Rudys 2nd Gen Runner

[Shamb]

Good wheelin buddy of mine, doing some major work on 'er and its came ALONG way so i'll post up some progress here. Gonna look awesome when we're done!


First off.. a 4runner was born 37" mtrs and IFS 

[Shamb]

Rudy soon found that he couldn't hang with the big dogs with stock gearing, one locker... and IFS so the build up began. D44 front, D60 rear with lockers f/r and 5.38's... new springs and a bunch of misc stuff... This is what it looked like Summer of last year after the build.

[Shamb]

Up until his first trip to the Con everything was good.. he soon found out that with such a heavy rig that D44 just couldn't take the punishment. A D60 was in the works when he make a big "oops" and rolled it. Here's what it looked like as of about 3 weeks ago.

[Shamb]

One more of the backside.

[Shamb]

With the A-pillars completely smashed.. no hope of getting glas in it and just way to much work than anyone wanted to do... a buggy is slowly starting to form. Here's as of today what it looks like.. soon it will have a full exo and interior cage. New front clip on its way also

[Shamb]

The D60 has been purchased and awaits in the garage.. the build will begin soon.  I will post up progress of the exo/interior cage work and the D60 swap.

Thats all for now!   Here's Rudy driving his "float"

[Ramrod]

damn I knew he was gonna roll that thing sooner or later, it is way too tall and heavy.  can't wait to see what you guys come up with

[Shamb]

Btw for you who know John thats his new 4runner in the back. They just got back from Oklahoma where they purchased it. Did a IFS drop, SAS, new engine and rear axle swap in 1 week. Next is tweaking the rear suspension to get it leveled out. He's got a fresh start and he gave the truck to a friend for free.. lol... hopefully he doesn't hammer the 4runner as bad as he did the truck.

[88wildrunner]

jus put a roll bar in and start wheelin again, looks prett cool with out the top, less weight to

[Shamb]

well.. in a nut shell thats what we're going to do.. its going to be a bit more extent then that though... full interior roll cage and some exterior work on the front clip and back panels.

I think he's gonna just put some bucket seats in there.  Anyone that needs 4runner interior parts.. he has everything in good condition!

[Hyena]

at least it now fits in the garage!

[Red Chevy Girl]

So when is he getting the tow rig and trailer? Last time I talked to him was when I dropped off the 4 runner at his house after the roll.

[CTENG in KS]

That is PIMP...it looks like a mini lifted ElDorado land yacht convertible!
Is that an oxyMORON?

[gotrocks]

well I was just looking at my picture before it rolled and thought  myself (*self, I wonder how long it'll take before that runner rolls.*) then you got my picture rolled.  Can't wait until you guys put some tubes in that think.  It'll be sick

[blackdiamond]

soon it will have a full exo and interior cage.

Won't the interior cage and exterior cage be the same since there isn't a body? 

[kiyul4130]

wowwww.....first trip to the con and that. that makes me almost not want to go....my truck still looks good. im not ready for body damage that bad yet. nice convertable though. looking forward to the pictures.

[Shamb]

wowwww.....first trip to the con and that. that makes me almost not want to go....my truck still looks good. im not ready for body damage that bad yet. nice convertable though. looking forward to the pictures.

Nah the Rubicon can be done without any damage unless you take stupid lines like John did.. his truck got hammered because he got carried away on the virgin run to the con. LOL!

Here in about 3 weeks the cage build will start.. i'll take pics of the progress and post them up. And YES the interior/exterior will be the same thing... but some of it is going to be EXterior around the parts of the body that are still left.

[Rocksurfer]

I started looking at the 1st pics and thought, man that's a little bit high there...... as I scrolled down  I answered my thoughts with a resounding, yup.

[Shamb]

yea... he's from Oklahoma.. did nothing but mud wheeling and it carried over to this build... I told him... rock crawling = low center of gravity.. but ............................ you live and learn i suppose!

[Shamb]

carnage!

[Hyena]

Carnage was cool.  But i liked the burritos better.  I was starving 

[kiyul4130]

wowwww.....first trip to the con and that. that makes me almost not want to go....my truck still looks good. im not ready for body damage that bad yet. nice convertable though. looking forward to the pictures.

Nah the Rubicon can be done without any damage unless you take stupid lines like John did.. his truck got hammered because he got carried away on the virgin run to the con. LOL!
Here in about 3 weeks the cage build will start.. i'll take pics of the progress and post them up. And YES the interior/exterior will be the same thing... but some of it is going to be EXterior around the parts of the body that are still left.

ya, i know..i kinda over exagerated. i really like to challange what my truck can do though so it makes me think. i dont know when ill ever make it out there but i want dual cases in atleast before i make it out there.

[BLACKDOG]

wowwww.....first trip to the con and that. that makes me almost not want to go....my truck still looks good. im not ready for body damage that bad yet. nice convertable though. looking forward to the pictures.

Nah the Rubicon can be done without any damage unless you take stupid lines like John did.. his truck got hammered because he got carried away on the virgin run to the con. LOL!
Here in about 3 weeks the cage build will start.. i'll take pics of the progress and post them up. And YES the interior/exterior will be the same thing... but some of it is going to be EXterior around the parts of the body that are still left.

ya, i know..i kinda over exagerated. i really like to challange what my truck can do though so it makes me think. i dont know when ill ever make it out there but i want dual cases in atleast before i make it out there.

Knowing how to drive goes a long way   35"s, and lockers frot a nd rear, you'll be alright. 

[Shamb]

Another 2-3 weeks and this will be getting full exo!  I can't wait. Pic's soon to come.

[toynorcal]

Carnage was cool.  But i liked the burritos better.  I was starving 

Hehe, yea the burritos were memorable.

[Geno]

You guys aint done yet?  Geez 

[Hyena]

That 44 doesn't like the 40's very much.

[Shamb]

 

he's getting hardened axles and some ctm u-joints for his D44, I believe next week the progress will start on the 4runner.

All this week he'll be doing prep work to get the body somewhat finished.

[Phat_Biatch]

*Shamb*  I finally got Rudy to register with the board. Today we did work on the trialer to re-enforce the fenders. Painted the 4runner white with blue racing stripes. IT GOES IN TOMORROW FOR THE CAGE WORK!!!

When I get home i'll post up pictures. Lookin f'n bad ass!

[Shamb]

Pics of the new paint job. Reminded this was like a 2 hr ( I dont give a shia-t ) paint job.