the Rescue Runner build thread
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SCRunner12
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So are we going to get some more info?
the great him
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I'm taking the front into a shop... Letting them do it, the rear I'll try and do myself... It was a weekend from hell
the great him
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Developed a overheating problem today on my way home from work in stop and go traffic... My best guess is the stock clutch fan is going out. So I got home and ordered a dual electric fan kit for the 4runner. Its made by flexilite and made for the 3.4 Tacoma's so it should work just fine. Comes wired with adjustable thermostat relay as well an a/c relay...
the great him
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290k... its not gone yet, but its heating up if it sits at idle for more than 5min and stop and go is just as bad
geohil
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I had that same symptom a couple months ago - right after a wheeling trip to TSF. Thick mud stuck in my radiator turned it into a adobe brick. Nothing a pressure washer couldn't fix. Can't wait to see what you think about the Flexilite set-up though.
You ever run Water-Wetter in your coolant?
What's the plan on the lockers? Start with the rear? I know you are going to pay someone to set up your front - but are you removing the diff for them? Removing that POS front diff is the worst procedure on our trucks. I damn near scraped my vehicle trying to get that thing out.
You ever run Water-Wetter in your coolant?
What's the plan on the lockers? Start with the rear? I know you are going to pay someone to set up your front - but are you removing the diff for them? Removing that POS front diff is the worst procedure on our trucks. I damn near scraped my vehicle trying to get that thing out.
the great him
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My radiator was brand new 2 or 3 years ago along with water pump and thermostat... The rad is clean and clear of debris
Rockdawg84
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I just replaced my fanclutch with an ASIN from RockAuto.com for about $85 totally worth it. We have been over 100 degrees every day for a month and my truck has stayed nice and cool even with traffic and AC on high.
the great him
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Well I have wanted the dual electric fans for a while now... Just finally got the justification to spend the money on them. And realistically it will be a big savings... In mpg, and freeing up some power. Plus this way I can switch the grounds for them so when I do a water crossing I can shut it all down. Not to mention the dual fans move more air that the stock single. I'm surprised more of us have not done this mod. Especially the guys with SCs trying to squeeze every last little bit of power out of the 3.4
slowpoke99
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Been planning on going electric for awhile now but haven't researched it yet due to other major projects on the rig. Which flexalite kit did you go with?
the great him
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The 675 kit. Its the adjustable thermostat dual fan kit for the Tacomas. One of my initial concerns about this mod was all the other electronics I have on the truck. But now that I have done the cs144 upgrade that is a mute issue at this point. I have more electrical power than I really know what to do with lol.
slowpoke99
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Thanks for the info! It's definitely going on the "to do" list. Man everytime I think I'm close to being done, something gets added to the build. Lol!!!
the great him
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That was me, I didn't see you either time though, were you in the charger? You sneaky guy you.
This time next week I should have the gears all done and ready to swap diff's out. Its been a shitty process and way more headache than it should have been. If I ever have to do this again I'm going with ECGS and calling it done. Really its the cheapest way to do gears especially with lockers.
the great him
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That was me, I didn't see you either time though, were you in the charger? You sneaky guy you.
This time next week I should have the gears all done and ready to swap diff's out. Its been a shitty process and way more headache than it should have been. If I ever have to do this again I'm going with ECGS and calling it done. Really its the cheapest way to do gears especially with lockers.
jbstrd
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I was in the Charger on the 5th and I was driving to work in my Tacoma when I saw your rig in the Pied Piper lot.
Sorry to hear your gears have been a headache. I have nothing but good things to say about ECGS. I am almost don't breaking my gears in on the Tacoma and I have not had any issues. They have great prices and they know their stuff.
A.Wilson013
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I looked in to doing the Efan swap, but found more issues with it than I wanted... I found a LOT of people doing it and running hot, fans not engaging, etc. I found 1-2 people running them happily.
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