JWaldz '99 Adventure Build - Dual Locked | Geared | Mid-Travel | 35s | Armored

[JWaldz]

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Well, the urge to do this finally caught up with me... I know I'm a little late on this but oh well. Lord knows I feel like I've done this 100 times, but I just don't have an actual build thread. I've done quite a few mods over the past couple years, so I couldn't possibly make up for all of it to show you guys. We'll just start with what she was when I got her to current. So, without further ado....

1999 LTD Toyota 4Runner, V6, Auto

Suspension & Lift

• Front 2.5 14" 700# ADS Coilovers w/ Adjusters
• Rear Fox 2.0x12" Performance Series Shocks w/ Resi's
• Icon Tubular Delta Joint Front Upper Control Arms
• Solo Motorsports Front Lower Control Arms (stock length)
• Rear Land Cruiser OME 861s
• Envision Fabrication Rear Outboard Shock Mounts
• 2" 4Crawler Body Lift
• ToyTec Diff Drop
• ToyTec Panhard Drop
• OPT Offroad Rear Adjustable Links
• Toytec 3" Bumpstop Extensions
• DuroBump Front Bumpstop Kit
  

Tires, Wheels, & Brakes

• 35/12.5R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
• 17x8.5 Stealth Custom Series SR8's custom bored
• Spidertrax 1.25" Spacers (front)
• Front Powerstop 231mm Calipers and Slotted/Drilled Rotors
• Rear V6 Pickup Calipers w/ FJ60 Performance Slotted/Drilled Rotors
• JEGS Rear Brake Proportioning Valve

Drivetrain, Armor, & Lighting

• '̷9̷7̷ ̷4̷R̷u̷n̷n̷e̷r̷ ̷E̷-̷L̷o̷c̷k̷e̷r̷ ̷(̷f̷u̷l̷l̷ ̷a̷x̷l̷e̷ ̷s̷w̷a̷p̷)̷ w/ Retrofit Wiring
• Rear 8" Full Float Diamond Axle | 63" Width | Early Solid Axle Pickup Outers (Specs)
• ARB RD-90 Front AirLocker
• Nitro Fr/Rr 4.88 Gears
• B.A.M.F. Kickout Sliders
• Skid-Row Front Skid
• Coastal Offroad High Clearance Open Top Front Bumper
• CBI Rear Bumper w/ Dual Swing Out
• Sherpa Equipment Co. Antero Rack
• 25" ExtremeLED X6S
• 38" ExtremeLED X6
• FX-R Stage II Projectors w/ Apollo Shrouds
• Eagle Eye LED Tail Lights
• JDM Clear corners converted to 7443 park/turn
• LED Interior/Exterior Lighting

Electronics, Audio, & Performance

• Kenwood Excelon KDC-X701
• Tacoma Antenna Whip Mod
• ScanGauge II w/ 2CM Overhead Mount
• 2 - 10" Rockford Fosgate P2 Subs
• Rockford Fosgate Punch 900w monoblock amp
• Odyssey Extreme Group 35 Battery (35-PC1400T)
• Custom Alum. Battery Hold Down (TW Batt. Hold Down)
• Blue Sea Fuse Block
• Bussman 100amp Breaker
• MJT Fuse Block Bracket
• ARB High Output On-Board Air (CKMA12)
• TRD Trans. Cooler
• Champion Aluminum 3-Row Radiator (CC1998)
• 18" Magnaflow
• Full Time Outlet Mod
• ARB 'Clone' Snorkel
• Rear Diff Breather Extended
• Contura V Custom Rockers
• Scion Rockers (Blanks & w/ LED)

Other Additions

• Front & Rear Wet Okoles
• Front & Rear Digital WeatherTech Mats
• Custom Paracord Steering Wheel Wrap
• Custom Built Rear Cargo Boxes w/ Boxed In Subs
• Black Pearl Badges
• Black Pearl Grille

Most Current Pic(s)

Stock (after putting tires on)

Short Pic Timeline

If you guys have any questions or want to see any specific pics feel free to ask. Enjoy!

 

[driffter33]

Nice build Runner is looking good!

 

[Ron Helmuth]

looking outstanding! Lots of great mods tastefully done:bravo:

 

[Rc4r]

Lookin good!

 

[habanero]

'Bout time.

 

[fightman80]

Nice timeline man! Can't wait to see everything else you have planned for it!

 

[JWaldz]

'Bout time.

I was waiting for someone to say that lol

Thanks guys for the compliments.

 

[habanero]

I was waiting for someone to say that lol

Only 'cause I don't have one on here I can tease. Looking forward to the rest of your build.

 

[Hepar]

'Bout time.

X2. Loooooong overdue.

 

[JWaldz]

Gonna be looking at some used 315/75-16 Toyo Open Country MT's on Tuesday. We'll see how good they are and maybe get a good deal for them. Just don't know how I feel about E rated tires on these rigs. If they're in good shape and will last me a while I'll sell off the bighorns and figure out what I want to do with the spare money Really want to try and start piecing together the Tundra brake swap because me brakes are pretty shot.

What you guys think? Keep the 285 bighorns and do the brake swap or go with the 315 toyos, sell off the bighorns and then do the brake swap?

 

[Rc4r]

I run E's and I can't really tell a difference.
I'd go with the toyos

Don't you need 17s for tundra brake mod?

 

[JWaldz]

I run E's and I can't really tell a difference.
I'd go with the toyos

Don't you need 17s for tundra brake mod?

thanks for the input! No, 16's from what I understand. But even so, I may have to run the minimal front spacer to run the 315's.

 

[Mr. Leary]

199mm Tundra calipers will bolt right up and fit with the 5 star rims, but if you have to run a spacer anyways to clear the fat tires, then you may as well go with the 231mm calipers.

Nice truck!

 

[habanero]

I run Michelin LTX AT 285/75r16 Es and like Rc4r says, not much difference in the way they feel but they are HEAVY. I'd have preferred Cs, given a choice.

Yes 16" for the tundra swap. Are you going for the 231mm or 199mm? Spacers were necessary with my Landcruiser rims and 231mm.

 

[JWaldz]

I run Michelin LTX AT 285/75r16 Es and like Rc4r says, not much difference in the way they feel but they are HEAVY. I'd have preferred Cs, given a choice.

Yes 16" for the tundra swap. Are you going for the 231mm or 199mm? Spacers were necessary with my Landcruiser rims and 231mm.

I'd prefer the 231mm because of all the extra weight Ive got. I'm surprised the 231mm didn't work on the lc wheels without a spacer. But like I said, I'm gonna have to run a spacer to fit the meats.

 

[habanero]

Then it works out good for you.
I originally started out with the split spokes and the 231mm barely fit with a quarter inch spacer, same goes with the LC wheels. I've got a 1" adapter now- waaaaayyyy better.

 

[JWaldz]

Well I got a pic.. They look to be pretty worn. Bout 30% left, you decide. Not nearly the 60% he thought.

 

[JWaldz]

Decided to skip the tires and just put the money towards tundra brakes so that all should be done before the end of the month. My front brakes are so shot.

 

[rjaudi]

If you need to an angle grinder and an aluminum grinding disk makes pretty easy work of getting those LC wheels to fit with no spacer over 231's.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I like the build man!

BTW, where did you get that electronic switch for the locking rear diff?