Author Topic: 46&2's 85 4Runner Build-Up (Read 269175 times)

yota_krawler · « **Reply #90 on:** Nov 30, 2007, 02:35:47 PM »

stupid me, i got trail gears it is lame. but i think i can make it work

46&2 · « **Reply #91 on:** Dec 02, 2007, 10:30:46 PM »

Update (12/01/07):

Got my dual cases in

Havnt finished modifying the center console and I am still waiting on my rear driveline from the driveline shop, but I have my front square shaft made and I am running a loaner rear. Also trimmed my front fenders. Havnt done the rear yet but next week I hope to have it finished. I didnt want to get rid of the rear heater (passengers love me during snow season) so I have to trim a lot out of it and move the rear window and rear whiper switches somewhere else.

Whoooo!

Shoyrtt · « **Reply #92 on:** Dec 02, 2007, 10:58:11 PM »

With the SR5 do you have 2 or 3 switches on the console?

If you only have 2, just move one over.

46&2 · « **Reply #93 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 11:52:10 AM »

Quote from: Shoyrtt on Dec 02, 2007, 10:58:11 PM

With the SR5 do you have 2 or 3 switches on the console? If you only have 2, just move one over.

I only have two switches, but my center console seems different than yours. My "cubby" is only about 1.5"-2" deep. Mine also has less room right there it seems. You dont have a rear heater do you? I think that might make a bit of a difference. I know you have been running yours like that for a long time. It just seemed to me yesterday while trying it out, that with flex and drivetrain movement your set up might cause it to accidently knock it out of gear. I have to reverse my front case's shifter because it sometimes gets knocked out of gear while in reverse. I guess I will see when I get there. For some reason it just looks like the black area forward of your brown console is a lot roomier than mine.

could very well be a sr5 to nonsr5 difference. I will let you know what I end up doing.

46&2 · « **Reply #94 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 01:05:07 PM »

Got to test out the dual cases this weekend. Un-freakin-believable. The years of waiting have finally paid off! No words can describe how much fun I had trying them out. Still getting used to all the gears and what works best for what but I have a pretty good handle of things now. Just need to get a locker (SOON!!!!).

Here are some pics I took from the Greenhorn Clean up last Sunday (dec 2nd). For more pictures check out the thread linked in my signature:

My friends Wade and Adam and their trucks loaded with metal and other garbage:

Some b*std left their torched IFS out there

This was just one of about 4 seperate piles of metal I collected from just ONE area. Probably 4-5 beds, matreses, chairs, bench seats, and dozens of other random items:

46&2 · « **Reply #95 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 01:08:52 PM »

Wheeling pics:

My buddy Alex and his 87 SAS w/ front 44 and rear 60, 40" ground hawgs:

46&2 · « **Reply #96 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 01:12:49 PM »

End of the day, Luke Porter (4x4 Labs) comes lumbering up in his 69 Osh Kosh 6x6 dumptruck. What a beast!! He was hauling some trees across Greenhorn to our friend's house on the other side of the creek.

46&2 · « **Reply #97 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 01:16:22 PM »

All my dirty Toyota lovin' friends after 5-6 hours of cleaning

DTB · « **Reply #98 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 01:48:34 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Dec 03, 2007, 01:05:07 PM

Some b*std left their torched IFS out there

thats frickin hilarious!

somebeody had their last straw lol

46&2 · « **Reply #99 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 06:30:40 PM »

Yeah it was actually in one of the many remains of a campfire. Looks like someone brought it out to say good bye once and for all to IFS by burning it lol

Probably the funniest thing I found out there

tom w. · « **Reply #100 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 06:43:06 PM »

so have you got a rear locker?

46&2 · « **Reply #101 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 06:51:07 PM »

Quote from: tom w. on Dec 03, 2007, 06:43:06 PM

so have you got a rear locker?

Not yet

Trying to find something cheap, aussie or lockrite most likely.

tom w. · « **Reply #102 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 09:03:49 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Dec 03, 2007, 06:51:07 PM

Not yet

Trying to find something cheap, aussie or lockrite most likely.

pff... lockers are over rated.

I'm planning on gettin' the 4.70 transfercase gear set before a locker, that way maybe my new clutch will last longer then the last one.

46&2 · « **Reply #103 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 09:11:02 PM »

Yeah I already have the

4.7s in my rear case. Even with a single case it was a huge advantage. I really do need a locker though, I am tired of this OPEN BS

yota_krawler · « **Reply #104 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 10:32:17 PM »

that is one of the first things i did in my truck, I put a lockrite in the rear and it was night and day. I love being locked. One tire fire is $That\'s Gay$

THK Matt · « **Reply #105 on:** Dec 04, 2007, 01:32:53 AM »

Quote from: Yota_Krawler on Dec 03, 2007, 10:32:17 PM

that is one of the first things i did in my truck, I put a lockrite in the rear and it was night and day. I love being locked. One tire fire is $That\'s Gay$

agreed

46&2 · « **Reply #106 on:** Dec 04, 2007, 08:12:37 PM »

Yeah, I used to have a limited slip in the back and even that was a big improvement over open. I swapped my 85 rear for a 89 V6 rear with 5.29s but it was open. No worries, i will have one soon enough.

Also, I took some measurements tonight and it looks like the way Shoyrtt cut his center console is going to work perfectly. I plan on replicating what he did to try and keep as much factory trim as possible. I'll post some pics when its done.

46&2 · « **Reply #107 on:** Dec 05, 2007, 12:40:39 AM »

I found a couple more shots from the Greenhorn clean up. That is my buddy Taylor's rig (Brandon's little bro). He took most of the running gear out of his brothers rig (RIP) and transplanted it into his 4runner.

Shoyrtt · « **Reply #108 on:** Dec 05, 2007, 10:30:05 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Dec 03, 2007, 06:51:07 PM

Trying to find something cheap, aussie or lockrite most likely.

The Aussie is fairly cheap. Its a little noisy turning on the street, but I have been happy with mine.

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Dec 04, 2007, 08:12:37 PM

Also, I took some measurements tonight and it looks like the way Shoyrtt cut his center console is going to work perfectly. I plan on replicating what he did to try and keep as much factory trim as possible. I'll post some pics when its done.

One thing to consider if you are keeping as much factory trim as possible is that with my set up I have to slightly lift the console lid to shift from 2WD to H4WD. I could probably heat and bend the shifter a bit for it to clear, but I just got used to it over time.

46&2 · « **Reply #109 on:** Dec 05, 2007, 10:41:56 PM »

Quote from: Shoyrtt on Dec 05, 2007, 10:30:05 PM

The Aussie is fairly cheap. Its a little noisy turning on the street, but I have been happy with mine.
One thing to consider if you are keeping as much factory trim as possible is that with my set up I have to slightly lift the console lid to shift from 2WD to H4WD. I could probably heat and bend the shifter a bit for it to clear, but I just got used to it over time.

Ahhh, yea as I delve into it I will see what happens. If that is all I have to deal with then, no biggie. I Just want it to look as close to "factory" as possible.

Just2Much19 · « **Reply #110 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 06:27:29 PM »

Great build thread, love the rig!!!

46&2 · « **Reply #111 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 08:28:33 PM »

Went wheeling at Greenhorn today with Justin (Just2Much19) and his friends. We actually had a lot of carnage. First, my rear tcase flange sliced a hole in a coolant line for my rear heater. After we patched that up, one of Justin's friend Kevin had some alternator issues. Lasty Glen busted his D44 front axle shaft in his Blazer. Otherwise we had quite a run, we spent more time wrenching than wheeling but Greenhorn in the wet season is pretty tough and unforgiving.

46&2 · « **Reply #112 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 08:30:53 PM »

Justin had to winch up the last bit of the Waterbar trail (slick as

and crappy brakes)

46&2 · « **Reply #113 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 08:39:17 PM »

Carnage!

Just2Much19 · « **Reply #114 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 08:54:32 PM »

Awsome pictures, yea definitely a ton of carnage...damn yotas!!

JK

That place was fun...Prairie city tomorrow? I will call you in the morning.

I posted some pics of you in the Greenhorn thread.

46&2 · « **Reply #115 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 09:07:38 PM »

Quote from: Just2Much19 on Dec 15, 2007, 08:54:32 PM

Awsome pictures, yea definitely a ton of carnage...damn yotas!! JK

That place was fun...Prairie city tomorrow? I will call you in the morning.

I posted some pics of you in the Greenhorn thread.

Hell yeah man let me know what you do. Might mob out there but I think I've gotta work for my buddy (choppin lumber

) ...definietly let me know if you hit Prarie again soon I'd love to check it out. Thanks again for coming out you guys were cool. Id love to hit Fordyce here in a month or so

$Beer Chug\'n$

Shoyrtt · « **Reply #116 on:** Dec 15, 2007, 09:15:20 PM »

Cool pics. 8) Your buddy sure looks happy about his busted 44.

46&2 · « **Reply #117 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 12:35:51 PM »

Here are some shots that Justin took.

THK Matt · « **Reply #118 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 12:43:26 PM »

sweeeet, looks fun.

46&2 · « **Reply #119 on:** Dec 16, 2007, 01:22:07 PM »

Here are some shots of the chopped fenders. I wanted to run 37s for my next set of tires, so we chopped em accordingly. I am going to put bedliner on the front fenders too just havnt gotten around to it.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Also here is a picture of how I trimmed my center console for the duals. If anyone needs an idea for their 4runner this is a good way to do it. Thanks to Shoyrtt for the idea!

I was getting really pissed off yesterday wheeling open diffs. I need a locker. BAD.

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