85 4runner and the work never ends....

[John Doe]

Neither can I.

Bumpers and sliders will wait till a some time early next year. I have a few other things I am going to do too but I'm not telling just yet 

[SR5Yota]

Sweet get some pics up when your working on it
gave you a turtle point too!

[John Doe]

I will make sure to get some pics.  I will be home doing some work next month

[SR5Yota]

sweet got to love runners!

[GJToyotabug]

looks good

[unclejpl4x4]

http://4xinnovations.com/pages/drive/crossmembers.htm

I decided to be a little different and not go with the typical Plate crossmember. I like this design alot.

wow thats fancy

[Duffil]

http://4xinnovations.com/pages/drive/crossmembers.htm

I decided to be a little different and not go with the typical Plate crossmember. I like this design alot.

hmm..i hadn't seen that.

[John Doe]

A few recent pics they sent me....

[Wermz84]

So here is a question, If I were to get me a set of these http://www.roundeyes.com/Toyota_Headlamps-Rectangular_Toyota_Conversion_Headlamps.html

Would I/ Should I get 1 of these?....  http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Headlights.shtml#OnLineOrdering

If the factory wiring looks bad I would.

Looks nice!   Where are you going to install the keyboard?   





Seriously man it is looking really good.      

[John Doe]

I will be calling later today for a update.

Now for a update on myself....
I must say I like this hospital. Good food, great service, and they have a arcade, and wireless internet in my room 
Tuesday I got the surgery I have been waiting for since july. In Iraq, the Docs incidentally found a rather large growth/ cyst on my leg. After I get released form here I will get to go home for about a month to heal up. Already as it is I am crutching faster then the nurses can keep up.

[John Doe]

What to do with my spare tire? Custom rear bumper with swing out, or keep it in the bed? Suggestions?

[Jud]

What to do with my spare tire? Custom rear bumper with swing out, or keep it in the bed? Suggestions?

Make a swing out with a stinger on it. Like the Poison Spider ones for Jeeps.

[John Doe]

like this? http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=46703.0;attach=102051;image

[jimbo74]

something like that

[Wermz84]

like this? http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=46703.0;attach=102051;image

That would be my vote. 

[John Doe]

When I get it done here I am going to see about getting some Armor up on all 4 corners. I'll keep that rear stinger/ tire carrier in mind.

Newest pics I got...


Keep in mind these pics are old com paired to the actual progress.

[Wermz84]

Right on man.   We can hit the trail in no time. 

[John Doe]

You see this 1 Werm?


This pic was taken the day after I had my surgery on my leg. I will be home soon, but I wont be able to drive. No broken bones or anything.

[Wermz84]

O crap man I'm out of the loop.  I didn't realize.  Hope all is good then.

[John Doe]

Well I was playing pool the day after my leg was operated on. I just have to take it easy for a few months.

[John Doe]

I should be picking it up Monday

[toyotanner]

truck looks good man bet you cant wait to drive/wheel it

[John Doe]

Sadly I wont be able to drive for a while due to my leg

But that wont stop me from trying once

[LilChief87]

haha nice man hope all goes well

[John Doe]

Wait, maybe I shouldn't do that I dont want to break my leg 

I just got back from the Shop and brought the Runner Home!!!!!!!!!

Yes I know  I will get some tomorrow when the suns out.

[DaveZ]

Thanks for the chance to help with your build "John Doe " we enjoyed the job let us know if you need any more help. Make sure we get to see some wheelin' pics. Dave 

[John Doe]

Well even though thesun isnt really out, I hobbled my ass out side and took some shots while I could stand.






Wheel base is apx 107 and 1/4" I measured under pass rear door seem and got 25 3/4"

Edit: I completely Forgot   A BIG thanks to Dave and the Guys at http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com/

[MT4Runner]

I like the looks of that rig!!!!  Looks like Dave and crew did a nice job with it.  I also like the looks of that 4xInnovations dual xmember.

You need a Marlin rear bumper with the corner armor, and a nice Davez front bumper!!!

Get well quickly!!!

[GJToyotabug]

i like it i just think the front spring hanger needs to move forward more but hats just me

[DaveZ]

i like it i just think the front spring hanger needs to move forward more but hats just me

Front springs are not long enough to go further forward.