Vehicle Update - '99 4Runner - Trail Runner

[weejub]

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Not sure if my new 4Runner is something anyone cares to hear about, but . . . gotta post to see

We had to downsize from a 2004 family vehicle and a '85 offroad vehicle to one that combines both elements, plus serves as a daily driver for my son until he can buy his own vehicle.

First off - this thing is pretty built already thanks to Steelman who is on here and lives in Charlotte. I am really just going to log the things I do to it from here out

He did a VERY clean/nice job on this truck - I appreciate it every time I drive it!!

Already done:

SAW 2.5" C/O (set around 2.0")
Camburg UCAs
OME Rear 906 w/ leveling spacer
BFG KO2 285/70/17 FJ 8-Holes
ARB Front Winch Bumper
Superwinch
4xInnovations Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier
4xInnovations Sliders
ARB Rr Air Locker
Spidertrax Spacers

Pic as it was when I got it.

 

[elkaholic]

No picture.

 

[weejub]

Here is where we are at the moment (4/18/16 Update):

1. 1/2" body lift to avoid any contact on slides / bumpers. PURCHASED but not sure needed - on hold.
2. Add CB radio - build in so always ready to roll - perm install antennae cable, etc. Done!
3. Swap out my Kenwood stereo with the original JVC that came with it Done!
4. Raise front coils by 1/2" to ~2" lift - - WAITING ON FULL SUSPENSION CHANGE TO INCLUDE #1 and #6 and #8
5. Attempt/try to move back to 16" forged Landcruiser wheels and Duratrac or KM2 33" tires. I have a set on my '85 that I will try. DONE
6. OME 891s in rear.
7. Clean up rear lights for lic plate
8. 1" Diff Drop with raising front up. PART OF TOTAL LIFT UPDATE, ABOVE
9. Purchased Odyssey 680
10. Prep my camping load and system with new truck.
11. Finish trail kit to include parts and tools list.
12. Put on some TRD Off Road stickers

Done
13. PanaVise Vehicle-specific Smart Phone holder. INSTALLED
14. Budbuilt 1/8" full skid plates Installed
15. Baja Rack (see below)
16. New Hi-Lift with Mount Bolts (old one is going with '85) MOUNTED WITH NEW HARDWARE

Post LR'15 Items:
17. Shudder/Wobble on road.
18. New LBJ and Tie Rod Ends
19. Check Steering Rack

Update for 2016:

15. (from above) Baja Rack - Long
20. Dual Battery Set Up
21. Fridge and slider

 

[elkaholic]

Looks very nice ....

 

[Roxx]

I got one, 2001 with some modifications but nothing big. People stop me wanting to but it. I just cannot sell it.

 

[little_joe]

That is a sharp 3rd gen! (Don't do the body lift, you have the armor.)

 

[weejub]

^^ Just doing a 1/2" to get the body off the sliders, really. They are too tight together, almost rubbing.

 

[weejub]

Kinda learned how to solder wires - -taught kids. We have light on the license plate that had a few splices - decided to just solder it and shrink wrap it.

Need to find a better light solution for the lic plate

 

[weejub]

We tested the LC wheels with 33's on the new 4Runner. With the Spidertrax, they stick out too far. I ordered some .75" spacers for the LC wheels.

Anyone need the 8-hole FJ Cruiser wheels with BGF AT K02 tires on this truck? Both are practically new. PM me if so. Otherwise we will save for Son's rig. (SOLD)

 

[lumbee1]

I think Jason was looking for those exact wheels.

 

[weejub]

On the tires/wheels - - I added more detail above.

Last night I tucked the CB antennae wires under the passenger side carpet and plastic kick plate area.

I picked up this thing off Amazon:

Hoping I can attach to the top of the rear bumper's tire holder, so when it is opened it doesn't pull on the cable. I was dumb and bought a 3' Firestik, so need to get it up higher on the vehicle.

I also need to find a way to keep my CB out of the way - - would love to just hang it from the rear view mirror somehow. I have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-75WXST-...qid=1440415536&sr=1-3&keywords=cobra+cb+radio

More to work on

 

[elkaholic]

Go to a Love's or Flying J (or any truck stop for that matter) and you can find hooks that co on the handset and will hang on the rear view mirror. As I recall, they are $5 or less ....

 

[JohnVee]

Or, you can really help to stimulate the economy by buying one here...

http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-Micro...e=UTF8&qid=1440418878&sr=1-9&keywords=cb+clip

Or just cut ad bend a coat hanger.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Sharp rig

 

[tgadd]

Looks good. I like matching trim color bumper.

 

[RedHeadedStepChild]

My 3rd Gen (2001) is my DD and primary off-road rig as well. I keep thinking I should sell it and get into an 80, but then I put more $$ into it and it gets that much harder to sell.
I have 891s out back. Not sure I'd recommend it unless you were planning on a drawer system that you're going to keep full.
I bought mine in anticipation of just such a mod. Prior to the CBI rear bumper, they were WAY to harsh and uncomfortable. It was to the point that I'd catch myself wincing a bit in anticipation of bumps in the road. With the CBI with swing-out I'm about 125-150 heavier out back and they are tolerable. With your rear bumper and the sliders you might be OK. Now, all that said, fully laden with all my stuff and a passengers stuff something like 20 gallons of water heading out to Hurricane Creek, they were great.
Bottom line: the 891s are nice springs when loaded up, just think it through before the switch.

How do you like the Camburg UCAs? I've been thinking about a set when its time to through the front end.

 

[Rice]

We tested the LC wheels with 33's on the new 4Runner. With the Spidertrax, they stick out too far. I ordered some .75" spacers for the LC wheels.

Anyone need the 8-hole FJ Cruiser wheels with BGF AT K02 tires on this truck? Both are practically new. PM me if so. Otherwise we will save for Son's rig.

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[weejub]

. . .
Bottom line: the 891s are nice springs when loaded up, just think it through before the switch.

How do you like the Camburg UCAs? I've been thinking about a set when its time to through the front end.

I had a 2002 4Runner that was overlifted with 3" up front and stressed UCA/UBJ and about 5" in the back with the mid/tall Land Cruiser front Springs in it. It had a CBI w/ '99 axles and elocker on the back. (bought it this way knowing I needed to lower it, but not knowing much else).

When I moved down to 2.5" up front (removed a spacer) and to 891s in the back, it was night/day difference in ride quality - - loved it. But perhaps I was used to something pretty horrible, before. It was all OME front/back after the rear spring change. That truck was a lot of fun to drive - felt great with the changes.

The Camburg UCA's look nice and the articulation looks great. I don't think I can know the situation until I take it on some trails, etc. I love the idea of NOT having to press out the UBJ again, but it is weird seeing an open ball there vs a sealed one. I had a friend basically do the UBJ on my last truck for me (I helped) and we really had a time of it.

 

[Fort Knox]

I'm obviously a bit partial to 4Runners, so I'm looking forward to seeing where you go with it. Looks good!

 

[weejub]

I think Jason was looking for those exact wheels.

Wheels and spacers are gone. Thanks, Jason!