Decided to start a build thread since things are happening with this project finally. My first time building a Toyota/wheeler, I'm starting with an 87' 4Runner I picked up a few years back. 22RE, 5 speed, V6 rear third w/4.56s open, IFS welded. Here's what it looked like when I towed it home...
First thing I did was fix the brakes, added a 1" master and some stainless lines...
Drove it for awhile then scored some FJ wheels and some 255/75/17 BFG take offs from a J**p...
So last week I pulled out the rear suspension/axle...
Started mock up on some Chevy springs, used the RuffStuff Chevy spring install kit...
Once I was happy with the springs I got the new axle under for mock up using RuffStuff 2+ perch kit...
Specs on rear axle:
FJZ80 third (9.5" ring gear)
5.29 gearing
ARB
Diamond housing, 63" WMS, full floating
vented rotors w/V6 calipers
ARP hub studs
added extra dowels
Front Range Off Road Drive flanges
Chrome-moly shafts
And that's where I'm at. Should have the rear all welded up by the end of next week. Once I finish up the rear I'll be moving to the front and cutting out the IFS to make room for this...
To be continued...