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    Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    During my last Death Valley trip back in April 2007, my 4runner sustained heavy damages to an accident caused by driver error on all parties. Unfortunately the accident resulted in an inoperable 4runner and a heated debate on whether or not to repair or total it. After many months of discussion the decision to rebuild has now been set in place.

    With the help of many friends and vendors the 4runner will be rebuilt better than version 1.0. The goal is to remove the entire engine sheet metal and replace it with a tubed front end which will be stronger and lighter. A new bumper will be designed in conjunction with the tubed front end.

    Parts that I'll need to replace:
    Hood - one with hood scoop will be nice
    Headlamps - 2006+ would be nice
    Radiator
    A/C Condenser
    Tranny Cooler
    Power Steering Cooler - aftermarket
    HID bulbs - So it'll be the same as it used to be
    Air Box and tubing to throttle body
    Misc other crap

    I will probably keep my stock fan and not use an electric fan. Not sure but that's the plan as I don't want to incur additional costs on the repairs. Trying to keep the $$ down to a minimum since this is all out of pocket

    Now to the good stuff. Pictures!

    [img width=600]http://chaosedition.com/photogallery/images/misc/Operation%20Rebuild%20Chaos%20Edition/DSC_4538.jpg[/img]

    Here's what it looks like at home:

    [img width=600]http://chaosedition.com/photogallery/images/misc/Operation%20Rebuild%20Chaos%20Edition/DSC_4750.jpg[/img]

    The first phase is to remove all parts inside the engine bay. Here's a shot of the passenger side after a bit of work.

    [img height=600]http://chaosedition.com/photogallery/images/misc/Operation%20Rebuild%20Chaos%20Edition/DSC_4756.jpg[/img]

    Got most of the drivers side cleaned up as well as the front end but no pictures. I'll start to cut the sheet metal tomorrow and will keep all of ya posted on the ongoing results.
    Lance
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    2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition
    2000 Toyota Landcruiser
    19xx M416 Trailer

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    This is going to be awesome!!
    2010 Sequoia Limited Black - Bils UCA & Shocks, Borla Cat back, Morimoto Headlights
    2019 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium Dark Blue w/TRD Gunmetal Wheels - Kings/OME, 285/70R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, SSO BMC, TRD Skid, Victory 4x4 Blitz Sliders and Front Bumper, BD Fogs & Light Bar, Morimoto Headlights, Prinsu Rack
    2023 Tacoma Trail White w/Bronze wheels - CBI T3 Side Steps

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Glad to see you're getting to work on it Lance! It'll be cool to see what you come up with on version 2.0
    1987 Toyota 4Runner<br />Specs Here: 4Runner Page

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Nice to see this, Lance. Wish you lived closer so I could help out. You guys need to work fast, Pismo will make for a great unvealing.
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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Pismo would be nice and I'll do my best to bring it then but it's gonna be a toughie!
    Lance
    TLCA Member

    2003 4Runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition
    2000 Toyota Landcruiser
    19xx M416 Trailer

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Plenty of time. Its just a couple scratches.



    Good luck and hope you have fun... Otherwise it wont be worth it.
    &#039;83 Truck 4x4 - 4&quot; lift, downey header,, lots of stickers.<br />&#039;90 Runner $600 project ,32&#039;s on black Steelies,Optima Red Top, 1.5&quot; Balljoint Spacers, 80 series Coils, Sleeping/Storage Platform extravaganza<br /><br />You know enough to be dangerous, get out the way before you break something i can&#039;t fix- Pops

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    it'll buff out.
    2005 Lexus LX470 - Stock for now...

    1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 + a bunch of goodies. Lifted, Locked, Illuminated and Armored. Winner,"Best Offroad Truck" - 2010 Pismo Jamboree. It's been upside down and still drives me to work.

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Quote Originally Posted by Seanz0rz
    it'll buff out.
    Ya Chicks dig Body Damage.
    &#039;83 Truck 4x4 - 4&quot; lift, downey header,, lots of stickers.<br />&#039;90 Runner $600 project ,32&#039;s on black Steelies,Optima Red Top, 1.5&quot; Balljoint Spacers, 80 series Coils, Sleeping/Storage Platform extravaganza<br /><br />You know enough to be dangerous, get out the way before you break something i can&#039;t fix- Pops

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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Quote Originally Posted by Good Times
    Pismo would be nice and I'll do my best to bring it then but it's gonna be a toughie!
    Wow, that would be cool! I was really just kidding, but dude if you guys could pull it off that would be cool. Plus you need to take version 2.0 pics at Pismo since thats where most of your modeling pics for 1.0 were taken.
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    Re: Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition

    Damn dude, congrats on rebuilding it. It really sucks what happened but hell, sh*t happens. Cant wait to see the outcome of it and that would be super cool if it was ready in time for Pismo. Dont forget, have fun with it.
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