**The Duster 2.0 - 00' 4Runner SR5**

[Ed_C]

Keep the chrome on the doors! Then apply chrome vinyl to the hood protector, mirror housings, sunroof deflector, and spoiler!

:laugh:

No good on the LS430s. I did find something with even more width but tougher to retrofit, Mitsubishi Outlanders

Much cheaper too, under $100/pair

 

[volkinator]

AIR COMPRESSORS

ARB Single High Output (CKMA12) - Small, compact, and a staple in the offroad world for good reason; need to insert stats
ARB Twin (CKMTA12) - Better for the 315's and still backed by ARB's awesome warranty, compact but $$$ (I've killed one of these in the past, on my Tundra); need to insert full stats
PUMA 12V (PD1006) - All the 80-seres guys love this thing. Easier on the wallet and still good for the big tires; need full stats

Anyone have any feedback on the PUMA? Interested in feedback for any air compressor but I have previously ran both of the ARB options above. I know there are others like Viair etc but I just am not well versed in them.

My buddy has a PUMA (Got it cheap too) It came attached to the tank but it's removable. He has it mounted in the driver side rear. Pretty sure he cut out some of the trim to make it fit though. He plumbed in a small tank for his Air Locker and it's bee very reliable and quick to inflate tires granted we're both on 33's. Throwing a point out there for your research. Also, congrats on the pregnancy! Exciting news!

 

[Hepar]

Hahaha right back in the fold! Thanks Jared, hope your killing the cinema game out west as always.

My brother is in a pretty good spot. He just started a project for PBS. Not the greatest when it comes to the money side, but offset and then some when it comes to content and creative freedom. He's pretty stoked. I'm actually making moves to transition out of it. I like the filming side, but being out here in Seattle, I'm pretty much only editing. My body is suffering.

How's it going on your end with the film? Stoked for you and your growing family!

 

[Dirtco]

Nice to see you back in a 3rd Gen Addison! I always enjoy your build threads and the logic behind the way you do things. I'm looking forward to where this goes, and congratulations on the addition to the family! :thumb3:

 

[rickashay]

who are you? seems like everyone is on your dick

lol jk.

ive known your first rig since day one and loved every single mod done to it. we are some of the few 3rd gen OGs on this forum even tho im a lurker. can't wait to see your 2.0 build and welcome back to the 3rd gen section lol!

Hahah thanks! There are quite a few "OG's" left in the 3rd Gen section.

Definitely going to be following this one closely! Our rigs are the exact same spec so Ill be interested to see where you take it.

Any plan to remove that chrome on the doors? Mine had some black rubber trim strips when I got it and I damaged my clear coat taking it off so be careful.

Oh nice! I'm a little bummed this one wasn't one of the more "rare" colors but beggars can't be choosers. Millenium Silver is actually a pretty nice color IMO, just everyone has it!

The chrome needs to go. Thanks for the heads up, I'll be extra cautious - just waiting for it to warm up here a little more before I try to peel it off.

Keep the chrome on the doors! Then apply chrome vinyl to the hood protector, mirror housings, sunroof deflector, and spoiler!

:laugh:

No good on the LS430s. I did find something with even more width but tougher to retrofit, Mitsubishi Outlanders

Much cheaper too, under $100/pair

Hahah full ricer mode. How about a set of LS460's? lol I've heard good things about the Outlanders... what you going to run them in?

My buddy has a PUMA (Got it cheap too) It came attached to the tank but it's removable. He has it mounted in the driver side rear. Pretty sure he cut out some of the trim to make it fit though. He plumbed in a small tank for his Air Locker and it's bee very reliable and quick to inflate tires granted we're both on 33's. Throwing a point out there for your research. Also, congrats on the pregnancy! Exciting news!

Thanks for the feedback. I am honestly leaning towards the PUMA. It's not very small or compact but I'm not too worried about that with the storage platform I have planned. Like you said, I can always relocate the tank too.

My brother is in a pretty good spot. He just started a project for PBS. Not the greatest when it comes to the money side, but offset and then some when it comes to content and creative freedom. He's pretty stoked. I'm actually making moves to transition out of it. I like the filming side, but being out here in Seattle, I'm pretty much only editing. My body is suffering.

How's it going on your end with the film? Stoked for you and your growing family!

Creative freedom is definitely a big plus. We certainly get projects where we cringe at the lack of "soul" or character that a project has that we're being paid to create. Lucky for us, we get a good mix of both so it makes us appreciate the good ones that much more. My brother does all the editing... lucky for me! Things are good though, I actually just went full time a few weeks ago. My brother and I have been working our ass's off though but now that it's for myself - its a good cause! We're doing good!

What are you trying to transition into?

Nice to see you back in a 3rd Gen Addison! I always enjoy your build threads and the logic behind the way you do things. I'm looking forward to where this goes, and congratulations on the addition to the family! :thumb3:

Jeremiah! Thanks for all the kind words and thanks for stopping by. I've been watching your story unfold in your build thread. Crazy what happened and holy cow are you fortunate to be unharmed. Certainly makes me even think about things a little different. On the flip side, your 4R is turning into quite the machine! So badass and well-executed in typical Dirtco form.

 

[rickashay]

REAR COILS

What is everyone running these days? I was in a set of Dobinsons progressive LT coils in my 4th gen and absolutely loved them. Rode great unloaded and had minimal sag once geared up for camping.

I'd like to achieve 2.5-3" of unloaded lift in this. No rear bumper for a few months so I am probably willing to swap coils later if/when I do a swing out. Is the Toytec Superflex the only 3rd Gen specific variable rate rear coil spring?

Any suggestions?


Rear Coil Research:

OME 890 - linear rate, 2.5" lift, 435/425mm, 15mm wire, 188.4LB

Dobinsons C59-675V (4th Gen) - Variable rate, 3" lift, 470/470mm, 16mm wire, 157-230LB variable

Metal Tech (4th Gen) MT-GSJ-4050 LT Coils - Variable rate, ??? lift, 489/489mm (top wrap designed as a keeper - not as tall as free height reflects), 104-220LB variable

LC 8 wrap - digging for specs

Toytec Superflex - variable rate, 3-3.75" lift, XXmm wire, XXXX Length, 240LB

 

[Hepar]

What are you trying to transition into?

That's the $100,000 question right there! One plan I'm working on is possibly developing a property I own. I figure I already manage the properties I have, what's the difference if it's a few more units on one property. I wouldn't make a killing by any means (especially during the time I am paying off the loan needed to build) but I also don't need a lot of money to live off of. What I want more than anything is time.

 

[The Drake]

Subbed!

So excited for this build, Addison! I have Duster 1.0 as my wallpaper on my desktop at home, and like many, it has influenced my build quite a bit. Love the detail you provide with all of your builds. Keep up the good work! :cheers:

 

[phattyduck]

Is the Toytec Superflex the only 3rd Gen specific variable rate rear coil spring?

OME 2906 are progressive, but won't get you the lift you are looking for (and I think are too short if you are going for longer shocks).

-Charlie

 

[Ed_C]

How about a set of LS460's? lol I've heard good things about the Outlanders... what you going to run them in?

I don't know yet LOL. They're kind of an odd shape and would require some creative(?) cutting of off-the-shelf shrouds. They might be too tall to fit either 3rd and 4th gen headlights.

LS460s aren't was wide (beam) as the 430's, but the advantage is some versions were able in bixenon (someone recently had a pair of the TRS-modded "LS460-R" for sale here). Didn't you do some lowbeam-only 460 retros?

 

[mikeySA]

Nice to have you back in a 3rd gen! I was inspired by your DirtDuster build and got a 3rd gen as well!

Anyways, regarding the pro of the 8" front diff of the 4th gen.

I asked Front Range Offroad a couple years back about this article: This 1996 Toyota 4Runner Proves IFS Doesn’t Have to Be Weak

In this thread: Front Range Offroad Rock Surfer IFS skids for Toyota 4Runners!

I never followed up on that, but I wonder if it ever bore any fruit. If you miss the 8" front diff that much its worth looking into. Especially because it looks like that 3rd gen has something similar to the Marlin RCLT. This would make the 3rd gen pretty epic.

 

[rickashay]

That's the $100,000 question right there! One plan I'm working on is possibly developing a property I own. I figure I already manage the properties I have, what's the difference if it's a few more units on one property. I wouldn't make a killing by any means (especially during the time I am paying off the loan needed to build) but I also don't need a lot of money to live off of. What I want more than anything is time.

I can certainly respect that! It's not ALL about the money anyway... quality of life is huge. I'm sure you'll land on your feet with whatever you decide. I certainly wish you the best of luck and hope you end up happy in the end! We still need to grab a beer one of these days, I'd like to get down to your neck of the woods sooner than later! Just wish the exchange rate wasn't so bad!

Subbed!

So excited for this build, Addison! I have Duster 1.0 as my wallpaper on my desktop at home, and like many, it has influenced my build quite a bit. Love the detail you provide with all of your builds. Keep up the good work! :cheers:

Thanks for following along and still rocking some Duster 1.0 images as your background. Hopefully I can make this thread worth the follow.

OME 2906 are progressive, but won't get you the lift you are looking for (and I think are too short if you are going for longer shocks).

-Charlie

Thanks for the info Charlie. I just updated my post above with the new(er) Metal Tech long travel springs. They might be a decent option consider the free length, variable rate, and the relatively low spring rate. Either those or the Dobinsons 675V. Just need to persuade one of those companies to let me try a set, in the name of research!

I don't know yet LOL. They're kind of an odd shape and would require some creative(?) cutting of off-the-shelf shrouds. They might be too tall to fit either 3rd and 4th gen headlights.

LS460s aren't was wide (beam) as the 430's, but the advantage is some versions were able in bixenon (someone recently had a pair of the TRS-modded "LS460-R" for sale here). Didn't you do some lowbeam-only 460 retros?

Yah, I ran LS460's in my old 3rd Gen. I wasn't even running LS460R's so it was 1000000x harder to make them fit. I basically chopped off the entire rear half of the housing and built a vacuum table so I could build my own moulds to seal up around what I chopped off. I would never do it again, unless they were the "R" version.

Nice to have you back in a 3rd gen! I was inspired by your DirtDuster build and got a 3rd gen as well!

Anyways, regarding the pro of the 8" front diff of the 4th gen.

I asked Front Range Offroad a couple years back about this article: This 1996 Toyota 4Runner Proves IFS Doesn’t Have to Be Weak

In this thread: Front Range Offroad Rock Surfer IFS skids for Toyota 4Runners!

I never followed up on that, but I wonder if it ever bore any fruit. If you miss the 8" front diff that much its worth looking into. Especially because it looks like that 3rd gen has something similar to the Marlin RCLT. This would make the 3rd gen pretty epic.

Thanks for the links. I've followed that build (as much as possible) over the years and I too do not know where it sits today. I certainly love the concept of OEM CV's (factory length shafts) with an upgraded front diff and using a standard Bilstein 5100. Very much like the RCLT indeed with the high clearance arms too.

I've actually got a buddy with a 00' Tacoma who is collecting parts to swap in the 9" front diff, control arms, hub, spindle, out of a 5.7L Tundra onto the frame of his Tacoma. Basically 12" of OEM long travel and good for 37" + tires!

 

[rickashay]

Been busy collecting parts for the build. Seems like I'm leaning more towards low maintenance and keeping this thing light and agile - for the short term anyway.

Pulled the beadlocks out of storage and after two years of wear the aluminum has started to fade. I bought some Meguire's aluminum polish and went to town. Still need to clean out all the beadlock bolt holes but pretty happy with the "polished" look on the lip. Once done, I applied a coat of wax to the whole setup just to help protect it once they get mounted up.

Side-by-side (left before, right after polish)

_08I3034.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Close-up. Photos don't really do justice on how much shinier the polished ones are but you get the idea. Eagerly waiting for my 315's to show up!


_08I3031.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

PARTS ARRIVED
- sPOD
- Aisin t-belt kit, OE thermostat, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs
- TRS Retrofit components
- Odyssey Group 31M battery (from last build)
- 4.30 diffs & E-Locker (also have a complete 4th Gen axle housing, but thats another story)

PARTS INCOMING
- 315/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers (x5)
- SPC UCA's
- Tundra Bilstein 6112 (on order)
- 4th Gen Bilstein 5160 (on order)
- TC Spindle Gussets & Cam Tab gussets
- Extended stainless lines
- 1" Bodylift
- PUMA PD1006 Air Compressor

 

[Hepar]

I can certainly respect that! It's not ALL about the money anyway... quality of life is huge. I'm sure you'll land on your feet with whatever you decide. I certainly wish you the best of luck and hope you end up happy in the end! We still need to grab a beer one of these days, I'd like to get down to your neck of the woods sooner than later! Just wish the exchange rate wasn't so bad!

That would be awesome! I'm still trying to get to Calgary one of these years for a Flames game. Will definitely let you know if that materializes. I know it's still a decent clip away for you, but you never know if you may be in the area. Also let me know if you're ever in the Vancouver/Squamish area. It's not too bad of a drive from here and would always love the excuse to go and climb in Squamish.

Close-up. Photos don't really do justice on how much shinier the polished ones are but you get the idea. Eagerly waiting for my 315's to show up!

Amazing what a little elbow grease can do. Those are going to look great on the 315's.

 

[Bad Luck]

PARTS INCOMING
- 315/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers (x5)
- SPC UCA's
- Tundra Bilstein 6112 (on order)
- 4th Gen Bilstein 5160 (on order)
- TC Spindle Gussets & Cam Tab gussets
- Extended stainless lines
- 1" Bodylift
- PUMA PD1006 Air Compressor

I've been searching the last few days for compressed and extended lengths on the 6112 tundra bilstein's. Do you know either of those measurements by chance? Trying to decide whether to get tundra or 3rd gen 4Runner 6112's.

 

[rickashay]

I've been searching the last few days for compressed and extended lengths on the 6112 tundra bilstein's. Do you know either of those measurements by chance? Trying to decide whether to get tundra or 3rd gen 4Runner 6112's.

Tundra 6112 Bilstein On 3rd Gen. Info & Install

^^Looks like the Tundra 6112's are basically like an "extended travel" coilover in terms of length. I'll be running a SPC UCA to utilize the longer stroke with the Tundra 6112 and will be running limit straps. My only concern is the coil - 650lb unless you've got a bumper and winch might be a little heavy. I'm considering buying some 600lb springs from Wheelers to swap on. Can sell the 650lb Eibachs they come with or save them for down the road as the truck evolves.

That would be awesome! I'm still trying to get to Calgary one of these years for a Flames game. Will definitely let you know if that materializes. I know it's still a decent clip away for you, but you never know if you may be in the area. Also let me know if you're ever in the Vancouver/Squamish area. It's not too bad of a drive from here and would always love the excuse to go and climb in Squamish.

Amazing what a little elbow grease can do. Those are going to look great on the 315's.

Thanks!

Yah that would be great! I still head back to Calgary quite often, moreso than Vancouver TBH just because all my friends/family our in Alberta. Regardless lets stay in touch... hopefully the Flames can pull something out of their ass and comeback on Colorado this season (although at this stage Colorado looks REAL good). I've heard the climbing in Squamish is unreal.

 

[rickashay]

While I wait for the new suspension and other parts to show up, I basically went to town shopping for maintenance parts. I had a slight valve cover leak and my timing belt is overdue. Lucky for me, I still get my parts discount at the Toyota Dealership I used to be a Parts Manager at, so it's an easy choice to go full OEM. Surprisingly though, I went Amazon Aisin Timing Belt kit as it was still cheaper than OEM with my discount.

VALVE COVER GASKETS

Reference Links:

Timmy the Toolman - Valve Cover Gasket 5VZ-FE
Replacing Valve Cover Gaskets - A True Write Up - **PICTURES**
3.4 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (part#s n pics)

Part 1 - The Teardown

I used a combination of the links above. I've got an O.G. FSM manual (wonder how I got that? lol) but the threads/video above did a good enough job explaining everything. Some slight differences in hose layout between motor years but nothing that you shouldn't be able to figure out if you're tackling this procedure on your own. Only thing I would recommend is that while you have the Intake Plenum off, now would also be a good time to change the spark plugs and wires. Super easy with everything out of the way.

The plan is to button everything up tomorrow night after work. You can certainly see the benefit of documented oil changes every 5,000kms... sure is clean under the valve covers!

We just purchased some vintage 1970's Canon FD prime lenses for our media company which we then sent away and had them converted to EF mounts with focus puller rings. Similar internals on these things to the modern day Canon Cine glass which is hella $$$$$$$$. Some camera small talk for anyone that cares Loving the character of these lenses...


_08I3248.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

All things labelled for an easy re-assembly (hopefully!)

_08I3242.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Driver's Side:

_08I3862.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Passenger Side:

_08I3867.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Inside of the Valve Covers before I cleaned them (didn't really need much more than a wipe down)

_08I3869.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr


_08I3880.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr

Looking forward to re-assembly tomorrow, then onto the timing belt job next week.

 

[4-Ripcord]

opcorn:

 

[Rpreme]

Those polished beadlocked Ray 10's are beautiful! Saw your first build and I can't wait to see how this turns out!

 

[rickashay]

Those polished beadlocked Ray 10's are beautiful! Saw your first build and I can't wait to see how this turns out!

Thanks! I was debating another color scheme/powdercoat but happy how they turned out.


UPDATE

Got the valve cover gaskets back on. Replaced the plugs and wires while I was in there too. Got everything back together and the truck started right away. Only problem is that now I am having a high idle issue (about 1500 RPM). I've got a little play in the throttle body mechanism like in the thread below, and pulling on it seemed to lower the idle RPM so I tried the washer trick in the link.

Throttle Body Play - washer trick

This lowered my idle to about 1000 RPM. I used a little bit of WD-40 on the spring/TB mechanism without any luck. I also fully cleaned the Throttle Body when it was off for the Valve Cover Gasket job so I'm hoping I don't have to buy a new TB. The only other thing I can think of is that I gunked up the IAC valve when I was cleaning the TB. I definitely sprayed some carb cleaner down that little hole. I'll try spraying some more in there tomorrow and then doing the twist-and-soak method to see if it improves.

IAC Cleaning (Throttle Body Removal)

Shortcut IAC Valve Cleaning (going to try this first)

Will report back. If anyone has any ideas, I'm all ears!