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Hey Richard, never second ge uess a 1st gen 4runner build!! That is the pinnacle
And thanks, love this thing for sure. Can't wait for the motor swap
ScrappyJackalope 2nd gen 4runner Dana 44 sas build.
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And thanks, love this thing for sure. Can't wait for the motor swap
Are you planning to do the engine swap before or after Rubithon? Hell, rubithon might be a spring thaw run this year.
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I won't have it all together for Rubithon. I work too slow now a days
I still have to build my rear bumper, sliders, and build my 4.7 case before the run. But I think I have decided on my motor swap and it is a unconventional one to say the least
And yea, I will be slightly surprised if we actually do the run at the end of June. I remember many times where caddilac was snowed in after 4th of July with years that have gotten less snow. Time will tell
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Things are brewing
Well this is interesting...
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Holy Lobes Batman!
So after you cut up the front axle, did you just cut off a corresponding amount of the the axle shafts? I'm interested in doing this myself, I currently have a d44. I am saving up some money for a truss, coilovers, and a 4link. But I'm a little bit concerned about how much of the axle is going to be sticking out and how it'll look.
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With some many manufacturers using the Dana 44 with different lengths I was able to cut my housing to match a 80's jeep wagoneer long side and a dodge truck short side. Makes it super slick and there are a lot of combos you can run the get the axle width you want while retaining a stock shaft length.
Then I ordered a yukon chromo shafts for each.
You can also cut down the stock shafts as well and have them resplined as long as you are going short enough to get past the necked down section in the stock shaft.
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Have taken a long lay off from working on the 4runner. I did start building a rear bumper though. And I do have almost everything to do chevy rear springs. I sold off the Honda stuff too. The more I thought about it this rig deserves a V8. So time will tell.
I also picked up a 88 single cab 3.0. I added a 3.4 to it. Wow what a fun little truck. Runs phenomenal!!
I also picked up a 88 single cab 3.0. I added a 3.4 to it. Wow what a fun little truck. Runs phenomenal!!
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Hi folks, been lagging on the build. Too many irons in the fire. But I got my r151f together and am doing a chevy spring swap in the rear as we speak. Also a 4.7 Marling gear set..
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Did my finish welding on my axle perches. I like to load up the tube to counteract the pulling of the tube from welding. I also dont weld more than about 1.5" without letting it cool. I did a post about 20 years ago on pirate showing how much these housings pull when welding on them. Crazy.
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Ok folks, it is drivable again 
just finished the r151f and 4.7 marlin gear case. Also finished up the 63 in chevys and complete exhaust using all vbands and a flowmaster 50 series, sounds awesome with a nice quiet interior. Now to finish off the rear bumper sides.
just finished the r151f and 4.7 marlin gear case. Also finished up the 63 in chevys and complete exhaust using all vbands and a flowmaster 50 series, sounds awesome with a nice quiet interior. Now to finish off the rear bumper sides.
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Had fun at the Norcal Toyota fest this weekend. Lots of quality toyotas to drool over
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A few more
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Started my Bumper sides. VERY time consuming. I am thinking dimple die hopes on the side? Going back and forth at least. Like the clean sides but like the dimple dies too and it would match my front bumper with so in there, and of course make it a little lighter and more rigid. Also the main section of the bumper will be trimmed so a ways to go to the final product.
Nice. Looks a lot like the one I built for my dad's 60.
I'm not sure about the dimple dies. I like smooth.
Although keeping nice minimal gaps looks good, it doesn't work out great when the bumper takes a big impact and contacts the body. Ask me how I know
I'm not sure about the dimple dies. I like smooth.
Although keeping nice minimal gaps looks good, it doesn't work out great when the bumper takes a big impact and contacts the body. Ask me how I know
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Nice! Yea have been going back and forth for sure on the dimples. But i have the diesNice. Looks a lot like the one I built for my dad's 60.
I'm not sure about the dimple dies. I like smooth.
Although keeping nice minimal gaps looks good, it doesn't work out great when the bumper takes a big impact and contacts the body. Ask me how I know
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