4runner Build

[spiderman]

Roger! Thanks... Sorry for the hijack, just saw the picture and my curiosity got the best of me. Back to the build!

 

[iamsparticus]

No problem yeah greg is right, but i need to build a bracket for mine to lower it because it's so high the dash light for the abs is on, havn't noticed anything different in teh braking but still i hate when i have a light on the dash, hey does anyone know the length of the 18mm bolts for the shackles for a swap like mine? I got 130mm ones but i'm afraid they will be to short

 

[4Chin]

No problem yeah greg is right, but i need to build a bracket for mine to lower it because it's so high the dash light for the abs is on, havn't noticed anything different in teh braking but still i hate when i have a light on the dash.]

I got that light in my '95 but it was when I pulled the rear Third out
for the locker... Turned out to be a broken ABS sensor on the top of the third. BTW, Make sure to get a panhard drop bracket (4crawler.com) to pull that axle back over. Looking good.

 

[iamsparticus]

Thanks for the tip i know why now, it's because the new third i put in did not have teh hole for the abs, so i will have to do something, i plan on getting the drop bracket

 

[4x4addiction]

have you atsrted cutting the front out yet?

 

[iamsparticus]

No not yet i know the anticpation is killing me and everyone else im sure, but i have to do it all in basically one day, because i will be doing it in a friends shop and i can't leave it there, but when i start i will take many pics, i haven't been very good at that so far but i will keep everyone in the loop

 

[iamsparticus]

A small update

Here is the after math of the carnage from my last trail run of last year in eden, so i took of the runner boards so much better

 

[NOTATOY]

I have completely cut off the proportioning valve arm on all of my trucks. I have never even noticed a difference in the braking, not even on my 01 taco. Those things are a pos, if you want it adjustable I'd run an aftermarket valve like a Willwood, or even a Summit knob style adjustable one. IMO.... for the bolts try the M18x150mm if the 130's are too short.

 

[OrvisKrawler]

Here is the after math of the carnage from my last trail run of last year in eden, so i took of the runner boards so much better

bout time you took those off, looks better, that rock did a number on them haha

 

[ATOYA4U]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to eliminate the prop valve completely. I had mine spring a leak on my old truggy while on the rim. Thank god for vice grips!

 

[iamsparticus]

Yeah i know

Thanks for the memory, it was Orviscrawler who lead me through the ligthly snow covered rock mine field that took the runner boards to the grave yard

 

[iamsparticus]

So if i just take off the proportioning valve can i just hook the brake line right to the hard brake line on the frame?

 

[NOTATOY]

No you have to T them together then run one down to the rear axle. You'll have a return line that comes out of the prop. valve that feeds back to the front of the truck.

 

[iamsparticus]

okay that makes sense i 'm at work and i just couldn't visualizing it thanks Jake, i still need to get the gears from you just haven't had time

 

[4x4addiction]

you need to start building it lol then lets go wheelin! i wish i had a runner that was sas

 

[iamsparticus]

update

here are the high steer arms installed. they wern't so bad to remoev a big hammer and 10 minutes of pounding

 

[iamsparticus]

yeah tell me about it i want it built so bad, but if i get the tubing i ordered by friday i will build it this weekend, so what do you guys think, leaf front and coil rear, any shock suggestions for the front?

 

[iamsparticus]

heres an update

well i couldn't do it last week end! So i torn apart the axle to swap in 4.10 gears and regrease everything, it was not to bad, i have never taken a toyota front axle apart, took me about a couple hours plus i had to buy the hug 58mm socket for the axle nut, wow thats big, and it kept sliping off. I just need to set the new gears up and put it all back together, as well as have my pitman arm drilled out for proper FJ80 tierod fit, I plan to swap it in this week and, i have everything arranged, so cross your fingers and hope it goes well with out issue, i really just want it done buy now, but patience is not my first virtue thats for sure.

 

[OrvisKrawler]

just make sure you have everything we need (parts wise), I want to get this done in one day, how are you going to get your stuff up here? do you need help hauling it?

 

[iamsparticus]

It's almost here

I need to take more pics but i always forget, i tore down the axle in order to regrease it and change the gears, it went smoothly, and i hve a pitman arm on the way, can't wait ot finally start the swap its been long time comeing, saturday is the day. Oh does anyone know if i need to but a little gear lube or something in the knuckle? I saw a drain sttyle plug holei the top and wondered if it needs more than just grease.:greg: