Zombie Truck 2.0 MPAV Build!

As I promised I snapped some pictures of my 4Runner post lift, still trying to figure out what I wanna do next. Tires or Sliders, or Skid Plates...

 
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Yeah.. looking at some 285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, but they cost about $800+ a set...

But I really need sliders and new skid plates too...
 
So I went ahead and did a little searching on trying to fit 285/70R17's on the rig.

Now a lot of posts talk about the tires rubbing on the UCA without spacers, even with spacer lifts. My question is what about a coilover lift and Light Racing UCA's? Will they provide enough clearance?
 
Well to answer my own question, the answer is Yes. You can fit Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/70R17's without spacers. you have about a couple cm from the upper control arm to the sidewall. I would like to note that this is with Light Racing UCA, OLW 2.5" Lift, and stock rims so there may be different results with different lifts/tires/UCA.

So here's a teaser pick of the most recent upgrade:



Left is the Nitto Terra Grapplers LT285/70R17, Right is the stock Dunlop GrandTrek AT20 P265/65R17 Bigger is better. :girl:
It got dark out so I couldn't snap a couple pictures of the new tires on the rig, I will get some tomorrow.
 
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Cant wait to see the pics! In the future, if you get MT's or Duratracs that are a little beefier/wider, they will probably rub on the uca's. If so, wheel spacers would fix the rubbing.
 
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Casper421 said:
Cant wait to see the pics! In the future, if you get MT's or Duratracs that are a little beefier/wider, they will probably rub on the uca's. If so, wheel spacers would fix the rubbing.
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I think if I didn't have the LR UCAs, it would rub. So far the only running is a Small spot on the mudflaps at about 3/4 full turn where the edge of the tires nip the mudflap.
 
As promised!

Here's the Zombie Truck 2.0 with new treads!

Before:

After:


When its brighter outside I will get some better shots.

Now all I got to do is find a replacement stock gravel shield until I can afford BuddBuilts, my old one is so mangled up that the swaybar rubs against it.
 
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Looks great Paul! What a transformation from the last Hollister trip. Are you running wheel spacers? Any rubbing issues at full stuff or turning?
 
:bluejump: NICE! The tires made a huge difference! OW is at the top of my list... how's the ride?
 
Dawg4Runner said:
Looks great Paul! What a transformation from the last Hollister trip. Are you running wheel spacers? Any rubbing issues at full stuff or turning?
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Doozi said:
:bluejump: NICE! The tires made a huge difference! OW is at the top of my list... how's the ride?
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Thanks, it really has changed a lot from just a few weeks ago! I am excited to take the rig up to the mountains this Winter. As for rubbing issues; the only rubbing I am having right now is at about 3/4 turn of the wheels, the outter edge of the Nitto's nips at the inside edge of the front mudflaps. I'll get around to trimming it but otherwise I am not getting any rubbing. I think the way the LR UCA sit straighter and slightly in from the stock control arms allows me to have about 2-3cm of clearance between tire sidewall and UCA balljoint end.

I have a feeling that I will see some rubbing issues next time I flex the 4Runner on the trail; the tires barely fit the wheel wells so I expect some slight rubbing under compression, but we'll see next trail run we do!

As for the ride? Honestly... so far in terms of street driving, it feels similar to the XREAS on the road and the Terra Grapplers are not that much noiser than my Dunlops were at highway speeds; though there is a small but noticible change in the pitch of the tire noise.

Anyone know where to get a stock front gravel shield for cheap? I do not feel like dishing $250+ on a new one and I can't afford BuddBuilts yet (I wanna buy them as a set, and honestly sliders are next on the list)

Another thing that has already been pointed out to me is that the front sits lower than the rear, I will play with it this weekend and adjust the coilovers as I didn't do much more than level it out on the driver's side. But I still want a slight rake for two reasons;
-I think the 4Runner looks great with that slight nose down look as it matches the fender lines well.
-when I load heavier stuff in the back, the rear will sag and I don't want a "Cali Lean"
 
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-I think the 4Runner looks great with that slight nose down look as it matches the fender lines well.
-when I load heavier stuff in the back, the rear will sag and I don't want a "Cali Lean"
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I agree 100% on both points. Leave it as it is. It sits perfect. The only time it should sit level is when it's loaded with gear. Even then there should still be a slight rake.

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Guys I need some help here, I need a new front gravel shield to replace my bent and twisted one... anyone here live in the Bay Area, CA and would be willing to part with the front gravel shield? Preferably off a V8, but it doesn't really matter.
 
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Small update on the project.

I went and ordered some CBI Sliders (that end of the year sale is just too tempting!) hopefully they will be here before the snow trip this January 5th.

I also had the windshield replaced, that dragonfly crack was worrying me. Got a good deal on it, and its amazing! Its so damned clear I sometimes wonder if they put glass there! LoL

Also went to shopping for some Redline gear oil for my Differentials and Transfer Case, unfortunetly they only had 1 bottle of it left. But they had a couple gallon bottles of Amsoil 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil! Amsoil makes great synthetics so I nabbed 2 gallons and now the 4Runner is running nice clean gear oil!
 
Update before my 10 day trip to Tahoe:

I just got the CBI Sliders in the mail and picked them up at my house. I was like, "oh crap... they're not powdercoated..." Called Nathan at CBI who has been a big help and he checked the order and they were ordered bare steel...

DOH! I must have forgotten to select that when I ordered them!

So here I am 2 days before I head out and I rush them down to a Powder Coater in Fremont, says he not only can do it within my timeframe, but even match the semi-gloss on my SW bumper. Gonna sandblast them, primer, then powder coat them for $250... I probably could have talked him down some, but honestly... if he holds up his end of the deal I am glad to pay a little extra to have them ready to go on by tomorrow evening.

Past week or two leading up to this vacation have been a nightmare, can't wait to get out there and just relax.
 
Picked up the sliders from the Powder Coater today, man they look amazing. Perfectly matched to the SW front bumper and were all nice and wrapped.

Anyways, enough chattering, on to the pictures!

My freshly powder coated and wrapped CBI Sliders, and a quick cellphone snapshot with them installed before the sun went down:


All ready for my 10 day vacation tomorrow! :frog:
 
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