I was going to ask the same about the rubbing as well. Thankfully Andy did a fantastic job of getting the clearance needed on my 4Runner, I think the only thing I rub now is the fuel tank filler neck, which will hopefully be remedied when I do the F-150 fuel tank swap and move the fuel tank to the rear spare tire area
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I was going to ask the same about the rubbing as well. Thankfully Andy did a fantastic job of getting the clearance needed on my 4Runner, I think the only thing I rub now is the fuel tank filler neck, which will hopefully be remedied when I do the F-150 fuel tank swap and move the fuel tank to the rear spare tire area
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So working on the window delete on the 3rd gen. So after the classic at AOAA I was trying to find a rear quarter glass but after looking at different options i ended up going with a window delete since this is my wheeling truck. I found a company out of Texas Velox Offroad that makes different options to replace the glass and i went with a window delete.
Here are a couple pictures before and aftet.
Here are a couple pictures before and aftet.
I guess that side has the least lost visibility. Will that vent like a minivan?
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I wish but they only offer a gullwing style and a delete so I ended going with the delete because it was 2x cheaper.
Rick- your truck looks better all the time!!!!!
Ouch!!!!!
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Always projects on my 3rd Gen. I removed the drawer system I made and I wanted to do something different. Now that I built the rear bumper i have to figure out how to store the spare tire. I can either build something in the rear cargo area or other option was to build a rear swing out tire carrier. I chose the cargo tire carrier so I don’t have to worry about the spare getting in the way. Hete are couple pictures of the fit test before I paint the carrier and sorry for my sloppy welds but I am still learning.
Rick, which rear springs are you running?
I am finding anytime I add weight now, my now 17 year old 8 wrap 80 Series coils are sagging too much.
I was thinking of finding some 8.5 Wrap or 9 Wrap coils but they are starting to be come harder to find I feel.
I am finding anytime I add weight now, my now 17 year old 8 wrap 80 Series coils are sagging too much.
I was thinking of finding some 8.5 Wrap or 9 Wrap coils but they are starting to be come harder to find I feel.
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I had the same issue on the 80 coils and i ended up switching to a Dobinson stock height 80 front springs C59-210v
Where they a decent price? Do you think they flex as well as the stock 80 series springs? I love how the rear of the 4Runner is now, its flexes phenomenally and I am worrying about ruining it with any change
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Here’s a picture from the last trip and I think you can check the reviews TR4.org site and it does have a rake but it’s all about your preference.Where they a decent price? Do you think they flex as well as the stock 80 series springs? I love how the rear of the 4Runner is now, its flexes phenomenally and I am worrying about ruining it with any change
Looks Good! Rake I don't mind and am used to it, I just want to hold a little more weight and still be flexible
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With some YouTube videos and purchasing the Toyota seal kit. A good friend had a spare Toyota R&P that I was able to disassemble, clean, and powder coat the main R&P housing..
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More pics of the R&P plus testing Caswell Black Oxide concentrate on some of the hardware.
I need to get that seal kit! I have a spare housing that I'm sure I'll need soon enough in my truck!
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Toyota kit 04445-35160 $150 at McGeorge Toyota
Rock Auto Gates kit 348469 $48
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So I had to address a couple things on the 3rd Gen 4runner.
Rebuilt the Steering Rack
New P/S pump
New valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals (red wrinkle coated)
Upper intake plenum refresh (red wrinkle coated) Valve body cleaning
New Doug Thorley headers
Rebuilt brake calipers, new pads, and new DBA rotors
Thanks to Avi help I got this beast back up and running again.
I found a couple connections that were broken the coil pack connection and the throttle position connection.
Rebuilt the Steering Rack
New P/S pump
New valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals (red wrinkle coated)
Upper intake plenum refresh (red wrinkle coated) Valve body cleaning
New Doug Thorley headers
Rebuilt brake calipers, new pads, and new DBA rotors
Thanks to Avi help I got this beast back up and running again.
I found a couple connections that were broken the coil pack connection and the throttle position connection.
Looks awesome! Glad it is all up and running again? A few questions, which radiator are you running (now that I see it is very different)? Same question for the alternator? Do you plan to supercharge eventually? and did you do the power coating yourself or do you have someone local?
I am curious how the butt dyno feels as far as added power from the headers.
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Thanks Avi!
I am running the Champion radiator which is powder coated burnt bronze like the headers and I done the big 3 upgrade with the CS144 alternator. I had a local powder coater do the bigger items like the radiator, condenser, headers, and front skid plates. I usually powder coat the smaller parts like the brake calipers and brackets.
I am still debating about the supercharger but I wanted to see how the header work out for now.
