My 1998 4Runner thread

[_Ace_]

Did you get a matching front differential with the same gear ratio as the new e-locker or is your current front diff already the same?

IIRC some locking diffs have a 4.30 gear ratio and diffs without lockers are different - might be something to look into before you do the swap.

 

[Bad Luck]

I didn't really watch any videos on taking off the intake plenum but it looked self explanatory so I just took it off and decided to go from there. What I didn't realize is that now I can see my knock sensors. They weren't something I was planning on replacing but I really didn't want to have to take it all off next week because for some reason my knock sensors went bad all the sudden haha. I mean while I was down there... might as well. So about 300 bucks later for some OEM denso sensors and a knock harness I put new ones in. After I got it all buttoned up using a very nice amount of FIPG along with new gaskets I was done fixing the coolant leak. Then I fell in the rabbit hole again. With the whole intake plenums taken off it gives really easy access to the fuel injectors so there we go I dropped 330 bucks for a remanufactured Denso set of 6 injectors from motorwest performance. I figured the old ones were probably tired. So why not! After that it was just a matter of putting the rest of it back together. and I was done! no more leaking from the valve covers.

I too suffer from "I'm already here so I might as well replace this too" lol

 

[_Ace_]

Some axle ratio info posted here-

Gear Ratio

 

[Bad Luck]

I know its kinda best practice that you should probably replace the coil packs and spark plug wires at the same time as new spark plugs but I didn't because that was before I learned about the wonders of rockauto...

Recommended service interval on spark plugs is 30k miles. That would be ridiculous to do coil packs every time lol I don't think I've ever heard of anyone replacing coil packs with spark plugs and wires

 

[gh25_]

Awesome work so far! Sounds like you have more really cool stuff coming too.

I really like those Burtman Spoilers, definitely been thinking about getting one myself.

Hey there Alex, thanks! And yes! I have lots of cool stuff planned for my rig this is just the beginning so far. I have quite a list

Yeah the burtman spoilers are very nice I love mine. If you can do the install it's worth it. At first I wanted to scrounge a OEM deflector and do that but I changed my mind after seeing the burtman spoiler. I loved how the hilux surfs looked with the spoiler so I wanted the same thing

 

[gh25_]

Did you get a matching front differential with the same gear ratio as the new e-locker or is your current front diff already the same?

IIRC some locking diffs have a 4.30 gear ratio and diffs without lockers are different - might be something to look into before you do the swap.

Hey Ace! Haha my 4runner is a 2wd so I don't have a front differential. Thanks for letting me know about that though. I guess if I ever do a 4wd swap in the future I know now. I counted the ring and pinion gear on my e-locker and they were 43 & 10 teeth so it has 4.30 gears

 

[gh25_]

I too suffer from "I'm already here so I might as well replace this too" lol

Hahahaha. It's classic. At first I try to ask myself do I actually really need to? But of course it gets overturned immediately and yes I do, I must...

 

[gh25_]

Recommended service interval on spark plugs is 30k miles. That would be ridiculous to do coil packs every time lol I don't think I've ever heard of anyone replacing coil packs with spark plugs and wires

Oops I worded that wrong. What I meant was that if your replacing the spark plugs you should probably also do the spark plug wires too at the same time IF you haven't done them before. Y'know "plugs and wires" like they say. Yeah definitley not the coilpack every 30,000 tho, haha I know those are good for a while.

 

[gh25_]

Canyon run

Wanted to post these pictures from my little canyon run from a couple weeks ago I did after a night of rain. Was such a beautiful day out

 

[Bad Luck]

Oops I worded that wrong. What I meant was that if your replacing the spark plugs you should probably also do the spark plug wires too at the same time IF you haven't done them before. Y'know "plugs and wires" like they say. Yeah definitley not the coilpack every 30,000 tho, haha I know those are good for a while.

That makes a lot more sense lol

 

[_Ace_]

Hey Ace! Haha my 4runner is a 2wd so I don't have a front differential. Thanks for letting me know about that though. I guess if I ever do a 4wd swap in the future I know now. I counted the ring and pinion gear on my e-locker and they were 43 & 10 teeth so it has 4.30 gears

Good to hear that it's a 2WD!

I'm not sure but is there a speedometer gear that has to be changed?

 

[gh25_]

Good to hear that it's a 2WD!

I'm not sure but is there a speedometer gear that has to be changed?

Hmm... I haven't heard of any speedometer gear that is inside or attached to the differential. i don't think our trucks take the speed from there. The only electrical connections I had to take off were the ABS wires. I believe that is how our trucks spedo works. It takes the wheel speed from the ABS sensor

 

[phattyduck]

Good to hear that it's a 2WD!

I'm not sure but is there a speedometer gear that has to be changed?

If ABS equipped, there is nothing to change - it is run by the ABS system. Changing tire size requires fixing the speedo, since it is based on the wheel speed sensors. Non-ABS 3rd gens (4-cylinder base models without the ABS option only) use an electrical sender on the back of the trans/transfer case. In either case, you can use a speedo-healer type electronic product to fix the speedo reading.

-Charlie

 

[gh25_]

Suspension!

Hey guys little update here, I got some fun stuff!!

 

[gh25_]

Incase it's hard to tell what all is in that picture here is a list:

- King OEM replacement coil shocks extended version

- Camburg 1.0 uniball UCA

- Durobumps Front / Rear. Front Primary only, Rear 3.5in version

- OME 906 rear coils

- Overland custom designs adjustable sway bar links

- Stoptech front stainless steel brake lines

- BTF rear extended brake line

- Whiteline poly. lower control arm bushings


I am still waiting on a couple things like the rear shocks and the alignment cam upgrade kit I purchased from KPOFFROAD. A set of the 5-way adjustable alignment octagons and bolts.
I scored a set of 2.5 rear king shocks that are going to be "gifted" to me. Just waiting for those to be rebuilt and I can then put them on. I can't wait to get them. Then I can start putting on all the fun stuff I got!

 

[gh25_]

finally on!

Finally got all the parts and little pieces and little stuff to get this job done. The kings are finally on in the front! Basically took the whole front end off. Took off the spindle the lower control arm the upper control arm. Installed the whiteline LCA bushings and the KPOffroad octogon cam kit, put the new stainless brake hoses on and the Camburg UCA's and of course the shocks themselves. Also spent a good amount of time cleaning everything up so it looks nice and fresh. so Stoked! Still waiting on the rear kings to come in they should be soon. I guess we'll be squatting for now. haha. Time for an alignment!

 

[gh25_]

1 year

Today January 24th, 2024 marks 1 year with my 4Runner. It has been an amazing year so far with her. Since I have gotten her I have gained a new passion and learned a ton of skills working on it taking it apart and putting it back together. It's been a lot of fun. She is sitting with around 201,950 miles right now, and many more to go! Can't wait for more maintenance and mods that the future holds. Here's a picture at the gas station. 1 year apart from the first photo on this thread. :biggrin1:

 

[alexperrucci]

Awesome stuff! Gonna ride amazing with all those new parts.

How long did you have to wait for the Kings to come in?

 

[gh25_]

Awesome stuff! Gonna ride amazing with all those new parts.

How long did you have to wait for the Kings to come in?

Oh yeah i've already tested it out the front rides wayy better than before. I looked at my old shocks after I took them off and they say toyota on them. Kinda leads me to believe those are the original shocks lol. I've been going around town hitting every bump and obstacle I can haha. The difference is huge. I only waited about maybe a month to get them not very long. Is there supposed to be a long wait time on them?

 

[alexperrucci]

Oh yeah i've already tested it out the front rides wayy better than before. I looked at my old shocks after I took them off and they say toyota on them. Kinda leads me to believe those are the original shocks lol. I've been going around town hitting every bump and obstacle I can haha. The difference is huge. I only waited about maybe a month to get them not very long. Is there supposed to be a long wait time on them?

Yeah last I heard they were like a year out haha. That's awesome though, where did you order from?

Great to hear about the improved ride. I know mine was a big difference when I replaced everything up front.