Author Topic: 84 4Runner Buildup - Last minute summer mods (Read 302884 times)

Jud · « **Reply #180 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 12:45:16 PM »

Quote from: Volcom on Feb 06, 2007, 12:12:15 PM

I also have to figure out what I'm going to do with the stupid LPSV in the rear.

i talked to the guys down at allpro and they told me to just hack the bar off then ziptie it up to give the full amount of braking to the rear and it worked great!

Volcom · « **Reply #181 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 01:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Fearofrunner on Feb 06, 2007, 12:18:59 PM

get rid of it, with a runner that old the LSPV probably locked up... am i right? Aftermarket proportioning is well worth the effort

I will probably follow your buildup thread on how to put that Wilwood proportioning valve in

Fearofrunner · « **Reply #182 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 02:00:53 PM »

sweet man that's what it's there for.

Volcom · « **Reply #183 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 11:43:21 AM »

My dad rocks!!! He took the front axle housing and spend 5 hours cutting and grinding all the unneeded brackets and mounts. He saved me 5 hours of work this weekend so I can spend my time working on something else. Thanks DAD! $Beer Chug\'n$

hollywood_toy90 · « **Reply #184 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 12:09:28 PM »

nice looking build man, and agree about the light thing, you can nevr have to much, during builds and usally just repairs we have 2 or 3 flashlights out and on. i like to see what im doing! keep it up!!

Loki · « **Reply #185 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 01:00:21 PM »

Quote from: Volcom on Feb 08, 2007, 11:43:21 AM

My dad rocks!!! He took the front axle housing and spend 5 hours cutting and grinding all the unneeded brackets and mounts. He saved me 5 hours of work this weekend so I can spend my time working on something else. Thanks DAD! $Beer Chug\'n$

what did he use to cut all that stuff off the axle? and where are the pictures of the cleaned up axle?

Volcom · « **Reply #186 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 06:54:12 PM »

Quote from: Loki on Feb 08, 2007, 01:00:21 PM

what did he use to cut all that stuff off the axle? and where are the pictures of the cleaned up axle?

angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. I'll post some pics tonight!

Loki · « **Reply #187 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 09:28:15 PM »

ok...now i know why it took so long...yes post pics...i've got to see how that came out...can't wait to see this thing done.

Volcom · « **Reply #188 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 11:49:43 PM »

Front axle housing with brackets and mounts cut off.

I went to AutoZone tonight and spent $380 in brakes for the front and rear. Before you say, wow, you spent way too much. I do get $130 of that back with my core returns. So, I've got $250 in brakes. I bought reman front V-6 calipers, new V-6 brake master cylinder (1 inch bore vs. 3/4 bore on stock 84 setup), front brake pads, rear brake shoes, and rear wheel cylinders. This setup should make a huge difference in stopping power from the stock 84 setup. I also needed a bigger master cylinder for the larger drums on the rear with the IFS rearend I'm running.

V-6 and stock 84 calipers

One small piston and one large piston

Two large pistons

V-6 caliper has cooling fins on side of caliper. They are bigger and will work with the new FJ-40 brake rotors I got with the kit.

Stock POS

I bought a breaker bar also. My brother asked me like 3 times for a breaker bar last weekend and I didn't have one. I do now

Loki · « **Reply #189 on:** Feb 09, 2007, 06:49:23 AM »

what rotors are you running? axle looks pretty good, any armor going on that thing?

Volcom · « **Reply #190 on:** Feb 09, 2007, 06:53:57 AM »

Quote from: Loki on Feb 09, 2007, 06:49:23 AM

what rotors are you running? axle looks pretty good, any armor going on that thing?

Whatever rotors work with a solid front axle and either IFS 4 cylinder or V-6 brakes, I think they are FJ40 rotors.

I've got an axle truss, knuckle gussets, and diff armor to install this weekend.

Volcom · « **Reply #191 on:** Feb 11, 2007, 10:20:54 PM »

2/10/07

30 Spline Longfields are here!!!! They are almost too pretty to install, work of art.

Stock birfield is 30 spline in the diff and necks down to 27 spline

30 spline Longfield stays 30 spline into the birfield

Joe and I disassembled the top shift transfer case I plan on using for rear case and 4.7 gears

Here's was our workbench for several hours. My knees killed me after working on the case

Volcom · « **Reply #192 on:** Feb 11, 2007, 10:21:33 PM »

Sunday 2/11/07

My dad and I worked on the front axle, cutting out the drain plug, and getting on the armor and truss. We also cut off the stock shock towers and postioned the front crossmember.

Front spring hanger is 3/4 of an inch in front of the stock hanger

Shock towers are gone

Fearofrunner · « **Reply #193 on:** Feb 11, 2007, 10:28:16 PM »

why'd you go 3/4" in front of the stock location? Better alignment of your axel??

toybuilt · « **Reply #194 on:** Feb 11, 2007, 10:54:04 PM »

Looks like thats goin to be a stronge front axle once your done. Cool build, lets see more

topar · « **Reply #195 on:** Feb 11, 2007, 11:08:31 PM »

Looking good.

Volcom · « **Reply #196 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 07:01:04 AM »

Quote from: Fearofrunner on Feb 11, 2007, 10:28:16 PM

why'd you go 3/4" in front of the stock location? Better alignment of your axel??

TG instructions say to.

Volcom · « **Reply #197 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 01:42:10 PM »

Marlin Crawler 23 spline dual case adapter, 4.7 to 1 low range gears, and two solid collar spacers were delivered today!!!

Looks like I'll be working on t-cases this weekend!

I took a quick trip home to get the package off of the doorstep and into the garage. I don't like having expensive stuff sitting right out in the open.

Fearofrunner · « **Reply #198 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 02:44:22 PM »

[napolian dynamite] LUCKHEE!

you gonna post some pics of the stuff?

46&2 · « **Reply #199 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 05:53:24 PM »

Awesome build man. Very well thought out. Im digging the pictures, keep em up.

Volcom · « **Reply #200 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 08:51:10 PM »

2/12/07

Marlin Crawler stuff is here

Each one is stamped with a #. I'm dual case # 3580

4.7 to 1 low range gears!

Same with the 4.7 gears. I'm impressed with the gears and the adapter so far.

PORC has shipped my 5.29 gears. Come on Aussie Lockers!!!!!!!! I need them this week but I'm guessing they won't get off of back order for a while. I hope they get another shipment this week and fill their orders so I can get my two aussies in the next 2 weeks or I'll be screwed for being locked for my Moab trip

Jud · « **Reply #201 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 08:58:54 PM »

how much do those aussie lockers go for?

Fearofrunner · « **Reply #202 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 09:37:53 PM »

Quote from: Jud on Feb 12, 2007, 08:58:54 PM

how much do those aussie lockers go for?

239.99 http://www.offroadlockers.com/

Jud · « **Reply #203 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 09:50:02 PM »

Quote from: Fearofrunner on Feb 12, 2007, 09:37:53 PM

239.99 http://www.offroadlockers.com/

thanks Fearofrunner!

Volcom · « **Reply #204 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 10:09:53 PM »

Quote from: Fearofrunner on Feb 12, 2007, 09:37:53 PM

239.99 http://www.offroadlockers.com/

He is correct! Two of them shipped to CO was @ $500. I think they are one of the best buys when it comes to Toyota lockers.

Jud · « **Reply #205 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 10:24:53 PM »

Quote from: Volcom on Feb 12, 2007, 10:09:53 PM

He is correct! Two of them shipped to CO was @ $500. I think they are one of the best buys when it comes to Toyota lockers.

I'm planning on putting one in the rear.

Volcom · « **Reply #206 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 10:47:23 PM »

2/14/07

5.29 gears from PORC are here!

Motive Gear??? Anybody hear of them before?

Made in India. I was hoping for US made gears but what can you expect for $400 (two sets of R&P and two master setup kits).

Marking on the side of the gear

Bearing are Koyo and have Japan stamped on them.

I bought solid spacers instead of using the crush sleeves.

I finally cleaned off my workbench so I can actually stand up and clean parts rather than bending down on the floor.

I've got one hub completely cleaned up.

Volcom · « **Reply #207 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 10:50:33 PM »

I lost the little tiny ball bearing while I was taking the locking hub apart. Is this part critical for the hub to work properly? I circled it in red

Loki · « **Reply #208 on:** Feb 15, 2007, 06:47:38 AM »

seems like i've already responded to this, but i'll do it again...you're going to need that steel ball for the hub cover...if you need one, i' have a couple spare hubs around the garage, i can drop one in the mail to you.

Ramrod · « **Reply #209 on:** Feb 16, 2007, 08:56:39 AM »

I just ordered some motive gears for my taco and there supposed to be good

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