rics97toy
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I wanted to post some of the things I have done on my 4Runner for the last couple years. The 4Runner was my first SUV purchased with my wife back in February 2001 that had 39,000 miles. This was our family vehicle that we used for work installing cable TV and Direct TV installation throughout 6 states, camping, fishing, and vacations so the 4Runner has a lot of sentimental value to me and my family.
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4WD 290,000 miles (Purchased mileage 39,000)
Engine
Top End rebuild 2019
Reconditioned Cylinder Heads (Both)
URD Crankshaft pulley
All new gaskets
New Fan Clutch
New Temp Sender Sensor
New Temp Sensor
Denso Ignition Wire and plugs
Red Top Optimum Battery
Port and polished valve body
Exterior
TNF front plated bumper with rebuilt Warn M8000 Winch with HF Synthetic Rope
Retrofitted Headlights
Retrofitted Tacoma manual locking hubs
Total Chaos Spindle gussets
3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Sports hood
Custom 4Runner Grille with Raptor lights
Victory Roof Rack with Grab Handle and Lights
Snorkel
Sonoran Steel 1” Diff Drop
White Knuckle Rock Sliders
DOC Offroad Radiator and Engine Skid Plate
Skid Row Transmission and Transfer Case skid plates
Powder Coated Tundra Brakes calipers with Power Stop drilled and slotted Rotors with stainless steel lines
SCS Bronze RAY10 17X9 3.50 BS -38 Offset with 315/70R17 Mickey Thompson Baja MT (Tub front firewall)
Suspension
Front: Bilstien 5100 struts for a 1st Gen. Tundra w/ Dobinson C59-302 springs
Rear: Dobinson IMS shocks with Dobinson C59-210V springs
Anonymous Fabrication LBJ Uni-Ball Modification
Total Chaos Cam Gussets with Poly Performance Taco Tabs
JBA Upper Control Arms
Eimkeith lower control arms skid/reinforcements with Sonoran Steel bushings
Steinjager Custom end links front and rear
WideOpne Design 7075 2.25 aluminum bar, with Summit Machine flex joints
Front Range Off-road Rear Upper Links and panhard Bar
Eimkeith Panhard Bar drop mounts
Lotus Lower Links guard
Eaton Harop Front e-locker with Ninja Gears Front and Rear 4.88
Rear axle Retrofit Toyota e-locker with Eimkeith upper rear link support brackets
Future Upgrades:
Eimkeith rear lower link support brackets
Eimkeith rear bumper with tire swing out carrier
1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4WD 290,000 miles (Purchased mileage 39,000)
Engine
Top End rebuild 2019
Reconditioned Cylinder Heads (Both)
URD Crankshaft pulley
All new gaskets
New Fan Clutch
New Temp Sender Sensor
New Temp Sensor
Denso Ignition Wire and plugs
Red Top Optimum Battery
Port and polished valve body
Exterior
TNF front plated bumper with rebuilt Warn M8000 Winch with HF Synthetic Rope
Retrofitted Headlights
Retrofitted Tacoma manual locking hubs
Total Chaos Spindle gussets
3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Sports hood
Custom 4Runner Grille with Raptor lights
Victory Roof Rack with Grab Handle and Lights
Snorkel
Sonoran Steel 1” Diff Drop
White Knuckle Rock Sliders
DOC Offroad Radiator and Engine Skid Plate
Skid Row Transmission and Transfer Case skid plates
Powder Coated Tundra Brakes calipers with Power Stop drilled and slotted Rotors with stainless steel lines
SCS Bronze RAY10 17X9 3.50 BS -38 Offset with 315/70R17 Mickey Thompson Baja MT (Tub front firewall)
Suspension
Front: Bilstien 5100 struts for a 1st Gen. Tundra w/ Dobinson C59-302 springs
Rear: Dobinson IMS shocks with Dobinson C59-210V springs
Anonymous Fabrication LBJ Uni-Ball Modification
Total Chaos Cam Gussets with Poly Performance Taco Tabs
JBA Upper Control Arms
Eimkeith lower control arms skid/reinforcements with Sonoran Steel bushings
Steinjager Custom end links front and rear
WideOpne Design 7075 2.25 aluminum bar, with Summit Machine flex joints
Front Range Off-road Rear Upper Links and panhard Bar
Eimkeith Panhard Bar drop mounts
Lotus Lower Links guard
Eaton Harop Front e-locker with Ninja Gears Front and Rear 4.88
Rear axle Retrofit Toyota e-locker with Eimkeith upper rear link support brackets
Future Upgrades:
Eimkeith rear lower link support brackets
Eimkeith rear bumper with tire swing out carrier
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