roor runner's 3rd gen build up

[MillerPKA]

Pretty much direct quoted from yt, i figure this would get more knowledgeable eyes over here.

Anywho, have spent the last 2 weeks turning my 4runner around, special thanks to:
-Blake (CBI)
-Daniel from TTORA (MTR)
-Hillbilly (5 Spokes)
-Doug and Toytec Lifts (suspension)
-Lee (repainting guidance)

Without these guys my 4runner wouldn't stand as she does now

Here's the list I compiled for what would be version 7.xx of my baby and where I stand

CBI Tire Carrier - DONE
-Prime/paint spare rim - DONE
-Dismount 265/70 Wranger RT/S, replace with 305/70 MTR - DONE

OME 883/N91 Strut assembly - DONE

Dismount 3 spokes, mount LTD 5 Spokes DONE

Fabricate limb risers - IN PROCESS

Paint Restoration - IN PROCESS

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Before all the shenanigans:

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CBI with raggedy old spare thrown on



5 Spokes and strut assembly fresh in the door and begging to be put on
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Paid Meineke 30 bucks under the table to "rent" me a bay of their shop and access to their tools. Even though it was a total bolt on assembly it took me a little under 2 hours. The bottle jack trick (again thanks Blake) saved my life, though when it was fully jacked i felt it was about to take it hahaha


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[MillerPKA]

The 883 coils have yet to be widely used on 3rd gens so Doug more or less used me as a guinea pig to test out the difference between them and the 882s. the coil itself is actually a tad shorter than the 882, but since it has a heavier wire diameter, the coil does not compress as much and (we believe) will sag very little over time, even with the added weight of winch and bumper. Specs were as follows (ground to fender)

Before
Driver side: 40.5"
Passenger side: 40.5"

After
Driver side: 42.0"
Passenger side 42.0"

this setup also included a trim packer on the driver's side.

Ultimately, this rides way smoother than the 882 and (to my knowledge) is the most ideal lift for leveling out the cruiser coils in the rear. I've already sent Doug my personal writeup and summary, I think he will be swapping the 882s with these in the near future.

Oh, I took the IPFs off the ARB and replaced them with my old KC Hi 100w, so far so good!

Sorry no trail pics as of yet, just some poser shots, anyways, enjoy!

-Weston

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