anyone parting out a 4runner ??

[Ric]

Im needing a set of the (rear) Lower Suspension Arms, mine are sooo bent, they are making contact with the sway bar end links.
Im really wanting these http://www.sonoransteel.com/rubicon_express_links.html :D but just cant afford it right now, since the boys just went back to KC, and we spent wayyyyyy to much money while they was here.
So Im looking for a used set right now, and going to just weld a piece of angle iron on them, I know another Co. is making something and Ill probley be the test mule :D but its taking them way to long. I need something asap, as I want to wheel :roll:
So if anyone knows someone parting out a 4Runner, please let me know. :thumbup:

I might have a set of 5 "slightly" :hillbill: used Ivan Stewart TRD wheels to trade/sell :headscratch:

[neliconcept]

Ric that guy that rolled his 4runner out in Cali, that Charles and BruceTS helped, should have some.

http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71685

contact him and he may have the lower arms for ya :) he may have sold em but im not totally sure.

[Lee]

car-parts.com has them but they arent very cheap

why not make your own? know anyone who can weld??

take your current arms off, cut as close to the ends as possible, grind off the excess, cut DOM tubing with a chop saw to the proper length, then get someone who's good at welding to get good penetration welding the ends on while making sure theyre perfectly straight.

the hardest part is pressing out the bushings though you can get a shop to do that maybe? all it takes is a torch to the outside with the pressure of the press on the bushing and it'll start to slide out till its all the way out. then while its hot, you press in the new ones from toyota which arent very cheap.

at the end of all this work, you will save like 300 bucks though!

here are mine http://kidmoe.com/4runner/629random/3.jpg

[Ric]

Blake,
Ill check it out, thankx..

lee,
easier said than done :D and time is an issue, dont have lots of time to make them.

[Lee]

my buddy and i got em done in about 2-3 hours or so.

hardest part is getting both ends exactly even.

just thought i'd post it up so you could consider it :thumbup:

[Ric]

my buddy and i got em done in about 2-3 hours or so.

hardest part is getting both ends exactly even.

just thought i'd post it up so you could consider it :thumbup:


greatly appreciate it.

[BruceTS]

another option is have kartec make you a set of arms. Just call them with the length from eye to eye and they'll used DOM tube, thread it and then you add Heim joints. that's what we did to Lance's rig. Price was reasonable too......

I'll give Vince a call and see if he wants to part them out...... The rolled runner.....

[Ric]

another option is have kartec make you a set of arms. Just call them with the length from eye to eye and they'll used DOM tube, thread it and then you add Heim joints. that's what we did to Lance's rig. Price was reasonable too......

I'll give Vince a call and see if he wants to part them out...... The rolled runner.....

Thankx Bruce,
do you happen to remember about what they cost ???
Ive just sent him a PM over on TTORA..
again, thankx for all help guys :thumbup:

[914Runner]

I might still have mine from that '96 4Runner I parted out. I will check tonight when I'm out in the garage, I can't remember if they went out to the steel recycling place or not?

[Ric]

I might still have mine from that '96 4Runner I parted out. I will check tonight when I'm out in the garage, I can't remember if they went out to the steel recycling place or not?


thankx man

[Ric]

any word guys ?

[Ric]

anything ??? Im not having any luck finding some in the area.

[BruceTS]

I talked with Vince last night, he's holding off in parting it out, but if he resumes, he knows you need them.

[Ric]

I talked with Vince last night, he's holding off in parting it out, but if he resumes, he knows you need them.


thankx man.. i appreciate it :thumbup:

[Seanz0rz]

http://sonoransteel.com/rubicon_express_links.html

thats all i have to say.

[Ric]

Sean,
yea, Ive talked to Steve, untill I sell a set of wheels, $400 is out of my price range right now

[914Runner]

I still have both of mine, PM me if your interested.

Thanks

[Ric]

PM sent.. thankx

[02-4Run]

i want to know if those that Steve sells are worth the $400? Do they offer a better ride or is the price more on durability/quality?

[Ric]

i want to know if those that Steve sells are worth the $400? Do they offer a better ride or is the price more on durability/quality?

i dont know about the ride, but they look like they can take a beating, and ask for more :D
I want a set, but cash is still tight after the boys vacation :thumbup:

[Seanz0rz]

in addition to the 1/4 wall tubing, the super awesome flex joints at each end offer awesome articulation.

[914Runner]

in addition to the 1/4 wall tubing, the super awesome flex joints at each end offer awesome articulation.

Indeed, I plan on getting a set myself.

[Ric]

awaiting reply :D

let me know your paypal info... or how you want to be paid.

[Ric]

anyone know how to get ahold of 914Runner other than a PM ???

[Lee]

ill pm you his email address

[rocket]

Ric, i'm sure you need them now but if you can wait a month i should have mine for free...provding ya help me take 'em off and install a rear SS lift. :)
At least thats my plans...

[Ric]

Rocket,
Im needing something yesterday, lol.. Id be happy to help out installing your lift. PM sent...

[Ric]

914Runner,
still waiting :D

[Lee]

i know how you feel

i bought a gps on ebay and the shipper says he sent it 2 days ago via usps (i got an email confirmation) but the tracking # i got still doesnt show it as shipped :(

anyway sorry im anxious too! :laugh:

[Ric]

yea, it can be frustrating, i do my best, if i sell something online to ship it that day, the day the bank says the funds are good, or when i get the paypal, its shipped that day, i then email the customer the tracking number.. it sux to be waiting, lol.
but i understand people have lives, kids, etc.

[Ric]

ok, anyone else got any leads ???? looks as if 914Runner isnt going to return any of my emails or PMs.. :bangdesk:

Rocket,
let me know when ya want to get that installed. if ya wanted, we could do it at my place, in the garage :D

[fenrisx]

I thought I had found you some on eBay, but it's just front lowers... :\

[Ric]

I thought I had found you some on eBay, but it's just front lowers... :\




hey man, thankx soo much for lookin out for me..

[02-4Run]

Ric, have you checked these places here locally?
http://www.centralforeign.com/
http://www.yotayard.com/home.htm

[Ric]

Ric, have you checked these places here locally?
http://www.centralforeign.com/
http://www.yotayard.com/home.htm



yeppers, neither have them, but that was almost 2 weeks ago, i was going to call around again tommorow.

[Ric]

Just so you all know just how bad this thing is bent:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a47/Ric4rnr/2007/Moody%20Hill%20July%2023rd/IMG_6707.jpg

You can see the very bent link....
I really want what Steve sells, but cant afford it right now...

[Marc P]

Call these guys...

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/pts/377957460.html

or check..

www.car-part.com

[Ric]

Awesome mark :clap: :thumbup: thank you.. :bowdown: Ill be calling them tommorow.

[Ric]

well i hope that nothing bad, has happened to 914Runner, Ive sent him 6 PMs and 3 emails, and nothing. hope hes ok.

[Lee]

ric, DO NOT WHEEL on them anymore. when you snap one you will be VERY upset :laugh:

ive seen it happen on a 3rd gen in our club and it was really terrible to have to mangle it together to try to limp off the trail.

also be careful putting any stress on it.. if you watch it, you will see that your axle moves forward in an alarming way. i watched mine do that in a video... then we made the DOM ones.

i really think if you could find someone who knows how to weld VERY well (someone you trust enough that will be meticulous enough to ensure the welds penetrate properly and the ends are lined up perfectly straight), you could make these yourself. just purchase some DOM tubing, maybe find another 3rd gen who needs this done too and you can save some $$ on the tubing. :thumbup:

its not hard, the welding is the tough part :)

[Ric]

Lee,
yea, in NOT gonna wheel it till its fixed. Im not even going to drive it, unless I have to.
I really want Steves links, but just cant aford them now.

[Mojo_Risin]

Did you check yotayard?

[Ric]

Did you check yotayard?

yeppers, they didnt have it, and was rude.

[Bighead]

Ric, I'll check this weekend to see if I still have mine buried somewhere.

[Ric]

Ric, I'll check this weekend to see if I still have mine buried somewhere.

I would greatly appreciate that...

[rocket]

Here ya go Ric... http://denver.craigslist.org/car/379761348.html
I just got off the phone with the guy. He has it parked at his house right now. So far nobody has bought anything off it. I was hoping it had an e-locker but no luck.

[Ric]

[quote=rocket ]
Here ya go Ric... http://denver.craigslist.org/car/379761348.html
I just got off the phone with the guy. He has it parked at his house right now. So far nobody has bought anything off it. I was hoping it had an e-locker but no luck.


wooohoo thankx Eric... Just tried callin, no answer, ill call in the morning. if not, Ill still take yours :D and help ya with the install. your welcome to use my garage....

[Ric]

Ive got another set, Id really like ot thank everyone, for the help, the links, etc....

I would still like to have a "spare" set, just incase, lol