The mossy runner buildup.....

[Mossyrocks]

Its my shop and my work... haha.

Thanks alot everybody, I really appreciate it. all it takes is patience.

[Seanz0rz]

brad has a little known fab business. he for some reason refuses to tell people that.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Lookin good kid. and you were right, I DO love that tie rod. :)

Anyway, hijack - my junk is on the trailer, and I'll tow it to work tomorrow, and leave about 3. I'll see you before 6, I hope. OH, and go to the grocery store BEFORE I get there.

[Mossyrocks]

brad has a little known fab business. he for some reason refuses to tell people that.


your so funny, Its just local right now with the exception of sliders.

[Mossyrocks]

steering arms are boxed, gusseted, and ready to go.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30002.jpg


Now i gotta figure out where to put the air bumps. My best bet is to put them on the lower links but Ive got heims on both ends so Im worried about them turning. It might be fine if I make the bump pad shaped like a bowl though, keep the bump stop from trying to twist it.

I originally planned to make them land on the lower link brackets but then theyll be in the way of the coilover when its at full droop.

Any other ideas on this?

[Mossyrocks]

seats are in, still have to get the belts and figure them out.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31003.jpg

[neliconcept]

brad i like the idea of making the bumpstop plates being a bowl shape, would keep air bumps from rolling off the side of the link.

good idea.

i like those seats. about the same wing size as my m3 seats.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looks good, next time Im up there, I want to sit in your seats to see how I fit in them, I've been eyeing a set, but I'm unsure.

[Mossyrocks]

fine with me, they really arent that expensive. pita though.


They actually feel alot like my sti seats did.

[PRA4WX]

I'm coming way late to this game, but killer fab work-all of it just looks super sharp!

[Seanz0rz]

any details on installing the seats? getting slightly upset with my stockers...

[Mossyrocks]

The main part of the rear truss is done. Im gonna truss the rest along the back and then brace the center backwards if that makes any sense.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37004.jpg

Workin on the crossmember right now. Its gonna take a while, Id say Im about 1/4 of the way done with it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37005.jpg

And I braced the coilover hoops back to the frame so now they've got some triangulation. I honestly cant move them an 1/8th of an inch at the top without the engine brace in.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37006.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Might as well webcam this crap

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38011.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38013.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38012.jpg

Its almost 3am, time for another pot of coffee I think.

[Bob98SR5]

anyone whose ever handled and used a welder knows how great those welds are. great work, mossy. keep it up!

[Mossyrocks]

last two for the night.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner39001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner39003.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

bout damn time...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner40006.jpg

No binding anywhere.

[bamachem]

HOLY CRAP! now that's some-kinda wheel travel! geeze.

oh, and bEaUtIfUl welds all the way thru this thing.

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner41009.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner41006.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner41002.jpg

Small problem with clearance. The shock can go up 3 or 4 inches but the damn tire sure as hell cant

[YotaFun]

Brad, i am stumped, what rear axle are you running?

[Mossyrocks]

hd 60.

[Mossyrocks]

well heres where the shock is but the other side cant droop all the way because of the tire. if that makes sense.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42003.jpg

And heres the tire...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42004.jpg

Here is what I mean about the radius of the wheel well. It will look really bad if I keep goin up behind the door. You cant really make it round, itll have a big hump in it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42005.jpg

[neliconcept]

show a picture from the back, seems like you wouldnt be able to go any further anyways due to the door inless you decided to do a custom door setup and trimmed it another 4 inchs up and around, which would be a pain in the ass

because youd have to seal it again and make sure it fits right from the cuts.

might bumpstop the back for now :/

[4Runner202020]

and i konw you just got all your links right but what about extending your wheelbase more... just a thought.

bobby

[Mossyrocks]

just workin on the rear air bumps.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner43012.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner43011.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner43010.jpg


And, I might cut it off, cut out the frame, and outboard the coilovers as much as possible. It just seems like with it flexed it will just pivot off the coilover as opposed to compressing it.

[Mossyrocks]

Alright, here we go... 46" apart.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner44002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner44003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner44006.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

looks good, whats the bracing on the frame look like? or have you not gotten that far yet?

[Mossyrocks]

havent done anything yet.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Jeebus Brad.... I'll be up this weekend, I need some shop time, I'll call you today.

[Mossyrocks]

the rear housing is almost done.

Just have to gusset the upper link truss towards the back

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47004.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looks good, glad to see after I left you finally got the boxing done on those bumpstop pads. :) The thing is trussed to hell and back, good luck. :)

[Mossyrocks]

Its holding itself up....

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48007.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48008.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48009.jpg


Its sitting at a frame height of 24.75" front and rear. But thats with the coilovers threaded all the way up.

Front springs are my 250 over 350 and feel a little stiff but without the front bumper. the front corner weights are 1750.

I used Chris's springs for the rear because mine were too much. So Ive got 200 over 300 in the rear with each corner weighing in at 1150. It feels perfect but its a little tall.

So I may try 200 over 350 up front and 175 over 300 out back.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Fantastic!!! On her own two feet, so to speak. So you'll be reay for SETO then?
Hopefully, money will be looking good, and I can just leave Tracy with you after SETO. :) That way you can recoup some of the cost of this insane build of yours. :)

[Mossyrocks]

sweet

[Mossyrocks]

Im paintin the damn frame tonight, DONE.... done done done.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49013.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49015.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49010.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49012.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Workin on the belly pan. Ive got the whole frame done, just gotta pull it out and weld what I couldnt get to... Then its time to add the plate, that I probably dont have.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner50001.jpg

It also braces the rear xmember.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner50002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner50003.jpg

And I also added another tranny mount, I dont think there is gonna be anymore drivetrain slop.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner50004.jpg

[Lee]

hope you never have to drop the cases or trans :laugh:

nice work man, looks great.

[YotaFun]

hope you never have to drop the cases or trans :laugh:

nice work man, looks great.


At this rate I don't think he really cares lol!
Looks awesome bard as usual!

[Mossyrocks]

hope you never have to drop the cases or trans :laugh:

nice work man, looks great.



its all removable. actually its all laying in the floor right now

[Good Times]

Brad,

here's that article you wanted on changing the air bump's travel length.

read me! (http://www.azrockcrawler.com/_images/tech/2007/4-26-07airbump/airbumps.html)

[Mossyrocks]

You are my hero man, that is exactly the article I had read and couldnt find.

I know what Ill be doing soon...

[Mossyrocks]

Made some inner fenders and got the fenders cut correctly... for now anyways.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51003.jpg

got the engine cage painted and put together.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51014.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51015.jpg

And the bellypan is done aside from a drain hole for the bowl under the transfer case.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51008.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner51009.jpg

[YotaFun]

IF I leave my truck with you can you do this to my 4Runner? lol

Looking AWESOME man!

[Mossyrocks]

bring it on man, just bring a blank check with ya... Im at 37K including the 4runner for 7500, but not including probably 3k in misc crap.

[benp]

This thing is truly amazing... I can't even imagine all the time youve put into it. Great work!

I'm looking for your truck on the cover of next months 4Wheel and Offroad magazine. :clap:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Avy, its hopless. Unless you are a truly addicted person like Brad this thing is just out of your reach. :) That being said, take him a blank check when you win the lotto, and its all yours. lol.

Brad, I'll be up this weekend. Definitely coming over.

[neliconcept]

Avy, its hopless. Unless you are a truly addicted person like Brad this thing is just out of your reach. :) That being said, take him a blank check when you win the lotto, and its all yours. lol.

Brad, I'll be up this weekend. Definitely coming over.


thats if you can find gas in atlanta to get there lmao

[4Runner202020]

whats up with the gas in atlanta...

[04 Rocko Taco]

we require a special blend of gasoline thanks to the EPA and our bad air quality. With the hurricanes knocking out refinery's in texas, we dont have any new gas coming down the pipeline, and we cant use anyone elses gas....

Asshats are panicking, and buying up all the gas, its the worst on the northside, there are tons of stations out of gas. Out here on the west side though in d'ville, I only sat in line for about 15 minutes today to get 3.97 a gallon gas at the QT.

[YotaFun]

Avy, its hopless. Unless you are a truly addicted person like Brad this thing is just out of your reach. :) That being said, take him a blank check when you win the lotto, and its all yours. lol.


LOL yeah this is true, I almost flipped the truck today (long story Asshat drivers on motorcycles cutting me off, I hope I am not an ass like they are when I get a bike) so I would have almost had to bring it down anyway lol!

[benp]

thats if you can find gas in atlanta to get there lmao


haha blake did you have a hard time finding gas when you came up to meet up with Miller this weekend??

I live in Sandy Springs on the Northwest side of Atlanta and all the Krogers are completely out of gas and everyones freaking out.

There's literally 2 hour gas lines at some of the gas stations that still have gas, its crazyness :shake:

[neliconcept]

i was living in atlanta using marta, in south carolina now and practically ran out on peachtree in buckhead district but thankfully that station had lines, i was willing to wait to get gas..

i have a gas station 2 miles from my house now that has gas for 3.56, so ill fill up and then some when i come back next week

[benp]

haha ohh wow. so im confused, are you living in south carolina now or atlanta??
Andersons kinda near clemson isn't it? Im looking at going to school there next year.

I'd love to see your rig sometime your atlanta, I hope mine will look somewhere near as great as yours does someday...

[Mossyrocks]

Got the ram fitted and in place. Its all tore down now though, might get around to painting the axle tonight.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53006.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53007.jpg

And here is the belly all pulled apart. workin on gettin it all painted tonight as well.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53008.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53011.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53012.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner53013.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

she's got her panties back on...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner54004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner54007.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner54011.jpg

And got all this painted.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner54014.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Take a good look at it because it will never look like this again... I can not wait to beat the piss out of it... haha

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55013.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55011.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55016.jpg

Drilled and tapped for the breather today as well.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner55003.jpg


And if your wondering about the bolts welded to the housing they're for the brakelines...

[Lee]

looks gorgeous man!

[4runnerchevy]

Nice work ! The next pics I want to see, are the ones of you beating the piss out of it and trail carnage.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looks great man!
Thanks for clearing up about the bolts for the brakelines, I was a little like WTF.

[Mossyrocks]

gettin shit put together... Ill have to pull the lowers to sleeve and paint but the uppers are there to stay :D

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner57001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner57006.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner57008.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner57010.jpg

if the springs are right and all the brake-line stuff is right I should be able to drive it this weekend... un-finished of course but driveable.

[Mossyrocks]

mmmm.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61006.jpg

[neliconcept]

damn its late and i cant sleep yet you cant either lol, it looks good

[Mossyrocks]

Oh well, Id rather work anyway. Didnt even go to bed last night.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sexy!

I can't beleive you painted everything 'Metallic' it looks SICK in person.

[bamachem]

looks good! man, that thing is W--I--D--E!!!


hey, do you need some brake lights? i have a set from my 99 that i need to get rid of - just let me know.

[PRA4WX]

Wow. Just wow.

[YotaGirl]

:drool: :love:

[Mossyrocks]

looks good! man, that thing is W--I--D--E!!!


hey, do you need some brake lights? i have a set from my 99 that i need to get rid of - just let me know.



Ive actually got a set but its not like they'll last long either. How much you want for em?

[bamachem]

I dunno... What do they go for? $40/pair? I haven't bothered to look at eBay, etc...

[Mossyrocks]

Well Ive been getting these for 25 a piece with no shipping. Might be better off just to get more here instead of shippin em to me. Hell, nowadays shipping would prolly be 40 bucks or more.

[bamachem]

OK, just let me know if you change your mind. I could get them to you for the $40 including shipping.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sounds like Brad hit bigtime problems last nite... Axle shafts to long, and hudlow is off all week.....

[4Runner202020]

who is hudlow...

[04 Rocko Taco]

Hudlow driveline. They make custom driveshafts and axleshafts, and balance driveshatfs and do all sorts of amazing work. :)

[4Runner202020]

lol got ya.

[4runnerchevy]

Hudlow is usually right on, as long as they were given the right measurments. Hope everything turns out.

[Mossyrocks]

had a mixup on the stub shafts but Micah is still there this week so we're gonna get it straightened out. right now Im having brake issues. Ive got a stiff pedal but cant get it to the calipers. Its like the booster isnt working but it was fine before and I cant find a leak.

[corax]

are you sure none of your brake lines are pinched or crimped? or the one way check valve in the vacuum line going to the brake booster is facing the right way . . .

[Mossyrocks]

are you sure none of your brake lines are pinched or crimped? or the one way check valve in the vacuum line going to the brake booster is facing the right way . . .


all of the brake lines appear to be fine. And this doesnt have a check valve to the booster...?

[waskillywabbit]

Ah the joys of buildups. :D

:guitar:

[Mossyrocks]

well here is one good thing... little tall though, might need 12" uppers on the front.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61073.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61070.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61072.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner61074.jpg

[Good Times]

sexy!

I guess you sorted out the brakes?

[benp]

I'm just speechless... I don't know what to say. Looks amazing...

[4runnerchevy]

Nice :thumbup: How does it roll ?

[YotaFun]

Sweet!!

[20005spd]

god dam dude.....rediculous

[YotaGirl]

So sweet! Man, I can't wait to ride in it!!!! :banana:

[corax]

all of the brake lines appear to be fine. And this doesnt have a check valve to the booster...?


it might be inserted in the rubber hose and not be visible, but every vacuum booster has one, or should - it prevents vacuum from "leaking" out of the booster when engine vacuum is low (like low rpm, heavy throttle)

[neliconcept]

siiiccckkk

[Mossyrocks]

Alright, drove it home last night, around the trails here at the house today and then back to the shop on the interstate...

Ive got weird steering goin on or I just need to get used to it. It is extremely touchy and almost scary, likes to twitch back and forth... And the sway just makes it worse. I need higher rate springs on the back so that may help the steering some and I may actually need a sway bar back there but time will tell. The only other thing I can think of on the steering is the ackerman might be off a little too much or the ram could even still have air in it which could delay it a little.

Already mentioned but stiffer springs out back, Im gonna throw chris's 200 over 300 back there and go for a spin just to see.

The brakes are still funky and Id like to try the toy MC but the reservoir on it wont fit under the engine cage... It would solve my brakeline-coilover issue (almost touching). So Im gonna see what I could do about a remote res. for the toy MC.

Unbalanced 38.5" creepies ride like they are on glass... hit 70 with them and it was incredibly smooth, but 20psi with an 8" wheel makes them ride on their centers.

The exhaust is far too loud

And for some reason when it idles down the oil light is coming on.

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner62006.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner62003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner62004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner62005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner62014.jpg

1wd wheelin :D

[20005spd]

very nice flex, im sure you of all people will work out all the bugs :thumbup:

[cros]

:yikes:

[Seanz0rz]

im completely speechless....

[04 Rocko Taco]

man dude, I wish I would have gotten by the shop this weekend.... or if you would have come out to Cort's....

looks good to finally see it rolling, and off the lift in the shop. lol.

[Mossyrocks]

Well the main part is done... sorta. Now I gotta figure out the upper tubing and what the hell to do for the damn radiator.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner65072.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner65074.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner65076.jpg

[YotaFun]

Looking good Brad!
Are you going to tube the top to look like your old bumper?

[chrisyota65]

man that is ssssssssssswwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet tttttttttttttttttt

[Mossyrocks]

Looking good Brad!
Are you going to tube the top to look like your old bumper?


I would love to but the fenders had to be cut so far forward that the bumper doesnt wrap around... So there is nowhere to run the tube to.

[YotaFun]

Oh that sucks.
Oh well I am sure this one will be just as sexy as the old one

[4Runner202020]

i love the bumper!! start making and selling them lol i will buy one!! it kinda looks like the bentup bumper. SICK!!!

[cooldry]

That is one of the best looking front bumpers I've seen. Great job.

[Mossyrocks]

i love the bumper!! start making and selling them lol i will buy one!! it kinda looks like the bentup bumper. SICK!!!


I am sellin em... you want one? haha

[4Runner202020]

send me a pm with a price. lol i'll be lookin for one around christmas time!!! shipped to 80526. and maybe some sliders too. haha

[04 Rocko Taco]

Bobby, you can do no better than mossyrocks fab!!

[4Runner202020]

as i have seen!!! lol and it looks so light weight. i think i would have to cut some stuff out from around the front... like the sheet metal under the head lights. i have cut out some not shown in this picture but all of this has gotta go. right mossy...

where the green is
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/thisoneguy2020/wheelin2-1.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

yup, most of that would have to be cut. However, I dont have a jig setup for bumpers and you might not want to pay for one of these... Im not holdin back at all. haha

[Ric]

Ive seen that bumper somewhere :hillbill:
http://www.armorology.com/InTheShop20BK.jpg
If its half as strong as Armology, its GOTTA BE STRONG :thumbup:

[PRA4WX]

That is one of the best looking front bumpers I've seen. Great job.
X2

[4Runner202020]

if you could get a 4runner with the stock front frame rails to build it off and could make it fit a 2in body lift i will buy that in a heartbeat!!! lol you could use the one you build for me to make a jig and... you could make a lot of money of that bumper. it looks really light weight and super high clearence...

by the way where did you relocate your washer fluid container.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Brad builds most of his stuff (as much as he can) on the vehicles instead of on a jig to maintain quality and craftmanship. and I think a copy of anything that is on that truck is mor ethan most people are willing to bite into financially, Brad never hold back, cost isnt a factor in his personal stuff.

[Mossyrocks]

^^^... chris got it. Its the small things that most wouldnt even notice that make this bumper so expensive, but since its for me Im gonna do it. I wouldnt take anything less than 1500 for one identical to it as it sits right now. Speaking of which, Ill have pics up shortly.

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner66004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner66001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner66010.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner66007.jpg

you can sorta see the radiator skid in the last pic.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looks stellar man! and those gussets look very familiar. lol

[MasterWIII]

If your 4Runner, aka Monster, isn't featured on a magazine cover, I'm going to be very disappointed... :D Nice work man!

[slosurfer]

That is so sweeeet! I like the attached lower skid. :thumbup:

[YotaFun]

I see Brad style hoops and Gussets!

[slosurfer]

I see Brad style hoops and Gussets!


Get off the computer and back to work fixing Jenn's stuff. :laugh: Time is ticking! :flipoff:

[YotaFun]

I see Brad style hoops and Gussets!


Get off the computer and back to work fixing Jenn's stuff. :laugh: Time is ticking! :flipoff:


The LC is ready to roll, she is welding the hangers now, th only thing that is worrying me is the drive shafts for the pick up

[Mossyrocks]

Thanks alot everybody... Ive worked my tail off on this bumper and right now Im painting it...

[04 Rocko Taco]

and with a Brad paint job on it, it'll look better than the 5 minute job I did on ALL of the tube today. lol

[Chapman88SR5]

Does brad ever sleep or just work on this thing 24/7? Either way it looks amazing!

[04 Rocko Taco]

he left the shop (and I went to bed) right about 7:15 this morning. :) He mostly just works on it non-stop. :)

[waskillywabbit]

Must be nice to not have a JOB and just play trucks all the time. :flipoff:

:guitar:

[04 Rocko Taco]

for him maybe, I got laid off, so I dont currently have a job. although, I am obviously vying for a night shift consultant job with mossyrocks fab. hahaha

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner67080.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner67077.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner67076.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner67078.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner67079.jpg

[bamachem]

beautiful... :D

congrats on an incredible build.

[JOSHH]

Damn :thumbup:

[Chapman88SR5]

Amazing brad. So your makin mine now right?

[corax]

it's already been said, but well done. So . . . I know how this works. Where do you go from here? I would guess portals if you weren't already so deep into those axles. An engine swap, maybe, if it wasn't for the engine cage - but then again, with your fab skills, anything can change. Can't wait for the next chapter . . . .

[Chapman88SR5]

Tube fenders!

[Mossyrocks]

its not done yet... new rear bumper, air tank and battery under the back. and when I can afford it Ill have an atlas 2 speed behind the crawler and a matching spider9 in the back... no rear steer though.

[Mossyrocks]

Shakedown run at my house... went well

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68006.jpg

oops... haha

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68007.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68008.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68009.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68010.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner68011.jpg

[Casey Likes Metal]

This is by far the best 3rd gen 4Runner build I have seen!

Truly amazing work, Brad. Congrats!

-Casey

[neliconcept]

enter it in ultimate adventure brad, get some free shit and tv time

[4Runner202020]

that is a good idea blake he could compete.

[Scuba]

That thing is sweeeet

[slosurfer]

Brad, I want to see that at next year's Pismo Jambo. :D :thumbup:

[Mossyrocks]

Ill see what I can do...

I got my winch hooked up to the axle today. Ill have some pics up in a little while

[Mossyrocks]

it works, cant wait to try it now.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner69005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner69002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner69003.jpg

[Tankota]

Your thread is way to dangerous there bro. I found my self asking about full width axles at the junkyard yesterday. :wrenchin: Damit! thats not what I need to get into now.

By the way, your runner is both the most functional and the best looking machine I think I've ever seen. I like the way your fab work looks, and is, ultra clean and precision. There are alot of other bomb proof rigs out there, but few with as much attention to detail.

[bamachem]

Q: why attach the winch line to the axle?

[X-Tool Pimp]

compress the suspension like the comp buggies do :headscratch: just a guess

[04 Rocko Taco]

stability on side hilling, etc. Also coilovers tend to unload when you get on REALLY step climbs, so that'll keep him from unloading, and then just tipping backwards. :)

[Cheese]

I applaud the work done on this rig. Excellent parts with exceptional execution. Hats off.

Suck the front on steep climbs in hopes of shifting the center of gravity forward. Suck the rear down on steep descents to keep the weight back. It also keeps a load on the suspension for traction.

I have to ask though, at this point, why have a truck that holds glass? All this suspension and axle on a rig with a body. You have more axle and suspension than I do, but I ask myself the same thing if that is any consolation.

Looking forward to more progress.

[Mossyrocks]

I applaud the work done on this rig. Excellent parts with exceptional execution. Hats off.

Suck the front on steep climbs in hopes of shifting the center of gravity forward. Suck the rear down on steep descents to keep the weight back. It also keeps a load on the suspension for traction.

I have to ask though, at this point, why have a truck that holds glass? All this suspension and axle on a rig with a body. You have more axle and suspension than I do, but I ask myself the same thing if that is any consolation.

Looking forward to more progress.



Honestly Im not too sure why I have a full bodied rig with glass... Maybe just for the challenge if nothing else...? I will say that once the body is too far gone to fix Ill most likely build a tube chassis and just transfer all the parts over to it.

Also thanks alot man, I really do appreciate the kind words. And that goes for everybody.

[China King]

brad your the coolest. haha dig the rig

[bamachem]

ahhh, makes so much sense about keeping things compressed on climbs and off-camber.

[Mossyrocks]

heres a few from the garden.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner71286.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner71338.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner72055.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner72075.jpg

[chrisyota65]

man that thing is freaken sick. gooooooood job man

[Mossyrocks]

here is a video... Schoolbus at tellico and very very slick

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Tellico%20November/?action=view&current=BradSchoolBus.flv

ok heres some more... This is helicopter pad.

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Tellico%20November/?action=view&current=BradHeliPad.flv

And this is gaurdrail where I almost shit myself

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Tellico%20November/?action=view&current=BradGuardrail.flv

[YotaGirl]

Good videos, Brad. Wish I could have experienced that while I was out there. Looks like fun...well except for that last one. Hahaha

[4runnerchevy]

Nice :thumbup:

[Tankota]

Man those creepies were smoking!

[Mossyrocks]

Quick update.

First of all... Its now sitting at 23.75" from ground to frame on 38.5 creepies (measure 38" on the truck). So Ill probably adjust it back up to 24.5" and leave it.

Ive been daily driving the 4runner since sunday morning and I dont want to park it right now. I am absolutely loving it.

It does take some getting used to but its great once you do. It has some body roll but its actually not that bad even without sway bars. I was planning on adding them but as of now I seriously doubt I will. It has a little bit of oversteer from what I can tell (still need to run the finished numbers), so its a little touchy at speed but nothing to keep me from feeling fine at 80mph. As for 80mph there aren't any bad vibrations or death wobble and the un-balanced creepies are smooth as glass.

As for off-road, its an entirely different truck than it was 4 months ago... I will never run leaf springs again. I have yet to even test sucking the front end down with the winch on a steep climb because it actually hasnt even needed it... I have very minimal unloading in the front end. Also, Ive been through a few places already that took a lot of throttle and a lot of backing up to get through before and now its just crawling it. I have had absolutely no wheel hop so far as well...

Im sure there are more things Im forgetting as well as more that will show up but thats all Ive got for now... Any questions just ask.

[Chapman88SR5]

Sounds awesome! I would love to dd that thing. How many looks do ya get?

[Mossyrocks]

A whole lot of funny looks. haha

[Mossyrocks]

oops...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08027.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08030.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08031.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08032.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08033.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08034.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08035.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/ccbbbbbbbbb08037.jpg

[YotaFun]

Sweet dents!
Chicks dig carnage dude!

[Good Times]

what the....!?!?!

[04 Rocko Taco]

What happened to "I'm not breaking my chit" ?????

[neliconcept]

i can make mine look like that too

now where is my sledge hammer

[Marc P]

Now you can get rid of those ricer window louvers. :gay:

[slosurfer]

Now you can get rid of those ricer window louvers. :gay:


:lol: That's exactly what I thought!!! :laugh:

[Mossyrocks]

Now you can get rid of those ricer window louvers. :gay:


The ones on the driver side finally fell off... Im just waiting on the passenger side to go.

[Mossyrocks]

Happened right here...

It was pretty much flopped. just layin on the tree

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/CCB_018.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/CCB_020.jpg

[Dramarama]

Way to go Brad! By the way Avy, chicks dont dig body damage.. haha

[Tankota]

Hey dont dispel the mith!

[Scuba]

Wow, That thing is sweet !!!

[4runnerchevy]

So is that 3rd link, bent by choice or circumstance ?

[Mossyrocks]

bent by choice... had to clear the diff at stuff.

[4runnerchevy]

k

[Mossyrocks]

As of right now my front right brake is a vise grip...

I towed the 4runner 3 hours just to unload it, drive 5 minutes, and have a rock shear off the steel fitting on the caliper.

But getting free vip at a fancy strip club in birmingham that night made it not so bad. May have been all the jack too... :D

and here is a ledge with no brakes... Just have to go from park to drive really quick.

http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/?action=view&current=grayrock019.flv

[Mossyrocks]

heres a couple vids from saturday. Southeast wheelin at its finest... sloppy

last time I did this I crawled it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7PBwxGYvsQ

and this is normally an open open never spin a tire kinda trail

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmgOLQAG5V4


If it will ever load Ive got one more.

[4runnerchevy]

Cool, sloppy vids. I like your determination. Couple times looked like you were gonna slide sideways. :thumbup:

[neliconcept]

its been quite nasty down here in the southeast, weather wise

[04 Rocko Taco]

Even sloppier this weekend, probably be glad you didn't come. LOL. Nobody in our crew even made it up the good.

[neliconcept]

eh i wouldnt have anyways, im in 2wd right now until i can get some driveshaft bolts. ill try and head up sometime with you guys next time, may even bring a model or two, want to do some model shoots and offroad

[Mossyrocks]

Even sloppier this weekend, probably be glad you didn't come. LOL. Nobody in our crew even made it up the good.


well of course they didnt...

[04 Rocko Taco]

haha, funny. Something is still wrong with the tranny, I need help before the highroads trip..... :(

...and whats up with your trailer?

[Mossyrocks]

its a piece of shit

[Mossyrocks]

So update on the supercharger, Im finally getting parts for this thing to go on right. Also it may help anyone doing this in the future, Ive been doing a lot of reading but Im still unsure on the fuel kits. Once I get the money to order the last parts Ill probably just give gadget a call at URD.

So heres what Ive got so far and any help is appreciated.

PLX vac/boost gauge with sensor module
PLX afr wideband gauge with sensor module and sensor
URD rear 02 sensor simulator
5VZ crank pulley
5VZ supercharger tensioner pulley
5VZ 2.2" supercharger pulley

Still have to get an EGT gauge for piece of mind

And then for fuel I have 3 options;

Lexus injectors, walbro 190 pump, and Apexi S-AFC
URD 7th injector kit
Urd 6 injector kit

Gadget recommended the 7th injector kit last I talked to him but now that Im going with a 2.2" pulley now and maybe smaller later Im starting to lean towards the 6 injector kit. However, Im unsure on the tuning for that right now. I used to have the Apexi S-AFC on mu subaru so Im familiar with that, but I dont see it as the preffered method.

Also if it matters, my intake is about 10" long due to my coilover hoops being in the way and it has a high flow cone filter. The exhaust is also very short with a 9" magnaflow and no cat.

[jrock]

Ive not heard of the lexus injectors being used. What size are they? Most run the 318cc from urd or use non turbo supra which are 308cc i think. Im using 370cc bought from URD on sale couple years ago. Not sure of the duty cycle, but they seem to work good. I also did the supra maf so my tuning was way different than initial map urd flashed by FTC1 with.

Ive got the O2 sensor calibrator that im still trying to figure out. http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=66_72&products_id=1260518747

its sent with a base map but most likely for 318cc injectors. Ive got to get with gadget and ask him. im still getting higher afrs in closed loop low boost after install.

id probably run a stand alone if i were to start all over again. that said, I could not imagine driving my 4runner without the s/c ever again!

[Scuba]

Ive not heard of the lexus injectors being used. What size are they?


312CC

Read here
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129800&highlight=Lexus

[jrock]

ha, lol,,,thats my friend tarantulaman! He came to my house last month and I tuned his rig a little bit with him. I had forgotten he used the lexus injectors. He left with a basic closed loop tune,,fuel trims cancelled eachother out at idle and majority of vaccum. I think hes been working on open loop tuning with afr guage/R4/camstudio; to try and get steady 11.8 at boost.

Here is guage heaven:all in one.

Introducing DM-100, DM-200 and DM-5 Gauges (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP0Dn9EUjTc#)

[Mossyrocks]

ruh roh...


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2543.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2544.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2545.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2546.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2547.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2549.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2553.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2554.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_2555.jpg

[DHC6twinotter]

Sweeet! What did you decide to do on the fuel side of things?

:thumbup:

[YotaFun]

Sweet!!!

[Mossyrocks]

went with the urd 7th injector kit... havent gotten to that yet though

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sorry I didn't make it by this weekend... I would have liked to come by and seen how things were shaping up... and grabbed my Hi-Lift out of my pile. You should have taken us up on dinner. It was GOOD. Anyway, I'll be back soon.

[Mossyrocks]

sounds good homie, I just got caught up in this thing and lost track of time... next thing I knew it was too late.

[Mossyrocks]

How bout a heart transplant

Old one coming out

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05037.jpg

The donor being built up

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05035.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05045.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05047.jpg

Had Ipt build the torque converter, setup for a 2500rpm stall

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05039.jpg

The donor tranny with an IPT valve body.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05040.jpg

Shes in!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05048.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05049.jpg

Let me just say this, JBA headers pretty much have to be put on with the motor in the floor... And then the bellhousing has to be ground down to clear them. Apparently JBA stands for "Just Being an Asshole". The flanges are turned the worst possible direction and they just dont fit together well.

Here is where the bellhousing is ground down about a 1/4".

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05050.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05052.jpg

[YotaFun]

Brad how do you like having the Auto trans with the crawler?

I have been contemplating doing a manual trans swap or stick with the auto and getting the same things done your doing.

[20005spd]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05052.jpg


exhaust looks real close to the firewall in that pic. what did you break on the old motor to make you do all this? :D

[04 Rocko Taco]

....motor was old. Tranny was slippin down a steep slope to a smoky death..... It's Mossyrocks... what can we do?

[Mossyrocks]

Still have work to do but here ya go!!!

The MossyRunner is Supercharged (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxS07NzHbBg#)

[Crinale]

dang ur truck is loud bro! :-P sounds sick though... impressions?

[bamachem]

awesome!!! :D :thumbup: :clap: :clap:

I just need one for my UZJ. :D

[97kurt]

thanks... now I can add headers to my wish list.

[YotaFun]

I want a supercharger now!

[Mossyrocks]

Finally built me a new engine cage. At first I didnt want to go through the hood, but I figured since its just a toy, its worth protecting that supercharger.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05063.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05065.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05073.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05075.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05081.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05083.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05089.jpg

And might as well add some tunes to the tube doors, kinda hard to hear the back door speakers on the highway.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05078.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05079.jpg

And the next project? finally, some currie swaybars...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05071.jpg

[DHC6twinotter]

Dude, that is awesome! You've got some amazing welding skills!

:drool: :drool:

[YotaFun]

I cry tears of joy every time he posts a pic or video of that 4Runner.

I hope to hit the lotto one day, hire you full time to make my 4Runner somewhat as good as the beast you have, cause I could never hone the skills that you have mastered

[corax]

yep, you're a maniac ;)

[Mossyrocks]

I love you guys... I just wish yall were closer, Id love to wheel with yall...


one day though, my eye is on the prize (the hammers)

[04 Rocko Taco]

Hey, I am closer now. Course you wheel with me all the time. lol.

When I saw this thread had new posts, I just knew it was pics of that fender and door... how disappointing that its not. lol.

[Crinale]

haha, mossy, u ever come out here to cali theres prob gonna be a rather large meet of people just wanting to see your truck! haha...

[Mossyrocks]

Finally got em on there. Ill be honest, I almost had a heart attack bending the rear arms to clear the coilover cut-out on the rear of the frame.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_3878.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_3875.jpg

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_3877.jpg

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_3880.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/IMG_3881.jpg


Still flexes out and it drives great on the road. Im making corners 20 mph quicker than I was before.

Still truckin along. New rear bumper/frame section and sliders to come. I never did finish the back.

[04 Rocko Taco]

you never "finish" anything. You've always got all these little improvements to do and things you don't like about what you already did...

Just one more reason your chit is so good. lol.

[Mossyrocks]

edit... what the hell is the deal with photobucket? it wont upload the pics full size.

Makin progress.

New rear bumper and floor. Got the air tank and battery mounted... Still working on rewiring and plumbing for the air tank.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05164.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/DSC05165.jpg

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[Good Times]

sexy!

Hey do you have photos of your cage that running from the interior to the roof? :)

thanks!

[Mossyrocks]

Theyre somewhere in here i think... what are you needing specifically?

[YotaFun]

Love the new rear bumper design!
Pure sex right there.

[DHC6twinotter]

Any new updates? Any mods in the last year? :drool:

[04 Rocko Taco]

There have been several things re done, mostly due to breakage and the like. He doesn't check in to often over here, I'll let him know we're looking for updates next time I swing by.