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eightyfive · January 29, 2007, 11:26:31 PM

it's funny, i've been on this board for a pretty LONG time now and i've only NOW discovered that there is a PROJECT thread! so, heres my isssh.

this is when i bought it, well a little after i bought it( it didn't have those bald 33s) it had bald 31's

then i gave her some new shoes and a little lift.

the paint started to spread like rust...it took me about a year to finally paint the whole truck, and it's still not finished.

eightyfive · January 29, 2007, 11:30:19 PM

then i started to do some little things to it...like new radiator and cup holder haha

bought a can back for her but sold it in favor for a soft/hard top im working on...

eightyfive · January 29, 2007, 11:32:14 PM

i drove with the doors off for a whole summer and fall with no problems from the PO PO's.

eightyfive · January 29, 2007, 11:47:43 PM

there are alot of things done that pictures don't show. let me list them here.

EB timing chain
marlin SS brake lines
5100 bilstein rear shocks
vented rotors w/ V6 calipers
IFS rear axle, recently done
Complete SR5 interior, costly
altimeter
17.3 gal tank
longer front shackles
changed all belts and hoses
new clutch MC and slave
ripped out old sound deadener and replaced with new
theres more little stuff but i don't think you guys care...

tomorrow will be the pictures of it most recently!

shad · January 30, 2007, 03:18:16 AM

sweet runner. Why did you like the canback?

havik · January 30, 2007, 01:23:12 PM

what tires are those? i have seen them before but i forgot the name. they look nice, have you had them out yet?
the build looks nice.
what is your idea for the rear topper? i had some ideas about a hard/soft top.
keep us posted

eightyfive · January 30, 2007, 06:14:09 PM

the can back was a GREAT top but the visability on it was poor...the windows are way too small. i have LOTS of ideas for my custom top, one being a top i've seen on pirate. i will post pictures once the weekend comes around.

the tires are 33x1250 on 15x10 rims. they are firestone destination M/T and i love them. they do good for what i do, light snow, trails and such. i don't mess with rocks much but i might in the future. they wear great on the road...

havik · January 30, 2007, 10:31:56 PM

how much for the tires. they look like they have a pretty nice side wall. kinda look like the bfg mt's

eightyfive · January 30, 2007, 10:47:55 PM

i paid $600 for 4 out the door mount, balance, and taxes included. so something like $125 per tire.

eightyfive · January 31, 2007, 07:21:30 PM

I have 2 spare 4runner tops and one will look like this someday...

and the other will be a bikini hard top, just like this one...

i bought both tops together for $25
if i come across another one for cheap, i'll do this to it...

i know i know, too many tops just for one truck. well, i'll be able to switch tops according to seasons and weather.

havik · January 31, 2007, 10:18:44 PM

those first two are perfect.

Fearofrunner · February 01, 2007, 07:42:21 AM

You gotta like the last one too though, it looks kinda like a mini Chevy Avalanche but not gay. $That\'s Gay$

DTB · February 01, 2007, 01:52:04 PM

looks real nice bud

havik · February 01, 2007, 10:41:16 PM

they are all super nice. but the last one would not work for me. the first set up is perfect. maybe this summer i will try to find a spare top.
when are you going to start yours?
also i went to price up those tires at our local tire shop. $180-$200
just as much as bfg's

MiniSimp · February 02, 2007, 06:13:17 AM

Is there a build up on this 4rnr?

Volcom · February 02, 2007, 08:57:07 AM

I love that top. I want to try something similar to mine. Make sure you keep us posted on how you do it.

854RUN · February 02, 2007, 12:13:17 PM

Quote from: Volcom on February 02, 2007, 08:57:07 AM

I love that top. I want to try something similar to mine. Make sure you keep us posted on how you do it.

x2

eightyfive · February 04, 2007, 05:02:40 PM

Quote from: havik on February 01, 2007, 10:41:16 PM
they are all super nice. but the last one would not work for me. the first set up is perfect. maybe this summer i will try to find a spare top.
when are you going to start yours?
also i went to price up those tires at our local tire shop. $180-$200
just as much as bfg's

i will be starting mine this summer. i will be making a low profile full soft top out of sunbrella and my bikini hard top before i begin the 1/2 hard 1/2 soft top that u guys love so much.
where i go, tires are much cheaper...shop around .

i will post every detail on this build thread...with alot of pictures.

eightyfive · April 17, 2007, 11:00:56 PM

painted my truck...from this...

to this.

Volcom · April 18, 2007, 06:50:58 AM

Looks good!

havik · April 18, 2007, 11:09:03 AM

looks clean

what did you paint it with? are you going to chop the fenders? since i did mine i cant look at 2nd gens the same.

eightyfive · April 18, 2007, 05:23:29 PM

thanks, i painted my truck with a roller and brush. i don't really want to chop it up, it's rust free. at most i will pound in the front fender/firewall to get clearence for 35's in the future.

Volcom · April 19, 2007, 07:02:07 AM

Quote from: eightyfive on April 18, 2007, 05:23:29 PM
thanks, i painted my truck with a roller and brush. i don't really want to chop it up, it's rust free. at most i will pound in the front fender/firewall to get clearence for 35's in the future.

How did the roller and brush method work out?? I'm interested in painting my 4Runner that way as well. Did you wetsand between coats?

eightyfive · July 18, 2007, 02:15:00 AM

the roller and brush method was awesome. im sure i could get a show room shine if i wanted to. i only laid down 2 coats of the stuff to cover the outside for a cleaner look then olive drab. i get stares everywhere i go now and everyohne wants to site in the back...haha i find that funny. anyway, i will be selling the truck soon and i hope it ends up in a nice home and that person can finish the paint cuz i am giving all my parts and supplies to the buyer. i really love my truck and hope that it turns out the clean...

if you want to check out the brush and roller method you should check out this guy at the TTORA forum...he used to have this taco that was olive drab with the army star and he rollered it black...it is freakin clean. his truck was why i decided to go roller white.....i think his name was general or something...or was it brian? i dunno, go search.

eightyfive · July 18, 2007, 02:20:44 AM

i think it turned out great even tho im not done yet...

who knew a roller and brush would bring the bling...say hi

here are some updated pictures of my runner.

i will miss her...

Tallchevy · July 18, 2007, 02:23:48 AM

It looks good

Did you paint the tailgate too?

Tallchevy · July 18, 2007, 02:24:43 AM

Is that your gray 4Runner also?

eightyfive · July 18, 2007, 02:32:35 AM

Quote from: Tallchevy350 on July 18, 2007, 02:23:48 AM
It looks good Did you paint the tailgate too?

no, i left the tailgate olive drab so i can remember what it used to be...
i wish the grey one was mine!

oh, and thanks!

eightyfive · July 18, 2007, 02:44:27 AM

Quote from: havik on February 01, 2007, 10:41:16 PM
they are all super nice. but the last one would not work for me. the first set up is perfect. maybe this summer i will try to find a spare top.
when are you going to start yours?
also i went to price up those tires at our local tire shop. $180-$200
just as much as bfg's

i guess i got a GREAT deal on them, they'll have my business in the future.

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