A Tale Of The Tape

[NCFJ]

It was a combination of several things that brought us to the 4RNR. I beat the crap out of my FJC, running east coast trails that were in general cut for Jeeps. Lets face it, the FJC is a fat one. When I did all the body work and had it painted I decided I was not doing that process on the FJC again and Bullet was retired from trail duty.

I had planned on getting the 60 trail worthy but this 4RNR just kind of grew on us. We had even talked about cutting the top off the 60 and having a custom canvas top made. THe 60 is a bigger project and the 4RNR is already up and running.
Enter the 1988 4RNR.

Runs well, TOP COMES OFF and prime for an SAS. Has the tried and true 22RE that is easy to build and lends itself to aftermarket EFI. Currently my OEM EFI is working fine so I will not mess with it.

Both trucks are wearing FJC steelies with 33" KM2s

Tale of the tape-measurements are rough
FJC 4RNR
Wheelbase 106” 103”
Outside of Tread 72” 66”
Height/ with rack 76/83-84” 72 no rack
GVWR 5570lb 5080lb
Curb weight 4,295 lb 3,720lb

The departure angle on the FJC is better for sure. The fuel tank on the 4RNR hangs down too far for my taste. I like the overall size better on the 4RNR, that's the general idea. That and I can drive it around town instead of my 12MPG pickup.

Skinny
More to come

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looking forward to what you've got planned

Please don't tell me that this 4runner is going to get in the way of your truggy build!

 

[lt1fire]

wait that thing in there is a truggy???? I thought it was just shop art in different stages


Nah haven't been to Stan's for about a year but that truggy is going to be awesome when it is done.



Cool runner

 

[NCFJ]

I suffer from too many projects, too few dollars. If all goes well, we will be selling our mountain property this coming Spring. Prices are coming back solid and much of the forclosures on the market are sold off. We have been holding on to this property since before the market tanked in 08.

Once we sell that off and get some more of the capitol improvements done on the farm then I can start looking at building the truggy and the 4RNR. For now the 4RNR can be trail worthy far faster and cheaper than the truggy and I want to have something to go play with.

 

[NCFJ]

I have 33's on it now and can drive around town with no rubs. That will not be the case off road. I do not want to spend any money or time on the stock suspension.

I have a donor truck, front axle and T-case ready to give their lives the the 4RNR can be better. So I am going to start colleccting parts, cut the donor truck up, cab and fenders are shot, hood is OK, I'll shelve the trans, engine and rear axle. Frame depends on what I find all apart.

No real firm thoughts on the rear axle yet, leaf springs or links. I have found that a 93 F-150 rear tank fits real well in the 4RNR, that only leaves the cross member hanging down. Ahhhh, it never ends.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

If you're getting rid of the IFS, can I buy the IFS hubs from you? I'm in the market for a pair.

 

[NCFJ]

Sorry, I am using them Johnny. I will install them on my front axle, they will get me back the 3" I lost swapping so track width will be the same. Sorry buddy

 

[NCFJ]

Pays to have a wife in the used car biz. Front bumper ends and a shift boot
I have a great wife!