New_2_4runners
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Thanks! We're at 40 labor hours total so far. Many more to come.
I'm estimating 150 labor hours in all. We shall see where it lands.
I'm estimating 150 labor hours in all. We shall see where it lands.
Swapping Frames. No clue what I’m doing.
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Montego Murph
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Not sure if it's possible or what would really go into something like this, but it looks like the fuel tank occupies exactly half of that part of the frame. Would you be able to adapt the other somehow and fab some brackets so you could have dual tanks?
Inv4drZm
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The exhaust/ muffler occupy the other half. Driveshaft in between.
An easier way to do this is to buy an f150 fuel tank, an off-the-shelf 'racing' cell, (or have a tank custom-fabbed), remove/relocate the spare tire, and place the tank under the cargo area with a transfer pump and switch. I'm sure there are a few more things to be mindful of but that is the basics.
New_2_4runners
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Well I did cut out the spare tire mount under the back so maybe that's what I'll have to do with all that space!
New_2_4runners
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Ok so I've decided on a 1" body lift because I am under the impression it does not require a steering wheel extension or lowering the radiator.
Can anyone verify that the Toytec 1" kit and these Summit body mount bushings is what I should be buying?
https://www.toyteclifts.com/rm83003-1-body-lift-kit-for-2003-2009-4runner-and-2007-fj-cruiser.html
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-8-4102g/overview/make/toyota/model/4runner
Can anyone verify that the Toytec 1" kit and these Summit body mount bushings is what I should be buying?
https://www.toyteclifts.com/rm83003-1-body-lift-kit-for-2003-2009-4runner-and-2007-fj-cruiser.html
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ens-8-4102g/overview/make/toyota/model/4runner
New_2_4runners
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Alright so I've taken the week of work and we're doing this!
Here's a budget update
aaaand here's the progress for day 1
https://youtu.be/v-LQdCt75Pk
Enjoy!
Here's a budget update
aaaand here's the progress for day 1
https://youtu.be/v-LQdCt75Pk
Enjoy!
New_2_4runners
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Day 2 is done. It went well. Found out the lower and upper control arms needed replacing yesterday and today we decided to also replace the bolts.
Torch, PB Blaster, and a breaker bar were our friend today. Everything was rusted in place. The frame was snapping apart and crumbling just wrenching on it.
Got the underside of the body painted which was nice. Pour 15'd it. We'll see how that holds up.
And here's the timelapse
https://youtu.be/vtyAlOv6eRw
Torch, PB Blaster, and a breaker bar were our friend today. Everything was rusted in place. The frame was snapping apart and crumbling just wrenching on it.
Got the underside of the body painted which was nice. Pour 15'd it. We'll see how that holds up.
And here's the timelapse
https://youtu.be/vtyAlOv6eRw
Flash Runner
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Great Project! Really interested to see the finished product...and what you do with it after.
The time lapse videos are a nice touch!
The time lapse videos are a nice touch!
New_2_4runners
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New_2_4runners
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Today we got the differentials painted and in. So far so go. Hopefully engine in tomorrow.
https://youtu.be/sCAauhaxnI4
https://youtu.be/sCAauhaxnI4
New_2_4runners
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Haha, gotta stop for fuel!
New_2_4runners
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New_2_4runners
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Today was a very successful day. Body lowered and driving. Some major gremlins showed up:
Broke bolt off in condenser - $$
3 Exhaust Leaks - $$$
CV Boots - $
Brake Calipers need replacing - $$$
Brake line assembly or T block is leaking - $
Other than that we're in the clear and ready for some driving after an inspection and alignment.
Broke bolt off in condenser - $$
3 Exhaust Leaks - $$$
CV Boots - $
Brake Calipers need replacing - $$$
Brake line assembly or T block is leaking - $
Other than that we're in the clear and ready for some driving after an inspection and alignment.
New_2_4runners
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Also some pro tips and thoughts on the day:
Firstly I'd like to know in what way does Energy Suspension consider the adorable little piece of plastic on the right a substitute for OEM rear shock bushings. They are too thin and so you can't thread down a nut on OEM shocks. So we put the old ones back in.
Secondly, if you lower your gas tank on a 2004 4Runner and rip the fuel sending unit harness out of the plug...well...now you have the pinout. I could not find the 04 and somewhere in the 4th gens they changed the wire colors it seems.
This one...now this one I have some thoughts about. I want to know what engineer over at TOYTEC decided to phone in this design for the 1" body lift kit. 3 extra seconds of thought would have made this a great kit. I spent $150 on their kit thinking they could do better than me and let me tell you. I was mistaken. Whoever they got to do this kit was absent on Load Dispersion and Surface Area day.
Why on god's green earth is the bolt shoulder smaller than the OEM. Are we trying to rip the sheet metal? It's not shown in the picture but the spacers are significantly smaller in diameter than the OEM bushings. Again, are we trying to stress the sheet metal? I could have grabbed some UHMW HDPE and turned a better set of spacers on a lathe.
I can't even talk about the radiator lowering brackets. At least for the 1" option they don't sit correctly so you just have to crank them down and just let everything bend.
Two ****ing seconds of thought could have fixed all of these issues. /End_Rant.gif
If anyone needs me I'll be manufacturing and selling online better 1" lift kits and fuel pump harness extension whips...
Otherwise a great day! Cab is on!
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/8F4rIOYqutQ
Firstly I'd like to know in what way does Energy Suspension consider the adorable little piece of plastic on the right a substitute for OEM rear shock bushings. They are too thin and so you can't thread down a nut on OEM shocks. So we put the old ones back in.
Secondly, if you lower your gas tank on a 2004 4Runner and rip the fuel sending unit harness out of the plug...well...now you have the pinout. I could not find the 04 and somewhere in the 4th gens they changed the wire colors it seems.
This one...now this one I have some thoughts about. I want to know what engineer over at TOYTEC decided to phone in this design for the 1" body lift kit. 3 extra seconds of thought would have made this a great kit. I spent $150 on their kit thinking they could do better than me and let me tell you. I was mistaken. Whoever they got to do this kit was absent on Load Dispersion and Surface Area day.
Why on god's green earth is the bolt shoulder smaller than the OEM. Are we trying to rip the sheet metal? It's not shown in the picture but the spacers are significantly smaller in diameter than the OEM bushings. Again, are we trying to stress the sheet metal? I could have grabbed some UHMW HDPE and turned a better set of spacers on a lathe.
I can't even talk about the radiator lowering brackets. At least for the 1" option they don't sit correctly so you just have to crank them down and just let everything bend.
Two ****ing seconds of thought could have fixed all of these issues. /End_Rant.gif
If anyone needs me I'll be manufacturing and selling online better 1" lift kits and fuel pump harness extension whips...
Otherwise a great day! Cab is on!
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/8F4rIOYqutQ
I would love to see some pictures of the rusty frame you were replacing. Im picking up my 4runner later this week and the frame looked 14years old and from new england but it sti'' looked solid. From the distant pictures the one your replacing doesn't look terrible, where there certain spots that really deteriorated while the rest looked ok?
oh and i believe por15s gloss will fad in the sun but still remain a solid rust barrier for years. i did my entire trail truck inside and out with it. then topcoated everything that would see sun with por topcoat. expect the rear bumper because i didnt want that safety blue. its now faded black over the past year but i'm not worried at all of it coming of, painted on bare sandblasted metal following prep instructions
oh and i believe por15s gloss will fad in the sun but still remain a solid rust barrier for years. i did my entire trail truck inside and out with it. then topcoated everything that would see sun with por topcoat. expect the rear bumper because i didnt want that safety blue. its now faded black over the past year but i'm not worried at all of it coming of, painted on bare sandblasted metal following prep instructions
K-D-Runner
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Would you consider doing 1.5in or 2in body lift kits as well? Cause I'd be interested in a quality body lift in the future, I don't know much about them but sounds like you've got it covered.
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New_2_4runners
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To answer some of your questions:
This is the rust on the old frame.
Before of the underside of the cab
After of the underside of the cab
Very proud
New frame before the cab got lowered. Note the size of the TOYTEC spacers...
Before of the carpet
In progress of the carpet
Closed to finished of the carpet
And now the final day!
https://youtu.be/ixJHVukD_n4
This is the rust on the old frame.
Before of the underside of the cab
After of the underside of the cab
Very proud
New frame before the cab got lowered. Note the size of the TOYTEC spacers...
Before of the carpet
In progress of the carpet
Closed to finished of the carpet
And now the final day!
https://youtu.be/ixJHVukD_n4
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