What did you do on your 70 series today? (19 Viewers)

[fireball]

Drove it out of the shop and around to the front of our building so I could take this photo and show off the newly installed snorkel.

There was no significant dust nor deep water crossings during this 50 foot journey, but I was ready for both!

 

[Burbot]

Not a trip for a nice truck all ready to go! Go thrash it!!

 

[mattv94]

@fireball, details on those wheels?

Or a P/N

 

[SNLC]

@fireball very very sharp 73 you have there. Sexy as can be!

Cheers

 

[fireball]

16x6 OEM Toyota rims. They are fairly rare, I got these set from a guy in BC and I believe they were off his HZJ77.

The same style are available in 15" from 1st or 2nd gen 4Runners.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

That's the type of bumper I wanted for my Ute.

E, let's try and make a long weekend and get you a rear.... We've been talking about it since CF-15.... HA!

We could have it knocked out in a day and a half easily.

J

 

[eman375]

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E, let's try and make a long weekend and get you a rear.... We've been talking about it since CF-15.... HA!

We could have it knocked out in a day and a half easily.

J

Sounds good! Better late than never. I just have to stay focused. I'll be in touch...

 

[77cruiser77]

@fireball

Those look like prado rims. I've never seen an HZJ77 with 16s. They always came in the 15" although the back spacing is different than the 4Runner 15" version of the rim. A lot of prados that come over and still run the stock rims are often 16s.

Prado rims are an excellent option for those looking for an 16" rim with a stock look. If you want wider then I suggest Micky Thompson.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

That darn chirping sound ....
One of my two idler pulleys has a bearing that is on its last legs however by the time I crank it and raise the hood, the chirping has stopped. Time to change both bearings I guess.

 

[fireball]

@fireball

Those look like prado rims. I've never seen an HZJ77 with 16s. They always came in the 15" although the back spacing is different than the 4Runner 15" version of the rim. A lot of prados that come over and still run the stock rims are often 16s.

Prado rims are an excellent option for those looking for an 16" rim with a stock look. If you want wider then I suggest Micky Thompson.

@fireball

Those look like prado rims. I've never seen an HZJ77 with 16s. They always came in the 15" although the back spacing is different than the 4Runner 15" version of the rim. A lot of prados that come over and still run the stock rims are often 16s.

Prado rims are an excellent option for those looking for an 16" rim with a stock look. If you want wider then I suggest Micky Thompson.

You are probably correct. They are definitely 16" !

They were fine without spacers I added them just to widen the track width/stance. The only drawback is the narrow width of the rim limits tire choice.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I believe my LJ78 had 16" rims.

 

[Burbot]

Finished install of OME suspension. Nice to have a TLC with working springs n shocks. Tires n wheels Monday. Stock 16x7 with 235x75 rubber. Personally spacers are like blocks on leaf springs. Not best practice.

 

[Burbot]

Finished install of OME suspension. Nice to have a TLC with working springs n shocks. Tires n wheels Monday. Stock 16x7 with 235x75 rubber. Personally spacers are like blocks on leaf springs. Not best practice.

 

[Burbot]

Swapped out springs bushings etc replaced with OME springs. Poor old girl was in need of help! Probably 4-5 hours total work. Son now knows some thing about his suspension. Sits at least 4 inches taller?is heavy duty but I expected only21/2 like the new stance though.

 

[FJ73Texas]

I received my Tough Dog suspension kit from @reevesci last Friday. @CenTXFJ60 has been kind enough to let me use his lift in "the barn" to install it soon.

 

[FullyLitLED]

Brought it home

 

[Burbot]

When your pounding out those bushings I found it way easier to have two guys pry from outside while I pounded from under the hoisted truck. Bushings were trashed but still tough to get out.
Worst part of job. Looks and rides way better. Went from 1 inch of travel to just over 4 at front axle.

 

[Burbot]

Almost done with new face plate for stereo install. Added 12v outlet to pwr accessories. Outlet from 81bj60 I parted out. Painted it grey. Next week put in new tuner with sat radio

 

[hotgemini]

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I don't understand why you hacked up the stock stereo mounting? It's about the nicest dash ever made for mounting head units into. Six screws for the surround & vent, four 8mm AF bolts holding in the cage. Every aftermarket stereo I've ever used had threaded holes which lined up perfectly with the factory toyota stereo mounting plates.

 

[bj70_guy]

I don't understand why you hacked up the stock stereo mounting? It's about the nicest dash ever made for mounting head units into. Six screws for the surround & vent, four 8mm AF bolts holding in the cage. Every aftermarket stereo I've ever used had threaded holes which lined up perfectly with the factory toyota stereo mounting plates.

I did because that tray underneath the head unit is a useless waste of space. Mounting a head unit in a flat piece of aluminum was a piece of cake, and I had a place for ARB switches, power ports, and various switches I never quite got around to using.
Has worked out great.