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    T's 4runner

    Before the 4runner. 98 toyota camry, sold with 198,xxx miles on the clock.



    My 4runner. 1996 4x4, 3.4 automatic.

    When I first bought it.


    First test

    First TTORA run:


    No more running boards:

    Flex'n and things


    First mod slider install (stubbs welding)




    On the way is a sonoran steel system 3 lift. That will bring me to the height of 99 4runner (highlander version). I've would've gone with the ss 7 but $$ was an issue and I kind of want to keep it fairly stock looking
    Other thins that will be on the way once money is coming a little more:
    bumpers
    skid plates
    rear locker (either the 3rd memeber retro fit, find an axle with required parts or arb locker)
    tires
    lights
    and other little things
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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    I haven't updated this post in a while. Here is what has transpired since the oringal post.

    Rear Locker - swapped from a 97 4runner



    Trail Gear small diff armor

    Axle installed

    Bud Built Belly Skid (currently bent )

    Cobra CB:

    Sonoran Steel Exterem lower links (currently removed awaiting to be reinstalled on the new toyota)

    Hella 500's
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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    There has to be something wrong with me after all the work I've put into my 96 4runner I decided to pick up a 2000 4runner with 94,xxx miles on it and a few little electrical grimlins I need to work out from the previous owner. This 4runner has the factory e-locker installed already.

    Currently what I've done to it, since I bought it as-is (just very minor stuff)
    Replaced rear hatch struts
    Silverstar Ultra headlights
    New Toyota floormats since it didn't have any floormats
    Cleaned the maf senosr, pvc valve and throttle body
    Sampoo the seats (still need some work, doesn't smell like a hamster cage now )

    Waiting to be installed pending the sale of my other 4runner
    Sonoran Steel 7.2 lift
    265/75/16 or 285/75/16 tires
    hella 500's (I have another set already)
    reinstallation on the extreme rear links
    reinstallation of both bud built skids if I can get them bent back

    Both 4runners side by side


    The new 4runner by her self (see still needs to prove herself to me)
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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    Re: T's 4runner

    Man, I really need to update this post. :P

    Did the rear diff breather extention, pretty simple and straight forward took about 20 minutes of my time and $20 from my wallet for clamps, hose, union fitting and new breather. I'm just hoping I left enough hose for when the axle flexes.

    Stock breather is in the middle.






    There's a little more hose slack up around the gas filler neck




    Really couldn't fiqure out a better way to hide to the clamp but this will work. There is still enough clearance for the door to close.
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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    A sipder made trax to my door today....

    Teaser/test fit


    UCA clearance before



    UCA clearance after


    I need to pick up a torque wrench and then get them all installed tomorrow.
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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    Spent about 1.5 hrs tonight get the spacers put on all 4 corners (front and back). If anyone ever wants to have a good laugh come by my place and watch a 125 lb kid try to put a wheel back on.

    Any how here are a few more photos

    Drivers side UCA clearance before




    UCA Clearance after


    Front view before


    Front view after


    Rear view before (passenger side, forgot to photo the drivers side before but you get te idead)




    Rear view after



    Took it out for a test driver after and the rubbing noise is gone and I haven't noticed any weird vibrations. Steering feels a little more normal as well.

    I have plenty of lock-tite on the studs and on the nuts.
    2000 Toyota 4runner with some goodies.

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