What did you do with your classic T4R today?
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BoldCityCreations
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Blacked out all main lights and grill. Ordered some new bumper lights/turn signals but I’ll probably keep those orange just like I did on the turn indicators on the headlights
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SUMMIT CRUISERS JR
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Thanks! It’s a 79-81 Toyota pick up grille I got from auto parts warehouse and the round headlights are some 7” Hellas I had sitting around. I used Dorman 42408 retaining rings to hold them into the original headlight buckets. They’re a little close on the grille, so I will be redoing it and building mounts that center the light, but it hasn’t been a priority for me right now.
Meanwhile, I’ve put nearly a thousand miles on it in the short time I’ve been driving it. It’s been super fun and versatile.
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BoldCityCreations
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Awesome man. Link to the grille? Any idea if it would fit smoothly on a 92 4R or would I have to do some modding?
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Looking to do 3.0 - 3.4 swap.
Looking for some input. My 89 V6 has 333,000 miles on it and I want to swap a 3.4 into it. I know of a couple of places in Washington and Oregon that do it, but I would like to find someone closer in the Seattle area that can do it and has experience with these swaps. I'm trying to keep from having to travel to far. Any help would be appreciated.
Looking for some input. My 89 V6 has 333,000 miles on it and I want to swap a 3.4 into it. I know of a couple of places in Washington and Oregon that do it, but I would like to find someone closer in the Seattle area that can do it and has experience with these swaps. I'm trying to keep from having to travel to far. Any help would be appreciated.
4Reak Show
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Getting my bumper project dialed in. Made the last of the modifications to the actual bumper so everything will fit. This was after moving A/C lines and some electrical. Not difficult, just time consuming.
Trimmed the grille. Was able to save the Toyota emblem so that's awesome.
Like a glove. A very very tight glove.
No room for solenoid on the top of the winch. No room for power cables either so I added a slot just under where the winch motor will be.
It will have minimal exposed wires, and solenoid will be under the hood. Gonna look super clean when it's all done I think.
Next up is prep, prime and paint! Super excited.
Trimmed the grille. Was able to save the Toyota emblem so that's awesome.
Like a glove. A very very tight glove.
No room for solenoid on the top of the winch. No room for power cables either so I added a slot just under where the winch motor will be.
It will have minimal exposed wires, and solenoid will be under the hood. Gonna look super clean when it's all done I think.
Next up is prep, prime and paint! Super excited.
4Reak Show
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I don't know the area, but I can tell you from experience the swap isn't that bad. Now that being said, if it isn't something you can or want to tackle yourself, it might be worth a long drive to have a specialized shop do it. There are a few bugs to work out along the way, so if you decide to do it yourself, be prepared for the long game goal.
And it's totally f*cking worth it.
palmetto zuk
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Not today but took the Rustrunner in all of her no lift stock suspension 35s glory up to Windrock Park in Oliver Springs, Tenn last week. Rode trails Monday-Thursday. Killed it all week and never pulled cable.
and my favorite
and my favorite
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COMTB
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Warning, Long post. Holiday timing belt/wp
So been a minute since I posted and this thread needs a bump
So 3 weeks ago I took it out skiing (we've been getting some good snow in the mountains here in CO early). Made it there and back through a nice storm, and I pulled in my driveway around 7pm and it pisses coolant from behind the timing cover.
Awesome, WP went but it could have done it going over Berthoud Pass in 2-3in/hour snow so I'll take it.
So I spent a week working with it, taking it apart, and wondering if it's worth throwing the money into it. Deside to compression check it. Now it's been freezing for 2+ days and it hasn't run so I'm not hopeful but it pulled 150PSI+ across all cylinders. Well f* me I guess it's getting fixed (I wanted the 3.4L in it TBH).
So finally get the parts, tear into the timing first and the belt is cracked all over the place. The WP going was the least of my problems apparently.
Woof right?
Going back together (timing not lined up yet since it had been turned a few times but I did verify all the marks etc at TDC):
So in the end it got new timing, WP, all other belts, new WP pulley, and I have two more pulleys to put on it later and the valve cover gaskets to do. I need to figure out the shim situation though because I don't want it down for a week plus again waiting for shims since it's ski season and the Cherokee is not highway worthy haha
Things I learned
-- Pull the ac condenser in the the front to fit a 1/2in impact on the crankshaft pulley if you don't have the tool to hold it. I didn't have a choice here so it worked well.
-- Be gentle when putting the nuts on the fan, I broke a stud and need to pick a new one up to replace it.
-- It'll take a solid 2.5 gallons of Toyota premix, more if you need to fill your overflow.
-- Take your time and get all your marks lined up and verified before putting the timing covers on. This includes turning the engine a full 360 to make sure they line back up.
-- Having the Toyota FSM with step-by-step instructions was invaluable
Something interesting, I had 12 degrees of timing in it before the t-belt change. Now it's 8 degrees at idle when warm. I didn't touch the distributor during this process so I plan on adding at lest 2 if not 4 degrees to get back to 12 because it was snappier but right now it's running well at 8 degrees.
Have a good holiday everyone!
So been a minute since I posted and this thread needs a bump
So 3 weeks ago I took it out skiing (we've been getting some good snow in the mountains here in CO early). Made it there and back through a nice storm, and I pulled in my driveway around 7pm and it pisses coolant from behind the timing cover.
Awesome, WP went but it could have done it going over Berthoud Pass in 2-3in/hour snow so I'll take it.
So I spent a week working with it, taking it apart, and wondering if it's worth throwing the money into it. Deside to compression check it. Now it's been freezing for 2+ days and it hasn't run so I'm not hopeful but it pulled 150PSI+ across all cylinders. Well f* me I guess it's getting fixed (I wanted the 3.4L in it TBH).
So finally get the parts, tear into the timing first and the belt is cracked all over the place. The WP going was the least of my problems apparently.
Woof right?
Going back together (timing not lined up yet since it had been turned a few times but I did verify all the marks etc at TDC):
So in the end it got new timing, WP, all other belts, new WP pulley, and I have two more pulleys to put on it later and the valve cover gaskets to do. I need to figure out the shim situation though because I don't want it down for a week plus again waiting for shims since it's ski season and the Cherokee is not highway worthy haha
Things I learned
-- Pull the ac condenser in the the front to fit a 1/2in impact on the crankshaft pulley if you don't have the tool to hold it. I didn't have a choice here so it worked well.
-- Be gentle when putting the nuts on the fan, I broke a stud and need to pick a new one up to replace it.
-- It'll take a solid 2.5 gallons of Toyota premix, more if you need to fill your overflow.
-- Take your time and get all your marks lined up and verified before putting the timing covers on. This includes turning the engine a full 360 to make sure they line back up.
-- Having the Toyota FSM with step-by-step instructions was invaluable
Something interesting, I had 12 degrees of timing in it before the t-belt change. Now it's 8 degrees at idle when warm. I didn't touch the distributor during this process so I plan on adding at lest 2 if not 4 degrees to get back to 12 because it was snappier but right now it's running well at 8 degrees.
Have a good holiday everyone!
Jimmy Two Dogs
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"What did you do with your classic T4R today?"
Nothing. Probably won't do anything with it for a while. It's under cover for a while. I usually give it a rest for two or three months during the winter months, unless we get some really nice powdery snow...then it'll come out and play.
Nothing. Probably won't do anything with it for a while. It's under cover for a while. I usually give it a rest for two or three months during the winter months, unless we get some really nice powdery snow...then it'll come out and play.
Dropzone
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FJ Cruiser Side Sun Shade
picked up an FJ Cruiser Side Mounted Sun shade. I wasn't sure how well it would work but was happy to find that the mounting holes were the correct distance (fingers were crossed my guess was right) to match mounting holes for the stock grab handles on the door frame. Yep, they were
I will color match it when it warms up a little.
Should be nice during the summer
picked up an FJ Cruiser Side Mounted Sun shade. I wasn't sure how well it would work but was happy to find that the mounting holes were the correct distance (fingers were crossed my guess was right) to match mounting holes for the stock grab handles on the door frame. Yep, they were
I will color match it when it warms up a little.
Should be nice during the summer
Dropzone
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was this your 1st gen or 2nd gen?
First Gen, the 2nd Gen has made the trip 3 times with a freshly rebuilt 3.0. My First Gen has the original 22RE with 240K. I did the head at 222K. Doesn't appear to have used any oil on the 2800 mile trip.
1987 4Runner stolen
I join this forum to spread the word to my fellow 4Runners that mine got stolen on Dec 29th from Seattle, WA. Here's a pic. Please call Seattle police and email me if anyone has any info.
Thanks
Mike
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=322643&stc=1&d=1546358061
I join this forum to spread the word to my fellow 4Runners that mine got stolen on Dec 29th from Seattle, WA. Here's a pic. Please call Seattle police and email me if anyone has any info.
Thanks
Mike
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=322643&stc=1&d=1546358061
That sucks, I hope you find it.
Were you driving back to CA on the 29th? Saw a red 1st gen when I was headed back in Utah I believe.
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