The Build Thread of my Rocky !!!

[TheWraith]

so with that set of bad luck ...

I was approached by my Friends at AK1 Motorsports.

and they were going to start selling these brand new forge axles. www.CashOffRoad.org axles

And they gave me a partial sponsoreship which I took it ... I got the first set of production axles for 5th Gen 4runners.

heres their description:
- Japanese Metal Forged Steel Shafts
- Oversized plus size Machined bearings for a tighter fit and strength for rock crawling
- Tighter steering Performance
- Forged steel cages
- Specially formulated grease for long life of the bearings
- High Performance Japanese Boots
- Guaranteed for life from original purchaser
- 100% made in California by offroaders for offroading.

here they are being installed:

 

[4RunnerAquasport]

I went through the CV merri go round. Never tried cvj, heard a few rumblings of disappointment, but nothing like your issues.
I tried several part store brands with only one being a solid replacement. Fitment on these cheap brands were a drag as some were too long, and I didn't realize it until I was almost done w the job.
I even tried a Toyota reman and it ripped in a couple months. I only have 2.5" of lift so that shouldn't be a problem. When I inspected the boot it was extremely thin. Finally went with the full cost of a Toyota OEM on the last one.

These new ones your trying are intriguing if they hold up. Glad you got the sponsorship deal. Buying a full set will be a tough pill for most folks, but after the bs I dealt with it might have been worth it. I hope they sell a ton of them and drop the cost a little.

I like the charity aspect though. The children in this world are getting exploited and tossed aside way too much these days.

We should be cherishing our babies instead of worrying about the stupid crap society has gotten wrapped up in these days.

 

[TheWraith]

I went through the CV merri go round. Never tried cvj, heard a few rumblings of disappointment, but nothing like your issues.
I tried several part store brands with only one being a solid replacement. Fitment on these cheap brands were a drag as some were too long, and I didn't realize it until I was almost done w the job.
I even tried a Toyota reman and it ripped in a couple months. I only have 2.5" of lift so that shouldn't be a problem. When I inspected the boot it was extremely thin. Finally went with the full cost of a Toyota OEM on the last one.

These new ones your trying are intriguing if they hold up. Glad you got the sponsorship deal. Buying a full set will be a tough pill for most folks, but after the bs I dealt with it might have been worth it. I hope they sell a ton of them and drop the cost a little.

I like the charity aspect though. The children in this world are getting exploited and tossed aside way too much these days.

We should be cherishing our babies instead of worrying about the stupid crap society has gotten wrapped up in these days.

I agree with about taking care of the kids....

To tell CASH's story .... I knew him and his family very well.

He passed from anaphylactic shock. And he was never allergic to anything. Parents didn't have an epipen and didnt know. He was non-responsive when the ambulance came. And he passed 2 days later in a coma. His passing hurt alot and hurt my kids too of his passing.

His parents started the foundation

 

[4RunnerAquasport]

I agree with about taking care of the kids....

To tell CASH's story .... I knew him and his family very well.

He passed from anaphylactic shock. And he was never allergic to anything. Parents didn't have an epipen and didnt know. He was non-responsive when the ambulance came. And he passed 2 days later in a coma. His passing hurt alot and hurt my kids too of his passing.

His parents started the foundation

Sorry your families had to go through such a tragedy. The pain of losing a child is something no family should have to endure.
Allergies can develop at any time in someone's life.
The food thats being mass produced these days could very well be suspect imho, but that's a subject not for today.
God Bless my Friend.

 

[TheWraith]

Since Im got sick and tired of filling the Gobi rack with 300lbs worth of camping gear.

My buddy at Freel Good Performance gave me a screaming deal on half a 4runner.

So i bought and picked up a back half 2nd gen 4runner trailer / camper.

Shes my project !!! Got plenty of plans...

For now this is going to be heat. Plan to do a diesel heater setup.

And for now shes got power and sound ... going to work on this and make her bad ass...

 

[Akkording]

That's very unique! Now the real question, does the rear window still roll down?

 

[TheWraith]

That's very unique! Now the real question, does the rear window still roll down?

The sunroof and the rear window will roll down. Just need to recharge the battery and fix the wiring on the rear window.

 

[TheWraith]

Got sick and tired of the crappy AlphaRex Pros soo I swapped them out to blacked gold stock headlights.

The install

Morning

 

[TRD Toy]

We both waited for his y pipe...

URD y pipe install soon ... dyno baseline first; then install and dyno after. But need to get this to ATP Wrap for a inconel heat shield...

Was there any interference with front drive shaft from transfer case using a front diff drop?

 

[TheWraith]

Was there any interference with front drive shaft from transfer case using a front diff drop?

Nope no issue at all ...

Good to go

 

[TheWraith]

Just got OV Tuned but only on the 87 Octane... Liking it so far

 

[1jzgte]

Just got OV Tuned but only on the 87 Octane... Liking it so far

Want to know why OVtune vs all the other ones out there. Share some thoughts! Why 87 vs 91?

 

[TheWraith]

Want to know why OVtune vs all the other ones out there. Share some thoughts! Why 87 vs 91?

OV Tune because tuner was close to me versus other tunes .

87 Octane tune because Im a cheapo. I was more after getting rid of hunt on my tranny; than power.

227hp 209lb ft stock
233hp 212lb ft 87 Octane tune
237hp 214lb ft 91 Octane tune

 

[KA1OTE]

I know I'm going back a few years here, but I just found your thread, read it through and have one question... I absolutely love the mod with the door covering the lower portion of the center console but am having a tough time picturing it open or how it stores when open. Do you have pictures that show it open and stored?? Many thanks!! Cheers!

I went to visit an old friend @ Cabe Toyota in Long Beach...

Picked up a few parts. And the lower panel which he had in stock and gave me the hook up price on.

Part number :

Stock:

The Upgrade:

FINISHED: