Our '87 4R SR5 Honduras Coffee/Missions Rig Build...

[The Jade Bean]

Found this link on removing smog related stuff. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-truck-4runner/46162-22re-smog-removal-2.html.

I wanna take out whatever isn't absolutely needed. There's no smog control for this year here in Texas a defiantly not any in Honduras. Any help on the matter would be great, just trying to get an idea right now. Thanks!

I've also update my to do list above.

-Daniel Kent

 

[Sam Stewart]

You could probably just put an add-a-leaf in to help with the sag.

For the smog stuff you can basically take off everything that has to do with the EGR with no ill effects. They sell a block off kit at LCEngineering.

http://www.lceperformance.com/EGR-Block-Plate-Kit-22RE-RET-EFI-Only-p/1016039.htm

 

[The Jade Bean]

Does that include the Cat Sam? Thanks!

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Just took the top off. I wanted to see what it looks like underneath (rust, etc.) and I'm going to see if our BJ60 seats will fit before I post the BJ up for sale. Rust under the top is minimal!

-Daniel Kent

EDIT: The seats do not fit front or back.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Cats shouldn't matter either. I am pretty sure it's only got one O2 and it's before the cat. It shouldn't affect the running since it's not monitored.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Cats shouldn't matter either. I am pretty sure it's only got one O2 and it's before the cat. It shouldn't affect the running since it's not monitored.

Sweet action!

-Daniel Kent

 

[pappy]

Cats shouldn't matter either. I am pretty sure it's only got one O2 and it's before the cat. It shouldn't affect the running since it's not monitored.

Just keep in mind the OX sensor is needed. You can abandon the cat.

As far as EGR, you can also install a freeze plug to the hole on the manifold. You will need to drill it out to a standard size, since the hole that is there isn't standard. After the hole is plugged you can bolt up the EGR valve, and cap off the vacuum ports on the throttle body that lead to the modulator.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Just keep in mind the OX sensor is needed. You can abandon the cat.

As far as EGR, you can also install a freeze plug to the hole on the manifold. You will need to drill it out to a standard size, since the hole that is there isn't standard. After the hole is plugged you can bolt up the EGR valve, and cap off the vacuum ports on the throttle body that lead to the modulator.

Great info! Thank you sir!

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

The censes so far is no lift, but anyone have thoughts on this 2" lift.

https://wabfab.3dcartstores.com/mobile/1986-1995-Pickup-4Runner-2-Lift-Kit_p_706.html
-Daniel Kent

 

[onemanarmy]

That kit is ball joint spacers and add a leafs, which is what most people do to lift these torsion bar trucks cheap and easy. You may be able to source the parts cheaper seperately. Does that kit include new U bolts? I added two leaves from another 4 runner pack into my stock leaf pack to fix my rear sag and gain about an inch, and also more load capacity, and all that cost me was the price of new U bolts. As you have mentioned, the ZUK mod (putting coils in with the leaves) is cheap and easy and will help with rear sag, and should last forever. Personally, I wouldn't lift the front, you will have a harsher ride over rough roads, and 31s will fit fine stock, even when flexing. This is what I run. Not to mention you have a laundry list of big items that need to be taken care of.

 

[The Jade Bean]

You are right onemanarmy I have a monstrous list and if I can take a few things off I should. I may do the add-a-leaf and the springs that way I can haul a bit more. Since we are going to use this as a truck as well. Thank you sir!

New question: Swing out tire in the rear or tire underneath? My wife says underneath and I'm leaning that way as well.

-Daniel Kent

EDIT: It doesn't look like it comes with new ubolts.

 

[pappy]

New question: Swing out tire in the rear or tire underneath?

No contest.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Is that yours Pappy? If so did you make or buy it? Thanks!

-Daniel Kent

 

[pappy]

Stout Equipment. No longer in business.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Stout Equipment. No longer in business.

Can't seem to find any solid bumpers for these (only tube). Guess I might have to make it.

-Daniel Kent

 

[onemanarmy]

That is the same problem I found. Im gonna get 4crawlers bumper brackets and build a solid square tube bumper off of them. The pre fabbed brackets should save me some time.

 

[The Jade Bean]

That is the same problem I found. Im gonna get 4crawlers bumper brackets and build a solid square tube bumper off of them. The pre fabbed brackets should save me some time.

Sweet! Didn't know about those. Here's the link for anyone else: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/RearBumper.shtml

Thanks man. -Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Updated the build list with some links. Here are a few picks of the bumpers I think we want and the soft top.

I hate to just throw the hard top away, are they worth anything?

-Daniel Kent

 

[The Jade Bean]

Here's the engine I was thinking of getting:

-Daniel Kent

 

[pappy]

Who is the source of the engine?

We have had lots of discussion on rebuilding and stuff. I would send your engine to a reputable, LOCAL, machine shop and let them do it. You then have control over the outcome, and by keeping it local you can hold somebody accountable if something isn't right.