Because I can’t leave well enough alone, and I might also be a masochist, ideas have been bouncing around inside my head. I am going to leave this separate from starting an actual build thread. So it leave plenty of room for discussion and flaming.
First are custom front and rear bumpers. I think the Shrockworks bumpers for the 3rd gen 4runner are some of the best looking kind. Talked to them and the owner said that no one would pay what he would ask for a custom bumper build. So I need to either find a local fabricator or finally buy a welder. This would be a front bumper, rear with swing out tire carrier, and skid plates.
Upgrade to a locked rear axle. I’ve been thinking about a FF 80 or 100 series axle. I’ve been trying to figure out the differences. Biggest issue is that the 100 series is a 5 bolt pattern. I do like the 4.30 gears though and the axles are bigger in diameter. The other issue with the Toyota 9.5” is the pumpkin being off center 3.75ish. I found that the T100 and Tundra have a 66” rear axle and I am assuming the Sequoia has the same. The 80 series axle is 63” so in widening the axle3” to match the existing would center it. I would love to run identical axles but the listed lengths are 36-3/8 and 29. Not sure exactly how that works out with only a 3.75” between tube lengths. Have to track that one down. If I was going to have to have custom axles anyways, might as well start with a 100 series.
Front diff swap from 7.5” to 8”. This is where picking up the front and rear from an FZJ100 would be nice. Regear the easy way! Have to compare axles to see if any FCJ, 2nd Gen Seq, 100-200 series with 8” front diff would compare. Probably have to rebuild the existing with the 30 spline centers.
Motor upgrade. Bore and stroke the 4.7 for a little more umph. Most of the kits out there are performance oriented. There was a vendor over on the Tundra Solutions that was talking about producing a non-performance version of their kit for $2999. That seems like it would be viable upgrade at 250-300k miles to refresh the engine. I also rad that the 5.7 may have the same bore centers but don’t know how the bottom end compares. Don’t mind looking at other motor options too, just with all the electronics these days it can be a pain.
First are custom front and rear bumpers. I think the Shrockworks bumpers for the 3rd gen 4runner are some of the best looking kind. Talked to them and the owner said that no one would pay what he would ask for a custom bumper build. So I need to either find a local fabricator or finally buy a welder. This would be a front bumper, rear with swing out tire carrier, and skid plates.
Upgrade to a locked rear axle. I’ve been thinking about a FF 80 or 100 series axle. I’ve been trying to figure out the differences. Biggest issue is that the 100 series is a 5 bolt pattern. I do like the 4.30 gears though and the axles are bigger in diameter. The other issue with the Toyota 9.5” is the pumpkin being off center 3.75ish. I found that the T100 and Tundra have a 66” rear axle and I am assuming the Sequoia has the same. The 80 series axle is 63” so in widening the axle3” to match the existing would center it. I would love to run identical axles but the listed lengths are 36-3/8 and 29. Not sure exactly how that works out with only a 3.75” between tube lengths. Have to track that one down. If I was going to have to have custom axles anyways, might as well start with a 100 series.
Front diff swap from 7.5” to 8”. This is where picking up the front and rear from an FZJ100 would be nice. Regear the easy way! Have to compare axles to see if any FCJ, 2nd Gen Seq, 100-200 series with 8” front diff would compare. Probably have to rebuild the existing with the 30 spline centers.
Motor upgrade. Bore and stroke the 4.7 for a little more umph. Most of the kits out there are performance oriented. There was a vendor over on the Tundra Solutions that was talking about producing a non-performance version of their kit for $2999. That seems like it would be viable upgrade at 250-300k miles to refresh the engine. I also rad that the 5.7 may have the same bore centers but don’t know how the bottom end compares. Don’t mind looking at other motor options too, just with all the electronics these days it can be a pain.