'88 4Runner SAS

[John Stw]

We have worked kind of late so here is just a preview of how far we have gotten.

[Volunteer]

I've been waiting for those? Looks like thats pretty much a wrap. Great job it looks ready to take on the trails. That floor sparkles clean you sure you were working over there?

[sparkplug]

Looks like a BMF model to me.

[PScottBx]

Even the jack stands are shiny!

Very nice... can't wait to see that in action..

Bx

[Volunteer]

Updates and pics sitting on the new rubber

[Doable]

I'm sure John has pictures to post up just sitting enjoying a evening knowing i don't have to clean no more metal shaving from my body while showering . We cut a lot of stuff off. There is not one sharp edge no where on this truck, we used a flapper wheels on everything that was welded on. All the new parts are good quailty and thick metal. It turned out nice ,nicer than my truck is built.

I don't know how hot it was the last three days but John I'm sitting enjoying while typing while I hope you are . Later Albert

[Volunteer]

John passed by the office this a.m. with the Toy on the trailer. Some impressive work John & Albert. Its makes the 35's look tiny. Here are a few snaps with the office camera. Can't wait to see it on the trail.

[PScottBx]

Wow!

Sweet.

What shoes will it get in the end??

me

[sparkplug]

That thing is huge! The fab work looks really clean.

[John Stw]

Sure is, I fell like I was on Overhaulin or Pimp My Ride and Albert was Chip Foose. I have to install the drive shafts, finish up the hubs, trim down the U-bolts, and put some 6'' shackle plates in the rear. I hope I have time to finish when I get in, before the weekend of the 4th. I will try to add pictures and storyline when I get some time home.

[BikerTrash]

Dang... Just how much lift did it end up being. those 35's look like my 32"s on my truck. oh wait, you have about a 3 inch body lift too it looks like.

[Volunteer]

He could easily clear 38's but some 37's would probably be ideal. I didn't think that was 35's either when I first looked because it towers over them.

[Doable]

All that time and I don't know if they are 35" or 36" but they look big compared to my 35" MTR's. Nice IROKS.

[BikerTrash]

one other question.. What size rimes are those? 18's?

[John Stw]

yes, tires are 35x14.50x18 used Irocks, wheels are 18x10 polished.

[beyondlogic]

did your front springs ever settle?

[John Stw]

I have not even pulled it of the trailer since I backed it out the shop at Albert's buddy place. I pulled it to the drive shaft shop on Monday and let them do some measurements and got the shafts late Tuesday evening. The next day I had to fly out for my 2 weeks, until July second. I should be pretty busy finishing some things up so I can break in the gears before the weekend trip.

[Doable]

Did you get the washers and lock nuts for the front axle in yet? Did you also still have the metal lines off the calipers?

[John Stw]

Got washers and nuts but did not install them yet. I did install the metal brake lines up front and bleed the whole system again.

[BikerTrash]

You going to have it running and ready for the SI run on the 4th?

I am going to have to quit talking about doing ti and actually do some work on my truck pretty soon or I wont be able to follow everyone any more.

[John Stw]

If I get in early enough I should be able to rap most of it up. Just wish I could put some more miles on it and check out everything before putting out on the trail. I rather work on it all weekend than not go at all.

[John Stw]

Has luck would have it found some nails in my used tire. Went to Pepboys to have it patched and they tore a chunk of rubber off near the bead near during dismount. They are saying they should have never tried working on a tire that big and that the tires are dry rot.
Thanks not so much Pepboys.

[John Stw]

Also ran into a problem with the front drive shaft, it is to long after I brought the whole truck so that they could measure themselves. The angle is not right it seems I have the wrong u-joint, any suggestions.
Will try to take it back to the drive shaft shop tomorrow, but it doesn't look good for the weekend. But got everything else together just hope that tire holds up.

[Volunteer]

Looks great John, sorry to hear of your woes. No ideas on the driveshaft but with a well outfitted shop they should be able to fix the length with no problems. Drive it over there and let them get it right you went out of your way no they can fix it. You should be ok on the tire I've had tire shops damage the bead on several swampers and others because of the new style machine they're using it not really big enough to mount large tires and it pinches the bead. The beads on the swampers are very thick. I've tried a few places and they've turned me away for just a 33' tire.

[Doable]

Put a single u-joint at the T-case to eliminate the CV joint .This still means to cut and re weld, look at how much angle you are getting from the single u-joint for the front third member.

I have some spare drive shafts, let me look at them and see if I can find one that will bolt up to your T-case and you can cut the tube off it and swap it in place of the CV on the one you have now. Don't give up hope on the truck we all get little thing that does not work out like planed.

[John Stw]

Thanks Albert, I remember you saying something about that at the shop.

[moomtazz]

Looks great. Hope you get it worked out, I'd love to see it this weekend.

[PScottBx]

Originally Posted by moomtazz

...I'd love to see it this weekend.

me too


Have fun bud... looks great!

me

[Volunteer]

Originally Posted by moomtazz

Looks great. Hope you get it worked out, I'd love to see it this weekend.

X2

[John Stw]

Thought I would do a story line and pics for those of you just wandering about the process. I used the trail gear 5'' IFS eliminator kit and 5'' rear classic lift kit. Loaded all the parts and some tools onto the cargo area of the 4runner and off to the shop we went.

We got a game plan together and with my experienced leader the removal of the IFS was done on the first day.