Pearl's mod/build LT rear/DK +3.5 LT/Custom Baja Bumper/Thorley Headers/Manual T-case
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4RunnerAquasport
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Next up was installing the dipstick tubes while the header is still loose. This one kicked my ass because for some dumb reason I tried to use the old path for the oil tube. I read the instructions, but it didn't sink in. You have to bend the tube quite a bit and at one point it looked like an old twisted up rope. It was late so I got some rest and with a clear head, my dumb ass realized the obvious path. So I bent the tube as straight as possible and started over lol. DT provides an extended mounting bolt and spacer that works pretty well.
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The driver side proved a little more challenging for access to the front bolt of the motor mount and a couple of the oem manifold bolts, as well as jacking up that side of the motor because of the differential, steering and accessories in the way. Everything worked out OK and the Sea Foam did it's job as well. NO BROKEN STUDS!!!!!!!!! All 16 came out pretty well. Here is the driver side as well as a clearance shot of the steering. Apparently there are some folks that have had some issues, mostly with the shorty tubes I guess. I don't see an issue here at all.
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I also don't weld so I drove it with open headers over to my buddies shop to have a couple things addressed on the rest of the exhaust. New muffler will be soon to come though. Here are a couple links for some open header phone audio clips. The selfie was unintentional because you know.....phoning and driving is illegal, especially with open headers.
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Terminator03
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Excellent tutorial on the header install, and great pics too. You should just leave the open headers, it sounds mean, lol!
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AuSeeker
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Is that your suspension making all the rattling noises going over the bumps or did you have a can of rocks in the passenger's seat? :noidea:
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4RunnerAquasport
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LMAO! Well there are quite a few things rattling around. Most notably a high lift strapped down, with Tools and recovery gear strapped on top of it, and several odds and ends in the console and glove box. Speed in the whoops is always a noisy endeavor.
Fozzy_Bear
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Nice build. Once a 4th Gen makes it into my garage, planning to do identical install.
Seeing the DH header install can be “easily” done and the pics are a huge benefit for me. :cheers:
Looking great
Seeing the DH header install can be “easily” done and the pics are a huge benefit for me. :cheers:
Looking great
4RunnerAquasport
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Thank You Sir!! Do yourself a favor and do the headers BEFORE the suspension lol. Actually doing the both jobs at the same time would be perfect, as you could disassemble the suspension, pull your CV axles, and have plenty of room for jacking up the 2UZ to remove the OEM manifolds and then install the headers.
I have to say this build was inspired a lot by the other members who did all this stuff first and your post reminded me that I want to thank a lot of them.
Header Install:
- [MENTION=377488]LT1coupe[/MENTION] was a big help in that regard.
- [MENTION=116567]Marfy[/MENTION] for being a great member liaison with Doug Thorley and diplomatically getting them to listen to and rectify their rust issues, I think we all gained some respect with DT due to his approach.
- [MENTION=117708]blackoutt[/MENTION] for the o2 sensor and cel experiences he went through.
- [MENTION=112299]Formidable[/MENTION] for being one of the first to actually install LTs.
- [MENTION=130999]Inv4drZm[/MENTION] who has helped out a bunch with his knowledge and is now building a set of headers he might try to produce for the 2UZ.
- [MENTION=9]Jason B[/MENTION] of course, for having good rapport with DT, finding them a donor 4th gen V8 for R & D and putting all these group buys together.
I know there are members I'm forgetting and this was very much a combined effort by a lot of people getting these headers produced. You have probably already seen this thread, but for other members here is a long read and some really good info: Group buy for Doug Thorley PREMIUM VERSION headers, need 20 people!
The suspension part of this build involved a lot research, and there are so many people on this forum who have been instrumental in that but I can't remember them all.
First for having well thought out and well built components I have to thank
- [MENTION=236676]TOTAL CHAOS[/MENTION]
- @Califab Chance Hokanson makes some super strong offset rear links.
A couple people I received shock help from:
- Micah @Down South Motorsports is a great guy and local to you in San Diego, but your lucky because your area is filled with a lot of great fabricators and suspension guys.
- Ben [MENTION=106637]Filthy[/MENTION] Motorsports was a big help having some Coilovers built to match up with my secondaries on the TC dual set up. He has some great videos as well. I rebuilt my 5th gen Kings using his video as a guide.YouTube
And finally:
- [MENTION=87687]LTDSC[/MENTION] who's rig I noticed and have been following way before I even bought my 4th gen. His build, documentation, and generosity with info are second to none.
All these folks I have mentioned are bad asses in their own right and I don't think they get thanks enough for making this forum what it is.
Next up for "Pearl", hopefully soon some 4:56 gears and a rear locker, modifying her rear 4 link with some more "up" travel, and hoping to learn some more about tuning the 2UZ to get some respectable N/A power on the ground.
Thanks Again Everyone!!
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AuSeeker
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Yeah I was having a little bit of fun by mentioning a can of rocks but I was truly wanting to know what was making all the noise.
And I agree that if possible to not have the jack inside the truck is a good move, it would make a great missile if it wasn't securely tied down if you had to do a panic stop or got into an accident, so you get a 1st place trophy for putting it outside up on top. :first:
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