MTL_4runner's 1996 SR5

[MTL_4runner]

I guess it is about time to do my own profile on UY since I have recieved alot of PMs asking for pics with the OME suspension. The truck is designed for mostly highway driving (about 95%) with the occasional offroad trip (maybe 5%) to a trailhead or such (for mountain biking, hiking, ATVs, etc).

Here are the stock specs on the truck:

1996 4runner SR5
3.4L, Auto
4WD (no locker :( )
Towing Pkg
16" rims w/ 31" tires


INTERIOR:


Sony MEX-BT3700U
http://reviews.cnet.com/i/tim/20090108/MEX-BT3700U_front_lg_540x167.jpg


EagleTec 8GB Nano Flash Drive (used with Sony MEX-BT3700U)
http://technology-guide.co.uk/images/eagletec-nano-flash-drive.jpg


Viper 550ESP alarm/remote starter
http://www.caraudiostyle.gr/images/itemimage/viper%20550%20esp.JPG


LATCH (http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=1939.0) system installed for baby carseat



SUSPENSION:

Front

Springs - OME 881's
Shocks - OME N91SC
No trim packers, no diff drop



Energy Suspension steering rack bushings (http://www.keystonekrawlers.com/Mods/Toyota/SteerBushing/TacomaSteeringBush.htm) - You feel the road alot more (bumps, vibrations, tires out of balance, improper alignment, etc), but it also feels alot tighter and more sport tuned (like you made it one step closer to a german car). It is a PITA to do, but after seeing what the originals looked like and how much the steering rack moved when turning, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.


Rears

Springs - OME 906's (used to have 890's but changed them out)
Shocks - OME N86C
No trim packers, no panhard drop or drop bar


TIRES:

Winter

P265/70R16 Michelin Lattitude X-ice
Stock alloy "six spoke" rims
Summer

P265/70R16 Michelin LTX M/S
Sport rims


BRAKES:

Front

199mm S13WE Tundra Calipers
Parts Master Tundra Rotors (from a 2002 V8, 4WD)
Parts Master Tundra pads (from a 2002 V8, 4WD)


ENGINE/TRANSMISSION


Hayden 1678 tranny cooler (now P/N 678)
4" Deckplate
Amsoil T-115 filter
......OK, now the pics!!!

Keep in mind these pics are taken on my driveway which is not even close to level on both axes so depending on the angle the pic is taken from (the angle throws off the perspective from how it really looks) the truck may look like it has more or less lift than it actually does. I'll try and take some on level ground at a later date (after I do a few more mods).

Before any suspension work....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/81331452cQZmNj_fs.jpg

Stock front and OME 890s in the rear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner001Large-1.jpg

After with the full OME lift:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner004Large.jpg

Another w/ full OME lift
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner005.jpg

Another w/ full OME lift
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner007.jpg

Another w/ full OME lift
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner008.jpg

Here are some more pics:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mtl_4runner

FUTURE MODS:
Sliders
Black sport fender flares
Bob's center console mod
If I got a smokin deal on a S/C I might go for that too!


........still in progress.

As mentioned, don't post in this profile!!!!
If you have any questions, just PM me.

[MTL_4runner]

Here's a shot on totally level ground:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/100_2023Large.jpg

[MTL_4runner]

Just washed it and LTX M/S tires and my sport rims are on for summer (rarely is it that clean):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/4runner001Large.jpg

Man, I can't help but smile, I love the way those look!

[MTL_4runner]

It's coming to spring soon so I promise I'll get up some shots of my 906's as well.

[MTL_4runner]

Everyone's been hitting me up for current pics of my 881/906 setup and I finally got to take some after putting on the summer tires again, so here's what it looks like now (keep in mind my driveway has a slight gradient to it).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mtl_4runner/4runner/DSC09983Large.jpg