July and August 4ROTM - Norway Runner

[Norway_Runner]

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Hey all, Norway Runner is the winner of the July 2010 4Runner of the Month award - congrats! Click HERE to see all the past 4ROTM winners.

JH
07/05/10
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I bought this boy in may 2009. Some specs:

- Original 1990mod 2,4 Diesel
- Refitted with a 98mod Landcruiser-90 1KZTE, adjustable turbo, intercooler (approx 180 HP)
- ARB diff blocking on both axles
- 38x15,5/15 AT-405 Arctic Trucks tyres for winter use
- 37x12,5/15 Goodyear MT/R for primary use in summer (terrain)
- 35x12,5/15 BFG All Terrain for secondary use in summer (road)
- 2x winch mounts
- 3cm bodylift
- Icelandic fender flares
- 3x IPF 170W headlamps
- Bumper and roof bars from Landcruiser-90

 

[ladywolf]

Major. Drool. Factor!!!


if could remember how to say hi in Norweigan right now i would (half norweigan)

 

[Mr. Leary]

Very cool.

We never get the coolest Toyota trucks over here.

I was debating on doing a 1KZ-TE swap for a while, even had the engine, but then I decided I like the 5VZ-FE too much.

Looks like you have a lot of fun on your truck.

I didn't know there was much in the way of offroad opportunities in Norway!

 

[jsmarine]

dude, we need more pictures!:hungry::hungry::hungry:

 

[Norway_Runner]

I didn't know there was much in the way of offroad opportunities in Norway!

Well, I can imagine that conditions for offroading are vast in the US. But I work in the Norwegian Army, and I can assure you that in our field training areas, there are opportunities.

 

[Norway_Runner]

dude, we need more

The pics three pics in the middle are with the 35" BFG AT tyres fitted. The first and the last with AT-405 38".
More will follow

 

[Norway_Runner]

if could remember how to say hi in Norweigan right now i would (half norweigan)

"Hei" or "Hallo" or even "Hallais" in my dialect

 

[proudrunner]

Those are some big a$$ tires!! But I bet with that diesel engine you have no problem moving them.

 

[Norway_Runner]

No problem at all. My 1-KZTE turbo/intercooler w/3inch exhaust gives me approximately 450-500 nM, so it works fine. Plenty of power Very useful in winter conditions, heavy offroad-driving and towing.

 

[Jamesd]

No problem at all. My 1-KZTE turbo/intercooler w/3inch exhaust gives me approximately 450-500 nM, so it works fine. Plenty of power Very useful in winter conditions, heavy offroad-driving and towing.

For us non-metric people that is roughly 332-369 ft. lb. of torque. Nice!!

 

[SkylineGTRracer]

this MADE MY DAY! what a truck man! thanks for the pics.

 

[Norway_Runner]

A couple more pix:

In my home town; Tromso:

My cousin posing at a winter challenge:

My truck together with a 37" Jeep Rubicon and a Leopard Armoured Recovery Vehicle from the Norwegian Army:

38" AT-405 and 39" Bias:

Fitted with 37x12,5/15 Goodyear MT/R. Pics taken a couple of days ago:

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Awesome! :bigok:



4.88 or 5.29 gears? Ever break drive-train components or is it pretty reliable? Do you have to be extra gentle or do you just hammer it:banana:

 

[toyfour]

Very cool truck man, this thread caught my eye cause my brother lives in Bodo. He works as a civilian for the Norwegian Air Force. I've been over there several times. Absolutely beautiful country and from what little ive seen there are lots of off road opportunities there. Now, where can i get a howitzer to tow around like that.

 

[Norway_Runner]

4.88 or 5.29 gears? Ever break drive-train components or is it pretty reliable? Do you have to be extra gentle or do you just hammer it:banana:

4,56..
I've had a full overhaul and repair of the left rear axle because of general wear. But I haven't broken anything yet, despite of relatively heavy offroad-driving from time to time. Toyota trucks are awesome that way. They endure the toughest of driving.

I prefer to use technique when I drive. I work in the army, and have been through several driving courses with different army vehicles. I transfer the knowledge from these courses over to driving my 4-Runner. So the answer to your question is no, I don't "hammer" it. I use the engine power when I really need it. Otherwise: Technique, technique and some more technique.

 

[Norway_Runner]

A couple of more pix from a recent offroad-event here in Northern Norway. Some 30 cars in a military training ground. Excellent conditions:

 

[snhrph]

Awesome truck!!! And I was drooling over the pictures...

 

[jharris2]

Posting a small picture for 4ROTM.

 

[Duhockey]

Congrats! looks like tons of fun!

 

[haddix]

Congrats man!