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...
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First thing I did was fix the brakes, added a 1" master and some stainless lines...
![](http://s5.postimg.org/3u4a288nr/169300_3001788657432_1110399347_o.jpg)
Drove it for awhile then scored some FJ wheels and some 255/75/17 BFG take offs from a J**p...
![](http://s5.postimg.org/5afskdbkn/10256297_10201206645601905_2878490167280847182_o.jpg)
So last week I pulled out the rear suspension/axle...
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Started mock up on some Chevy springs, used the RuffStuff Chevy spring install kit...
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Once I was happy with the springs I got the new axle under for mock up using RuffStuff 2+ perch kit...
![](http://s5.postimg.org/j6sm9zx7b/11084182_10202954986509335_1057148117123137530_o.jpg)
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
![](http://s5.postimg.org/osmisp6c7/11016784_10202717778939294_5587340656693748496_o.jpg)
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...
![](http://s5.postimg.org/s33edxntj/1040376_4519854608132_478242251_o.jpg)
To be continued...