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Here she is! It's been shuffling around my garage for years. Glad to finally put it to use. Paid $175 at junkyard.

Ok I think this is the route I'm going. Looks like 4x4wire website is down. I did this back in 2006 on an 88 4runner so it's been awhile. I'll send my 3rd off to get regeared and get on it. Trying to enjoy some top off driving this summer!! Thanks

I have an e-locker 3rd at home. I was under the impression they don't work in a non ifs (narrower) rear axle. Plus I need to get it re-geared and wire it in, modify the housing, etc. That might be the ideal route. Not sure why I hadn't really thought about using it

Any opinions on limited slip vs lunchbox lockers? Looking at Grizzly or Truetrac. Ideally, I'd like selectable but out of the price range right now.

Finally got it on the road and the rear is making a bad grumbling noise. I had preemptively ordered rear bearings/seals but was hoping to do it after this summer. Looking at rebuilt 3rds from eastcoastgearsupply. I would like to upgrade to the V6 3rd but they don't offer 4.11 Should I stick...

There IS a difference in V6 brake pads. Left one is for an 88. Right is for a 94. I noticed on 2 different 2nd gen 4runners I looked at, the pads had that ridge on the outside of the rotor. Wonder if the parts store sell a standard pad for all V6s? No more overlap!

Thanks. Do it! Can still get them for around 3k. I almost bought one for 2700 just for the original Can-Back softop it had but unfortunately sold while I was messaging the guy

Ok so looking at McGeorge Toyota online parts (30% off btw), there's multiple brake pads between 88-94. From 03/1988 04465-35260 (what I have) To 12/1993 04465-35140 T100 12/93 04465-35061 says this fits 94 4runner also. I'm lost haha I have S13WB castings. Not sure of year. And 35260 pads...

I'll try that but they're both equally sticking out. Is there a difference in the V6 pads between say 88-94? I think I ordered 88 pads and the calipers are S13WB so 92-95?

Toyota rotors and pads

Finally got my calipers back but the pads don't line up with the rotor. I used FJ60 rotors and V6 calipers. Not sure what went wrong. Theres about an 1/8" overlap to the outside of the rotor. Any ideas?

I figured people have run stock steering for years. I don't plan on going more than 31s and no black diamond trails. If it causes issues, I'll swap it.

It's original steering.

Looks like a fun build! I had those Regul Trailblazers on my 88 4runner when I bought it back in 2002. Think they were Pep Boys brand if I'm not mistaken

I've had a M8000 on my car trailer for years. It's done some crazy pulls. Cars from behind barns buried to the frame, over fallen trees, locked up brakes, etc. Don't think you'd have any problem with it on your truck. I agree with American made sentiment...