PROSTAR's 97 Runner

[PROSTAR]

Hafa Adai Fellas,
new to the Forums been lurking around and getting ideas and info on you guys is build so only fair that i share mine.

1997-3rd gen Runner 3RZ 4x4
when i first picked it up.

Untitled by Manny Aquino, on Flickr

replaced Water pump, belts, radiator and did a tune up
Cooling system by Manny Aquino, on Flickr

 

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got new shocks all around and add 3" spacer lift front and rear.

Runner CV shafts

Runner

new CV shafts tie rod ends

Runner CV shafts

Runner CV shafts

 

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tried on a set of 2017 Tacoma alloys

3” lift

3” lift

if you look closely you can see the damaged rear quarter panel.
3” lift

 

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the damage



found a parts runner took the doors rear hatch and the panel.

 

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body work

 

[flipty]

Well done so far!! Following intently.

 

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all primed up

 

[Hepar]

Love seeing people breath new life into these rigs. Looking good.

 

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paint prep my son blowing out all the water / dust.



masking

r

ready to spray some paint

 

[PROSTAR]

Love seeing people breath new life into these rigs. Looking good.

thanks Hepar

 

[cblock406]

Great job man, looking forward to seeing it one color again!

 

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laid the paint

 

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[audiness]

Nice work! Needs some 35 MT's!

 

[PROSTAR]

Nice work! Needs some 35 MT's!

thanks.....hopefully

 

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ok guys i started to put all the parts back.

 

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drove it around a couple of times and the rears shocks has no rebound so got some LC rear shocks also ordered the Adjustable rear links as the bushing we shot.








also picked up a set of tacoma / runner alloys, $200 just needs some TLC

 

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sprayed the wheels yesterday





turned out ok just need to clear it.

 

[habskater11]

Glad you went silver! Not many people do it’s good to see.

 

[PROSTAR]

Glad you went silver! Not many people do it’s good to see.

yes just need to shoot clear and it will be golden .