Reggie's 90 4Runner Weekend Progress

[reggie 00]

Well, the list of to do's got a little smaller today.

The before:
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you really should not let friends drink and do auto repairs. (PO and a buddy thought they might fix the sunroof)

A grinder, some Bondo, and a little Sea Foam lubricant:
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They had ground out some pretty big spots to weld on that sheet metal, filled those in.

Motor was seized pulled it apart and cleaned it up. Switch was broken, had a different one, but of course it had a different plug. So hard wired it is.

One question well actually i have two.

Why is the sunroof motor powered off the gauge fuse? Which also powers up the dome lights key buzzer and possibly the rear window?

I know i have some hacked up wiring as i had to fix it tonight. but from the quick look i did it looks like it suppose to be there.

Anyway going to direct wire it up off a fuse aux block.

Second question.

As you are probably wondering "why the he-- did he spray all over the glass?"

it is the reason the PO did what they did is the glass is broken and the "motor was shot"

So does anyone know how to remove the glass from the sunroof? Thinking some plexi is in order or if the price is OK a replacement Safety glass.


Oh and does anyone have the sunroof control trim for a 90's 4Runner?
Broke it taken it down.
TYIA

[Robinhood4x4]

I bet you can get a real sunroof cheap from somebody parting their 4runner.

[reggie 00]

I bet you can get a real sunroof cheap from somebody parting their 4runner.

True enough but i would need local.

Anyone local have a lead?

Not so much worried about seeing out it. Just dont want to hit a bump and have a lap of glass come falling down.

[Robinhood4x4]

Why? Just gotta make sure it's packed well.

This is where I got my rear window in the bay area. They're a toyota dismantler.

Toy Connection
799 Comstock St
Santa Clara, CA
(408) 988-4040

[reggie 00]

Well the march continues.

This weekend final touches on quite a few things.

Had the dash tore apart to rewire some stuff and install a new radio. Also got to fix the broken speedo. Its easier to tell how fast you are going when there is a needle attached.

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Installed the remote fuse block, Ran a 4g from the battery to the block and tossed in an 80amp fuse to protect it all as well as the individual ones for each circuit.
Rewired the power for the sunroof, CB, and the new power station i put in on the passenger side.

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Put in a new CV axle, drivers side was shot. got it out in like 30 min. Thank you all for all the write ups. Did the bolt and nut mod for ease of removal next time. Got a brand new one from Auto Zone for $69 no core required, Lifetime Warranty. Thing was definitely needing a replacement, as i was walking up to the door the whole thing feel apart into two pieces.

Slide on some manual hubs i got for UKMyers, Thanks again for the sweet deal Joey.

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Last weekend i converted over to 134a. Threw on the vacuum for 30 min held strong, grabbed a set of gauges used the 12-134 adapter for the can and in went a couple of cans. Much better. Had some issues with the electric fan for the AC not turning on, turns out someone shoved an ink pen in it jamming it up. Pop-ed that out and all seems to be good. Compressor has sat for quite a while so it like to make noise on or off, we'll see.

Size matched spare tire. Thank you again norcalsvx. For those who haven't had the pleasure, Chris really goes out his way to hook up a Buddy. I got a very suitable BFG All Terrain 32 for a spare and a couple 50% 31s for the 83. Gave me the tire mounted it and had it balanced. Sweet. Oh and did i mention it was all FREE. :thumbup:
It seems he has his sights set on a new career and i definitely will be making trips up to help out, and to sample the goods. For all you local people make sure you make it a point to stop by and help him out when he gets started, i am sure it will be worth the drive. Not sure if i should post up before it happens so just watch out for his announcement.

Pics to come was to dark when i found the camera.

[reggie 00]

Forgot about my Bling.

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It was only like 20 something bucks, why not.

And of course a shout out to the guy who will gladly help you spend money...

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If you need something the Wabbit will have it or a good idea to help you out. He is good people.

[reggie 00]

Little Bit more done.

Roof Rack.

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Inclinometer mounted.

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And got the CB antenna mounted.

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Put the Grant Steering wheel i had in the 83 on. Like the smaller wheel.

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Now i just need a spot for my Doughboy....

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[waskillywabbit]

And of course a shout out to the guy who will gladly help you spend money...

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If you need something the Wabbit will have it or a good idea to help you out. He is good people.


My favorite picture of the whole bunch. :clap: :king: :tongueout:

:guitar:

[fustercluck]

And of course a shout out to the guy who will gladly help you spend money...

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If you need something the Wabbit will have it or a good idea to help you out. He is good people.


My favorite picture of the whole bunch. :clap: :king: :tongueout:

:guitar:


When I finally get the glass installed on my runner, I'll display the WabFab sticker you sent with the order....it'll go right next to my Sigarms and H&K stickers :hillbill:

[Big T]

Where did you get the inclinometer????????????

[reggie 00]

Where did you get the inclinometer????????????

From a member at Yotatech.

They are not to hard to find, just be ready with your money cause when they show up they can go fast.

[slosurfer]

Reggie, did you ever figure out your overheating problem?

[reggie 00]

Reggie, did you ever figure out your overheating problem?


I havent had 1 min to look at it. (between bday parties,trips to the circus, and opening day for deer season)I have plans to tear it all apart this week.
I'm thinking its the radiator.

[olharleyman]

I WANT THE WAB FAB STICKER (really 2 ONE FOR EACH REAR WINDOW)

[reggie 00]

Oh ya 1/2 off prices this weekend @ U pull it.

Got some odds and ends for some projects.

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Some "new" buckets out of a 95 Camry. Bit dirty but i'll clean em up and throw some covers on em to match the interior.

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popped out a Under hood Fuse block out of an Acura Legend. Thinking it would make for a nice OEM look for an Aux fuse/ Relay block.

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Got quite a few of those Lights Paddlebike used for his LED project.
Only need a few of em, have extras. If anyone needs one or two let me know they were pretty inexpensive.

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I have a 1st gen rollbar i have yet to start to modify. Found these in a Amigo. Looks like they might fit in here quite nicely.

Also found at least three Isuzu's with rear disks any thoughts on if they would be a good swap? only part i am questioning would be the mounting of the caliper, thinking i could just make a plate to bolt on the axle. Ideas or have done comments appreciated.

[paddlenbike]

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Got quite a few of those Lights Paddlebike used for his LED project.
Only need a few of em, have extras. If anyone needs one or two let me know they were pretty inexpensive.



Those are the ones! :thumbup:

[Cebby]

Where did you get the inclinometer????????????

From a member at Yotatech.

They are not to hard to find, just be ready with your money cause when they show up they can go fast.


That looks like Corey's Inclinometer.

[reggie 00]

It was.
I had to modify it a bit to fit there not quite sure how he had it.

[reggie 00]

Ok,

Last weekend i messed around and got the Camry seats in.
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Pretty much used the seat belt like they do in the Camry and made adaptors for the rest from that reference point.

Seat belt
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one of the fronts.
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The other rear
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Thanks to a tip about a 90 4runner in a local junk yard i was able to get a sunroof to replace my busted up cracked one ($35). Thanks Chad!

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Since i gave my dash trim piece to a Guy in need over on YotaTech (for the life of me i cant remember his name, the EMT from Ohio??)a long time ago I found another one to replace mine. (free... Karma is great)

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Got my "Where is the Wabbit" stickers on. (he is as always very prompt, me I'm a bit slow)

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and of course that meant i spent some time putting on others i have collected since too.

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Hope the Mrs. Wabbit doesn't get mad i put i representation of a hot woman on his head :D

And of course i am very Patriotic being a Vet and all.

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Never could just do the normal. :flipoff:

[reggie 00]

Have a project in mind but i cant seem to find the link.

I know i saw a guy change his pistol grip shifter over to i want to say a 2wd T-handle.

Anyone have the link, or have better luck finding it?

I saw a T-handle shifter out at the junk yard yesterday, in a Cressida i think. would like to change it.

Going to look around for a different one for the T-case too.

For local people, that want to change out seats, they have a nice set out of a Prelude, and a newer Civic, and i think there are a few newer Toyota cars with some nice seats.

When i have more time i am going to go back and see if i can mod the rear seats to something nicer.

Also got the solenoids out of a 93 Cherokee so i can fix my code 62 tranny problem.

[reggie 00]

Am i off base on the shifters?

I am still looking for that link.

Kinda got sidetracked looking up LSD info. Have a few possible candidates to check out at the bone yard this weekend.

[reggie 00]

found what i was looking for shifter wise.

Not much info added since December. Oh well off to the service manuals.

[reggie 00]

Made slow progress last weekend.

Got this far.
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Didnt take to long and hopefully weather permitting i'll have it back together this weekend.

For those with a Harbor Freight near by, those jack stands are the 6 ton ones. They sit a bit taller than the normal 3 ton variety. I use to have to stack 2 4*8 inch blocks of wood and put a piece of plate on top to get it high enough in the air. Got these on sale (which i think last till the end of the month?) for $20.

Of course i didn't get much done since Sunday was my birthday.
Got up early and went Pheasant hunting @ a customers Ranch.

Of course we didn't get anything they were flushing way to early. But there is always this weekend.

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[reggie 00]

Have to love good Craigslist finds.


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Got the 305/70/16 Mickey Baja Claws for 200, only have about 1k on them.

Picked up some Weld Typhoons for about 100.

Reason so cheap?

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The First owner had to cut off 1, yes only 1 wheel lock.

Oh well thats what a dremel is for, if i thought it needed to be smoothed out.


So what do you think?

[Bob98SR5]

hey reg,

can i get one of those light housings? let me know where to send the payment and how much.

[waskillywabbit]

Nice wheel combo Reg! :D

:guitar:

[reggie 00]

hey reg,

can i get one of those light housings? let me know where to send the payment and how much.

No problem. Just need to know where to ship it.



Nice wheel combo Reg! :D

:guitar:


Thank you.

[reggie 00]

It lives....!!!!!

Took it for a run around the lake today to see if i still had over heating problems.

Did OK. Ran the hills and what not with the AC on and revving the wee out of it.

Definitely need to gear it now.

Did find out if you use the LSD out of a Supra/Celica you are going to need to trim off a bit of the Stub axle on the passenger side.

Wondered why they didn't look right. Found out after it puked gear oil all over.

Fabbed up a test pipe to replace the stolen CAT. makes it sound a little more raspy but it'll live for now.

[slosurfer]

:thumbup: Glad to hear that it's running again. Nice tires and wheels too!

[reggie 00]

Had a little fun this weekend with some rattle cans.

Before:

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After:

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cleared up that annoying little problem i had with the pinch weld.

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Next weekend, rear bumper, flip receiver, front push bar, AMA motorcycle racing on Sunday!

[traben27]

Looks good on the bumper, I was going to do that this weekend but ran out of time. Did you take the whole bumper off or just tape everything off around it?

[reggie 00]

took it off. It is only 4 bolts and 2 nuts. It took like 5 mins to get it off.

[slosurfer]

The black looks good :thumbup:

[traben27]

took it off. It is only 4 bolts and 2 nuts. It took like 5 mins to get it off.


Yep didn't realize how easy it is. Took it off and painted it tonight, but now I really need to paint the chrome around the grill, it's not looking too hot.

[reggie 00]

Grill is pretty easy. I think i only broke two or three of those little tab things.

Just taped off the corner lights.

I did see a post where it was brought up that you could just use a 2wd grill as they were black. Pretty sure it was Chris (norcalsvx) up in Grass valley.

[traben27]

Well I ended up painting it anyway, it wasn't too hard at all. The grill was just a pain to take off because I couldn't get the stupid lights off on the front bumper.

Thanks for the tips...
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[reggie 00]

Looks nice.

How cool would the chrome look in a black chrome color?

Did you use Gloss? Looks good with the stock black color.

[traben27]

Looks nice.

How cool would the chrome look in a black chrome color?

Did you use Gloss? Looks good with the stock black color.



Yeaaaah I was thinking about that with chrome. The black pearl emblems or whatever they are from the 3rd gens, those would look sweet.

Its semi-flat black rustoleum on the grill and the duplicolor bedliner stuff for the bumper. I love that stuff.

[reggie 00]

3/4 the way done doing the anti chrome campaign.

Front is all done.

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Took the brush bar doohickey off the 83 and put it on to use as a mount for some 6" lights i got at the Christmas party. But i have to change the light mounting tabs to the front so the lights will fit. More to come on that.

rear is done.

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painted the plastic trim piece so it would look black again instead of grey,

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got the window feng shui all set.

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Locks and door handles up next.

Soon i think i will muster the ambition to just paint the whole truck.

I'm thinking desert tan.