noclinkers
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Got my new beadlocks on and got some body and fender trimming done. I also installed new transmission cooler (forgot to take a picture).
What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?
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noclinkers
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I probably took an inch out of the body Mostly towards the bottom. There is a 3/16-1/4 in gap in the body seam. I am going to go by the body shop and get some filler for it tomorrow.
My geometry is good, so I have no rear steer and the axle stuffs center of the wheel well.
I am running 37x17x12.50 Tires
deverlow
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Changed my plugs today to OEM NGKs. The previous owner at least got the manufacturer right... The other 5 looked the same, one being a little more burnt than the rest.
Needless to say the truck runs so much more smoothly and has tons more responsiveness. Can't wait to gain a few more MPGs too.
Needless to say the truck runs so much more smoothly and has tons more responsiveness. Can't wait to gain a few more MPGs too.
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I noticed that my front tires are wearing unevenly after a trip to TX that put around 2000 miles on my 4Runner.
I spent the evening getting part numbers together for a new steering rack (OEM or Safari LTD), upper control arms (probably Light Racing), lower ball joints, front bearings, and maybe a couple of other things. I need to get my front end tightened up and better aligned and I'm tired of PS fluid dripping on the driveway.
I spent the evening getting part numbers together for a new steering rack (OEM or Safari LTD), upper control arms (probably Light Racing), lower ball joints, front bearings, and maybe a couple of other things. I need to get my front end tightened up and better aligned and I'm tired of PS fluid dripping on the driveway.
on Sunday, a buddy helped me install my new Shrockworks front bumper; we pretty much followed Nick's instruction tutorial, including the frame end cap mod.
my 1996 4Runner SR5 before:
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factory bumper off
grinding off factory crush cans and frame end plates from each rail
Hobart welder
locating the supplied end caps within the frame rails via the Shrockworks frame brackets
end caps tack welded in place
final welding
welded in place, before grinding and painting
locating 3/8" vertical holes drilled through bottom of each frame rail
3/8" bolt in place vertically
old factory bumper versus new Shrockworks front bumper with Warn M8000 winch installed
lifting Shrockworks front bumper into position via shop lift
lining up new bumper
test fit
we still need to clock the winch, move the Warn solenoid under the hood, relocate the roller fairlead higher on the bumper itself, use the correct lower mounting holes to raise up the bumper on the frame brackets, locate and drill four (4) 3/8" holes to keep the bumper from rotating or shifting during winching, and figure out where/how to mount my front license plate...
my 1996 4Runner SR5 before:
and
factory bumper off
grinding off factory crush cans and frame end plates from each rail
Hobart welder
locating the supplied end caps within the frame rails via the Shrockworks frame brackets
end caps tack welded in place
final welding
welded in place, before grinding and painting
locating 3/8" vertical holes drilled through bottom of each frame rail
3/8" bolt in place vertically
old factory bumper versus new Shrockworks front bumper with Warn M8000 winch installed
lifting Shrockworks front bumper into position via shop lift
lining up new bumper
test fit
we still need to clock the winch, move the Warn solenoid under the hood, relocate the roller fairlead higher on the bumper itself, use the correct lower mounting holes to raise up the bumper on the frame brackets, locate and drill four (4) 3/8" holes to keep the bumper from rotating or shifting during winching, and figure out where/how to mount my front license plate...
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Bama_Runner
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Nice..btw your seats look in mint condition, I wish mine were like thatlol
I'm pleased with my seats. I have a receipt from an upholstery shop where the previous owner spent $1200 having the two front seats recovered.
the great him
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changed the oil, installed a new oil cap gasket(pn90430-37140) and wired in another high tone horn from a ford -i was able to drain and save one of the ones i took off last night, so now i have 3 ford F350 horns, 2 h, 1 l.
awdjunkies
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:sadwave: So young too!! .. I am sure you'll get it back up and running in no time...
noclinkers
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Got the body sealed back up after trimming. When this dries good I will undercoat the wheel well.
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ryankmasuda
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A long list of parts arrived:
Nitro Gear 4.88's
Morimoto projector kit
231mm Calipers
rotors
pads
aussie locker
Light racing spindle adapters
stainless steel brake lines
new 5100's(one blew out)
My next step is to install the tacoma manual hubs, upgrade the rotors and install the locker in the rear along with the 4.88's and install the new 5100's.
Nitro Gear 4.88's
Morimoto projector kit
231mm Calipers
rotors
pads
aussie locker
Light racing spindle adapters
stainless steel brake lines
new 5100's(one blew out)
My next step is to install the tacoma manual hubs, upgrade the rotors and install the locker in the rear along with the 4.88's and install the new 5100's.
Yes too young! Very surprised as I have babied my girl and been so meticulous with all maintenance. Will decide what I'm going to do with her I guess.
kball
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What kind of break down was it? Overheated? Sorry to hear about this Volley.
It was strange. No overheating, codes, lights or anything and nothing picked up on my scan gauge. Was driving and noticed it felt off like she was shuddering. Started to get over to the slow lane, heard a noise then she started acting like she wanted to shut off. Got off the highway and she kept stalling. Would start back up but wouldn't stay running unless I kept the rpms up. Limped her to a gas station then had her towed. Mechanic called to say there was antifreeze in the oil...
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