My 99' Highlander, 5 speed build

[PitbullRescuer]

Figured I'd get a thread started for this one too. As most of you know, I sold Tyrone a few weeks ago. This truck is pretty much everything I would've spent a ton of money turning Tyrone into. Specs:

'99 Highlander
4x4
5 Speed
Black
Tan Leather
172K miles
Kenwood HU
JL Amp & Stealth Box
Stock for now
Very clean

Since I bought it:

Replaced the throttle position sensor. (had a CEL)

Today, 7/31/12, I did:
New Plugs
New Wires
Cleaned the MAF
Cleaned the TB
Replaced the PCV valve

It had a CEL, P0171, lean on bank 1. I thought that would be an O2 sensor, and it might be, but the sensor looks brand new. (not sure if it's a Denso though). So I did the tune up hoping that it was a result of a dirty MAF instead of the O2 sensor but we'll see.

I also just bought a brand new Aisin clutch kit. Install to happen soon.

I also have the following parts ready to go on:

LC 80 wheels
285/75/16 Treadwrights
Bilstein 5100's on 2nd perch
Tundra TRD springs
LC 7.5 wraps

On the way:
LC Tokico shocks
Sonoran Adjustable Trac Bar
Sonoran Diff Drop
Extended Rear Brake Lines
Taco LBJ's & OTRE's
Wheelers Rack Bushings
Wheelers Sway Bar Bushings
Still looking at 231 Brake upgrade options

Stay tuned. This one will he nice.

Also, I'm taking name suggestions for this one. Let's hear it.

How she sit's after after lift, wheels and tires:

 

[GSPRunner]

Nice dude. A lot like my setup. Aaaaand I'm looking for LC wheels. I vote "Ferdinand"

 

[1985taylor1925]

That thing is sweet. If theres one thing I could change about my 4runner, I would make it a manual. Well that plus I would turbocharge it. And get a sport hood, and wide flare, and a roof rack, and sliders, and a JAOS spoiler, and . . .

 

[LittleCaesar]

Make it the evil cousin to Brian's build out west, which means new front and rear bumper.

I also advocate changing the ITRs at the same time. For another 1/2hr of your time and $100 for the saeki 555s from NAPA, plus bellow straps, do it.

What is with the placement of the cig lighter?

Did you ever get a chance to put an impact on the crank bolt? Just curious how it turned out for ya.

I am awful with names, but going with a girl's, Elvira.

 

[Dezert4Runner]

I vote Dirk Diggler :boink:

 

[Rockdawg84]

Very nice :biggrin2:. Love my black 5speed wish it had tan interior instead of grey but I cant complain at all. your gonna have one great runner when your done. Don't rush the name it will come to you.

 

[agloukhoff]

It looks like Tyrone's little brother who went to college...(Tyrone is clearly "Street Smart")

I'm stuck in Japan chugging Chu-Hi's when all I want to do is work on my truck...

Let me know if you need any help for when you're working on the clutch. I'd like to help out and learn how to do it on the 4runner. (I'm heading back on the 11th)

 

[Millerad1651]

It's a 5spd, so its gotta have a guys name...Big Earl.

 

[junr]

Love the stealth box, was looking at those to add to mine as well.

As for names: Midnight. Cheesy I know but that's immediately what I thought of when I saw the first picture.

junr

 

[junr]

edit: double post....

junr

 

[oly4runner]

Since it's a sweet manual requiring "different strokes" for better control, performance/MPG, no pink milkshakes, wouldn't this be a more appropriate name?:

I really love this new acquisition of yours! The rare 99 highlander should tame your crazy craving/spending spree............................................... for now anyways lol :zoom:

 

[Lowriderman234]

Hmm names.. I think Tyrese would be good.

 

[PitbullRescuer]

It's a 5spd, so its gotta have a guys name...Big Earl.

I like that one.

Since it's a sweet manual requiring "different strokes" for better control, performance/MPG, no pink milkshakes, wouldn't this be a more appropriate name?:

I really love this new acquisition of yours! The rare 99 highlander should tame your crazy craving/spending spree............................................... for now anyways lol :zoom:

Willis is good too. Hasn't tamed me though, I'm looking at a few others right now but to flip, not for myself. I've actually dome pretty well with these things. They're kind of getting to the point where they're getting old and up there in miles where non-enthusiasts are starting to give up on them. I kind of like the idea of freshening them up and keeping them on the road.

 

[Dark Lord]

I'd go with CODA. I don't know why, but I've always like the sound of that word.

 

[fightman80]

If you're planning on keeping it... I vote for "Back in Black". You've had so many different ones, including another black one.... so.... "Back in Black"!

 

[87YOTA]

this runner is awesome! I really like this one, wish mine were a 5-speed! Are you gonna be selling the limited 5 spokes when you put the LC80 Wheels on there?

If you need any help working on this thing let me know! more then happy to help.

 

[1985taylor1925]

I would name it the "naked hamster". But thats just me

 

[PitbullRescuer]

this runner is awesome! I really like this one, wish mine were a 5-speed! Are you gonna be selling the limited 5 spokes when you put the LC80 Wheels on there?

If you need any help working on this thing let me know! more then happy to help.

Not sure yet. I was going to use them for my other one. But now I'm debating just leaving the split spokes on it and calling it a day. We're organizing a little wrenching party for August, probably the weekend of the 25th. You're more than welcome.

I would name it the "naked hamster". But thats just me

Haha, thanks but I'll still keep taking suggestions.

 

[KMAYO]

Slim....don't know why. It looks like a Slim is what we will go with. This one is clean!!

 

[87YOTA]

Not sure yet. I was going to use them for my other one. But now I'm debating just leaving the split spokes on it and calling it a day. We're organizing a little wrenching party for August, probably the weekend of the 25th. You're more than welcome.

just let me know, ill come by. It'd be cool to check out your t4r collection haha