Topic: You guessed it, yet another 85 4 Runner buildup!

[Jud]

its in butte county, by chico. it aint quite as bad as we make it seem, its just fun to make fun of our home town. 
(and there is a load of tweekers) 

I love going in the Walmart there! You see the weirdest people you would ever see there. haha

[ontherocks]

I love going in the Walmart there! You see the weirdest people you would ever see there. haha

go on the first, its black friday for crack heads!

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Well my hydro assist boxes came in today. I opened the boxes to see the new ram, pump, reservoir, cooler, brackets, belt, hoses etc. I normally would be anxious to get started, but after doing a little more research on Volcom's thread, I'm not so sure. Things should slow down in the office to get started soon.

[DTB]

Well my hydro assist boxes came in today. I opened the boxes to see the new ram, pump, reservoir, cooler, brackets, belt, hoses etc. I normally would be anxious to get started, but after doing a little more research on Volcom's thread, I'm not so sure.

Why this? whats wrong?

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Why this? whats wrong?

Read Volcom's hydro assist thread... http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=14334.360




















it's the TG kit

[ZukIzzy]

Well my hydro assist boxes came in today. I opened the boxes to see the new ram, pump, reservoir, cooler, brackets, belt, hoses etc. I normally would be anxious to get started, but after doing a little more research on Volcom's thread, I'm not so sure. Things should slow down in the office to get started soon.

Jim
Nothing in there that can't be fixed. I know a guy.

Wayne

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Jim
Nothing in there that can't be fixed. I know a guy.

Wayne

I wonder who that could be. I'll give you a call.

[Volcom]

Well my hydro assist boxes came in today. I opened the boxes to see the new ram, pump, reservoir, cooler, brackets, belt, hoses etc. I normally would be anxious to get started, but after doing a little more research on Volcom's thread, I'm not so sure. Things should slow down in the office to get started soon.

Nice!  You'll love actually being able to turn your tires!  The one-handed steering in everything except the big rocks is very nice.  Remember to use syn. power steering fluid with that pump.  I'm using Valvoline Syn power fluid with my stock pump and box.  No leaks yet.

[DTB]

  Remember to use syn. power steering fluid with that pump.  I'm using Valvoline Syn power fluid with my stock pump and box.  No leaks yet.

I use the valvoline too..good stuff....Quit stressin man! I got the same setup! It's daunting at first but dont be skeered! the results are worth it 10x   

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Nice!  You'll love actually being able to turn your tires!  The one-handed steering in everything except the big rocks is very nice.  Remember to use syn. power steering fluid with that pump.  I'm using Valvoline Syn power fluid with my stock pump and box.  No leaks yet.

I use the valvoline too..good stuff....Quit stressin man! I got the same setup! It's daunting at first but dont be skeered! the results are worth it 10x  

Thanks for the advise. I'm not stessing about the install, only second guessing my purchase a bit.  I'm sure it will work out in the end.

[ontherocks]

shoyrtt, you have 39's and 5.29's? if you do how is it power wise on the street?

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

shoyrtt, you have 39's and 5.29's? if you do how is it power wise on the street?

I does OK on the street, but I wouldn't consider it a daily driver. Fifth gear is now unusable and any decent sized grade it struggles. Around town and 0 to 55 mph isn't bad.

[DieselD]

I does OK on the street, but I wouldn't consider it a daily driver. Fifth gear is now unusable and any decent sized grade it struggles. Around town and 0 to 55 mph isn't bad.

Thats mine on 38s too haha.

I had a chance this past week to wheel it with the hydro. very very nice. awesome in the rocks!

oh and fyi the psc recommends NON synthetic power steering fluid ONLY. no atf, no mercon etc. I dont know what TG recommends for their pump.

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Thats mine on 38s too haha.

I had a chance this past week to wheel it with the hydro. very very nice. awesome in the rocks!

oh and fyi the psc recommends NON synthetic power steering fluid ONLY. no atf, no mercon etc. I dont know what TG recommends for their pump.

Rockyot:
Any pics from your trip? What have you done to beef up your knuckle studs etc with your steering set up?  I picked up a set of the ARP studs and Longfield's 5th stud kit (basically a small tab and a grade 8 bolt) to install at the time I do the hydro. I broke the stock studs with my 35s once. I can't imagine trying to drag my rig off the trail with 39s and broken steering.

BTW: TG recommends Valvoline synthetic.

[ontherocks]

I does OK on the street, but I wouldn't consider it a daily driver. Fifth gear is now unusable and any decent sized grade it struggles. Around town and 0 to 55 mph isn't bad.

sweet, i have hid ideas for a future build and was wonderin if it could make it to the trail. thanks.

[88toyota]

looks good

[DieselD]

Rockyot:
Any pics from your trip? What have you done to beef up your knuckle studs etc with your steering set up?  I picked up a set of the ARP studs and Longfield's 5th stud kit (basically a small tab and a grade 8 bolt) to install at the time I do the hydro. I broke the stock studs with my 35s once. I can't imagine trying to drag my rig off the trail with 39s and broken steering.

BTW: TG recommends Valvoline synthetic.

nothing as of yet for steering mods. I was kinda unsure of time of building if it was really worth the money to get the arp studs etc. With talking with my friends that run toy axles(mostly sami/buggy rigs) the overall vote was no. however with a little heaver rig and bigger tires I might be pushing the limit. I drive smart(ie not a throttle junkie) so Im a little easier on the drivetrain than most. I do however run 30spline longs. also with the hydro its not talking as much effort to crank the wheel, the natural stabilizer affect from the ram is nice too, keeps from those thumb ripping steering wheel spins.

trip pics are here.
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/17107/61692

[locktup]

Well my hydro assist boxes came in today. I opened the boxes to see the new ram, pump, reservoir, cooler, brackets, belt, hoses etc. I normally would be anxious to get started, but after doing a little more research on Volcom's thread, I'm not so sure. Things should slow down in the office to get started soon.

Hydro assist is a piece of cake. I did mine before there where any off the shelf parts 5 years ago. Ive never driven with out hydro asst. I'm use the T-G pump for my full hydro now. I use GM factory synthetic power steering fluid. When I blew my ram out last year at the Hammers I ran brake fluid, 90 weight and 10-40 through it to get it back to camp. That pump obviously got fried from all of the cavitation.

Jason

[ontherocks]

nothing as of yet for steering mods. I was kinda unsure of time of building if it was really worth the money to get the arp studs etc. With talking with my friends that run toy axles(mostly sami/buggy rigs) the overall vote was no. however with a little heaver rig and bigger tires I might be pushing the limit. I drive smart(ie not a throttle junkie) so Im a little easier on the drivetrain than most. I do however run 30spline longs. also with the hydro its not talking as much effort to crank the wheel, the natural stabilizer affect from the ram is nice too, keeps from those thumb ripping steering wheel spins.

trip pics are here.
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/17107/61692

your truck is f-in bad ass!

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Just thought I would post my 1K entry on my thread. Now that I am a member of the 1K club, what are the perks?

[Goose]

Congrats on the 1000!
Your officially a marlin sleeper! 

[Volcom]

Just thought I would post my 1K entry on my thread. Now that I am a member of the 1K club, what are the perks?

You'll be visited by 3 lovely women later tonight, paid for by BigMike and Marlin

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Congrats on the 1000!
Your officially a marlin sleeper! 

I'm feeling used and abused already.

You'll be visited by 3 lovely women later tonight, paid for by BigMike and Marlin

First they have to catch the Greyhound Bus from CO (after your recent 1K club intro ). Next is a visit to the clinic. Then then have to find me.

[ontherocks]

Just thought I would post my 1K entry on my thread. Now that I am a member of the 1K club, what are the perks?

[Doof]

Just thought I would post my 1K entry on my thread. Now that I am a member of the 1K club, what are the perks?

dont get you hopes up... just a color change and now your in the 1k club.... i was thinking there would be balloons or something like that when you click post, but i got nada...

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

dont get you hopes up... just a color change and now your in the 1k club.... i was thinking there would be balloons or something like that when you click post, but i got nada...

I didn't notice the color change. Time for a party.

[Doof]

yeah i was stoked when lil buddy pointed it out to me

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

Ok back to some serious business.

The next item to purchase for the Runner is a better communication devise. I have been using my piece of crap handheld CB for the past 4 years without many positive experiences. Poor range, hard to hear, etc. etc. etc.

I would like to purchase a HAM radio (most of the Benders had them in my last visit to the Hammers). It looks like from my research (not much) for every watt the Radio puts out, the transmission and reception range is about one mile (depending on terrain). I have found several sites that cater to the off road industry, with complete in car setups. I have also found a few "Ham Radio" specific sites that sell the same or better radios for half the price.

The question to the Marlin crowd is have you used a Ham Radio? What do I "need" to have? Where did you buy? I have heard that I will need a license?

Thanks for the help.

[Doof]

check this board out

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?board=33.0

[Shoyrtt [OP]]

check this board out

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?board=33.0

Thanks. Unfortunately there is only one thread that I could find dealing with Ham Radios. I am going to PM some questions to those that did post on the old thread.