We will make this work (Build Thread)

Brindybot

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First build thread ‍

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@Brindybot in the back!!

Also big thanks to @05tacomabro for all the bad ideas and help with those ideas and being a hell of a wheeling buddy✊


2003 toyota 4runner 4wd w/ I-force V8

Suspension:

Freedom offroad UCA
Icon 2.5 extend travel W/ 700lb 14inch coils
*Icon 2.0 - 11.5 inch travel Rear.
Metal tech Long travel rear HD coils.
Metal tech lower/upper links.
#Durobumps another thanks to @Plastics Guy for #Durobumps and not holding back on the trails! 4runner for life!!

Wheels and Tires:

Pro Comp Extreme wheels
315 x 70 x R17 whatevers at the used yard

Big random mods:

Rear E locker retrofit. Took 07 fj cruiser 3rd member with a e locker and fitted it in my current axle housing. Thanks to Q and curtis for 3rd member and the wiring help!

Armor:

Scrap pile front bumper - keeps rocks and limbs out of the radiator!
No current skids!


Other random shit:

LC 80 Snorkel
ARB roof rack
Outsunny 8' awning.

Lights:

Ditch lights - Nilights
30 inch bar up font - Nilights
hidding back up light - Nilights
Chase light
Camping lights.

Future plans:

*rear swing out
*anything @eimkeith comes up with for the 4th gen 4runners
*Custom Skids
*Custom Bumper
*Fix Frame rail ☑
*Maybe some SPC
*front locker
*safety meetings mandatory
 
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4runner DOA

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First build thread so idk what to really put in here!

(I'll Updated with pictures later)


2003 toyota 4runner 4wd w/ I-force V8

Suspension:


Freedom offroad UCA
Bilstien 5100's
OME HD front rear coils.

Wheels and Tires:

Pro Comp Extreme
315 x 70 x R17

Other random shit:

LC 80 Snorkel
ARB roof rack
1/3rd of a ARB front bumper
Wilco Tire carrier
Outsunny 8' awning.

Lights:

Ditch lights - Nilights
30 inch bar up font - Nilights
hidding back up light - Nilights
Chase light
Camping lights.

Future plans:

Depends on what pops up on the classified's. and maybe some ICONs :evilgrin:

I heard my ADS should be shipping today or Monday. :gossip:
 

Brindybot

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Time to update this thing. I ended up blowing up my rear diff and my passenger side CV going up Three feathers out on Chiva trail lucky in good company of good friend who help get parts and get my out the next morning. @05tacomabro @Rat_Bastard Ben and the dirt mayhem group that was out there. 20190130_133404.jpg
Drove her back to the shop lol where the break down and rebuild started.20190106_181002.jpg
Plan:
1st: swap 3rd members with a 07 FJ rear end with a elocker ( FJ to 4runner 3rd member e-locker retrofit ) thanks to Q.
2nd: Burned on @eimkeith PCK. One badass product that saves you tons of money.
3rd: longer rear fox shocks 10inch
4th: install @4runner DOA front Icons.
5th: replace driver side CV. Boot blew up during the ied explosion my truck went through.
6th: Install extend break lines and rear diff breather. ( Thanks for the help @97t4r81 )
7th: Install Metal tech Long Travel rear HD coils
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All but the rear shocks and driver side CV is done. Waiting on my rear shocks and building motivation for the front CV.
 
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Dukestaco

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Time to update this thing. I ended up blowing up my rear diff and my passenger side CV going up Three feathers out on Chiva trail lucky in good company of good friend who help get parts and get my out the next morning. @05tacomabro @Rat_Bastard Ben and the dirt mayhem group that was out there. View attachment 3924
Drove her back to the shop lol where the break down and rebuild started.View attachment 3925
Plan:
1st: swap 3rd members with a 07 FJ rear end with a elocker ( FJ to 4runner 3rd member e-locker retrofit ) thanks to Q.
2nd: Burned on @eimkeith PCK. One badass product that saves you tons of money.
3rd: longer rear fox shocks 10inch
4th: install @4runner DOA front Icons.
5th: replace driver side CV. Boot blew up during the ied explosion my truck went through.
6th: Install extend break lines and rear diff breather. ( Thanks for the help @97t4r81 )
7th: Install Metal tech Long Travel rear HD coils
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All but the rear shocks and driver side CV is done. Waiting on my rear shocks and building motivation for the front CV.
Jonny you want cash or or do I PP you. Get it before I spend it. Lol jk man let me know.
 

Brindybot

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Update: pulled the old 4.7 and put in a new one. Went from 250k miles to 120k miles. Lca, uca, new coils, inner tie rods, rust repair, painted shit and other dumb stuff. Hope to have it 3 wheeling soon. Side note the only one thing I paid for which was timing the engine which was the only wrong thing with it. Pretty exciting feeling doing this whole swap and refresh of the engine my self!

Can't wait for the new @Plastics Guy new bump stops for this rig. And future plans now that the engine isn't being a whore anymore.
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Captain Magma

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Update: pulled the old 4.7 and put in a new one. Went from 250k miles to 120k miles. Lca, uca, new coils, inner tie rods, rust repair, painted shit and other dumb stuff. Hope to have it 3 wheeling soon. Side note the only one thing I paid for which was timing the engine which was the only wrong thing with it. Pretty exciting feeling doing this whole swap and refresh of the engine my self!

Can't wait for the new @Plastics Guy new bump stops for this rig. And future plans now that the engine isn't being a whore anymore.
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Damn bro, you need a hand let me know! Been itching to work on something lately
 
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