ttora4runner 2000 4runner build

Since I haven't post the build up of my 4runner here I might as well.

Modifications to date -
Sonoran Steel 7.2 Lift
Sonoran Steel Rear Lower Link
Bud Built Fronst Skid Plate
Shrockworks Front Bumper
Stubbs Welding Sliders
PIAA 510 Fog Lights
Lightforce 170 Driving Lights
Cobra CB
K&N Air Filter
265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolander ATS

When I first got her (95,xxx miles on the clock)

Sitting next to my previous 1996 4runner (198,xxx miles on the clock)

Suspension shot and the tires balding it was time from them to go. Along with both front cv's soon after.

Rear lower links. I had oringiall bought these for my 1996 4runner since I bent the ones on it but when I sold it I swapped them out.

I got kind of lucky on the sale of my 1996 4runner because one of the employees/fabricators for Shrockworks bought it from me and gave me a great deal on a dealer.

Waited about a month to get it but it was well worth.
What's this??

Few install photos

Stubbs Welding sliders soon followed.

Which bought it to this point.

Broken Arrow Trail - Sedona, Arizona

About a month after getting the bumper installed I was laid off and any modifications to my 4runner would be put on hold. Lucky, after only 4 months I found a new job up here in Utah and moved up here.

Still being a causes with my finance's I could let the bumper remain untouched. I had to fill in those holes. So....

A set I filled the fog light holes with a set of PIAA 510's. Had to do som searching around but found a pair off ebay for about $100 cheaper than any other I've found. Wiring the lights was pretty straight foward and didn't have too much of a problem installing them.

Along Skyline Drive

 

[ttora4runner]

Well, I couldn't leave well enough only and decided to move foward with a set of driving lights. Did some research online and psot a few questions and finally decided on a set of Lightforce 170's. A the same time I wanted to clean up the wiring mess I would have and installed a Blue Sea aux. fuse block.

Finding a place to mount the block in the engine was a little difficult just trying to find were to mount it. This is what we came up with, with a scrap piece of aluminum

With blue combo filters

Both sets of lights are wired to Toyota factory switches.

So that brings me to the current state of my 4runner.

I still have a few things in store for it but for now I just need to save my money and get a few things paid off. I've been happy with my 4runner she hasn't let me down and suits me quite well. :greg:

 

[DewYota]

Thats a really good looking rig you got. Im jealous of your bumper... but i still like mines uniqueness, couldnt go wrong with either.

 

[ttora4runner]

Thats a really good looking rig you got. Im jealous of your bumper... but i still like mines uniqueness, couldnt go wrong with either.

Nothing wrong with that. That's a whole nother reason to modify your vehicle. To be unique and have it fit you.

 

[Herzog]

Nice rig!

 

[yota87truck]

Nice Runner! How often do you go wheelin in the five mile pass, little moab, a.f. canyon area? We should go wheeling together sometime. I have a mostly stock 98 Tacoma.

 

[SAMI]

Here's a few photos I have of your rig..

 

[ttora4runner]

Nice Runner! How often do you go wheelin in the five mile pass, little moab, a.f. canyon area? We should go wheeling together sometime. Sure. I have a mostly stock 98 Tacoma.

When there's no snow (I'm not much of a snow wheeler)and when I have gas money.

Here's a few photos I have of your rig..

Thanks for posting those.

 

[ttora4runner]

Did the rear diff breather extention back in August, 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.

As of this month mu 4runner is paid off.

 

[lewis]

Where did you get the breather fittings?

 

[ttora4runner]

Where did you get the breather fittings?

I just ordered them though Menlove Toyota.

I was going to pick them up though an online source for cheaper but adding in shipping and handling it would've been about the same.

 

[ttora4runner]

Bud built belly skid:

Painted and ready to install
2 coats of self etching primer on both sides,
Top side 2 coats of rustolem paint
Bottom side 2 coats of truck bed liner.

Installed

The only bolt I didn't install was the one that is under the cat it's just a little tight in that area.

I'll have to do some touch up to it and the front skid when it warms up some. I still have that plastic skid that's on the driver side and I may just modified it to get it to fit back into place.

 

[jason04]

Congrats on paying off the rig... feels good dont it!

Rig looks great.

 

[Taco4life]

Saw this thing driving on highway 89 the other day. How do you like your tires off road?

 

[ttora4runner]

Congrats on paying off the rig... feels good dont it!

You have no idea how good it feels

Saw this thing driving on highway 89 the other day. How do you like your tires off road?

They done pretty good. I acutally having another set going on this week.

On my previous 4runner I had the same tires and they held up pretty well to the rough trails in Arizona.

 

[ttora4runner]

Update: 2/9/11 - Rims

Made a small change to my 4runner today. Switched out the split 3 spoke wheels for a set of 16x7 rims off a 05 Toyota Tacoma. I'm very happy with end result.

Front:

Angle:

Side:

So far I haven't noticed any rubbing. I'll have to see how they do when I get off-road and under flex.

 

[sixstringsteve]

those have more backspacing than your old wheels, right?

 

[ttora4runner]

those have more backspacing than your old wheels, right?

Ya, the backspacing I believe is a little different but I don't think it's going to be a big deal unless the wheel is turned all the way and the front end is flexing out. If I need too add a spacer I will but I want to see how things go.

I need an excuse to head back out to Rattlesanke to test it.

 

[lewis]

You trying to copycat me? Our 4 runners are now almost exact twinners. Except for the bumpers.
Edit: Looks like my rims are off an 08 taco so a bit of differnece.

 

[ttora4runner]

You trying to copycat me? Our 4 runners are now almost exact twinners. Except for the bumpers.
Edit: Looks like my rims are off an 08 taco so a bit of differnece.

In my defense I've never seen your 4runner.