Builds 85 4runner build

[gnob]

no crossover

which begs the question, why not?

 

[Face2]

I see what look like cross-over steering arms, but the torque rod is still hooked up. With the cross-over steering you need to remove the torque rod.

It's original steering.

 

[Face2]

which begs the question, why not?

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.

 

[liveoak]

There are benefits to stock steering like having a sway bar for the road which makes a big difference. Also stock steering has less turns of the steering wheel lock to lock. I ran 32s with stock steering for years and never had an issue. I wish someone had come up with crossover steering that retains the sway bar for the road.(obviously disconnect for trail)

 

[Face2]

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?

 

[gnob]

Chinese rotors?

double check the od vs your sa parts.

 

[pappy]

Try reversing the pads. I seem to recall there is an inside and outside.

 

[Face2]

Chinese rotors?

double check the od vs your sa parts.

Toyota rotors and pads

 

[Face2]

Try reversing the pads. I seem to recall there is an inside and outside.

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?

 

[gnob]

according to www.toyodiy.com all pads are the same.83-95
Maybe double check your part numbers on the site.

 

[Face2]

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 don't fit.
Might try the 35061 pads. Hopefully the contact patch is better

 

[Pat4wd]

Nice ride! I know I want me another 1st gen too. Following

 

[Face2]

Nice ride! I know I want me another 1st gen too. Following

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

 

[joseywales]

Finished up the front end rebuild, lift, and gas tank install. Had 1 injector O-ring spraying so had to take it all apart. But it is running way better than when I bought it. Still haven't driven it other than around the neighborhood before I bought it, and into my shop.

Spoiler alert… It’ll still be slow

I miss mine.

 

[Face2]

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!

 

[Face2]

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 with the 4 cylinder 3rd?

How much difference in strength?

Could I run 4.10 rear with 4.11 front?

 

[Face2]

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.

 

[gnob]

4.11, 4.10 same
v6 definitely stronger, bigger bearings.
imo lunchbox lockers are trash.
keep your eyes peeled for people parting rigs.
you can get great deals on already geared/locked diffs.
also watch for elockers.

 

[Face2]

4.11, 4.10 same
v6 definitely stronger, bigger bearings.
imo lunchbox lockers are trash.
keep your eyes peeled for people parting rigs.
you can get great deals on already geared/locked diffs.
also watch for elockers.

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

 

[aztoyman]

I'm glad you found and posted about the brake pads. I had the same S13WB calipers from a T100 on my truck and the last set of pads fit like that. I ran them with no problems. Must be what the parts stores sell like you said.

As far as lockers, I've run Detroit Lockers, Tru-Trac's and I have Aussie's in my truck now.

The two lockers operated the same to me. I doubt I could tell the difference of which was which. They take some getting used to on the street.

I had Tru-Trac's front and rear before I put in the Aussie's. They worked really well on the street, sand and snow. They did not work well rock crawling once you lifted a wheel.

My wife's FJ Cruiser has the factory E-Locker and it works every time. We're in the dry desert so no issues with the motor hanging up.

If you want a selectable, get one. Like gnob said, look for the deals that ARE out there.