Rushthezeppelin
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Ah, seems like manual hubs are about the best easy to protect our CVs when things are lifted.
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Octanejunkie's T4R project - 99 SR5 4WD 5-speed
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octanejunkie
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Thank God I still clear the overhead pipes in my garage!
Other than that, they feel fine on the street. I'm expecting they will sag some, especially after I add the aux tank. I'll have them off road next week.
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octanejunkie
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Bookmarked one of my favorite threads and posts re Eco crawler for a buddy going the same route
Figured I'd link it here for safekeeping
habanero's 1996 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Page 213 - YotaTech Forums
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habanero's 1996 4Runner Build-Up Thread - Page 213 - YotaTech Forums
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JoeT4R
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Well I look forward to seeing some pictures and updates when that goes down!!
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
my truck didn't come with SR5 sport flares and the rear doors were virgins, so I didn't install the flare clips and door flares.
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Started prepping for Aux Gas Tank project
Installed Magnaflow 11225 muffler
Re-routed tailpipe exit (tired of smashing it on rocks) and tucked it along the passenger side frame rail (max clearance for tank)
I might trim it some more at the exit
Received flush, locking fuel door from Caterham
Tanks Inc tank to follow
Installed Magnaflow 11225 muffler
Re-routed tailpipe exit (tired of smashing it on rocks) and tucked it along the passenger side frame rail (max clearance for tank)
I might trim it some more at the exit
Received flush, locking fuel door from Caterham
Tanks Inc tank to follow
phattyduck
Elite Member
You probably want to move that tailpipe hanger to mount off the frame, not the body - the rest of the exhaust mounts on the frame.Re-routed tailpipe exit (tired of smashing it on rocks) and tucked it along the passenger side frame rail (max clearance for tank)
-Charlie
It's all on rubber mounts, I don't think the body moves enough for it to be a problem. I think the tailpipe is just about as likely to get crushed against a ledge in that position, though.
What are your plans for an aux tank? I chopped out that spare tire crossmember to open up space in that area. And if the dang exhaust didn't run through that side I'd have been able to squeeze in a wider tank and haul more fuel instead of the 15 (works out to 13.5-ish in real use) gallon tank I used that gives the exhaust plenty of room.
I think I still need to go back under there and heatwrap the exhaust pipe there, I was having some issues with fuel vapor pressure on this summer's trip. The weather was hotter than normal out in Moab (100+, probably above 110 one day) and it was making a lot of fuel vapor, and it would leak a little fuel out of the filler when I'd get the truck tilted enough. So I kept the main tank as full as I could, to keep the fuel in the aux tank as low as I could.
What are your plans for an aux tank? I chopped out that spare tire crossmember to open up space in that area. And if the dang exhaust didn't run through that side I'd have been able to squeeze in a wider tank and haul more fuel instead of the 15 (works out to 13.5-ish in real use) gallon tank I used that gives the exhaust plenty of room.
I think I still need to go back under there and heatwrap the exhaust pipe there, I was having some issues with fuel vapor pressure on this summer's trip. The weather was hotter than normal out in Moab (100+, probably above 110 one day) and it was making a lot of fuel vapor, and it would leak a little fuel out of the filler when I'd get the truck tilted enough. So I kept the main tank as full as I could, to keep the fuel in the aux tank as low as I could.
phattyduck
Elite Member
Eh, I saw interference issues between my front bumper and body from the factory... This is a Raptor, but this'll illustrate what the body can do compared to the frame when doing hard work offroad:
Here's What The 2017 Ford Raptor Suspension Is Doing Off Road - YouTube
The 4Runner rear OEM mounts are very soft, but even the upgraded poly mounts will allow some movement.
-Charlie
octanejunkie
Elite Member
I am on poly mounts but I can change that easily enough
I was thinking about trimming the tailpipe some, as well as wrapping that last section and fabricating/ installing a sheet metal heat shield between the tailpipe and tank area.
Regarding the aux tank, I decided on a Tanks Inc 51CPS poly tank
1949-52 Chevy Poly Fuel Tank
The overall size is 28" x 20" x 8-1/2" which will fit easily in the space behind the bumper without cutting the tow bars. I'm okay with 13.5 gal usable volume in addition to the stock tank...
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Christmas Eve 2022
Dishpan Springs trail 3N34
We researched the route and conditions and decided to run the trail in reverse starting at the top of 3N16 and Green Valley Road at 6240'
The top of the trail was snowy and muddy, and in some spots icy. I didn't take any pics from the top form, but when we got to the 3N34 junction we stopped in the sun, most all snow was gone
Where we came from, 3N16
We took 3N34 towards Crab Flats, the trail starts out easy
We took that about a mile, weaving around seasonal campsites that were all closed until we got to the difficult section of 3N34 to Deep Creek just after passing this sign
The entrance of the trail
It became challenging rather quickly after passing over the upper bridge (there is on at the bottom, too)
Since we ran the trail in reverse, we actually encountered the obstacles differently than most, and we went down them. With gravity on your side you'd think that was easier, and it is, but it's also easier to get out of shape quickly, especially with the icy patches we found, but it was fun!
Lots of banked and rutted trail, and many tight turns. Many were lined with brush jutting out into the trail, amazing pinstripe opportunity. I got many, I'm sure.
Lots of pinch points to navigate through
Many were off camber, some were icy. At 15 psi I was able to hold most of my lines with little slippage
We didn't get pics of the lower gatekeeper, we didn't want to lose light, we spent almost 4 hours on trail and never saw another person, but we did see fresh tracks, mostly dirt bike, but we did manage to have lunch on trail with a view of the lake
Dishpan Springs trail 3N34
We researched the route and conditions and decided to run the trail in reverse starting at the top of 3N16 and Green Valley Road at 6240'
The top of the trail was snowy and muddy, and in some spots icy. I didn't take any pics from the top form, but when we got to the 3N34 junction we stopped in the sun, most all snow was gone
Where we came from, 3N16
We took 3N34 towards Crab Flats, the trail starts out easy
We took that about a mile, weaving around seasonal campsites that were all closed until we got to the difficult section of 3N34 to Deep Creek just after passing this sign
The entrance of the trail
It became challenging rather quickly after passing over the upper bridge (there is on at the bottom, too)
Since we ran the trail in reverse, we actually encountered the obstacles differently than most, and we went down them. With gravity on your side you'd think that was easier, and it is, but it's also easier to get out of shape quickly, especially with the icy patches we found, but it was fun!
Lots of banked and rutted trail, and many tight turns. Many were lined with brush jutting out into the trail, amazing pinstripe opportunity. I got many, I'm sure.
Lots of pinch points to navigate through
Many were off camber, some were icy. At 15 psi I was able to hold most of my lines with little slippage
We didn't get pics of the lower gatekeeper, we didn't want to lose light, we spent almost 4 hours on trail and never saw another person, but we did see fresh tracks, mostly dirt bike, but we did manage to have lunch on trail with a view of the lake
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Dishpan Springs continued
More fun in the rocks, and rock walls
And more
This is where the worst damage occurred
All in all, there were maybe 6 significant obstacles with several sections to each of them. Mostly rocky, off camber and very tight with lots of pinch points and opportunities for damage.
The damage
Aside from scrapes to the skids and sliders, this is the worst of it
This last one pinched the lower corner of the fender up, crushing the front corner of the rocker and pinch weld, binding with the fender with the door. It also destroyed my 3D printed mudflap.
I will have some repair and painting to do next weekend
*adds bodywork to resume
All in all it was a successful day and again the truck exceeded my expectations in both capability and performance. This was a very difficult trail and my gf was not happy with the sheet number of obstacles - she's more of a green dot/blue square gal, no so much the black diamond type.
*adds bad boyfriend to resume
Treated the truck to a Morrflate 4-wheel air up
A gift from my thoughtful and wonderful
gf
Merry Christmas everyone
More fun in the rocks, and rock walls
And more
This is where the worst damage occurred
All in all, there were maybe 6 significant obstacles with several sections to each of them. Mostly rocky, off camber and very tight with lots of pinch points and opportunities for damage.
The damage
Aside from scrapes to the skids and sliders, this is the worst of it
This last one pinched the lower corner of the fender up, crushing the front corner of the rocker and pinch weld, binding with the fender with the door. It also destroyed my 3D printed mudflap.
I will have some repair and painting to do next weekend
*adds bodywork to resume
All in all it was a successful day and again the truck exceeded my expectations in both capability and performance. This was a very difficult trail and my gf was not happy with the sheet number of obstacles - she's more of a green dot/blue square gal, no so much the black diamond type.
*adds bad boyfriend to resume
Treated the truck to a Morrflate 4-wheel air up
A gift from my thoughtful and wonderful
gf
Merry Christmas everyone
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
New Years Day Trail Run: Old Fearless @ El Mirage dry lake bed in Adelanto, CA
The trail is fully documented on All Trails and was a pretty basic run, couple of short steep climbs and descents, a few tight sections with hairpin turns and pinch points - nothing a 4runner can't do.
Wanted to test out my Overland Custom Designs recovery points but didn't need to...
Went with a couple of guys from the Off Road Rookies group on FB: Alex in a 97 LC80, Felix in some sort of jeep.
It was a fun run, typical high desert terrain, best done between December and May to avoid the heat and dust. I'm glad we didn't have to pay the $15 per vehicle day use fee - federal holiday and all.
Not sure I would go back (for a fee) but it was good to start out the year grinding metal on rocks.
The trail is fully documented on All Trails and was a pretty basic run, couple of short steep climbs and descents, a few tight sections with hairpin turns and pinch points - nothing a 4runner can't do.
Wanted to test out my Overland Custom Designs recovery points but didn't need to...
Went with a couple of guys from the Off Road Rookies group on FB: Alex in a 97 LC80, Felix in some sort of jeep.
It was a fun run, typical high desert terrain, best done between December and May to avoid the heat and dust. I'm glad we didn't have to pay the $15 per vehicle day use fee - federal holiday and all.
Not sure I would go back (for a fee) but it was good to start out the year grinding metal on rocks.
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octanejunkie
Elite Member
Weekend update: 254,072 miles
Did a "snow run" with two local groups, 4runner_Krew and Cali Yotas, up in the Big Bear area. About 60 trucks all tolled, needless to say, it was a long day.
We met in Redlands and took the 38 up to 1N09 then dropped in. Lots of mud and wet conditions along the route, no real snow till the end, above 6,500 feet.
With that many trucks, and varying driver skill levels and builds, from stock to fully built, not too much technical terrain was had, but some great views were.
A little rear axle flex through one of many deep ruts
Parting shot
Did a "snow run" with two local groups, 4runner_Krew and Cali Yotas, up in the Big Bear area. About 60 trucks all tolled, needless to say, it was a long day.
We met in Redlands and took the 38 up to 1N09 then dropped in. Lots of mud and wet conditions along the route, no real snow till the end, above 6,500 feet.
With that many trucks, and varying driver skill levels and builds, from stock to fully built, not too much technical terrain was had, but some great views were.
A little rear axle flex through one of many deep ruts
Parting shot
JoeT4R
Senior Member
Weekend update: 254,072 miles
Did a "snow run" with two local groups, 4runner_Krew and Cali Yotas, up in the Big Bear area. About 60 trucks all tolled, needless to say, it was a long day.
We met in Redlands and took the 38 up to 1N09 then dropped in. Lots of mud and wet conditions along the route, no real snow till the end, above 6,500 feet.
With that many trucks, and varying driver skill levels and builds, from stock to fully built, not too much technical terrain was had, but some great views were.
A little rear axle flex through one of many deep ruts
Parting shot
Looks like a good day was had! I've done a snow run once, but we camped the night before. 3/10, probably wouldn't recommend, lol.
Weekend update 252,162
I've got a few more goodies planned but next up is a diff fluid swap front and rear, so I made a little differential fluid weed sprayer pump to make things easier.
This is actually pretty genius! I always end up making a a huge mess, totally worth making one since I change out my diff fluid on the "racecar" yearly.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Weekend Update 254,095
Was taking the rig out to Indio, CA for the weekend when I discovered a coolant leak after loading up my gf's gear... change of plans; left my truck home and piled in her friends Range Rover (which I got to drive).
Driving my truck home from her house today the coolant temp hadn't risen above 188.6° while driving (torque pro) and gets as high as 195° after parking. It only leaks after being parked and it's losing very little coolant, for now, but I think a water pump and timing belt replacement (plus all included goodies) will need to happen sooner than later. started preparing.
Watched Tim's video, again:
Toyota Timing Belt Replacement (PART 1) for 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE (4runner, Tacoma, Tundra & T100) - YouTube
Ordered some stuff:
Pressure tested cooling system:
Delayed - loaned tool was bad, gauge stuck at max
Was taking the rig out to Indio, CA for the weekend when I discovered a coolant leak after loading up my gf's gear... change of plans; left my truck home and piled in her friends Range Rover (which I got to drive).
Driving my truck home from her house today the coolant temp hadn't risen above 188.6° while driving (torque pro) and gets as high as 195° after parking. It only leaks after being parked and it's losing very little coolant, for now, but I think a water pump and timing belt replacement (plus all included goodies) will need to happen sooner than later. started preparing.
Watched Tim's video, again:
Toyota Timing Belt Replacement (PART 1) for 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE (4runner, Tacoma, Tundra & T100) - YouTube
Ordered some stuff:
Pressure tested cooling system:
Delayed - loaned tool was bad, gauge stuck at max
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