My gen2 4rnr gets Volvo portals

[knixen]

installed my tsl-sx today... while waiting for the ltb`s...

I am modifying the adapters for my rear tube bumper before putting it back on. Need to be able to adjust it a little more.

 

[lt1fire]

How will the diesel like that low of a gear ratio (5.99)??

 

[Coyomog]

I like your 4Runner build. Great progress... I'm building my '94 4Runner with 416 Unimog portal axles, but I am not moving nearly as quickly with my build as you are. Here is a link to my build-up:

Coyota 4Mogger Build - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

Cheers!

 

[knixen]

How will the diesel like that low of a gear ratio (5.99)??

It works great with the 5,29s now, I think it will be all good.

I like your 4Runner build. Great progress... I'm building my '94 4Runner with 416 Unimog portal axles, but I am not moving nearly as quickly with my build as you are. Here is a link to my build-up:

Coyota 4Mogger Build - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

Cheers!

Thanks, been following your build on pirate. Much more complicated than mine I will do my portal swap on tuesday... At least I hope so, it should at least be back on the ground with the axles bolted up and wheels on.

I hope to get it driveable before friday, since I am unable to work on it for 3 weeks then...

 

[knixen]

a few more pics...

room for the bigger meats which should arrive tomorrow...

it gets diesel enough...

 

[knixen]

it finally sits on portals... been a long day!!!

off with the 8" yotas...

removing the brackets the previous owner had installed...

welding...

weld close up...

rear axle in place

front axle in place

on 31s, sitting on the axles... the same clearance under the axles as with 38,5s on the stockers...

more to do tomorrow...

 

[FLYINGLOW]

Looks great but put some U bolts on those axles. Grade 8 bolts will break eventually if you run it hard. You haven't flipped the bolts so the heads on the bottom to maximize ground clearance so u-bolts won't be any different than what you have now.

 

[liljlandon]

So... Will you adopt me?

 

[knixen]

Looks great but put some U bolts on those axles. Grade 8 bolts will break eventually if you run it hard. You haven't flipped the bolts so the heads on the bottom to maximize ground clearance so u-bolts won't be any different than what you have now.

Thanks for the advice, don`t think I will modify these after testing it. Got lots to do and little time... Flipping the bolts wouldn't have fit...

 

[knixen]

So... Will you adopt me?

depends on what you can do for my truck!!! I have little time and need capable help...

 

[liljlandon]

Well... I can tear down a 22r from previous running condition in less than an hour. All the way to the block. I can build it from the block up in 3hours. Installed in 5. Running in 6. And I can change oil, rebuild axles... Certified welder (BTW- That stringer bead lacks... Weave is where its at.) And I can make cool s*** out of broken car parts. Ask wristy.

 

[knixen]

ok, get your ass over here!!!

 

[liljlandon]

I cant beleive your diff sets above your springs... thats amazing

 

[mookie]

that's the badest 4runner ever

one of the guys i ride with had 47" ltbs and hated them, couldn't get up a lot of stuff, he traded with a guy that had 49" iroks and he loves them s***s man...

 

[knixen]

I cant beleive your diff sets above your springs... thats amazing

Its a bit tight between the front vacuum clock and the frame rail, but I think it will be OK.

that's the badest 4runner ever

one of the guys i ride with had 47" ltbs and hated them, couldn't get up a lot of stuff, he traded with a guy that had 49" iroks and he loves them ****s man...

Thanks!!!!

Will try them, hope I love them! Actually I bought a used set of 39,5 iroks on beadlocks today... So now I have something to swap to if I want...

Connected front driveshaft and all the brakes today.

Figured out lots of things to, need to get some work done tomorrow.

 

[Mo Rocks]

Looking great. Nice work. !! I would give thought to some U bolts too.....
Is the below picture of the brake lines or a locker line ???
It looks like copper tubing. Just hope it is not a copper brake line......they don't work too well.

Its a bit tight between the front vacuum clock and the frame rail, but I think it will be OK.



Thanks!!!!

Will try them, hope I love them! Actually I bought a used set of 39,5 iroks on beadlocks today... So now I have something to swap to if I want...

Connected front driveshaft and all the brakes today.

Figured out lots of things to, need to get some work done tomorrow.

 

[knixen]

Looking great. Nice work. !! I would give thought to some U bolts too.....
Is the below picture of the brake lines or a locker line ???
It looks like copper tubing. Just hope it is not a copper brake line......they don't work too well.

I don`t have the original u-bolts. And nobody makes custom ones. Also the stock portal placement for leaf springs is not placed correctly to be bolt on, and finally the portals I have have been customized for a different project so most of mounts were cut of. So until I link them, I will use these bolts... Thanks for the advice though!

The brake lines are about 3" long, and copper. Its easier to make, and have worked well for me in the past. I will have to redo everything when my disc brake kit arrives, so it will have to do. Also I made custom brake lines with toyota bolts in one end and volvo in the other. Will probably redo the main lines on the rear axle today. Just to make sure I have no issues, the steel lines have seen better days. And to clarify, it is temporary until the disc brake kit arrives.

I think I have solved most issues in my mind now, we will see how things evolve.

I have to swap to shorter shocks in the front, down to 10" travel. I will lose some up travel due to the sua solution. The full drop will be about the same even with shorter shocks.

If I am lucky I will have full steering today, and brakes. Even 4wd... Not sure about shocks though or bump stops...

I need an electric vakuum pump? Anyone no of a car model which has? Or give me a heads up for one?

Thanks!

 

[Mo Rocks]

Well I hope the copper lines are real temporary.

A friend of mine was running copper brake lines on a car years ago and one split open.....had a nasty crash as a result....he is lucky to be alive....
Copper brake lines are not legal for street use here in the US.


I am sure you know that brake lines need to be double flaired too.
It takes a special flairing tool for that.....I have one.
Not that hard to use.......just practice on a few flairs before making the real lines.

Good luck and be careful !!!!!!!!

 

[knixen]

loaned some stock rims for a C303... now it is 2" inside the flares. Looks good. Also, the height has dropped about 2,5" due to sua. I like it.

Needs to get some parts made, and parts ordered and delivered. Good thing I have to no time for it the next 3 weeks.

 

[cody c]

i would love to see some more pictures of your rig, when do you plan on putting the swampers on it?