The mossy runner buildup.....

[Mossyrocks]

I guess you could say this is phase II. Here is what I have planned for the next couple of months;

Hudlow axle D60 rear (65")- Semi-float 35 spline chromo's, yukon 4.88s, ARB air locker, chevy disc brakes.

Fox 2.0 RR shocks all around. either 14s front and 16s rear or 16s all around.

PSC power steering kit.

Hydro assist and tapped box I got from duby.

Fuel cell and flat belly skid plate.

Tube doors and remove carpet.

Cut off the exo and re-do some things, mainly the roof.

Finally, Hood pins to move the cowl bar down to the hood.


I started on it today, managed to find out the threads are screwed up in the pulley shaft. Since it wouldnt take the bolt I figured I'd tap on the pulley. well it broke the cap off the back of the pump (P.O.S) so that put an end to the day. Also the carpet is completely out but nothing has been done to finish in the floor.

Ill get some pics up when there are some to be taken.

[Cheese]

If you have a PSC pump, you have to tap one hole on the pump.

I will get the PN for the right belt from Goodyear when I take my truck out this afternoon.

Now we need pics!

[Mossyrocks]

I can see it threaded down in the shaft. Looks like the first 2 threads are all kinds of messed up.

Yes I do have the PSC pump, and they better exchange it. Which hole has to be tapped?

and thanks for getting that belt number. Hopefully Ill need the belt...

[Mossyrocks]

The new box is in, and the frame sleeves are fixed :D.

Fabbed up the steering reservoir bracket. Its amazing the goodies that can fit under the hood with the ABS crap gone.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner001b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner002b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner003b.jpg

Removed the spare tire holder, I love the view.... And ripped out the wet, stinky carpet. getting ready for herculiner.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner006b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner007b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner008b.jpg

and fixed the pass. door enough to get the glass to go up and down. still gotta get a new mirror though. But here it is ready for the front tube doors to be made.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner005b.jpg

[Lee]

i cant wait to do this to my truck someday :laugh:

[amgraham]

Everyone should have leather seats and tube doors :). Looking very nice man!

[Mossyrocks]

^^^ and japanese cherrywood trim.... bling bling

[Mossyrocks]

heres the new steering link material. 1.5" .250 wall DOM with ballistic fab inserts.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner2002b.jpg

and here is the finished tie rod and half finished hydro bracket. Still gotta box it in and make it look all fancy.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner2001b.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

here is the tie rod-ram bracket.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner3001b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner3002b.jpg

And here is the skid/ hydro mount. The ram wouldnt fit behind the TR, or between the TR and axle tube. With the TR in the factory location it wouldnt fit either so here it is.

Still gotta plate the skid but I dont have the material right now.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner3009b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner3011b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner3015b.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Hydro mount is all plated up and finished

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner4015b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner4012b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner4008b.jpg

The center tube is staggered to keep it from folding back.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner4001b.jpg

[Lee]

wow VERY clean. nice job man.

[Mossyrocks]

Ok the hydro and PSC are done. Everything is working great so far. Drives great on the road, have yet to drive it off the road.

Ill get the part number for the new belt I got tomorrow. fit perfectly

[Lee]

congrats man :thumbup:

post some pics of the completed work. any idea when you'll run it offroad?? post back when you do.

[Mossyrocks]

heres a couple pics I got today.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner5006b.jpg

everything all crammed in there. would have been nice without the leaf springs in the way.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner5007b.jpg

hopefully here in the next couple weeks Ill go to tellico. Ill probably have my 37s on by then too :D

[Mossyrocks]

everything went well, stuffed it both ways a few times and turned it lock to lock with one finger.

[Lee]

sweet

NOW GO WHEEL IT!

[Mossyrocks]

Got the Iroks put on. 37 x 14.00 Bias ply

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner6001b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner6002b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner6003b.jpg

[Jerm]

Looks sweet :thumbup: can't wait to see pics of it on the trails.

[garrett]

Looks angry! :tongueout:

Nice work. :thumbup:

[Mossyrocks]

here they are as of now. late night throw together for the weekend. I still have to plate the bottom, cap the tubes, mount some cheapo mirrors and paint it.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7010b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7012b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7011b.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

are you going to tube the rear doors?

looks awesome man!! your rig is a template(roughly anyway) for mine.

[Mossyrocks]

nope, no tubes for the back. I think it would look stupid.

[Mossyrocks]

doors are done until I figure out what latches I want to use. Im just using 1/2" grade 8 bolts right now. And I may add some sheet metal to them where the hinges are. But for now the primer is drying and they getting paint tomorrow.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/tellicosept2072c004b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/tellicosept2072c006b.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/tellicosept2072c010b.jpg

[amgraham]

That thing looks downright evil... Good job!

[Mossyrocks]

done for now

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9001_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9002_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9003_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9004_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9005_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

They look good Brad, real good. :)

[Mossyrocks]

got started on the beadlocks tonight. gotta tell ya, my concentration is shot all the hell right now.

heres the junk, Pro comp wheels, and K.O.R.E custom beadlocks.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10019_700x700.jpg

one welded up
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10020_700x700.jpg

ground down, nice and smooth
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10013_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10008_700x700.jpg

ready for paint.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10011_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10004_700x700.jpg

2 of them are ready for paint, one still needs to be ground down, and I havent started on the 4th. the wheels themselves are getting gloss black and the lock rings are getting matched to the 4runner body.

and the "M" is for mossyrocks, so no copying....

[Mossyrocks]

the wheels are completely done. The rings are drying and will need to be sanded and re-cleared a couple times. All in all Im really happy with them.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11001_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11012_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11003_700x700.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

sawhorses look familar!

they look great man!

[Mossyrocks]

all painted and ready to go. probably have them mounted by 2 or 3 tomorrow morning.

had a few beers so I figured Id dismount a tire by hand at midnight and see what length bolts Im gonna need.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12009_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12008_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12001_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looks good Brad! I'm lovin the look of those things on those rims.

[TMR]

I love the custome beadlocks! Those are burly looking and completely one off! Very Nice!

[Mossyrocks]

well I got them all done by 2:00 am like I said I would. Unfortunately one has a small leak so Ive got it torn apart already. I guess 1 pinhole out of 4 wheels isnt bad. I soaped it and locatated where its coming out, but with the tire off I cant find where the hole is.

anyways bling bling.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13003_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13005_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13018_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Man, they look good boss. Can't wait to see them in action. Sucks you cant find the hole in that wheel though...

[ADH8796]

Looks sweet

[Mossyrocks]

Heres the temporary shock mounts I made. Ans I finally made some bumpstops for the back and added to the front stops. I still have to move the front shocks down to get more down because I cant use all the up.

and the 60 should be under it and rolling by saturday morning.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15001_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15002_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15005_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15003_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15004_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15006_700x700.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Well, with two bent rear shafts...... again, I decided it was time to do away with the rear axle. I put in my order for a built 60 from hudlow axle yesterday morning. Should be done by middle of next week.

Ive decided that I am putting on a supercharger with the URD fuel kit.

The gas tank only holds about 7 or 8 gallons now and the skid keeps getting hung on the drive shaft so the fuel cell is very high on the list.

And Ive decided to link it front and rear. If I can manage to move some crap Im gonna run 16" coilovers on the front up to or through the hood. And then either 16" coilovers through the floor in the back or 16" shocks with coils.

The crawler is coming before the links though. And probably a twin stick on the transfer case.

[neliconcept]

oh brad, i love the ideas, that will be sick once you get the linkage, sc, crawler and twins in.

[Mossyrocks]

mrgreen.gif

rust bucket

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17005_700x700.jpg

The new arb

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17002_700x700.jpg

35 splines compared to some whimpys.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17003_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17004_700x700.jpg

Assembled and painted. No more damn drum brakes.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17008_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17009_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17011_700x700.jpg

Also installed a wilwood proportioning valve and residual valve.

And just finished a gm 1 ton master cylinder install today. On a side note about that: Final straw, the difference in quality of the gm and toyota M.C.s is just mindblowing. The toyota M.C. seems like its machined from some beautiful steel and the GM M.C. is just a nasty lump of cast iron shit.

[amgraham]

Woah, I don't know how I missed this update! Congrats on the 60! When I finally get around to building my truggy I'm thinking about going with some 60s right off the bat so I don't have to worry so much about it. How much did you have to narrow down that housing and are the shafts custom?

[Mossyrocks]

well, we stretched the housing. wms-wms is 68" shafts are custom.

[Mossyrocks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19037_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19035_700x700.jpg

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http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19036_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

OH MY GOD....


WHY?!?!?

OH, WHY?!?!?


Wheres your cage going man?

[neliconcept]

I read his post up on ttora, hes going internal cage, 3/4link setup all the way around and a crawler? which crawler are you getting, inchworm or marlin? if you go inchworm, just say you heard it from me :), Jim loves hearing me endorse his stuff.

i cant wait to see this. you gonna bob the rear at all? I got an idea for a rear topper, do something like the military hummers had, a downward slopping canvas or something, would look good and not get in the way of stuff.

[Swissdrums]

It looks naked...but awesome at the same time. Keep up the posts!

[Mossyrocks]

I read his post up on ttora, hes going internal cage, 3/4link setup all the way around and a crawler? which crawler are you getting, inchworm or marlin? if you go inchworm, just say you heard it from me :), Jim loves hearing me endorse his stuff.

i cant wait to see this. you gonna bob the rear at all? I got an idea for a rear topper, do something like the military hummers had, a downward slopping canvas or something, would look good and not get in the way of stuff.


Ill draw a pic in a minute. There will be sloped canvas top along some tubework.

[Mossyrocks]

blue will just be welded to the caps for looks and stability. The green will be inside of those coming off the coilover hoops and tying into the cage. The will also double as the canvas support.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19036_700x700interiorb.jpg

Heres a rough sketch of what it will look like. Along with the roof rails that will be part of the cage. Take some nakedness away from the roof and also be used for hauling camping gear. Hell, they might even save the roof a little in a roll-over.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19036interiora_700x700.jpg

[ttora4runner]

Maybe, I missed it but why are you doing away with the exo cage.

Sweet looking 4runner. :thumbup:

[neliconcept]

hes going internal, but i dont know if that is the only reason

[04 Rocko Taco]

Seriously Brad...how close will that thing fit on my 84... lol
you can weld it to my bumper and sliders, which your going to help me with. lol

[Mossyrocks]

little bit done on it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20006_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20019_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20010_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20012_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20014_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20016_700x700.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

first coat of filler. hopefully the second will be enough. I hate this shit.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21003_700x700-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21004_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21005_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21011_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21012_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21014_700x700.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

inside is ready for finish. Outside needs some more filler in a couple spots.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22002_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22005_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22009_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22013_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

It looks hot Brad! Absolutely great!

[YotaFun]

Man this is look Great!
One fine runner I can't wait to see completed

[d0ubledown]

lookin' good man...nice body work!

[Mossyrocks]

top half of the inside is finished... minus the blingin dome lights.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23003_700x700.jpg

these will be the storage from the inside. one on each side.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23006_700x700.jpg

and the strips that are welded and caulked around the bottom are what the panels will bolt to.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23004_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23009_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23013_700x700.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Congratulations, you have created a Toyota Avalanche. :)

[tacoclimber]

Congratulations, you have created a Toyota Avalanche. :)


Dangit, Chris, you owe me a new monitor and keyboard: I just soaked mine with coffee!
:rofl:

Mossy: Looks good, dude. I dig it.

[reggie 00]

you know i read the Chevy comment this morning.
Driving to work this morning i saw......
a Honda Ridgeline.

That's what it looks like.


But man a Honda could never wheel so hard.

[Seanz0rz]

man that is by far the most badass thing i have ever seen!!! beautiful!!!

[Mossyrocks]

please do not ever refer to anything as remotely resembling a chevy. I will never in my life own a gm. (ford or dodge either). If someone gave me any chevy for free and I was homeless, I wouldnt even consider taking it. I hope the damn company goes bankrupt. It would be the happiest day of my life. I think their designiners are morons, I think the people in the factories are retards, and honestly I think a pile of &^%$ would hold up better. I think they are the epitome of what garbage is. Complete and utter junk, a complete waste of metal, and they should be above hitler in the top ten failures of the human race.

[04 Rocko Taco]

you know i read the Chevy comment this morning.
Driving to work this morning i saw......
a Honda Ridgeline.

That's what it looks like.


But man a Honda could never wheel so hard.


So true! and Brad wheels the piss out of this thing, you should see him hit Lower 2 at Tellico....


Brad, If that wasn't so long, I would put it in my sig...and hell I still might for awhile. :)

[Mossyrocks]

Im thinking those numbers are really close. If im thinking what your saying. I hope to have the glass in this weekend and also have the rear sealed. I pulled a line across the hatch where the glass goes and there is a little under a half inch from lexan to headrest. Which gives "me" about 4"s of headroom to the glass if I sit normally. If I lay my head over the headrest Ill slightly hit but with lexan instead of glass Im not too worried about someone getting hurt.

[Mossyrocks]

next on the list is the fuel cell and some tube work. But here is the finished bed and interior.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24008_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24016_700x700.jpg

Got the built in toolbox and some bed lights on either side. Also finally capped the tailgate. Coilovers will be on either side of the tool box.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24020_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24022_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24023_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24024_700x700.jpg

And here are the storage pockets from the inside.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24026_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24037_700x700.jpg

[Stump1883]

WOW!!! Not much else to be said, I'm impressed everytime I check in on this build.

[YotaFun]

::Jaw Drops and drool begins to fall::

wow...
thats just ::tears:: beautiful.
makes me want to buy a second 3rd gen and start hacking away.

[Mossyrocks]

well here it is painted.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26018_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26023_700x700.jpg

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[04 Rocko Taco]

Brad! looks amazing bud!! Even put your gold Emblem back on, I love it.

[Lee]

keep up the great work man!

post more pics of it, perhaps a "distant" shot from the back?

[Mossyrocks]

I will, its backed into the door and I was standing as far back as I could. I have the whole dash apart and didnt feel like pushing it outside.

[Mossyrocks]

The two bastard tubes on either side made me want to put a gun to my head. No two bends are on the same plane to hug the interior as close as possible and there is no room for error at each end of them.

well here ya go

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27001_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27011_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27009_700x700.jpg

The 1" and plate above the windshield are for the rearview and the map lights.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27007_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27002_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27008_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner27006_700x700.jpg

[neliconcept]

any of that tube reused from the exo or all new?

[Mossyrocks]

all new

[BruceTS]

looks good! too bad you couldn't incorporate the power rear window.....

Must be nice having the cab sealed up again.......

[Mossyrocks]

I would have done a power rear window but the coilovers will be underneath the glass. And it is nice having it sealed, I love wheelin in the snow and even the rain actually. Atleast it only takes 2 minutes to take out and it fits behind the seat.

[Mossyrocks]

The only thing left on the inside is where tubes on the roof come back in. roof sliders I guess you could call them. thats where the x will be as well, so no I didnt forget about my passengers. I was just leaving them headroom because the rear seats sit higher than the front. Might save the sunroof anyway.

here it is with the rear-view and map lights done. And through the dash is done. The cage is to the frame.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28002_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28004_700x700.jpg

Got to keep the factory handles

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28006_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28009_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28011_700x700.jpg

The plate at the floor has a tube welded to it from underneath that goes to the frame. the plates only there to seal the floor and give it a larger surface area and it is not welded or connected in any way to the floor. That way Ill have no cracking on the body.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28014_700x700.jpg

Here it is through the dash, doesnt interfere with anything, vents are still solid.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28015_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner28016_700x700.jpg

[Lee]

oh man, that is just beautiful as usual.

[Mossyrocks]

heres some more from the last 2 nights.

The hump above the 3rd brake light will make more sense when the roof is done.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29003_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29012_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29014_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29019_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29024_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29027_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29028_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner29030_700x700.jpg

[neliconcept]

ohhhh so sexy

[traben27]

amazing work...one of my all time favorite rigs. keep up the good work.

[Seanz0rz]

:drool:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Looking better and better Brad!!

[Mossyrocks]

Here is the passenger handle. Welded to the dash bar. I got the whole dash back in as well, so far everything works like it should. I replaced all the bulbs in the cluster and climate controls with blue leds. Green led on the ign. and in the glove box. Definately brightened it up from the worn out green bulbs.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30002_700x700-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30014_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30024_700x700.jpg

And heres the new bling for the back. and for the front eventually, but I had to get these before I could finish the cage. Ill just run 'em as shocks for now (Im havin wheelin withdrawls, gotta wheel a couple times before I tear into the suspension again.)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner30029_700x700.jpg

[neliconcept]

is that passenger handle an oh shit handle for the passengers when you roll over?

[Mossyrocks]

yup, sure is. I thought about putting a charge through it so it shocks em when they grab it in a time of need...

[YotaFun]

This is one SWEET! Runner.
Great work!

[slosurfer]

Are you going to put some kind of padding on that passenger "oh shizzle" handle, in case of an accident to or from the trails?

It looks absolutely amazing! I can't wait to see the final product, although I imagine you will always want to tinker with this rig.

[Mossyrocks]

Hopefully the roof will make more sense now. these are the new bastard tubes, I got tired of whittling in the hole on the passenger side and beat the shit out of it with a hammer. So I have to fix that tomorrow.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31002_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31004_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31006_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner31008_650x650.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

no padding on the handle, its too clean to cover. I dont think itd be an issue though, I figure if your needing to worry about that with a cage, there are bigger problems.

[Seanz0rz]

what happened to your ebrake?

[slosurfer]

no padding on the handle, its too clean to cover. I dont think itd be an issue though, I figure if your needing to worry about that with a cage, there are bigger problems.


I was just actually talking about a simple rearend accident which could throw a passenger's head forward. But, after looking at it again, I think it is low enough that they would still just hit the dash. Looks great, I would hate to cover it also, I was thinking a BMX handle bar pad, lol.

I like the roof, are there plans for moveable crossbars for loads, bikes, etc...?

[Mossyrocks]

no padding on the handle, its too clean to cover. I dont think itd be an issue though, I figure if your needing to worry about that with a cage, there are bigger problems.
I think Im just gonna finish in the roof. I am considering a bolt on basket for camping stuff level with the bed sides though.

I was just actually talking about a simple rearend accident which could throw a passenger's head forward. But, after looking at it again, I think it is low enough that they would still just hit the dash. Looks great, I would hate to cover it also, I was thinking a BMX handle bar pad, lol.

I like the roof, are there plans for moveable crossbars for loads, bikes, etc...?

[Mossyrocks]

Well I got a lot done tonight. The cage itself is almost done.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32b002_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32040_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32036_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32029_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32032_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32022_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner32020_650x650.jpg

[YotaFun]

Looking very sharp.
I know id dosen't really matter,
But can you still tilt your sunroof up?
Or do the cross bars get in the way?

[04 Rocko Taco]

Brad, this thing is sick!!!

[Mossyrocks]

Looking very sharp.
I know id dosen't really matter,
But can you still tilt your sunroof up?
Or do the cross bars get in the way?


not real sure lol. I dont think ive ever even used that, i always just open it.

[YotaFun]

Looking very sharp.
I know id dosen't really matter,
But can you still tilt your sunroof up?
Or do the cross bars get in the way?


not real sure lol. I dont think ive ever even used that, i always just open it.


lol!
Yeah See I love to wheel with all the windows open.
But if its raining I will just tilt the sunroof up since I have enough raining coming int the sides lol!

[Mossyrocks]

The cage is ready to be pulled off. I spent all night making gussets and then when I cut the tacks holding the cage on the hoop popped a little and shoved the sawzall into the fresh new body work... damnit

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33008_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33004_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33010_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33005_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33014_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner33012_650x650.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Sucks about the body work, but they say the first is the hardest. Now go beat on it!

[Mossyrocks]

what happened to your ebrake?


sorry I missed this. I have the rear 60 with discs now, no e-brake on them. I kept the handle in-case I do a t-case e-brake or something. I have a line lock to put in for now though, just dont feel like messing with brakes to be honest.

[Mossyrocks]

made some gussets and painted it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37003_700x700.jpg

I angled these on the side so it'd be harder to hung up on the tube.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37025_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner37020_700x700.jpg

[ADH8796]

Rig is looking good

[YotaFun]

Thats one sweet front bumper

[Mossyrocks]

Cage is done for the weekend. I still have 2 tubes to add before the morris mountain run.

But I got to drive it home, Im happy with it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38010_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38013_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38014_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38015_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38017_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner38004_700x700.jpg

[YotaFun]

Oh Sweet Jesus, Thats So sexy.
Beautiful Job Man!

[FlexIncRunner]

i want it soooo bad. your sh!t makes my runner look like a freakin civic or somethin. awesome job.

[Stump1883]

So when are we gonna get some real truck porn, and see this thing hit the rocks, lol. You know we're going to Alabama for SE4RJ this year, I wanna see the MossyRunner there this year, we missed it in Tellico last time.

[04 Rocko Taco]

True Story, we definitely want to see this beast at SE4RJ '08 Brad...

[YotaFun]

True Story, we definitely want to see this beast at SE4RJ '08 Brad...


X2!!!

[d0ubledown]

f'in slick work man. i remember you having issues way back when with your ARB bumper. with your fab skills...im surprised you even spent the dollahs on something like that!

...now lets see some action pics!

[Mossyrocks]

Oh itll be at the se4rj if nothing goes absolutely wrong. What is the link to the sight. Im a member and dont know how to get there.

[SD4runner]

Wow... Amazing work there. I am envious of your skills and artistic/structural abilities. Got to be my favorite 3rd gen!! Keep posting pictures... It's great to see what you've done!!

[neliconcept]

Dude, even I know the link to that!!!

Forum: http://www.se4rj.com/forum/index.php

Page: http://www.se4rj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63

Sheesh....smelling too much paint. :angel:

J/K-nothin but love/respect man. :D

*Is there a forum Blake doesn't visit?? :D


name it, ive been there

[Mossyrocks]

Finally getting somewhere again. Started on the twinstick and crawler install monday night. Ill have some more pictures up tomorrow.

but for now, heres some goodies.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner41001_700x700.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner41002_700x700.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Bad news first. 220k terrible miles on the tranny and it slipped today. Didnt keep doin it but I might as well start lookin for another. Tellico in early april, se4rj at morris mt. in late may, and takeover at harlan in august. Gotta have this bastard runnin for all those.

Now the fun stuff, all thats left here is some leather for the twin sticks and a temp. skid plate for the transfer case (will be getting a belly pan between the front and rear link mounts.)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42004_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42008_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42009_650x650.jpg

This was close... it will be gone later though.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42011_650x650.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner42014_650x650.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Got the cell itself almost done. Baffle and slosh control are done.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner45001_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner45004_600x600.jpg

And extended the sending unit 1.25" down. The fuel pump 2" down.

The top is finished in with the pump assembly but the camera died.

[Mossyrocks]

Got the filler figured out, steel pipe at an angle out the top. Right next to the air compressor... I forgot to get a pic while it was in there so Ill get it next time.

Heres the cap as of now, 2" 316 stainless pipe cap. It will look a lot different in the next couple of days.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47020_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47021_600x600.jpg

Here are the front mounts for the tank.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47017_600x600.jpg

Here are the rear mounts for the tank.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47004_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47006_600x600.jpg

And heres where it goes. Still have some gussets and crap to make for the crossmembers.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner47018_600x600.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Told ya it'd look a lot different. Nothing 2 mins on the lathe cant handle, cant even tell what it was anymore.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48003_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48012_600x600.jpg

The soon to be neck. I put a collar on it so I can use a rubber gasket for the cap to seat on.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48023_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner48029_600x600.jpg



And a very big thanks to Steve Hudlow for the lathe work. He takes the credit for that one.

[neliconcept]

what do you plan on doing with leather on the twins? im interested in seeing that as mine is just a standard one stick leather boot that i cut a huge hole in the middle for the twins.

[Mossyrocks]

Ill have my grandmother do something probably. Maybe two boots cut to fit and sewn together.

[neliconcept]

Ill have my grandmother do something probably. Maybe two boots cut to fit and sewn together.


ive had to learn how to sew myself so i may just sew mine together.

should look good on yours though.

[freefallmarine]

Wow, what an Outstanding Job!!!

[Mossyrocks]

The tank is drying.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49004_600x600.jpg

The crossmembers are done. And I got rid of the factory tube crossmember thats welded through the frame. I just cut out the frame and plated it.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49007_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49009_600x600.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner49012_600x600.jpg

Gotta let it dry, hook up the lines, extend the harness to the pump, bleed the brakes, and figure out what to do with the exhaust. Im not making a hanger for the stock muffler to just get cut off when I link it. So Its probably not gonna have a muffler for the next couple of months.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Lookin good. what time you headin out? Ah forget it, check your facebook.

[Mossyrocks]

This is what happened backing down the dry creek bed on the neighborhood side at aetna

Ive been planning on links after the jambo so thats good. The shackle got shoved backwards and ended up folding the leaf over.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/Phil88/Aetna%20april%2026/PICT0047.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/Phil88/Aetna%20april%2026/PICT0048.jpg

[MasterWIII]

Wow, your Runner is amazing! And it all done so clean! I'm very impressed with all the dedication you took into your yota, it rocks!

[Seanz0rz]

man you need to stop breaking stuff!

guess its time for links up front eh?

[Mossyrocks]

in the plans.

front and rear actually

[YotaFun]

Sweet!
The work you do sir is Top Notch!
This is a Runner I envy every time I look at my calender (hehe) and this thread.
Can't wait to see the link setup!

[04 Rocko Taco]

Links, yeah yeah, but what you need for now is some temporary waggy springs to go back in there for the jambo.

[Mossyrocks]

got it covered chris, Im makin it to river rock this weekend. Andrew has two sets of waggy springs.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Good deal, you still gonna be at River Rock on Sunday? If so, lemme know, I'll come down and join you, either way you should stop back in d'ville on your way through, and we'll have dinner.

[Mossyrocks]

Ill see whats goin on. Might get a little roudy with her this weekend.

[Mossyrocks]

oops...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7034.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7036.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7037.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner7038.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

pile o parts

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner8001.jpg

[bamachem]

dayum!

[YotaFun]

OH SWEET JEBUS!
THIS IS GONNA BE GOOOOOOD!

[04 Rocko Taco]

hey watch those D60's I hear they can be dangerous when they fall.

[Mossyrocks]

chris, you should be a comedian

[BruceTS]

About time you came to your senses...... I smell another full linked 3rd gen. :D

[Mossyrocks]

yup, heres the breakdown.

spidertrax 609 from drive flange to drive flange
true Hi9 with arb.
not sure on shafts yet but obviously 35 spline chromos or 300m
16" fox coilovers front and rear with eibach springs.
3-link front
4-link rear
fox 2.0 air bumps all around
new bumpers front and rear
winch attachment to the front bumper
and utility winch under the back for the rear axle

and lots of misc. crap, gettin rid of the gm master, Ive got a lexus sittin here. And braided lines throughout, screw the hard lines, Im tired of messin with em.

[Mossyrocks]

rough cut for the rest of the frame. Still have to make the clean final cut.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9009.jpg

The true Hi9 with ARB

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9015.jpg

And the spider housing. Im waiting on the bearings in the freezer so Ill get a pic of the knuckle together later.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner9017.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

Well, the frame is back, sorta. Im gonna plate it from the front to the body mount. Things should start progressing a little more quickly now.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10002.jpg

Busted a fuel line, could of sucked pretty bad. But shit happens, gotta replace that now too.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10006.jpg

Old frame capped, and the new piece all welded up.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10016.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10018.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner10020.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

theres not much of the original 4runner left, is there?

looking good, keep the pictures coming...

[Mossyrocks]

Nope, shes slowly dwindling away.

[YotaFun]

It still has the 3.4" right?

That's the heart of the truck right there!

As long as you don't swap a checy engine and trans in it, you will always have a toyota :D

[4runnerchevy]

As long as you don't swap a checy engine and trans in it, you will always have a toyota :D


:flipoff:

[YotaFun]

I was waiting for you to say somethibg lol!

At least you still got the full toy body, frame and axles

[Mossyrocks]

Sorry 4runnerchevy, theres no way Id put a bowtie in here.

Yup its still the 3.4. If I were to do anything Id put in a 4.0 lexus V8

[YotaFun]

Hehehe lol, way to go brad!

4Runnerchevy, you know I do like my chevy's but I just like the idea I am wheeling my all toyota.

[4runnerchevy]

I dont care what you wheel, just wheel ! Although I get Toyota parts for wholesale, I find retail chevy parts are cheaper and easier to come by. Oh yeah lets not forget my rear GM disk brakes. :flipoff:

Edit: I like mossy's build, lets remain on subject! ;)

[YotaFun]

Yes Lets do lol!

[waskillywabbit]

Whose shop are you at?

:guitar:

[Mossyrocks]

Its my parents warehouse. I kinda just took over the back room. I paid for all the tools though so Im set when I get around to building my own shop

[Mossyrocks]

I decided not to plate all the way out. Its already 3/16 wall tube so I just went a little ways past the joint. I really didnt want new brackets to land off center of the rosette welds or anything like that.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11019.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11020.jpg

Cut all the crap out from under the headlights and removed the body mount. Now I can put the steering box anywhere I want.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11022.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11024.jpg

And here are the new body/ radiator mounts. They definately sturdied it up more than I thought they would. The fenders will have new mounts later on as well, so it shouldnt lose any integrity. If anything itll be a good bit more ridgid.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11021.jpg

[BruceTS]

And here are the new body/ radiator mounts. They definately sturdied it up more than I thought they would. The fenders will have new mounts later on as well, so it shouldnt lose any integrity. If anything itll be a good bit more ridgid.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11021.jpg


Are you still running factory body mounts? or did you already remove them and make the frame and body rigid? Asking because those mounts won't hold if the rest of the body can move from the frame.

Since you've gone this far, why not simply cut the core support completely off and tube the whole front, it will make life so much easier when it comes to doing the shock towers

[4Runner202020]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11020.jpg


actually good acess to the oil filter now. good work. haha jk

looks sick though.

bobby

[Mossyrocks]

And here are the new body/ radiator mounts. They definately sturdied it up more than I thought they would. The fenders will have new mounts later on as well, so it shouldnt lose any integrity. If anything itll be a good bit more ridgid.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner11021.jpg


Are you still running factory body mounts? or did you already remove them and make the frame and body rigid? Asking because those mounts won't hold if the rest of the body can move from the frame.

Since you've gone this far, why not simply cut the core support completely off and tube the whole front, it will make life so much easier when it comes to doing the shock towers



They all still have rubber bushings along wiht the two new ones on the front. Im thinking about tubing everything in the front, still unsure though.

[Mossyrocks]

first of many cuts, all I needed was a 550 dollar mistake.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12016.jpg

and here she is almost fully assembled.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12019.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12020.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner12022.jpg

[YotaFun]

:drools:

This is looking sooo sweeet!

[Jerm]

:drool: :drool: :thumbup:

[Mossyrocks]

The motor mounts are in finally. I still have to box the top of them, but Im just unsure of what I wana do right now.

The mounts on the motor are from Ors and they are beef, little pricey but Ive got more crap to deal with and cant waist time making them. And then I made the frame side.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner13001.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

Those frame sides are sweet. The motor side does look beef. lookin good man, can't wait to get home and see it in person!!

[Lee]

looks great man!

[4runnerchevy]

Love the motor mounts bling, and beef. The best of both worlds.

[Mossyrocks]

Got the motor mounts boxed this morning.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner14004.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner14002.jpg

Full compression puts the diff 3/8" from the oil pan and puts the frame 21.5" off the ground on 37s. I could move it forward a little and gain some but thatll probably be good. Or even notch the oil pan.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner14005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner14006.jpg

[Lee]

how the heck do you get such insanely consistent welds? :laugh:

nice work man.

[YotaGirl]

how the heck do you get such insanely consistent welds? :laugh:

nice work man.


X2 I am super impressed with your welding skills. Are you using a trigger welding method?

[Mossyrocks]

Just runnin the bead man, takin it slow and watching the puddle.

A good machine really helps, I thought I really sucked until I got rid of my old welder.

[YotaGirl]

Wow, very nice. I just got a Lincoln 180. I haven't gotten to use it yet, as I don't have the 220 hooked up in the garage. Hopefully sometime next week! I can't wait to try it out.

[Erich_870]

X2 I am super impressed with your welding skills. Are you using a trigger welding method?


X3, your weld are beautiful! It's been great following along on your build!

Erich

[Mossyrocks]

got the lower link axle mounts done today. And then the thinking process with the tires started.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15001.jpg

This is sitting at a frame height of 24.25" with 3" of vertical compression. If I move the axle further forward its gonna get friendly with the headlight, any more back and I lose oil pan clearence. Im 50/50 right now on sending these back for 37 12.50s. Id just like to be a little bit lower if I could and these are taller than I expected so Im thinkin Ill lose a lot of streetability with them.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15006.jpg

I mounted one to see what it did on an 8" bl with air in it. It made it a little narrower as I was hoping, but it also rounded off the top. They may flatten out once they're broken in though.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner15008.jpg

[waskillywabbit]

Nice work. A good welder does make a HUGE difference, but so does PRACTICE. :D

:guitar:

[bamachem]

dang Bradley, very nice work. lovin' the stacked dimes!

[Mossyrocks]

thank ya fellas. Brian, did you get my PM on the se4rj forum?

[kmcc78240]

Sorry if I missed it, but what size and type of tires are those? Krawlers? Looks great btw.

[Mossyrocks]

sorry bout that, they're 38.5" maxxis creepy crawlers.

[4Runner202020]

what about doing something like this guy on another fourm but tryin to make it look good still... lol it would help clear the 38's.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/thisoneguy2020/fendertrim.jpg

[waskillywabbit]

thank ya fellas. Brian, did you get my PM on the se4rj forum?


Yes, I got the CD in the mail Monday when I got back from vacation. :D

:guitar:

[Mossyrocks]

sweet, thanks again man.

[Mossyrocks]

Alright, heres why that height isnt gonna work.

These are at a ride height of 25"

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16007.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16009.jpg

And this is compressed

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16010.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16011.jpg

Its hard to really tell whats close in those last two. That sharp point on the motor mount is actually beside the link bracket and not touching. Its not the problem in other words, if it were I would have cut it off by now.

[Seanz0rz]

is the inner most tab on the 2nd to last picture touching the bottom of the motor side of the mount?

[Mossyrocks]

nah, its close though

[Seanz0rz]

so are you trying to figure out where it is hitting?

[Mossyrocks]

I know where itll hit, I was just hoping I could run it lower than this.

[waskillywabbit]

I'm disappointed there are no more pics! :flipoff:

:guitar:

[Mossyrocks]

I am too, trying to get the panhard figured out.

[Mossyrocks]

This is at a height of 24.25"

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16009-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16007-1.jpg

The panhard is 1/4" from the frame

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16011-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16017.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16022.jpg

Obviously this is too much uptravel, I think the tire would be in the hood. Also, none of the heims are maxed out, I just think the jackstand is gonna fall if I keep going. I was wondering about the panhard leaning like that, but it doesnt seem to matter.

And the vert. seperation has been fixed as much as possible. Its roughly 7 5/8"

[Mossyrocks]

Just in case you guys were wondering how soft the creepys are...






























































http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner16005.jpg

[Nick]

LOL. That's one little lady or some huge ass tires you got there! I love that smell of fresh rubber! I think it would make a lovely perfume....refraining from any further comments as I do not know who the person in the photo is and don't want to have my ass kicked :angel:

[Mossyrocks]

ha, shes passed out on them again right now...

[Seanz0rz]

i seriously can only thing of a handful of things hotter than a chick passed out on 38 inch tall tires.

[traben27]

i seriously can only thing of a handful of things hotter than a chick passed out on 38 inch tall tires.


two chicks passed out on 38 inch tall tires :tongueout:

[YotaFun]

i seriously can only thing of a handful of things hotter than a chick passed out on 38 inch tall tires.


On top of eachother!

two chicks passed out on 38 inch tall tires :tongueout:

[Nick]

i seriously can only thing of a handful of things hotter than a chick passed out on 38 inch tall tires.



two chicks passed out on 38 inch tall tires :tongueout:



You know...three's company.

[Mossyrocks]

two naked chicks?..... you guys are slackin

[YotaFun]

two naked chicks?..... you guys are slackin


RIGHT!

[Lee]

two chicks at the same time man

http://www.geocities.com/officespacemovie/Pictures/lawrence.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

haha

[Mossyrocks]

not a whole lot done today. Boxed in the panhard frame bracket and made a new upper mount, boxed it in as well.

Pretty much done with fabbin for the links if it works with the steering.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17001.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner17003.jpg

[waskillywabbit]

Looks great dude! :D

:guitar:

[YotaFun]

Schweet!
This build gets better and better!

[Mossyrocks]

well this...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner18001-1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner18003.jpg

Led to this...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner18005.jpg


There is no goin back on that one. And Im not real sure how to tie it back into the internal cage.

[DHC6twinotter]

Wow. This is a fantastic build. Nice work! :thumbup:

[YotaFun]

This is gonna be good!
Call Lance, I am sure he has some tips lol!

[4Runner202020]

well that came out of no where lol

[Mossyrocks]

There was just so much already gone that there really was no other way.

[4Runner202020]

ya i got ya... are you gonna try and make it so the stock fenders will fit back on or are you gonna do another exo and tie it into that. very intersted to see what your going to do.

bobby

[Mossyrocks]

I want it to look stock from the outside. I may run a tube along the cut out on the fender, but not outside of it.

[04 Rocko Taco]

i seriously can only thing of a handful of things hotter than a chick passed out on 38 inch tall tires.


Especially if it's Kaci!!!

nice one Brad.

I assume it isnt going to be done for Takeover? I dont know if I will have seats or not, for National, and I will only have two VERY crowded seats at SETO....

Let me know if you still need em, we can talk about it.

[bamachem]

I want it to look stock from the outside. I may run a tube along the cut out on the fender, but not outside of it.


LOOK STOCK???!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!?! FUNNY! :screwy:

[Mossyrocks]

I want it to look stock from the outside. I may run a tube along the cut out on the fender, but not outside of it.


LOOK STOCK???!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!!?! FUNNY! :screwy:



Ah hell, you know what I mean.

[51504X4]

Man that looks bitchen!

[Mossyrocks]

Well that was easy...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19015.jpg

[YotaFun]

Well that was easy...


LOL!
Was it now?
now get everything else that needs to get mounted on there :)

[04 Rocko Taco]

HAHAHA!!! That is exactly how I told Jimmy that you should do it. lol. Then you go and post pictures, and bam you did what I said, for once. lol. Nice work!

[BruceTS]

Well that was easy...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner19015.jpg


For now......

after you get done wheelin your new upgrades, I forsee you cutting all the sheetmetal out of the front and tubing it properly...... like tying it all into the incab cage, removal of the body mounts and making it all solid. Then a year from now it'll be a complete body removal and a full tube chassis.....

[traben27]

For now......
after you get done wheelin your new upgrades, I forsee you cutting all the sheetmetal out of the front and tubing it properly...... like tying it all into the incab cage, removal of the body mounts and making it all solid. Then a year from now it'll be a complete body removal and a full tube chassis.....


Ya know...I'm going to have to go with Bruce on this one. But hey, it'll look "mostly stock" until that day, which looks really really good IMO. :thumbup:

[waskillywabbit]

About time you realized sheet metal is overrated. :flipoff:

:guitar:

[Mossyrocks]

Bruce is right, but for now I just wana get this done and wheel it. However, it is not leaving the shop with rubber body mounts, that is certain.

To be completely honest though, I dont see any reason to remove the core support other than to just clean everything up some.

[Mossyrocks]

got the lower coilover mounts made today, its gonna be tight mounting the top of the shocks though.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20008.jpg

And I dont know why it didnt register before but the panhard wasnt centered with the frame. So now it is.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner20006.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

that 6" c-clamp going to be an integral part of the suspension too?

looks SICK man!

[Mossyrocks]

hell yea, Ive got a 4" to go with it as well.

[Mossyrocks]

coilover hoops are in. Hopefully they're fine and dont need to be changed because they were/are a pain in the ass. And I hope I dont screw up when I cut the hood.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner21003.jpg

[Mossyrocks]

seems the tires should easily clear the coils.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22010.jpg

Pretty good amount of up travel.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22009.jpg

This is the only problem when stuffing the driver side, I can either put a slight bend in it or move it to the middle hole on the frame end. It doesnt touch until its fully stuffed though so it doesnt need much at all.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22011.jpg

I just cant get enough of flexing this thing...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22008.jpg

Here is the clearence on the shock, plenty of room for coils.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22004.jpg

And the tire hits the link before it gets into the coilover hoop, I was worried about that one.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner22007.jpg

Its so nice when things actually work out for once. Now I just hope the steering clears everything.

[Mossyrocks]

What do you guys think of this? Itll be flanged and bolted when I get around to it. Or I might just leave it and put flanges on whenever I have to pull it out later on. Either way doesnt really matter.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23006.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23008.jpg

And Ill had some gussets or something to it as well.


Lastly, I have to find a 90 for the brake line coming out of the master cylinder. And yes, I know that line is kinked, its all going in the trash.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner23009.jpg

[4runnerchevy]

What about heat, is the temp gonna be a problem for those res.?

[Mossyrocks]

Not for crawling, the reservoirs arent really even needed unless its a desert truck.

[04 Rocko Taco]

I like the hoops, but not crazy about the res mounts.... I like the look of them down near the shocks, like you have in the rear....

[bamachem]

yeah, even with crawling, you could see +200*F on those resoviors with the heat from the engine. i'd worry about shortening the lifespan on them with that kind of constant heat...

[BruceTS]

just mount the resoviors down where they were hanging on the front portion of the shock hoop.....

[Lee]

those 3.4's run HOT too...

[YotaFun]

those 3.4's run HOT too...


X2 thats what I was thinking.
Just standing next to my truck when its running you can feel the heat...

[04 Rocko Taco]

just mount the resoviors down where they were hanging on the front portion of the shock hoop.....


This was the idea I gave him to, I think he is giving it serious thought.

[Mossyrocks]

Ive been giving it thought since I put them there. I dont have a clue where they're going to be honest...

However, alot of people run them there so who knows.

[Mossyrocks]

This is the other place I might put them. Im 50/50 right now so who knows.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24005.jpg

The rest of the tubing is in there now.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24002.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24003.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24004.jpg

And the hood is cut. Which was a very tedious 4 hours

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24007.jpg

[BruceTS]

This is the other place I might put them. Im 50/50 right now so who knows.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner24005.jpg


either the rear or front portion of the shock hoop will be fine, just thought the front would be easier to access when you need to recharge them, beside the hoses are already facing foward :D

[Mossyrocks]

If I dont put them under the hood, then the deciding factor on which side of the hoop they go on will be which one of the sides I bring a tube off of to the motor mount... lol

Im starting to feel like everything is waiting on everything.

[Mossyrocks]

Heres another shot of the hood.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner25009.jpg

Since the tubework under the hood matches the tubing above the fuel cell I figured Id match it with some stainless like Ive got out back as well.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner25005.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner25008.jpg

How bout them apples....

[04 Rocko Taco]

Holy shyte Brad.....

That thing is getting crazy. How you gonna change your belts if/when you need to...

[neliconcept]

looks like batmans truck inside lmao

[4runnerchevy]

Nice tube work :drool:. Where does it unbolt ?

[Mossyrocks]

Im building it all first and then putting ID tube clamps on each corner. And Chris, last time I changed the belts I did it all from underneath.

[Seanz0rz]

wow, time to change my shorts...

thats just pure sex brad. i think this should go in the NSFW section.

[Mossyrocks]

Alright, finally got some more done. Still need to box in and gusset the steering arms/drag-link bracket. Everything clears though. I guess the hydro is next on my list of things to do.

Steering box is mounted

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26006.jpg

The tie rod is 1.5" 1/4 wall sleeved with 1.75" 1/8 wall. All the lower links are getting sleeved just like this too.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26009.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26011.jpg

The drag-link and panhard are exactly parallel

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mossyrocks/4runner26015.jpg

The front is almost finished!!!!... bout damn time

[DHC6twinotter]

Absolutely beautiful. :drool:

[YotaFun]

So when I finally get rid of my IFS want to help me with my SAS :-)

Loving it Brad!
This thing is sick, and it isn't even on the trails yet!

[Erich_870]

Absolutely beautiful. :drool:


Pretty much sums it up! The welds and fabrication quality are top shelf. :thumbup:

Erich

[20005spd]

ive looked at this build alot lately, i should probably chime in and say awesome work :thumbup: nice welds and nice clean job with the rear body work :D is this your shop or your work?