Untitled

[GetZPayd]

I have been writing this unofficial build thread in my head for weeks now. The one thing that I could not come up with was a title, hence "Untitled". The thought behind this "unofficial" build thread is 3 fold. 1). To exchange information, what most of you would call a BS thread. 2).To get suggestions/help with any issues we run into while building. 3). To consolidate all the important information into one, easy to read, OFFICIAL build thread (trying to make it easier for the next guy). With that said, let get started!
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In July we bought this....



Its a 1996 Limited (w/E-locker) with 188k on the clock. We wanted something that had been started but still had some room to grow into its own. 188k was a turn off, but the option was to spend the same amount for a totally stock one with 130k on it. Truth be told I wanted one with under 100k. As it sits this is the current list of modifications:

-Savage Offroad Hybrid Front Winch Bumper
-Savage Offroad Rock Sliders Standard
-Savage Offroad Front Engine & Differential Skid Plate
-Savage Offroad Transmission & Transfer Case Skid Plate
-BajaRack 4runner Standard Basket Rack
-Swayaway RaceRunner 2.5 Front Coilovers
-ICON Front Uniball UCA Kit
-Bilstein 5100 Rear Struts
-Old Man Emu Rear Lift Springs
-Energy Suspension Rack & Pinion Polyurethane Bushing Set
-2000 OEM 4runner Glass Headlights
-CBI Offroad Ditch Light Brackets
-(2) HID 9" Spotlights
-(2) LED Rear Bumper Crawling Lights
-Hella Supertone Red Horns
-X3 Bestop 4.75Ton Recovery Shackles
-SuperWowFactory "TOMS" Custom Vintage Vinyl
-Airaid Modular Intake Tube
-K&N 33-2054 Drop-In Filter
-OEM Airbox w/ Deck Plate Mod
-External Transmission Oil Cooler
-Pioneer CD Player w/ Bluetooth/ Aux Input/ USB
-Cobra 29 LTD Classic CB Radio
-Pyle PSP8 PA Speaker
-Firefly 4ft Black Fiberglass CB Antenna
-LED Full Interior/Speedometer Light Conversion
-WheelMate 1.5" Hubcentric Spacers Black
-(5) MB Wheels 352 Series 16x8.5 -6 6x139.7
-(4) Ohtsu AT4000 A/T 285/75R16 (3,900 miles)
-(1) Toyo Open Country MT 285/75R16 (Mounted on Spare Wheel)
(copy/paste from the ad I bought from)

It has a good start, right? There are still things that I want to do and that need to be done to it. Some of the "upgrades" were done kinda half assed, I want to fix those and do it right, along with regular maintenance items. The plan is to build it into a DD/trail/camping/hunting rig which it does now...just better!

So on the agenda (this will be updated as things are complete and other thing come to light):

Interior (which is, well, old and stinky)
-Seats
-Fix the glass (pass. window not working nor the sunroof)
-Replace misc. trim pieces (broke or missing)
-Install speakers (head unit it good)
-Cargo area (expo style?)
-Dynamat (is that how its spelled?)


Exterior (for the most part is fine IMO)
-Rear bumper/tire carrier
-RTT
-Misc. painting and removing the damn Plasti-dip (its everywhere)
-Front bumper replacement? Maybe?
-Winch
-Add and move lights


Drivetrain
-35's (a must)
-Gears
-Front and rear air lockers
-Exhaust
-Bulletproof trans/5 speed?

There's a bunch of things I left off the list. I'll write those up when I get to them. Also, the "modding" has already been started. I'll get everyone up to speed in the next week or so. Thanks for reading and feel free to chime in at anytime, I could use all the help I can get.

God bless.

 

[PWD4R]

Same boat for me. I bought one previously started (although half ass) so I can just add (and re-do the half ass) lol


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[GetZPayd]

While we drove home to WA from CA we talked about the things we would do with it, well I talked, she read. Lifts, Mods, RTT, tires...for like 20 hours, nothing, just reading. Then out of nowhere, in the midst of a 14hr marathon to central OR she spits out, "This thing stanks!" She was not wrong, good lord it stunk. It had to be in the carpet, I was on my first mission.

**NOTE TO SELF - SHE THINKS YOUR NEW RIDE SMELLS**



The good news was I found like 9 dollars in change, along with Ruffles, a few Cheetos, french fries (from Micky D's I'm sure), Goldfish crackers, 2 types of pretzels and 3 empty packs of Swisher Sweets Singles....:repuke:
It does have 188k miles on it. The guy I bought it from had a couple young kids and I git it, but smoking Swishers with your kids around. HAVE SOME CLASS AND SMOKE BACKWOODS!!

Cleaned what I could with carpet Pet Stain cleaner and a healthy application of that sprinkle on powder shit for the carpet. Didn't change the smell much, but it LOOKS BETTER NOW! New carpet and pad are on the list...




Decided to "remount" the CB (yes it was stashed under the passenger floor mat). The Cobra Classic 29LTD radio is nice, but big, and I couldn't really find a spot to actually mount it (prob why it was under the mat). I had an extra from our old J**p that was much smaller, a Corba 19 Ultra. Messed around a bit and came up with this...



Fit perfectly.

Pulled the ash tray out, push the radio in, and cut the sides of the dash trim where it hit until it was pushed against the heater fan motor? it was against something, that's where I stopped. Used a couple pieces of Velcro to hold it in place, there wasn't enough "meat" to screw the mount to.


Thanks for reading, stay tuned for TBU and flex test.

 

[fblainen11]

Decided to "remount" the CB (yes it was stashed under the passenger floor mat). The Cobra Classic 29LTD radio is nice, but big, and I couldn't really find a spot to actually mount it (prob why it was under the mat). I had an extra from our old J**p that was much smaller, a Corba 19 Ultra. Messed around a bit and came up with this...


Fit perfectly.

Pulled the ash tray out, push the radio in, and cut the sides of the dash trim where it hit until it was pushed against the heater fan motor? it was against something, that's where I stopped. Used a couple pieces of Velcro to hold it in place, there wasn't enough "meat" to screw the mount to.


Thanks for reading, stay tuned for TBU and flex test.

It may be hitting on the stock radio amp. If you pull the center dash trim off it is two screws to remove. And since you have an aftermarket radio it is probably already bypassed. If it isn't already, bypass it. It's useless.

That may allow you to mount the CB a little deeper.

 

[GetZPayd]

It may be hitting on the stock radio amp. If you pull the center dash trim off it is two screws to remove. And since you have an aftermarket radio it is probably already bypassed. If it isn't already, bypass it. It's useless.

That may allow you to mount the CB a little deeper.

Good looking out. Will check it out this weekend. Thx

 

[PWD4R]

lol I have a cobra 29LTD too. I am still using it though. Gonna mount mine on the left knee of the passenger side. If you don't like it then ride in the back or don't come lol. It's not my did though so that may be why my give a shit factor is quite limited


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[GetZPayd]

lol I have a cobra 29LTD too. I am still using it though. Gonna mount mine on the left knee of the passenger side. If you don't like it then ride in the back or don't come lol. It's not my did though so that may be why my give a shit factor is quite limited


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LMAO. Whats funny is when i was "mocking it up" i held it there and asked my wife "That work babe?" She was like, "only if you want me not to go", lol.

"Ok, I'll move it"

Honestly I want to keep it, I even "tried" it on the back of the console. Mocked it up on the roof, like a big truck driver. Just too damn big, if there is such a thing.

 

[PWD4R]

LMAO. Whats funny is when i was "mocking it up" i held it there and asked my wife "That work babe?" She was like, "only if you want me not to go", lol.

"Ok, I'll move it"

Honestly I want to keep it, I even "tried" it on the back of the console. Mocked it up on the roof, like a big truck driver. Just too damn big, if there is such a thing.

lol it's definitely big. Didn't realize until it arrived. I have had it damn near 2 years and still haven't put it in lol.


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[GetZPayd]

I have had it damn near 2 years and still haven't put it in lol.


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I LOLed for real on that one

 

[PWD4R]

I LOLed for real on that one

Ha. Well I first got it when I had my 2.5 gen xterra. Couldn't find a spot for it. I sold the xterra for a 2015 Corolla this time last year and I just got my 4Runner 3 months ago so now that this isn't a DD idc as much and will mount it on the glovebox for all I care.


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[GetZPayd]

So, I'm not a mechanic, far from it. Diving into a project that I am unfamiliar with, or have little knowledge of, makes me very anxious. I do my best to research and learn things well before stating them (and sometime I'm never comfortable enough to start them). This project was no different.

First off I gotta give a big Thank you to [MENTION=44220]BigFishAllDay[/MENTION] . Without his write up on the TBU and those of you that contributed in the thread, I'm not entirely sure I would have started it (even with all the gear ordered and sitting in the garage). So thank all of you.

I went with Toyota pad and 231mm rotors for a 2005 Tundra. Bought my calipers from a local auto part store (I think the brand was Centric) and followed that thread verbatim. The only places a ran into anything that was different is with the shims. My pads only came with one set, but I carried on.




The one thing I did do differently (not a great pic) is when trying to determine where to cut the dust shield. I put the bolts into the caliper and mounted it behind the dust shield. Then I just eyeballed where to cut the shield, from the outside. Worked like a charm.




Almost didn't paint the calipers, but I'm glad I did now. Went with Hugger Orange to tie in the orange on the decal.



Turned out pretty decent IMO.



All buttoned up and ready to roll.

All in all this was a very easy and usable upgrade. For those of you that are hesitant about the difficulty, don't be. And man does this thing stop now!

Next up? CVT installation?
Keep the rubber side down and God bless.

 

[GetZPayd]

I wanted to see what kinda flex I have, so I snapped a few pics

Enjoy.







I pretty darn sure I could have got a lot more out of it. Suspension felt very pliable. Huge change from my Bronco which felt very top heavy. As close as I been to actual off road, that will change tho.

Still working on a few things, "custom" rack for the RTT and a few other odds and ends.

Thanks for looking God Bless America :usa2: