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Yotafun 00' 4Runner Build - Annabelle (1 Viewer)
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Started to get the truck buttoned up, new stainless steel braided brake lines for the front:
I bled the brakes, filled the fluid, and took her out for a spin. So nice to have the 4.88 back, will roast the tires so easily if I power break it
The rear drums are scrapping the backing plates hard, so I will have to go through that as well.
The fix I thought I had for the transmission cooler lines didn't work, I believe the hard lines are starting to seep through the rusted bits. So thankful I have a spare parts bin in the garage... I pulled the hard lines off the brown truck and gave them a clean up. Thank you coal country dirt. That with years of oil preserved these 23 year old lines! I am going to give them a few coats before I pop them into the silver 4Runner:
Another thing I noticed is that I had a vibration in the front end when in 4WD, I have the front drive shaft out currently and I locked the truck into 4WD to get the diff to lock in and got no vibration which makes me think it may be the drive shaft so I pulled the one out of the brown truck and will install it later:
For now I am done for a bit and let my body recoup.
I bled the brakes, filled the fluid, and took her out for a spin. So nice to have the 4.88 back, will roast the tires so easily if I power break it
The rear drums are scrapping the backing plates hard, so I will have to go through that as well.
The fix I thought I had for the transmission cooler lines didn't work, I believe the hard lines are starting to seep through the rusted bits. So thankful I have a spare parts bin in the garage... I pulled the hard lines off the brown truck and gave them a clean up. Thank you coal country dirt. That with years of oil preserved these 23 year old lines! I am going to give them a few coats before I pop them into the silver 4Runner:
Another thing I noticed is that I had a vibration in the front end when in 4WD, I have the front drive shaft out currently and I locked the truck into 4WD to get the diff to lock in and got no vibration which makes me think it may be the drive shaft so I pulled the one out of the brown truck and will install it later:
For now I am done for a bit and let my body recoup.
I see a mini truck case on the floor. Plans?
What are those five longer bolt/studs from? Not to connect a driveshaft I think......Started to get the truck buttoned up, new stainless steel braided brake lines for the front:
I bled the brakes, filled the fluid, and took her out for a spin. So nice to have the 4.88 back, will roast the tires so easily if I power break it
The rear drums are scrapping the backing plates hard, so I will have to go through that as well.
The fix I thought I had for the transmission cooler lines didn't work, I believe the hard lines are starting to seep through the rusted bits. So thankful I have a spare parts bin in the garage... I pulled the hard lines off the brown truck and gave them a clean up. Thank you coal country dirt. That with years of oil preserved these 23 year old lines! I am going to give them a few coats before I pop them into the silver 4Runner:
Another thing I noticed is that I had a vibration in the front end when in 4WD, I have the front drive shaft out currently and I locked the truck into 4WD to get the diff to lock in and got no vibration which makes me think it may be the drive shaft so I pulled the one out of the brown truck and will install it later:
For now I am done for a bit and let my body recoup.
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crawl box eventually 
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If you are referring to the ones next to the jack stands in the front driveshaft picture, those are extra bolts for the rear axle. When I picked up the axle housing and kept the hardware that attaches the links to it on it. Bad habbits die hard, I have tons of extra bolts and nuts lol
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Found a little motivation this evening (started around 3 ended around 8:30....) to get the dust plates clearance fixed, adjust the rear lower control arms, install the better transmission cooler lines and the front drive shaft...
To start with the cooler lines:
Out with the old!
These lines came out surprisingly easy. I was expecting the fittings to be frozen tights, I was actually able to practically use my hand after getting them broken loose.
Here is the culprit, this is where it was starting to seep, I think another month and it would have probably completely blow...
Old and newer:
The old rubber for where the lines are held in the mounts were not going to transfer over, so I found some drawer lining to make some:
I do not have any pictures of them installed in the truck, but I topped off fluid and ran it and so far no leaks!
I think the next line to be figured out are going to be the power steering lines.... I am getting tired of having to replace these things but it is what it is, 240K and i am sure not a lot of care before I got a hold of it so meh.
Next was the drive shaft. If you recall earlier I mentioned I would use the one from the brown 4Runner to fix a vibration I had when in 4wd and then learned something new....
I was under the impression that all the 4Runners had the same length drive shafts and the only time it was different was when it was a 4cyl vs. 6cyl.
Well, I guess because of the multi-mode transfer case that has the center differential for AWD function, it makes the case significantly longer...
So I guess this sort of is steering me in a new direction for what I am going to do as far as a dual case setup and when I eventually SAS, time to break out the wiring diagram books and see what differs between the two style 4wd system and what I will need to do to make it work correctly...
As I stated above I also adjusted the links on the rear axle, I noticed when I first lifted it that the axle looked like it may have been off center, which was confirmed after the adjustment, found a straight edge and its dead on now. The back end doesn't feel twitchy anymore, when accelerating hard it feels tighter and doesn't want to fight and same on hard braking, it used to want to pull left now it stops in a dead straight line.
To start with the cooler lines:
Out with the old!
These lines came out surprisingly easy. I was expecting the fittings to be frozen tights, I was actually able to practically use my hand after getting them broken loose.
Here is the culprit, this is where it was starting to seep, I think another month and it would have probably completely blow...
Old and newer:
The old rubber for where the lines are held in the mounts were not going to transfer over, so I found some drawer lining to make some:
I do not have any pictures of them installed in the truck, but I topped off fluid and ran it and so far no leaks!
I think the next line to be figured out are going to be the power steering lines.... I am getting tired of having to replace these things but it is what it is, 240K and i am sure not a lot of care before I got a hold of it so meh.
Next was the drive shaft. If you recall earlier I mentioned I would use the one from the brown 4Runner to fix a vibration I had when in 4wd and then learned something new....
I was under the impression that all the 4Runners had the same length drive shafts and the only time it was different was when it was a 4cyl vs. 6cyl.
Well, I guess because of the multi-mode transfer case that has the center differential for AWD function, it makes the case significantly longer...
So I guess this sort of is steering me in a new direction for what I am going to do as far as a dual case setup and when I eventually SAS, time to break out the wiring diagram books and see what differs between the two style 4wd system and what I will need to do to make it work correctly...
As I stated above I also adjusted the links on the rear axle, I noticed when I first lifted it that the axle looked like it may have been off center, which was confirmed after the adjustment, found a straight edge and its dead on now. The back end doesn't feel twitchy anymore, when accelerating hard it feels tighter and doesn't want to fight and same on hard braking, it used to want to pull left now it stops in a dead straight line.
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Got some deliveries from Amazon so I could complete some more projects in the 4Runner.
Mind you I've actually had the snorkel for 5 years....
i bought the washer bottle relocation kit last summer as well to help get the ball rolling with fitting the 35s.
I removed the fender line to get better access for the install of the tube for the snorkel that also involved removing the fender flares to get it out, what a pain that was!
The snorkel is for a 167 Series Hilux Pickup but it was cheaper then the ARB Tacoma option and still fits well but there will be some finesse needed....
First being the rubber elbow that connects the airbox to the snorkel, I let it sit in the sun a little bit before using a screw driver to stretching it over the air box:
After this I worked on removing the old washer bottle and preparing the lines and the new washer bottle:
Then I started to get everything situated:
I don't have any pictures but I had to modify the top front bracket of the air box and the bottom bracket of the washer bottle kit to move the bottle over to clear the fan on the back of the LED light.
I just need to find some padding now to go around it to keep it in place a little more solid. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated because I have no idea...
This is where I stopped for today, the sun sunk behind the clouds, it got cold and I am still mustering up the courage to cut a hole in the perfectly straight fender... That and I need to transcribe the template to paper since the cardboard one I can't see through to mark the holes to drill for the studs for the snorkel......
Mind you I've actually had the snorkel for 5 years....
i bought the washer bottle relocation kit last summer as well to help get the ball rolling with fitting the 35s.
I removed the fender line to get better access for the install of the tube for the snorkel that also involved removing the fender flares to get it out, what a pain that was!
The snorkel is for a 167 Series Hilux Pickup but it was cheaper then the ARB Tacoma option and still fits well but there will be some finesse needed....
First being the rubber elbow that connects the airbox to the snorkel, I let it sit in the sun a little bit before using a screw driver to stretching it over the air box:
After this I worked on removing the old washer bottle and preparing the lines and the new washer bottle:
Then I started to get everything situated:
I don't have any pictures but I had to modify the top front bracket of the air box and the bottom bracket of the washer bottle kit to move the bottle over to clear the fan on the back of the LED light.
I just need to find some padding now to go around it to keep it in place a little more solid. Recommendations would be greatly appreciated because I have no idea...
This is where I stopped for today, the sun sunk behind the clouds, it got cold and I am still mustering up the courage to cut a hole in the perfectly straight fender... That and I need to transcribe the template to paper since the cardboard one I can't see through to mark the holes to drill for the studs for the snorkel......
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Annabelle coming along nicely Avi. Question- where did you get the washer kit? I deleted mine and never got around to fitting a new one. I was going to rig one out of pvc pipe.
How about some rubber or neoprene glued to it to keep things in place.
caz
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Joe, would this option work on yours?
Andy's Taco build thread
Jotter's Way! That's the one. First trail of the day and back on the trailer it went.
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I bought a kit from Sonoran Steel. Just seemed like the best option for me at the time since I have two washer motors.
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Joe, would this option work on yours?
Andy's Taco build thread
Jotter's Way! That's the one. First trail of the day and back on the trailer it went.
Wish this was an option, but the ABS and Cruise control box are in the way. @caz Was that the lower half of your washer bottle?
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Did a little more today, removed the brackets for the washer bottle and used the same rubber I used for the transmission coolant lines to build up some cushioning, the fit is much better. I will try to take pictures, I didn't today.
I also did this today:
The moment right after this I went inside and poured a really stiff drink and then sat by the truck and sobbed at what I had done.
Still coming to terms that this truck will be the new wheeling rig, considered it is still pretty straight it's hard to do things like this.
Andy @jamarquardt22 asked "if this bugs you, how the hell am I gonna get you to cut up for 35s" and I responded "Copious amount of hard liquor"
Continued to drill the holes and used some paint applied by q-tips to help prevent some rust.
Installed tight in the fender, and on the windshield frame, I used some RTV with the rivets to help with any water intrusion. I was originally going to use nut certs but there just isn't enough room so the the rivets will have to do, seems solid.
From here I buttoned everything up and went for a test drive, well tried....
The rubber elbow is not as strong as I thought it would be, when I got WOT the elbow would collapse starve the truck of air and then pull itself off the snout of the snorkel. So I decided to utilize the parts I had left over from the truck:
I am going to utilize the factory elbow that is hard plastic. I have to clock it so that it points in the correct direction. Pieced with the left over factory plastic elbow and the rubber of elbow that came in the kit, I think I will be able to make something work.
You get what you paid for, I understand that, but I couldn't justify $400+ for the snorkel at the time. I saw this as an option and actually got it as a Christmas present *cough* 5 years ago.... so Its a 1/4 of the cost and requires some MacGyver skills to make it work. I am use to doing things like that now lol
I also did this today:
The moment right after this I went inside and poured a really stiff drink and then sat by the truck and sobbed at what I had done.
Still coming to terms that this truck will be the new wheeling rig, considered it is still pretty straight it's hard to do things like this.
Andy @jamarquardt22 asked "if this bugs you, how the hell am I gonna get you to cut up for 35s" and I responded "Copious amount of hard liquor"
Continued to drill the holes and used some paint applied by q-tips to help prevent some rust.
Installed tight in the fender, and on the windshield frame, I used some RTV with the rivets to help with any water intrusion. I was originally going to use nut certs but there just isn't enough room so the the rivets will have to do, seems solid.
From here I buttoned everything up and went for a test drive, well tried....
The rubber elbow is not as strong as I thought it would be, when I got WOT the elbow would collapse starve the truck of air and then pull itself off the snout of the snorkel. So I decided to utilize the parts I had left over from the truck:
I am going to utilize the factory elbow that is hard plastic. I have to clock it so that it points in the correct direction. Pieced with the left over factory plastic elbow and the rubber of elbow that came in the kit, I think I will be able to make something work.
You get what you paid for, I understand that, but I couldn't justify $400+ for the snorkel at the time. I saw this as an option and actually got it as a Christmas present *cough* 5 years ago.... so Its a 1/4 of the cost and requires some MacGyver skills to make it work. I am use to doing things like that now lol
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Finished things up today and took it for a test drive and all is well.
First item on the list was clocking the factory elbow. I used a nut cert and just one bolt since the second both would have to go through a pinch weld and I don't have a drill bit hard enough to go through (at least I don't think), but it kind of worked out since it allowed for some movement to align everything up:
It isn't pretty but it works, did some WOT pulls and nothing popped off, honestly I will be surprised if it does, everything is so packed in there isn't much room for movement beyond maybe an 1/8" so everything should be nice and tight for a while
Went for a drive to get some miles on the diffs, pick up meds for the pooches, found a spot to take a picture:
Surprisingly I don't even notice it is there except for the head that is just at the corner of my line of sight from the windshield. I have never been in a rig with a snorkel, but I was honestly expecting to see it more, I am pleasantly surprised and happy with the turnout.
First item on the list was clocking the factory elbow. I used a nut cert and just one bolt since the second both would have to go through a pinch weld and I don't have a drill bit hard enough to go through (at least I don't think), but it kind of worked out since it allowed for some movement to align everything up:
It isn't pretty but it works, did some WOT pulls and nothing popped off, honestly I will be surprised if it does, everything is so packed in there isn't much room for movement beyond maybe an 1/8" so everything should be nice and tight for a while
Went for a drive to get some miles on the diffs, pick up meds for the pooches, found a spot to take a picture:
Surprisingly I don't even notice it is there except for the head that is just at the corner of my line of sight from the windshield. I have never been in a rig with a snorkel, but I was honestly expecting to see it more, I am pleasantly surprised and happy with the turnout.
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Also @jamarquardt22 suggested I update my avatar with Today's picture....
A little reluctant but seems fitting now
A little reluctant but seems fitting now
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Negative Andy- My truck has stuff jammed in that area already plus my ARB solenoid and the compressor- real estate is at a premium under the hood.Joe, would this option work on yours?
Andy's Taco build thread
Jotter's Way! That's the one. First trail of the day and back on the trailer it went.
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After our recent Green Trail run on June 20th, Andy suggested I leave my 4Runner with him so it actually has a better chance of getting chopped for 35s, because I have procrastinated long enough.
Today, I headed up there to assist with the operation, getting the fenders off and helping with the removing of struts and such. The it was time to break out the knife and start the surgery:
My time was limited, this is as far as we have gotten. I stopped early to get tips on welding, I had brought my machine up to console in the expertise of the almighty Andy. Literally after 5 minutes I was already making huge strides over the globs I had put down before. Sorry no pictures.
Also today I learned if a vital flaw in Toyotas design with the 4Runner that really pissed me off:
Some 'genius' at Toyota thought it would be a grand idea to fit the front sunroof drains to drain INTO THE ROCKER! I always thought it went some where above the front body mount but apparently not....
I'm sure it's not the only cause of the rust that took away the rockers in the brown 4Runner but it sure doesn't help!
Today, I headed up there to assist with the operation, getting the fenders off and helping with the removing of struts and such. The it was time to break out the knife and start the surgery:
My time was limited, this is as far as we have gotten. I stopped early to get tips on welding, I had brought my machine up to console in the expertise of the almighty Andy. Literally after 5 minutes I was already making huge strides over the globs I had put down before. Sorry no pictures.
Also today I learned if a vital flaw in Toyotas design with the 4Runner that really pissed me off:
Some 'genius' at Toyota thought it would be a grand idea to fit the front sunroof drains to drain INTO THE ROCKER! I always thought it went some where above the front body mount but apparently not....
I'm sure it's not the only cause of the rust that took away the rockers in the brown 4Runner but it sure doesn't help!
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Haha we are doing the same project! I’m hoping to be done this week and be ready for the cmcc alternative weekend.
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It's going to be a few weeks, so no CMCC alternative fornme.
I asked Andy if he would be okay waiting for me to work on it with him. For me it's the knowledge base, while I still have a lot to learn with welding, I still learn best by watching. Plus it's always better doing projects with friends. Drinking beer and hanging out.
