Octanejunkie's T4R project - 99 SR5 4WD 5-speed

[octanejunkie]

I’m interested in the orange Tamiya paint for the side markers. Specifically how well it holds up over time. Are you using anything to clear coat over it?

Holding up so far. Several hand car washes and brush runs and they appear no worse for wear. I did hit them with 3-4 coats of Tamiya USA TAM85013 Spray Lacquer TS-13 Clear

I basically used the entire 3oz can on them

Will update with pics over time.

 

[JoeT4R]

Weekend update 250,766

New pads and rotors!

Bedded them in properly and they work great!

Alignment
Was getting some rubbing on the frame rail, back of the tire. Outboarded the rear LCA via my Cam Eliminators to the + position and set my SPC UCAs to E, from D, then aligned at a buddy's house. I left the front LCA cams at neutral.

Are these the standard brakes or the TBU? Either way, looks good. I've got Brembo rotors and Hawk pads awaiting installation that are your standard replacements, not the upgrade.

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[infamousRNR]

sicmods bro! I am trying to get my TBU rocking' on one of my trucks but life is getting in the way!! you didn't make it out to our sicmods BBQ!! what happened???

 

[octanejunkie]

Are these the standard brakes or the TBU? Either way, looks good. I've got Brembo rotors and Hawk pads awaiting installation that are your standard replacements, not the upgrade.

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Thanks!
This is a 2005 Tundra/13WL setup aka TBU

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[octanejunkie]

sicmods bro! I am trying to get my TBU rocking' on one of my trucks but life is getting in the way!! you didn't make it out to our sicmods BBQ!! what happened???

I got lucky with my TBU, these things work perfectly and stop on a dime.

My girlfriend and I were going to make a weekend out of it, go up north and spend the day at the BBQ, but she had a leadership event at the hospital that got moved and could not get out of, and I am her plus one lol

 

[octanejunkie]

Installed Rokmen rear lower trailing arms (RM43027) using a regular tie down strap and wheel chocks. A ratchet strap works, too.

Chocked a back wheel and pushed the truck backwards onto the chock, then chocked the front wheel. Takes a bit of coordination.

Doing one side at a time, I strapped the rear axle to a slider leg and pulled it as tight as I could. Be careful of the brake lines and ABS cables on the axle.

Broken the trailing arm bolts with an impact and removed the arm. Cleaned things up and installed the new arm. Torqued the bolts to 107# holding the nut with a wrench.

Did the other side the same way starting with chocking the wheels. Took all of 20 mins.

 

[Zhehan]

Looks great. Have you had a chance to compare the new links to the OEM Links as far as handling goes? The bushings on my rear lower inks were toast, so I went with the SPC 25945 units for mine. Totally fixed the rear handling issue I was having. I have a Grizzly locker and it's always been a ***** to drive with on the street with the stock rear links. I think the OEM rubber bushings are too soft for these trucks once you lift them and put bigger, beefier tires on them.

Nice build thread, BTW.

 

[octanejunkie]

Looks great. Have you had a chance to compare the new links to the OEM Links as far as handling goes? The bushings on my rear lower inks were toast, so I went with the SPC 25945 units for mine. Totally fixed the rear handling issue I was having. I have a Grizzly locker and it's always been a ***** to drive with on the street with the stock rear links. I think the OEM rubber bushings are too soft for these trucks once you lift them and put bigger, beefier tires on them.



Nice build thread, BTW.

Thanks for the kind words

My stock bushings were shot, as it turns out. The Enduro bushings in the Rokmen arms feel great! I hammered on them on 6N24 today (Pacific Crest Trail), rutted and off camber, from San Fransquito to Bouquet Canyon.

I'm holding back from doing anything too crazy till I'm finished breaking in the front diff gears (one more easy trail run)

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[Zhehan]

Cool beans. I'm on my 3rd set of rear lower links. I went through 2 OEM sets. My 4Runner likes to eat parts. I also think that there are a lot of people who don't realize how shot their own lower link bushings are. I torqued the bolts at ride height.

It's great how there are so many options these days for our 4Runners. So many more than when they were current and on the market new. I think it should be part of any lift kit to replace the front UCA and rear LCA on these vehicles with the aftermarket, upgraded parts designed for the lifts. It's so much better once you replace those items. I realize there are options out there that include this stuff, but damn, those are some serious money.

Anyhoo, happy wheeling!

 

[octanejunkie]

One of two emissions stickers sourced:
11298-62650

As far as I am aware, this is the last one in dealer inventory in North America, if not the world

Now just looking for 11298-62660

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[JoeT4R]

One of two emissions stickers sourced:
11298-62650

As far as I am aware, this is the last one in dealer inventory in North America, if not the world

Now just looking for 11298-62660

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1999 Toyota 4Runner Emission Label 11298-62660 | Top Toyota Parts

Only link I can find it available. Looks like this p/n is discontinued everywhere.

 

[octanejunkie]

1999 Toyota 4Runner Emission Label 11298-62660 | Top Toyota Parts

Only link I can find it available. Looks like this p/n is discontinued everywhere.

Appreciate the effort, however...

Toyota disco'd all the emissions stickers for our trucks a long time ago.

Easiest thing to do is just advise the smog tech it's not the original hood, we are allowed to replace body panels.

I just wanted the stickers if they could be sourced.

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[octanejunkie]

Weekend update: 251,620

16.64 mpg, average (updated)

First mileage recording since upgrading to 4.88 & 33s

I drove 269 miles on a single tank (15 gal in) of mostly highway with some mountain and city from Fresno to LA this weekend.

I drove 45 miles past when the E warning light went solid. Filled it up (15 gallons went in) then drove until the same point (45 miles past E) and filled up till she clicked and then some; 15 gallons.

Trip ODO was 269 miles.

I had a gas can with 2.5 gals with me just in case but it seems we can easily get about 40 miles past E in an emergency. I had done/tested the same in my 2WD, so it's consistent, at least with 1999 models.

 

[5VZ-FE]

It seems we can get about 40 miles past E in an emergency. I had done the same in my 2WD so it's consistent, at least with 1999 models.

I’m not sure about that consistency. My ‘99 definitely has a hair trigger on the gas light. If it came on right as I pulled into the station I would still only be able to put MAX 14 gallons in. Given my gas mileage of generally ≈18.5-19, that’s roughly 85 more miles. I know I have a sending unit issue though, I’ve reset the gauge a few times and it still isn’t accurate.

 

[octanejunkie]

I’m not sure about that consistency. My ‘99 definitely has a hair trigger on the gas light. If it came on right as I pulled into the station I would still only be able to put MAX 14 gallons in. Given my gas mileage of generally ≈18.5-19, that’s roughly 85 more miles. I know I have a sending unit issue though, I’ve reset the gauge a few times and it still isn’t accurate.

Regardless of when it comes on, how many gals are left and how far can you go once it comes on? That's meaningful info.

However, that was part 2 of the exercise, calculating my MPG was primary, but I needed a constant and I suspected I could get 40 more miles after the light came on (and stayed on) and repeat it as a basis for "empty."

Once the needle gapped the E mark it stopped downward travel, so that's the limit of my sending unit/gauge reporting, but there's obviously still gas in the tank.


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[octanejunkie]

251,633

Replaced my fuel filter. Was pretty easy.
I put Teflon tape on the threads when reinstalling and labeled the filter with the date and mileage.

Let it run for a few minutes lying underneath it to make sure no leaks.

Rotated tires, removed the rear sway bar & endlinks and took it for a test drive. Half of the creaking and squeaking I was hearing (front and rear) is gone; heim joint end links = confirmed culprit.

Tried to order forged heim joint replacements from [MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] & Overland Custom Designs for the front but sold out

 

[JoeT4R]

251,633

Replaced my fuel filter. Was pretty easy.
I put Teflon tape on the threads when reinstalling and labeled the filter with the date and mileage.

Let it run for a few minutes lying underneath it to make sure no leaks.

Rotated tires, removed the rear sway bar & endlinks and took it for a test drive. Half of the creaking and squeaking I was hearing (front and rear) is gone; heim joint end links = confirmed culprit.

Tried to order forged heim joint replacements from [MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] & Overland Custom Designs for the front but sold out

Oooooh, burn. Major punch in the dick to JoeT4R [emoji23]
Glad to see you got it done with ease. Now it'll last you another lifetime! I also really like how you wrote the date and mileage on the filter. That's a smart move.

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[octanejunkie]

Oooooh, burn. Major punch in the dick to JoeT4R [emoji23]
Glad to see you got it done with ease. Now it'll last you another lifetime! I also really like how you wrote the date and mileage on the filter. That's a smart move.

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I don't know about a dick punch [emoji13] but I was expecting it to be more difficult based on your post. The filter I took off had a Toyota sticker on it dated 92, so I suspect it was the original filter.

I drained all the fuel out of the filter, and caught all of the fuel that dripped down when I opened the lines and poured it back into the tank. I figure I saved about $5 worth of expense in time and gas right there [emoji56][emoji1787]

I'll cut the filter open in a couple of days to reveal what secrets lurk within.

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[JoeT4R]

I don't know about a dick punch [emoji13] but I was expecting it to be more difficult based on your post. The filter I took off had a Toyota sticker on it dated 92, so I suspect it was the original filter.

I drained all the fuel out of the filter, and caught all of the fuel that dripped down when I opened the lines and poured it back into the tank. I figure I saved about $5 worth of expense in time and gas right there [emoji56][emoji1787]

I'll cut the filter open in a couple of days to reveal what secrets lurk within.

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The job isn't difficult at all, but when stuff us rusted, that's when it becomes a pain. But 92?! I'm itching to see pictures of it cut open. Just to provide others what a "lifetime filter" looks like.

But your undercarriage looks mint. You must live in a warmer climate. Very jealous of that, too.

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[MStudt]

Tried to order forged heim joint replacements from [MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] & Overland Custom Designs for the front but sold out

I don't track inventory on the joint, and they're never sold out. Just make sure you have the correct information in dropdown.

Mike