Author Topic: 85 4runner and the work never ends.... (Read 185851 times)

John Doe · « **Reply #180 on:** May 15, 2009, 10:56:47 PM »

Thing about rear disc, I want to maintain my rear e-brake, that's why I like the front range kit. If I just go rear disc then I need to spend the extra $ on a t-case e-brake, by then I would have nearly spent the same as a full float kit.

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #181 on:** May 17, 2009, 04:17:49 AM »

Use calipers that have an e-brake. I'm not sure which ones, but there are a couple that will work.

I think you just need to wheel this or send me the money you'd spend on yours and I'll tell ya what I buy and how it works

Duffil · « **Reply #182 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:59:00 PM »

90s taurus
80s monte carlo
70s/80s Eldorado
80s mustang SVO
90s Isuzu Rodeo

there are a ton of ebrake calipers that have been used/can be used but you have to do a little digging on which rotors to use with which calipers. (thick IFS or thin SA)
it's in the FAQ on pirate somewhere...
FWIW, I'm using stock fronts and a tcase ebrake.

Jud · « **Reply #183 on:** May 17, 2009, 02:30:47 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on May 17, 2009, 01:59:00 PM

90s taurus
80s monte carlo
70s/80s Eldorado
80s mustang SVO
90s Isuzu Rodeo

there are a ton of ebrake calipers that have been used/can be used but you have to do a little digging on which rotors to use with which calipers. (thick IFS or thin SA)
it's in the FAQ on pirate somewhere...
FWIW, I'm using stock fronts and a tcase ebrake.

what setup you runnin Rex?

Duffil · « **Reply #184 on:** May 17, 2009, 02:46:44 PM »

stock front rotors and calipers in the rear with FJ rotors and IFS calipers up front and snowshoebrue's old allpro tcase ebrake.

you have to remember though my truck is in pieces right now.

Jud · « **Reply #185 on:** May 17, 2009, 04:35:14 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on May 17, 2009, 02:46:44 PM

stock front rotors and calipers in the rear with FJ rotors and IFS calipers up front and snowshoebrue's old allpro tcase ebrake.

you have to remember though my truck is in pieces right now.

Yea I know it's just posted. haha

Stock solid rotors or vented?

John Doe- Sorry for the thread jack dude.

John Doe · « **Reply #186 on:** May 17, 2009, 07:15:16 PM »

Its all good man. Well I went on a run yesterday morning but got called into work not far into the run so I had to leave the trail way early

I am still trying to get the other pics.

http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x229/Mawnov/New%20toy/?action=view&current=MVI_1465.flv
http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x229/Mawnov/New%20toy/?action=view&current=MVI_1463.flv

When I got the message that I had to return to work I had just fallen onto my driver side in a mud puddle. When I get the other pictures I will post them up. I will defiantly be going back out to that trail.

I'm doing some more research for just a rear disc brake swap.

46&2 · « **Reply #187 on:** May 17, 2009, 08:38:17 PM »

Haha I love doing that for people who have never heard of or seen a really low geared truck before.

John Doe · « **Reply #188 on:** May 18, 2009, 06:09:34 AM »

I always get a kick out of it

John Doe · « **Reply #189 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:33:43 PM »

same spot the vid was taken

THK Matt · « **Reply #190 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:36:54 PM »

Nice 4runner JD.

John Doe · « **Reply #191 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:44:56 PM »

I still have alot of work to do and have alot of new parts ordered and in route

John Doe · « **Reply #192 on:** May 31, 2009, 07:03:22 PM »

A problem I have had recently, My rear case leaking from the shifter....

Note the oil coming from the ball joint of the shifter, not the base where it connects to the case.

From jan-march it seemed to boil over 2 maybe 3 times. Each time it wasnt until my windshield and head liner were covered with gear oil did I notice I had a problem. Since then I have learned to pay more attention to the whole in my floor and the top of my transfer case. I will usually catch it in time, pull over and let things cool down. It became more frequent after I got my exhaust done. I believe my cat is to close and am going to try and get it moved this week. Any other ideas/ suggestions?

John Doe · « **Reply #193 on:** Jul 11, 2009, 07:28:46 PM »

update....
-Well my rear window started working out of the blue.
-My trasefer case is still leaking out of the top after adding the oil slinger guard, and a Daves offroad Twinstick.
-I have alot on order that I am waiting to install.

Sadly I have been to busy to go for any trail rides lately.
I have been working on other peoples rides more then my truck lately, I want to wheel

THK Matt · « **Reply #194 on:** Jul 12, 2009, 11:25:13 AM »

hmmm.... try new shifters? put a buddys on and test it.

elminate stuff..

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #195 on:** Aug 04, 2009, 03:01:14 PM »

Where are you now? Sorry you're missing out on TTORA Takeover...

John Doe · « **Reply #196 on:** Aug 04, 2009, 03:38:56 PM »

Well My rear t-case has still been leaking, dont know why. I have asked Inch worm, Dave at Dave's off road. No one can figure it out. I went on a trail ride this past sunday in and around the local national forest. I was with my buddy and his FJ, and 2 full size trucks. We had some fun, nothing to technical, but still fun. I walked up and down the hard stuff with the rear case in low, never touched a peddle.

The top 2 dont give the hill justice, it was pretty steep.

My rear window stopped working again. But luckily I had a fix to that on order. A 12VoltGuy 4runner rear window harness. Sadly I wont be doing much of anything the rest of this month, work has me all tied up and on a real short leash. I have a few more things that will hopefully be arriving soon.

John Doe · « **Reply #197 on:** Oct 04, 2009, 06:29:56 PM »

Got a new t-case in the mail this past Friday, I got it installed today. Finialy got around to installing my Longs 3 weeks ago.

I get out of the Army and Louisiana in 10 months, 6 if I'm lucky. Since I have to drive back to Cali regardless I figure I am going to make the best of it. I am currently doing some research for a killer wheeling road trip. I am open to any and all suggestions for places to stop and wheel. I would welcome any trail guides as well. The only thing is I dont want to head east from here, north, west and south only!

Jordan7118 · « **Reply #198 on:** Oct 04, 2009, 06:58:35 PM »

You know you have to hit up SuperLift in Hot Springs

John Doe · « **Reply #199 on:** Oct 04, 2009, 07:14:57 PM »

I want to! I will need to find the time to. I figure 1 of my many 4 day weekends to include 2 travel days, and 2 days at the park. I cant think of 1 I dont have plans for yet until the new year. But I have every intention of heading that way sooner or later.

John Doe · « **Reply #200 on:** Nov 07, 2009, 08:40:39 PM »

update to come, im to tired to type it all out right now.....

THK Matt · « **Reply #201 on:** Nov 07, 2009, 11:17:50 PM »

John Doe · « **Reply #202 on:** Nov 08, 2009, 08:16:13 AM »

So on a whim yesterday I went back to the near by trail with a guy that got back from Iraq recently. He has a nicely set up bronco 2, with full widths, spools and 40's.

So I started up the middle line.

The surface was dry, the rest was not.

At this point i gave up and let my buddy winch me out. I had been trying for a good 10-15 min. The pics do not do this justice, It was atleast a 30% climb if not 45%. When I got winched out I was leaning 20% to the side as well.

What it looked like when i was done.

With all that I learned my rear E-locker was not engaging

If it was working I would have made it up the slope.

I have a 2 week training exercise coming up but after that I should be getting some more small projects done.

85_4RNR · « **Reply #203 on:** Nov 28, 2009, 02:39:44 PM »

sweet runner. just looked at whole build for first time. very nice.

John Doe · « **Reply #204 on:** Nov 28, 2009, 05:50:07 PM »

Thanks man. Its nice and clean, Im eventually going to get around to clearanceing the fenders. Adding a front bumper and winch. As well as some other small things.

85_4RNR · « **Reply #205 on:** Nov 28, 2009, 06:57:32 PM »

my white 85 is all stripped inside and its got some holes. Itll get cleaned up next year when i start working. then its marlin 5 inch Trail Flex. I cant wait

John Doe · « **Reply #206 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 05:38:50 PM »

Iv been happy with my twin stick for a while, but I wanted my center consul back....

Ive got some more work to do, ive just been a little busy.

THK Matt · « **Reply #207 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 09:32:32 PM »

triple stick? WTF?

John Doe · « **Reply #208 on:** Dec 14, 2009, 02:00:37 PM »

yea, a triple stick from Dr. Smash.
When it stops raining I'll take another pic or 2 of a few other things I got done. I still cant figure out why my rear e-locker isnt working

THK Matt · « **Reply #209 on:** Dec 14, 2009, 02:29:33 PM »

why u need a triple stick? whats it do.

only heard of a twin stick

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