Greetings from Kansas

[Ranski]

Been lurking here for awhile.  I use to be a regular on Yotatech when I still had my 00' 4Runner, complete with OME, TJM, Sonoran Rear Bumper, Kong sliders, blah blah.  I replaced it with a Sequoia to serve as a tow rig for an 85' 4Runner I just bought for $400.  It's not much to look at, but it runs and the engine is clean.  The frame passed the hammer and screwdriver test and will on need plating in one location.

This is my first build-up.  I just purchased the front half of the Marlin TrailFlex Kit along wiht 5.29's and Aussie.  I also have all the goodies to upgrade the front disc to V6 calipers and vented rotors.  Once the front end is rebuilt I should have the funds to complete the rear.

I have attached pics of my 00' and the POS 85' in the tear down process.

Stay tuned...

Randy

[DTB]

  hey, where you live in KS? I used to live in Lawrence but now reside in STL. Looks like a fun build.  Welcome.

[Ranski]

hey, where you live in KS? I used to live in Lawrence but now reside in STL. Looks like a fun build. Welcome.

I live in Shawnee, drinkin' some Free State as we speak.

I was born and raised in STL.  Florissant and Chesterfield.

[Rocksurfer]

  to the board and good luck on your project.

[muchado]

I live in OP part of the year.... and Hays the other part.... you outta talk to Duane down in Paola, he's got a few sweet tricks for these old trucks.

[Ranski]

you outta talk to Duane down in Paola, he's got a few sweet tricks for these old trucks.

Yeah, a friend told me about him and I have since emailed him.  I think he will be the one that welds up my frame plates and set-up my gears.

[DTB]

I live in Shawnee, drinkin' some Free State as we speak.

I was born and raised in STL. Florissant and Chesterfield.

You suck.  Send me  a growler of Oatmeal Stout, please.    I miss Free State, that place is cool. I guess I grew up in Chesterfield (hate that place) but live in south city now.  If I ever head out that way I'll hit ya up and we can go wheelin or vise versa. 

[muchado]

Ranski-
Hope to see you on the trails dude..... Duane (techtafab) is welding up my spiders tomarrow... He does good work and is very reasonable! Techtafab welding is one of my sponsors for the "All My Dirty Friends" DVD.

[ksrunner]

You guys are all killing me.  I'm from lawrence, went to KU, etc.  Lived in Wichita    the last year, but I've been in Idaho for the last several months.  I was home for the holidays though, and you had better believe I loaded up on Free State..... Copperhead and Ad Astra  for me though.  Go hit DPG up in Rose Hill, Dirk is mostly a jeep guy, but they do nice work....you should see his TJ on 40 inch MTRs.  Go hit Kanrocks and Tuttle for me.  I miss my parents land more than anything.  Anyway, welcome to the board.  I've got pictures of my past and present a few threads down from this one....."greetings from Idaho"  Heck, I'm KSRunner for crying out loud.

Later

[PA_taco_13]

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[muchado]

You guys are all killing me. I'm from lawrence, went to KU, etc. Lived in Wichita the last year, but I've been in Idaho for the last several months. I was home for the holidays though, and you had better believe I loaded up on Free State..... Copperhead and Ad Astra for me though. Go hit DPG up in Rose Hill, Dirk is mostly a jeep guy, but they do nice work....you should see his TJ on 40 inch MTRs. Go hit Kanrocks and Tuttle for me. I miss my parents land more than anything. Anyway, welcome to the board. I've got pictures of my past and present a few threads down from this one....."greetings from Idaho" Heck, I'm KSRunner for crying out loud.

Later

Dirk posted up some pics on the Trail Krawlers board.. looks like he's got a little big of land they get a buncha guys together to play on now...

[CTENG in KS]

I'll be in Wichita on Wednesday!!!

[rockscrambler]

 

[FatAzzRunner]

Welcome aboard from another Kansas Native.  I hate this place (KS that is, Not  )


Yep, Dirks place is a blast.  Nice and close, 15 minutes for me and I will tell you that I did more drivetrain damage there than any other places I have been including Disney and Colorado.

Its a good time and he is a good guy who really supports the sport.  2 rules out there, no drugs and no alcohol......that is all.

[Techtafab]

Kansas yep we got rocks LOL