oneal48's 2001 Build Thread

[oneal48]

oneal48's Thunder Runner

So after some advise on here as to which 4runner to build and which to sell I will be starting to build the 01'. I got it for $500 with a bad transmission. It has about 220,000 miles. Real work begins after the holidays. Here is what I'm starting out with.

 

[oneal48]

Oh and I happen to have some wheels lying around to go on it after the transmission is done. I removed the stupid steps to get under it for easier access but they won't be going back on.

 

[oneal48]

So after a few months of not doing anything with the 4runner I finally got a transmission today! It has 170,000 miles. But it also has a 90 day warranty. The lady who he got it from bought a whole new transmission from him after loosing her torque converter. She figured might as well. Drained the oil on both my transmission and the new one. Neither had a "pink milkshake". Dropped the pan on the new one and no shavings. I'm going to remove mine from the 4Runner tomorrow.

 

[calimobber]

nice to see your continuing with the project. hope you got a good deal on that 170k mile tranny. $500 on a 4runner leave alot of extra money to fix her up :thumb:



Do us all a favor and clean the inside out ahhhh

 

[oneal48]

I'll clean it out when I get it going haha. As far as the transmission, it cost me $750 with a 90 day warranty.

 

[oneal48]

So between rain and work I have had one day to work on the transmission. I replaced the front pump seal and the transfer case rear output seal. Also got a new torque converter. Got the transmission in and it feels great. Got back home and I must have damaged the front pump seal. So when I have the time again ill be pulling it back out. Hopefully tomorrow but we will see. I'm just happy the transmission is good! Feeling excited and close here haha.:amen:

 

[oneal48]

Well the transmission is in and it runs great! Best $500 I ever spent! Today I waxed and cleaned it. Also put some seat covers front and rear and some new floor mats.

 

[oneal48]

Well today I fixed some paint on the 4Runner as best I could. It was where the old badge was. Couldn't find a perfect match locally. After doing so I painted my new emblems and put them on. Turned out ok I think. Also got a new battery.

 

[oneal48]

Pulled out the front bumper with a ratchet strap today. It looks better until I have time to modify my black bumper to fit.

 

[oneal48]

This is the black bumper I'll be modifying to fit. Havent had a chance to look at it yet to know how much modification it's going to require.

 

[oneal48]

So this showed up today from my dad. Very excited about that. I was planning on redoing the whole front end before an alignment and now I have one more thing to add to it. Also today I put some LED's in the dome lights.

 

[infamousRNR]

Oh and I happen to have some wheels lying around to go on it after the transmission is done. I removed the stupid steps to get under it for easier access but they won't be going back on.

do you the end pieces to your side steps still??

 

[oneal48]

do you the end pieces to your side steps still??

Yes sir I do but I'm planning to hang onto them in case I ever put the steps back on.

 

[infamousRNR]

Yes sir I do but I'm planning to hang onto them in case I ever put the steps back on.

fair enough kind sir! carry on!

 

[oneal48]

Well the press just wasn't gonna work for me so I did it the old fashioned way. Pure carnage and brute force!:flamethrwoer2:

 

[oneal48]

Well here it is.

 

[oneal48]

So question, I obviously need an alignment after the lift. I'm going to replace the tie rod ends before doing so, but if I get it aligned and then at a later time replace the lower ball joints will that through my alignment back out? I appreciate your help.

 

[oneal48]

Taught my wife to use the cut off wheel today. She went to town on my bumper. Now she can arc weld, use a torch, and the cut off wheel.

 

[absalom]

... You got that truck for $500? Why, WHY can't I find deals like this?? So jealous Can't wait to see what else you do!

 

[oneal48]

Thank you sir! I guess it's literally a budget build haha.