Author Topic: 98 SASed TOYOTA 4RUNNER. (Read 6229 times)

busmup808 · « **on:** Oct 24, 2021, 10:19:47 AM »

I’ve had my truck since 2014. This is the first truck that I ran the IFS for a long period of time. Took me 7 years to cut the front off and install a solid axle. I’m old now and the reason for me to cutting it off, was me missing the articulation and me getting my own self out when there was nobody to help. My younger years I was heavy into crawling in Hawaii. I now reside in WA for the last 13years. The mountains there were beautiful and bigger than the ones we have on Oahu. So I went from crawling, to overlanding. I’m still into overlanding, but now with a little better contact on the ground. My truck is heavy because its built to go places. Now I can go places and bring my family home safe.

BEFORE PICTURES

busmup808 · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 24, 2021, 10:24:42 AM »

busmup808 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 24, 2021, 10:35:45 AM »

Can’t load pictures. It’s saying that my files are to big. All my pictures are from my iPad and my iPhone.

Prismo · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 24, 2021, 03:36:03 PM »

Find an app that lets you reduce the file size, then try posting it up. Your second picture is showing from what I see

Gnarly4X · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 24, 2021, 05:04:21 PM »

Quote from: Prismo on Oct 24, 2021, 03:36:03 PM

Find an app that lets you reduce the file size, then try posting it up. Your second picture is showing from what I see

https://www.nchsoftware.com/index.html

Gnarls.

ryantowry_81 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 24, 2021, 09:28:33 PM »

Looks good. How too heavy is the feel? Have you ever weighed your rig? I am also in Washington. I have not kitted out my fj80 like yours but I feel you on wanting the articulation to keep traction on the twisty trails. Are those 37’s?

Gnarly4X · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 03:24:18 AM »

Hey busmup808…

That’s a nice wheeler!

Overlanding…. That brings back lots of memories.

My first couple years in Arizona I went exploring almost every weekend. I had a blast!! I had limited experience at that time.

I prepped with topo maps, showed my wife on the map that I left with her where I was going and when I should be back. If I was not back by a certain time, she would call the authorities. I also located the nearest medical center or hospital in the area I would be traveling.

I put together a good “overlanding kit”, with tools and some spare parts in Action Packers when I went out solo. My Mark IV Model 70 was always in the seat next to me.

I was careful, knowing that I was out where there was no cellular telephone service, and my CB radio with a 50 watt kicker may not get out very well in the canyons I was in.

I first time I got turned around coming back of a canyon - on the next trip out I carried two spray cans of fluorescent orange paint. As I entered a canyon trail, I’d open my door and lean out and spray the ground. On my way back out I could spot the fluorescent paint and knew where I was. Also, I figured if I got stuck or injured badly, I could spray my white truck on the roof, or side if I was on it, to give the air search guys a better chance of finding me.

Now… looking back I see where I could have been smarter. First, I’d have a medical approved snake bite kit in my first aid kit. I once encountered a big Diamondback and got out of my truck to snap a photo. He headed right at me in a rush, and I darn near pooped my pants!! Luckily, he was headed for his den in a mesquite bush, and not me.

I’d have a lightweight well-equipped go-bag for each person in the truck that could pack one. I’d make sure I had extra all necessary medications.

You can go without food for 10 or 15 days, here in the desert in the summer you could be in serious trouble without water in about 2 or 3 days. I’d carry extra drinking water and have a high quality portable water purifier.

I’d would have a winch, snatch strap, and 100 feet of rope.

After rolling over twice - once requiring me being medi-vac’d in a helicopter and the 22-minute flight to a Scottsdale hospital was $15,000.

As much as I dislike roll cages, if I were to start trail crawling, or overlanding, again my truck would have an inside expertly installed roll cage before ever engaging the t-case.

I’d carry a 22” aluminum CO2 tank and a small solar generator to recharge a cell phone if my engine was dead.

If I were to be traveling outside of my home State of Arizona, I’d make sure I knew the firearm laws and reciprocity laws for the State(s) I’d be driving in.

Sorry for the novel, but I’ve seen too many accidents and unprepared travelers out in the great outdoors.

Be prepared.

Gnarls.

busmup808 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 05:58:18 AM »

Introducing my 1st 3rd gen. Not new to Toyota, but built a whole lot of Hilux/Runners/Landcruiser in my life from geared, locked, SAS, duals, etc.

Originally From Oahu, HI and moved to WA. New beginning to make new memories. Now on to this T4R, bought this truck last Thursday and been tinkering with it since.

ENGINE
3.4 V6 stock
TRD 1ST GEN BLOWER
URD ALUMINUM CRANKSHAFT PULLEY/2.2 PULLEY
Deckplate mod
OBX HEADERS
Big 4 Wire Mod 1/0 AWG OFC
GENUINE TOYOTA Alternator
COLOMBIA OVERLAND dual battery tray
2 ODYSSEY ODY35-PC1400T
IBS Intelligent Dual Battery System
IBS Relay Booster Module
INJEN IS300 modified cold air intake
OEM TEK oil cap
REDARC1225D
SUNFLARE 105W Solar Panel
OVERLAND SOLAR 130W Solar Panel
LONGRANGE USA 29gal auxiliary tank

TRANSMISSION
STOCK AUTOMATIC
MARLIN CRAWLER MC31 MC09 4.70:1 COMP GEAR KIT
WHEELERS OFFROAD HEAVYDUTY CRAWL BOX RF1A
RADesigns triple sticks
Brass 2.56 H N, 4.7, & 2WD/4WD (made by me in the shop)

EXHAUST
MAGNAFLOW OVERLAND CAT-BACK EXHAUST

SUSPENSION
F/R FAB WORK WAS DONE BY OUTLAW OVERLAND IN WA
F SAS 3”TG LEAFS TG LH DROP HOUSING
NITRO 5.29 GEARS
ARB AIR LOCKER
MARLIN CRAWLER 6 STUD HIGH STEER/25MM STEERING PIN
TG 6 SHOOTER KNUCKLES
BOBBY LONGS AXLES
FRONTRANGE OFFROAD big brake mounting kit 231mm
FOX RESI SHOCKS 12”
R SLEE OFF ROAD 6” FRONT FZJ80 COILS
(FACTORY 4LINK DELETE) 3LINK W/1.25HEIMS
NITRO 5.29 GEARS
FOX RESI SOCKS 10”
F ADDCO swaybar
R ADDCO swaybar
R Adjustable panhard bar 7/8HEIMS (MADE BY OUTLAW OVERLAND)

EXTERIOR
97 LX450 front badge
01 Tacoma front clip conversion ($566.96 local junk yard)
01 Tacoma horns
Led marker bulbs
Clear DEPO blinker lamps
Genuine Toyota Marker Lamps
02 Lexus ES300 badges ($FREE local junkyard)
JDM HDJ81 Amber side marker lamps
SHERPA EQUIPMENT CO: THE MATTERHORN MKI
FRONT RUNNER: QUICK RELEASE TENT MOUNT KIT
IRONMAN:Quick disconnect awning bracket
TJM: YULARA RTT
TJM: Annex
TJM: 2.5M Awning
91 FJ80 rear license plate holder on tire carrier
CBI driver antenna bracket
JDM Hilux Surf 4Runner Window Visor
Tacoma Safari Snorkel
04 Lexus GX470 rear camera for the front
06 Prius OEM rear camera
01 Taco Whip
04 Lexus GX470 front door sills 1st/2nd row
JDMHilux Surf L fender mirror
JDM Hilux Surf LED L/R mirror covers
JDM Hilux Surf Mirror Wing
JDM Hilux Surf DEPO Smoke LED Taillamps
MORIMOTO Mini D2S 4.0 Apollo 3.0 6500K
ABRAMS Edge 3 LED Grille Emergency Vehicle Warning Strobe Light 2 white/2 red
ABRAMS Impact 6 LED Hideaway Surface Mount Light 2white/amber
Sonoran Steel Polyurethane Body Mounts (Pair)
CUSTOM Aluminum fold down table
CUSTOM Aluminum CO2 20lb bracket
CUSTOM Aluminum 7075/6061 extension brackets for modular system (made by me in the shop)

INTERIOR
04 GX470 Steering wheel
04 Tacoma 60/40 split seats Tan cloth
98 Stock rear leather seats w/97 LX450 tan leather headrests
14 ES300 tan leather over head hand rests(front row)
04 GX470 tan leather over head hand rests (2nd row)
Clarion MAX675 DVD/CD headunit
CHAMELEON 7" headrests 2PCs
F speakers MB Quart 6.5" separates
R speakers MB Quart 4" coax
F amp Precision Power 4cha
R sub amp Rockford Fosgate Power 200.1
JL AUDIO W3V3 6.5 SUB
07 FJ100 Black Leather shifter
99 head console swap ($10 local junkyard)
99 rear cargo storage swap. ($10 local junkyard)
BLUESEAS 12 fuse block (front)
BLUESEAS 6 fuse block (rear)
BLUESEAS Dual USB charger (1front &1rear)
VIAIR 380C compressor
UNIDEN PRO 510xl
Beat-Sonic BC1SUS
Lo-Tek, Inc dual gauge pod
Victron Energy battery monitor BMV-700
RAM MOUNTS X-GRIP
MSA 4x4 Seat Organiser Drop Down Table
JDM Hilux Surf Field Monitor Unit
JDM Hilux Surf 3 din console
JDM Landcruiser Prado 96-02 Digital Compass Clinometer
BH3D F/R Double Cup Holders
JDM Hilux Surf rear cargo mat
CUSTOM Wood/Aluminum Drawer System

ARMOR
BADLAND: Bambi Basher Winch Bumper
BADLAND: Spare Tire Rack System
BADLAND: Sliders
LOWRANGE OFFROAD Toyota Electric E Locker Motor Guard (TDI-ELMG)
4x4LABS Ladder attachment
Metal-tech 4x4 Red Eye Utility Rack w/ licence plate holder/Fuel Can Holder

RECOVERY
Smittybilt Comp-Series XRC 8 Winch
TJM Ox Snatch Strap 17,600LBS
TJM Snatch Block, Heavy-Duty, 22,000
TJM Tree Saver Strap, 22,046 lbs.
TJM Tire Repair Kit
CM Shackles 6.5 ton (2) on F/Bumper
FACTOR 55 ProLink
FACTOR 55 2.0
CM Shackle 6.5 ton (1) on rear
TELAWEI 4x4 EXHAUST JACK
TRED 1100 4pcs

CAMPING
Greensport Camp Kitchen Untensil Set
Scepter Military Water Can 20 L Olive Drab
Scepter Military Gas Can 20 L Desert Sahara Sand
5pc Acu Camouflage Improved Modular Sleep System IMSS MSS USGI Sleeping Bags w/ Bivy (2 systems)
Polish Sleeping Bag/Blanket Roll Carrier
TREKKING OASIS aluminum table
DISCO BED Cam-O-Bunk
TJM OFFROAD Camp Chairs 2
WATERPORT 20L
INSTANT AIR SUPPLY: 20lb Co2 On Board Air System
FRONT RUNNER 40L Footwell Water Tank
KARIBA Ranger 4X4 Dual Burner Hot Camp Shower and Cooker
10lb Propane Tank
POWERTANK Aluminum Propane Bracket
ARB 63qt Fridge/Freezer
ARB 63QT TRANSIT BAG
ARB FRIDGE REMOTE MONITOR
MSA DS60

RIMS/TIRES
5 17x9 HUTCHINSON DOT BEADLOCK
5 COOPER STT PRO 37X12.50R17

busmup808 · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 06:00:25 AM »

Quote from: ryantowry_81 on Oct 24, 2021, 09:28:33 PM

Looks good. How too heavy is the feel? Have you ever weighed your rig? I am also in Washington. I have not kitted out my fj80 like yours but I feel you on wanting the articulation to keep traction on the twisty trails. Are those 37’s?

Yes 37” STT PROs

busmup808 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 06:34:54 AM »

Quote from: Gnarly4X on Oct 25, 2021, 03:24:18 AM

Hey busmup808…

That’s a nice wheeler!

Overlanding…. That brings back lots of memories.

My first couple years in Arizona I went exploring almost every weekend. I had a blast!! I had limited experience at that time.

I prepped with topo maps, showed my wife on the map that I left with her where I was going and when I should be back. If I was not back by a certain time, she would call the authorities. I also located the nearest medical center or hospital in the area I would be traveling.

I put together a good “overlanding kit”, with tools and some spare parts in Action Packers when I went out solo. My Mark IV Model 70 was always in the seat next to me.

I was careful, knowing that I was out where there was no cellular telephone service, and my CB radio with a 50 watt kicker may not get out very well in the canyons I was in.

I first time I got turned around coming back of a canyon - on the next trip out I carried two spray cans of fluorescent orange paint. As I entered a canyon trail, I’d open my door and lean out and spray the ground. On my way back out I could spot the fluorescent paint and knew where I was. Also, I figured if I got stuck or injured badly, I could spray my white truck on the roof, or side if I was on it, to give the air search guys a better chance of finding me.

Now… looking back I see where I could have been smarter. First, I’d have a medical approved snake bite kit in my first aid kit. I once encountered a big Diamondback and got out of my truck to snap a photo. He headed right at me in a rush, and I darn near pooped my pants!! Luckily, he was headed for his den in a mesquite bush, and not me.

I’d have a lightweight well-equipped go-bag for each person in the truck that could pack one. I’d make sure I had extra all necessary medications.

You can go without food for 10 or 15 days, here in the desert in the summer you could be in serious trouble without water in about 2 or 3 days. I’d carry extra drinking water and have a high quality portable water purifier.

I’d would have a winch, snatch strap, and 100 feet of rope.

After rolling over twice - once requiring me being medi-vac’d in a helicopter and the 22-minute flight to a Scottsdale hospital was $15,000.

As much as I dislike roll cages, if I were to start trail crawling, or overlanding, again my truck would have an inside expertly installed roll cage before ever engaging the t-case.

I’d carry a 22” aluminum CO2 tank and a small solar generator to recharge a cell phone if my engine was dead.

If I were to be traveling outside of my home State of Arizona, I’d make sure I knew the firearm laws and reciprocity laws for the State(s) I’d be driving in.

Sorry for the novel, but I’ve seen too many accidents and unprepared travelers out in the great outdoors.

Be prepared.

Gnarls.

Much Mahaloz. I can survive a month out before I have to hunt/fish for food. I also have 200+ watts of solar to tend with my off the grid gadgets. I don’t wheel as hard like I used to in my younger years(rolled every crawler I had owned previous to this one). Funny your from AZ, I used to live there in 97-98 in Phoenix. Moved there with my Professor to open a Martial Arts Schools in Phoenix that’s still there today.

Gnarly4X · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 06:54:19 AM »

Quote from: busmup808 on Oct 25, 2021, 05:58:18 AM

Introducing my 1st 3rd gen. Not new to Toyota, but built a whole lot of Hilux/Runners/Landcruiser in my life from geared, locked, SAS, duals, etc.

OMG!!!! I've never seen a list that long on any wheeler!!!

Gnarls.

busmup808 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 10:39:59 AM »

Quote from: Gnarly4X on Oct 25, 2021, 06:54:19 AM

OMG!!!! I've never seen a list that long on any wheeler!!!

Gnarls.

Wheeling to me is getting to remote destinations. Rock crawling is only being done when need be. Even though it’s built to crawl, I just installed it to have when I get in a bind. LMFAO!

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busmup808 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 10:56:45 AM »

Wanted to show my MARLIN 6STUD HIGH STEER ARM. I acquired this gem at a swap meet we have in the PNW in March 2018. This was the 1st part I bought that changed my mind to doing a SAS.

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busmup808 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 11:02:35 AM »

I also have 25mm lower caps on the bottom.

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busmup808 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 25, 2021, 11:09:54 AM »

To do list when I get my truck back from the shop.
Valve cover gaskets
Timing belt
Water pump
Thermostat
URD aluminum crankshaft pulley
Supercharger
Supra Fuel injectors
Fuel pump
Etc
Etc

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lone walker · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 27, 2021, 10:02:59 AM »

Marlin had a 6 stud arm?

busmup808 · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 27, 2021, 03:22:22 PM »

Quote from: lone walker on Oct 27, 2021, 10:02:59 AM

Marlin had a 6 stud arm?

From what the guys at Marlin said. That’s where it began.

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 27, 2021, 03:30:10 PM »

This was before Fail Gear became a trademark nightmare...

busmup808 · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 27, 2021, 04:51:34 PM »

Quote from: OVRAROK on Oct 27, 2021, 03:30:10 PM

This was before Fail Gear became a trademark nightmare...

Yes it was. LMFAO

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busmup808 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 27, 2021, 06:07:15 PM »

Trucks suspension is done.

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Gnarly4X · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 28, 2021, 04:11:19 AM »

Holy Hot Ca-Ca busman!!!

THAT WHEELER HAS SOME SERIOUS HARDWARE BOLTED ON IT!!

I always greatly admire guys/gals with home-cooked fab skills!! $Beer Chug\'n$

Gnarls.

busmup808 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 02, 2021, 05:14:28 PM »

Installed my table on my new rear tire carrier.

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StockCrawler · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 03, 2021, 06:31:26 AM »

Incredible build!

busmup808 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 03, 2021, 07:11:00 AM »

Quote from: StockCrawler on Nov 03, 2021, 06:31:26 AM

Incredible build!

Mahaloz

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busmup808 · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 03, 2021, 03:41:34 PM »

Did a new rear tire carrier because of jumping from a 33 to a 37 and the original tire carrier got damaged while wheeling. It also took the clutter from the original one
Before

After

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busmup808 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 12, 2021, 09:26:19 PM »

Took her to the beach and installed some rock lights

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OVRAROK · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 13, 2021, 01:14:18 PM »

Quote from: busmup808 on Dec 12, 2021, 09:26:19 PM

Took her to the beach and installed some rock lights

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Truck looks great..

busmup808 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 13, 2021, 03:53:27 PM »

Quote from: OVRAROK on Dec 13, 2021, 01:14:18 PM

Quote from: busmup808 on Dec 12, 2021, 09:26:19 PM
Took her to the beach and installed some rock lights

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Truck looks great..
Much Mahaloz! A lot of time and money

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busmup808 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 26, 2021, 01:48:00 PM »

1st Winter Snow this season in the front of my house.

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busmup808 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 30, 2021, 09:37:43 AM »

I didn’t realize that I didn’t show a picture of the Baja Designs rock lights on my rack. Here it is on with my Infinite Offroad RGB

rock lights underneath my truck.

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