Brian's 1998 4runner SAS Build Progress

[20005spd]

so this is what im starting with
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0257.jpg
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2.7 L 5spd
inchworm dual cases, 4.7s in the rear
lockright rear locker, 5.29 gears
30 spline longs
TG 5" springs



i have since made a custom exhaust with magnaflow muffler, new custom bumper with TG winch plate, swapped grills and hoods with the other 4runner, and ordered some parts to beef up the front axle


http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z138/89trailrunner/bdc72bf7.jpg
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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0282.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0286.jpg

axle truss, knuckle gussets, marlin axle seals, marlin pinion seal, lockright locker for front, arp hub and steering studs, JT's solid pinion spacer

[20005spd]

so i wheeled it this past weekend, 2nd trip out, broke the mirror off and dented the fender
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0287.jpg

[20005spd]

we had a 2 day camp and wheel this past weekend, i really put the rig to the test, and it held up great

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac254/ducatidesmo851/Field%20and%20Forest/167_9115.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac254/ducatidesmo851/Field%20and%20Forest/167_9117.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac254/ducatidesmo851/Field%20and%20Forest/167_9121.jpg
http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu236/toytech2/IMG_4047.jpg
http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu236/toytech2/Fall%20Crawl/IMG_4032.jpg

[Robinhood4x4]

Nice! What are the specs on this one?

[20005spd]

the specs are on this thread that i started and forgot about :rofl:
http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=8215.0

maybe the admin can merge these together?

[Good Times]

thread merged :)

Thanks!

[bigarms23]

nice 4runner like the new front bumper better than the old one

[20005spd]

thread merged :)

Thanks!
thanks :thumbup:



nice 4runner like the new front bumper better than the old one
thanks, the sliders and rear bumper will also be getting replaced with round tubing. once i sell my 2000 runner ill have some money to play. gonna chop the rear, exo, put a fuel cell in the back, flat belly, and 37's.....just cant think of what tires i wanna get

[20005spd]

more NH wheeling pics

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/DSC01053.jpg
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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/169_9248.jpg

[20005spd]

its been awhile so ill update the rig status.....had to pull the engine apart after getting cyl 4 misfire codes. checked compression...all cyls at 190psi except for cyl 4. no coolant or oil loss or mixing of the two. suspected cracked exhaust valve.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0328.jpg
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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0331.jpg

the rough edge on that last valve is my issue, tough to see in my pic though, will get better pics when the valve is out.

[20005spd]

well its been a long time since ive been on here. i finally put new valves in the head and got this beast running again. bought some hub gears from longfield and installed them today, also took apart the interior to begin the chop :D

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/DSC01063.jpg

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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/DSC01065.jpg
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stay tuned

[20005spd]

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[04 Rocko Taco]

ala mossyrocks style. I like it. :)

[Crinale]

nice... im seriously considering doing a similar chop with my 2nd gen...

[Lee]

nice... im seriously considering doing a similar chop with my 2nd gen...
heres your inspiration!

http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/77/77/1/85/26/2182185260059445926TfhLha_th.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2182185260059445926TfhLha)

[20005spd]

chop them all.......except my DD4runner haha

[Crinale]

nice... im seriously considering doing a similar chop with my 2nd gen...
heres your inspiration!

http://thumb6.webshots.net/t/77/77/1/85/26/2182185260059445926TfhLha_th.jpg (http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2182185260059445926TfhLha)


mmmmmm... solid axled and chopped... sexy...

[20005spd]

slow going on this project but its getting there

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/chop6.jpg
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[Crinale]

lookin good :-D

[20005spd]

bought a house recently :screwy: truck has been sitting in my new garage
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/DSC01155.jpg
gonna start getting to some work on it soon. finish up the rear chop, paint, exo, install winch
i want it all ready for spring time :thumbup:


http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/calender2.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/sick.jpg

[20005spd]

wanted to finish the garage before grinding and welding with exposed insulation.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0066.jpg
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had a thick wall driveshaft made for the rear
should have my rear diff back tomorrow, solid pinion spacer install. front already has it
bought some 38x12.50 tsl with beadlocks
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0049.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0050.jpg

also bought 140ft of tubing for the cage. going to pick that up in a few hrs :D

[20005spd]

been a long time since i updated, and it still isnt done! always something to do, but getting closer!

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0116.jpg
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rusty metal primer and seam sealer. its now painted black
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0149.jpg
custom gas tank relocation brackets lol

[20005spd]

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started running fuel lines. they are getting bolted to the floor all nice nice too

[20005spd]

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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/headroom.jpg
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[20005spd]

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/inside2.jpg
http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/plug.jpg
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time for paint and tube :D

[YotaFun]

Looking Good!

[20005spd]

thanks man :thumbup: i guess nobody else likes chopped 4runners anymore besides us :flipoff:

[04 Rocko Taco]

It reminds me of the moldy raisin when it was a baby. Definitely a good looking job! Keep the updates coming.
The Moldy Raisin, by the way, is Brad (Mossyrocks) 97 Limited. Avy knows it definitely.

[20005spd]

i know the mossy runner. he documented his chop nicely and it came out great unlike 90% of the hacked up chops you see out there. he was deff some inspiration for my chop.

[YotaFun]

I may eventually chop if I ever get a place to do it and learn the fab skills.

[20005spd]

its sssoooooooo much work! i didnt really have fab or much welding skills but i learned a little after screwing up haha.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/24runners/IMG_0181.jpg
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cut the bud built belly pan and added some angle iron for strength. still need to dril a few new holes for mounting. should be much better than what was on there, nothing. but it still is only temporary. id like to cut all those crossmembers out some day and make it super nice, but for now this will do.