WeakSauz's 2000 SR5 "Resto-Mod" Build Thread
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phattyduck
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Well, even my babied California truck (originally a 2WD garaged commuter) has bits of surface rust where gravel roads have sandblasted the chassis...
-Charlie
onemanarmy
Member
Looking forward to seeing this one around town. What junkyard did you find that 4runner in?
The 231 Tundra brakes gonna work with those wheels?
Did that lift kit come with the front coil overs installed with top plates?
The 231 Tundra brakes gonna work with those wheels?
Did that lift kit come with the front coil overs installed with top plates?
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Hey, I actually live in Clayton NC, but work in Raleigh, so you certainly may see me around. We need to get a group together in Raleigh!
The 231's will work with these wheels (they're actually Tundra steelies)
The junkyard I go to is "LKQ pick your part" in Clayton off of Hwy 70. They have about 5 3rd Gens right now. One is a 4banger too. Kinda rare.
The Eibachs came installed from Wheeler's Offroad (I suckered in and paid $80 extra for the pre-installation). I dont have a spring compressor at home.
Wave me down if you see me around
onemanarmy
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Good to know about the wheels. I thought the big tundra brakes on a 3rd gen required spacers and/or 17" wheels.
I'll keep my eye out for you, should be easy to pick out of the crowd.
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I'll keep my eye out for you, should be easy to pick out of the crowd.
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meeceboy78
New member
SUB'd! man, i love where this is going. I absolutely LOVE the wheel and tire combo and nice touch with the center caps. excellent choice.
I say keep the roll bar, either black, or paint it the same color as your wheels. "cool charcoal"
cant wait for more progress pictures!!
I say keep the roll bar, either black, or paint it the same color as your wheels. "cool charcoal"
cant wait for more progress pictures!!
youwitdaface
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looking forward to seeing how those wheels look! do you have a size matched spare/will it fit in the stock spare area?
nchacon1984
New member
thats exactly what im trying to go for with my fj steelies. A dark grey to flow with the dark grey fender flares i have.
your 4R is coming long great. :wave::hug:
your 4R is coming long great. :wave::hug:
Charlie, you were correct unfortunately. I gave everything a test-fit this morning before work. The center caps do interfere with the hub surface, not allowing the wheel to seat tightly.
Back to the drawing board. I will give a shot at modifying these center cap metal tabs, but to be honest, I am not sure I see an immediate way for everything to work which is a shame. I really like these.
...short of grinding the tabs off and JB welding the caps on..:faint:
That said, Anyone with a 3rd gen running center caps on Tundra steelies?
wettRunner
New member
Yaaaaaaaaas. Keep going...:snacker:
Now when I get off i'm for sure unboxing the goodies I got from wheeler's.
I got the OME kit. I cant wait to see how our rides compare in height.
Now when I get off i'm for sure unboxing the goodies I got from wheeler's.
I got the OME kit. I cant wait to see how our rides compare in height.
raKnizek
Member
I do believe it is the same
wettRunner
New member
:wow:
Right on
Right on
DaMonkey
New member
Does the suspension and steering fully cycle without a lift? I think it looks great at that ride height. I'd want the lift, but nice to know that would be an option like that.
kmarqueling
New member
Admiring the attention to detail here.
Thank you- I am also a huge fan of steel wheels. Something about them when paired with the right tire just looks "all business". I got lucky and found these on craigslist (from a Toyota Tundra base model).
That is correct- they fit just fine on the rear axle. There isnt enough tolerance on the front hubs to accomodate them. In fact, the Tundra steelies almost have a bit of a "compression" fit on the front hubs, and you can audibly hear the wheels "snap" onto the hub interface when tightening lugs.
I am going to get this lift on, get some maintenance taken care of, and then have a look at modifying the center caps to eventually run them on all 4 corners.
Ok, so it technically "fits" with 255/85/16.
I should have clarified that there is light rubbing on the front inner plastic fenders at full lock. You cold trim in 3 seconds and be OK.
But, with a lift there would absolutely be no issue
Thanks!
On the menu for the next 5 days:
New front wheel bearings
New front/rear ARP wheel studs
Trim dust shields
Install Brembo Tundra rotors, calipers and Brembo ceramic pads
New OEM front Lower Ball Joints
UCA bushing and rebuild kit
Steering rack bushings
Front Swaybar bushings
Eibach pro-lift kit front/rear
Rear swaybar bushings
Grind, detail and paint front suspension OEM parts (Control arms, etc)
Overall De-grease and check for leak re-formation and address as needed
New front wheel bearings
New front/rear ARP wheel studs
Trim dust shields
Install Brembo Tundra rotors, calipers and Brembo ceramic pads
New OEM front Lower Ball Joints
UCA bushing and rebuild kit
Steering rack bushings
Front Swaybar bushings
Eibach pro-lift kit front/rear
Rear swaybar bushings
Grind, detail and paint front suspension OEM parts (Control arms, etc)
Overall De-grease and check for leak re-formation and address as needed
