Ham's 97 Work in Progress

[Ham Sammich]

As I said in my intro thread, I bought this 97 on ebay a month ago for a very decent price. It was a PA truck, so I knew it would have minor rust issues, and the seller was very honest about it. The upside was the truck had really been babied, great maintenence record and the TRD SC came with it. I was originially looking for a 99 limited, but I just couldn't pass up this deal.....sooooo...

Here she is fresh off the car hauler

 

[Ham Sammich]

I had been researching third gen mods for over a year, and knew exactly what I wanted to do....while the SS 1.2 kit and URD 7th injector kit was in transit, I found a killer deal on these Tundra calipers and rotors...

 

[Ham Sammich]

SS 1.2 kit arrived, and other than fighting rusty bolts, relatively simple install..

 

[Ham Sammich]

Tucked the 285/75R16 Treadwright Guard Dogs in, some minor trimming needed...I removed the running boards last night for more rear clearance...will post pic later

 

[Ham Sammich]

7th injector kit and 2.2 pulley installed...runs like a raped ape and I havent even started tuning yet...Engine compartment looks like hell and the AIC/Timing Calibrator hasn't been properly stowed yet..

 

[Ham Sammich]

Next up is armor....I had originially ordered a SW front bumper, but I have since found a local fab shop for the sliders, front and rear bumpers, and a roof rack....

Thinking about adding a 1" body lift, so I'll hold off on the bumpers until I make up my mind...

4.88's and a rear locker are also on the list...right now I'm out of $$$:banana:

 

[brian2sun]

Ok, I'm jealous. That SC is sweeeeet! Looks really good dude. I just hacked my SR5 flares to look better with the running boards off, check it out:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/61033-trimming-sr5-flares.html#post517184

 

[spongerx]

What size were the original tires? They look so small after the lift :lol:

 

[LINY4Runner]

lookin good man! she's come a long way is a relatively short period of time! :bigok:

 

[Snwwlkr7]

Looking good for sure. Great mountain scenery in the background also. I would be curious to hear what you think of the Treadwrights also after you have put some miles on them.

 

[Ham Sammich]

Ok, I'm jealous. That SC is sweeeeet! Looks really good dude. I just hacked my SR5 flares to look better with the running boards off, check it out:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/61033-trimming-sr5-flares.html#post517184

I think I like the way you cut them better than the way I did it...I left them a little longer....I'll post a pic here in a bit

 

[Ham Sammich]

What size were the original tires? They look so small after the lift :lol:

The old tires were completely bald 265's....the Treadwrights fit had some minor rubbing issues (upper A-arm, running boards), but a nip here and a tuck there has everything working properly now...just got back from another trial run, parts of the trail was packed ice, glacier mud and 14" snow....VERY impressed with the Guard Dogs so far...

Thanks for all the kudos!...She'll never be the prettiest truck, but she'll be meaner than a junkyard dog!

 

[Ham Sammich]

With running boards removed...not sure if I like the way I trimmed the flares, but no rubbing at all....BTW, in all of these pics, there is NO wieght in the back...no spare, etc. It makes the "Aussie" rake look more pronounced than it will be when I'm at full kit..

 

[brian2sun]

What are those attached to your front flares? Are those mudflaps that you cut? I'm wondering cuz I like em.

 

[Ham Sammich]

What are those attached to your front flares? Are those mudflaps that you cut? I'm wondering cuz I like em.

They're the tie in pieces from the running boards...left them bolted on and just shaved them down a bit:cowboy:

 

[brian2sun]

They're the tie in pieces from the running boards...left them bolted on and just shaved them down a bit:cowboy:

Oh, good thinkin. I may just have to try that.