toyota Sienna JBL NAV E7006 w/JBL Amp wired up. Works flawlessly!:

Toyota Sienna OEM Nav installed:

My 1000HP project ;-) :

I will most likely be asking folks on the forums here for some advice on the lift install...never done it before, so any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[PWD4R]

Sweet build. I usually don't like the look of ARB on any vehicle because it's too much of a "safari" look for my liking but for some reason I like the ARB on these more than I like shrock


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[ThomasGS4]

Diggin' the Sienna nav unit...was it difficult to wire up?

 

[Fadiddy]

Sweet build. I usually don't like the look of ARB on any vehicle because it's too much of a "safari" look for my liking but for some reason I like the ARB on these more than I like shrock

Thanks! Yeah, I was on the fence about getting either the ARB or the ShrockWorks, and a member on here in Illinois (not far from me) was actually selling one used...but wasn't in the best condition. Overall, I was leaning more towards ARB just because I have seen videos of their assembly process of these bumpers, and build quality is very nice. Instructions suck for putting this thing together, but you sort of figure it out as you look at the parts for hours :noidea:.

 

[PWD4R]

Yeah I watched that 30 minute video once. Was pretty neat. My 4Runner came with shrock so I am sticking with it


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[Fadiddy]

Diggin' the Sienna nav unit...was it difficult to wire up?

Thanks! The wiring was a pain i will be honest. A metra harness and variety of colored wiring made it alot less frustrating, but still a pain. If you need help wiring it, let me know.

 

[rossgoldie]

whats the deal with the 1000HP project? I don't know much about performance stuff. Is that going in the 4runner?

 

[Fadiddy]

whats the deal with the 1000HP project? I don't know much about performance stuff. Is that going in the 4runner?

No, this is definitely NOT going in the T4R.

Building up a 2JZ to either go in a clean MKIV Supra or a FD RX-7. :lookout:

 

[rossgoldie]

No, this is definitely NOT going in the T4R.

Building up a 2JZ to either go in a clean MKIV Supra or a FD RX-7. :lookout:

what're you going to do to get it up to 1000? Twin turbos? :scared:

 

[Fadiddy]

what're you going to do to get it up to 1000? Twin turbos? :scared:

I take it you have never heard of the 2JZ platform? No twins for me....she'll be single.

Check this out:
Everything You Need to Know About the Toyota 2JZ-GTE Engine

&

Check this out:
Precision Turbo and Engine: Street and Race Turbocharger - PT7175 GT42 Style

Obviously, there will be more than just a turbo (fuel system upgrade, ECU, cams, bottom end upgrade, etc...) but that is all in my list.

 

[Volatov]

Nice runner build! Also I'm jealous of your 2JZ-GTE just sitting there looking pretty

 

[Fadiddy]

Nice runner build! Also I'm jealous of your 2JZ-GTE just sitting there looking pretty

Thanks! Yeah progress has been slow on the 2JZ as parts are $$$....but well worth it in the end.

 

[Fadiddy]

IPF Lights installed....amazing the amount of extra lighting these things put out.

 

[Unner]

Was scrolling though here just looking at the pictures thinking: "4Runner. Check. Lift. Check. Tires. Check. Bumper. Check. 2J sitting on the floor. Check, wait hold up."

I may be partial but I think you should put it in a MK3 Supra

Or the 4Runner and shred all 4 tires at once.

 

[Fadiddy]

Was scrolling though here just looking at the pictures thinking: "4Runner. Check. Lift. Check. Tires. Check. Bumper. Check. 2J sitting on the floor. Check, wait hold up."

I may be partial but I think you should put it in a MK3 Supra

Or the 4Runner and shred all 4 tires at once.

Unner, I need to first get that thing fully built....2JZ parts are ridiculously pricey. I was actually thinking of a MK3, but I really want a mid-90's Japanese donor sports car for the 2JZ. I probably won't find a MKIV Supra, but maybe an FD RX-7.

If all else fails, and I cannot find a sports car to put her in....then an FJ40 will be its new home.

 

[Fadiddy]

Suspension, diff drop, bump stop extensions, etc... installed. Here are some before and after shots. Currently at 2nd perch on the 5100's and just at 3in of lift. Love the way the car rides and feels like I am sitting much higher than before. Last thing to do is install the Spidertrax wheel spacers and 285/75R 16's. :guitar2:

 

[jgd99]

Sorry for the dumb question, but When you were buying the lift, did you buy the tundra 5100s or the 4runner 5100s?

 

[Fadiddy]

Sorry for the dumb question, but When you were buying the lift, did you buy the tundra 5100s or the 4runner 5100s?

The ones I have on are for the Tundra TRD trucks....set on second perch which gave me 3inch of lift from 19-1/2in to 22-1/2in front. They fit great, just remember the rear shocks you will have to pop out the bushing and fit Daystar bushings for the 4runner bolt which is bigger than the Tundra's.

Does Bilstien even make a 4Runner 5100 shock??? I honestly didn't know one existed...I think they make one for the Tacoma's (which might be the one for the 4Runners) but I'm not sure it its the adjustable one like the Tundra's.

 

[Fadiddy]

She's all done!

Well, she's all done...

I gotta say, she looks and rides beautifully! The only complaint I have is the rubbing on the pinch weld area....here and there. I had the wheels soda blasted and I repainted them cast iron color (2 Primer coats, 3 base coats, 3 clear coats). I decided to remove the running boards and will probably shop for new ones soon. I had some trouble mounting the front skid plates as they didn't fit after the diff drop....however, I will modify the current one until next summer when i get new plates.

Overall, very pleased with the outcome.

Wheels Soda Blasted:

Primed, Painted, and Cleared Wheels:

Wheels done:

Final Results: