Webbuff's 1997 4Runner SR5

[Webbuff]

Making progress!!

Started on the wiring for the E-locker. Got the wiring from the switch to the ECU done (still need to wire from the ECU to the indicator light). Will be working on the wiring from the ECU to the E-Locker harness (already have it from when I bought the E-locker many years ago) sometime this week or this coming weekend.

BTW, anyone know the part number for the little black bulb holder in the instrument cluster, mine is missing the one for the locked indicator.

I also spent some dough!!

I ordered my 1" body lift and Poly bushings from 4Crawler (this will be the 3rd kit I have ordered from him, always happy with his product).

I also ordered some HD-SKO sliders from Stubbs Welding.

Next payday I will be picking up the Lotus RCAMS so they will be protected as well as getting the last of the LED lights I need to finish the interior swap out.

 

[Webbuff]

A couple pics of the E-locker harness thus far and the rocker switch I will be using to turn off the antenna. Have a club activity on Saturday so will likely be getting the installation done on Sunday.

This is everything from the light indicator, the add a fuses, and the switch to the ECU.

Left room for something else down the road, whatever that may be hehe

 

[Webbuff]

Got some more progress done on the 4Runner, as well as a couple questions

On the Locker the plug for the larger of the 2 pictured below is broken on one corner, anyone happen to know the part number to replace it with?

Also, I have the factory wiring harness that connects to the Locker. It has a couple brackets and a breathing tube on it for physical attachment. Would someone have pictures of where these are connected to as well as if I should extend it some if I plan to lift?

My ECU didn't have a bracket to mount it in the factory style so I used some body mounting tape.

Which I placed here..

While I was all in the dash I also moved all the switches from the arm rest area to the driver side (cables were just long enough) in preparation of installing the 2 cup holder from the 00 to 02s.

The little rocker is to shut off the power antenna when wheeling as well I combined the rear side window antenna with the power one so I get increased reception from both or reception from the rear when the front is left down

Got word my sliders are shipping today so should hopefully have those in weekend after next (depending on when I get the body lift in and installed).

 

[Webbuff]

I still need to wire from the ECU to the E-locker harness, which I will likely knock out Sunday depending.

 

[Webbuff]

I went to a BBQ event with the Timber Tamers and the PNW4WDA this last weekend. There was a number of vehicle events such as an RTI Ramp, weight scales, teeter totter, slow drag races, and a divorce course. It was great fun hanging out the the club and playing with our vehicles.

Here I am on the RTI ramp. My score was in the 400s, but the winner had over 1000 hah.

Here is a vid of me failing on the teeter totter lol.
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[Webbuff]

Oh yeah! Can't wait to get them in!!

Stubbs Welding HD-SKO Sliders

4Crawler 1" Body Lift w/Poly Body Bushings.

 

[white rocket]

Great progress so far! Love the Maglite install.

 

[Webbuff]

Thanks Rocket


Took it out last weekend to Naches Trail Turned out the west side was super mucky so not having a locker posed some challenges. Had to be strapped through a few spots but otherwise did pretty well.

Transmission did have a little issue near the end of the trip after sitting on a hill climb for a while. Letting sit a little cured it and the fluid still looked pink with a quick check.

Will need to do a level check on the tranny fluid before driving it again to ensure it is full. Hate doing it tho as the dipstick is a PITA to get back in.

Got a couple dents out of the deal as well as a super muddy truck!

Pics also show the body lift install in progress (1").

One issue, as I arrived at the trail I notices an oil ring in the rear passenger wheel well while I was airing down (went to 12 PSI due to the muck) which would mean my axle seal is toast.

I also found that the diff breather extension just loops over the cross-member and has nothing on the end if it, which may have contributed to the problem lol. Will fix this on the new housing.

Fortunately I had already planned to swap the housings to get the E-locker in, but this means I also need to endure the cost to replace the bearings, etc.

My problem will stem from the lack of a press or the SST tool (or ability to fab something similar).

Anyone in the Seattle (or nearby) happen to have the SST tool or a facsimile of it I could borrow heh?

Should have the money for the parts by mid-September.

In the meantime, I ordered the rest of the interior LEDs I needed, and a radiator drop bracket as I had to remove the lower shroud to keep the fan blade from wacking it.