Author Topic: project 4skinner (Read 81519 times)

peacesells · « **on:** Jan 07, 2009, 05:58:57 PM »

decided to start a thread on my 85 4runner before I tear into it. Bought the truck in early 2008 from the original owner for $1200, broke 170k on the drive home.

peacesells · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:05:14 PM »

Little did I know that under all of the grime the paint and body were 100% perfect, this is by far the nicest 85 runner ive ever seen. Interior is super nice too, engine bay is spotless

peacesells · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:33:01 PM »

So now it is my daily driver/camping truck/up north truck. All maintnence was done by toyota, all toyota or denso parts were used, every service done and kept up to date by the previous owners EXCEPT the timing chain.. First thing I did was put a steel rail kit and an optima red top in it. Runs great!!! then new tires ans 2.5in bs wheels. Ive taken it out a few times to crown king and sycamore, campin a few times, and drove all over the state of AZ without any fuss

peacesells · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:40:06 PM »

My plans for it are:
High steer and diff armor #1 priority
Downey header/ dynomax muffler (no emissions)
Rears up front, chevy springs for rears (no more than 3in lift)
f/r bumpers, sliders, roof rack for spare
Warn winch
rock lights
higher amp alternator
on board air
f/r lockers (elocker or arb's)
dual cases/crossmember
33'' mtr's

REG535 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:59:11 PM »

nice bro, what a steal too, keep us updated on it

peacesells · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 08:40:15 PM »

thanks man, for sure. this truck is my favorite 4runner to date, I have more fun in this than my 84 for some odd reason...

LilChief87 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 09:17:57 PM »

where in az you live

Doof · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 09:26:57 PM »

both are clean/cool looking rigs

any interior/engine bay pics of how clean it is?

peacesells · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 09:32:35 PM »

north phx, arent you in casa grande or somethin? Ive talked to you before. Im in flagstaff 80% of the time now, back and forth for work.. Ill take some tomorrow, but im warning you, its puuurdy...

peacesells · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 28, 2009, 03:29:49 PM »

Got some more done on the truck the past few weeks. Front and rear armor, downey header and made a full 2.5 exhaust w/dynomax muffler(little loud, but it sounds nice!), had my fuel injectors cleaned (runs MUCH MUCH smoother), changed the fuel filter, radiator, hoses etc.. Put some 88 rears up front with a sky shackle kit, got my 33in mtrs mounted in place of the 32in bfg's. Now I need to make a new front driveshaft and put my chevy springs in the rear and ill be set.. I also picked up an elocker 3rd for it too

Gonna make a nice camping rig

TheCookieMonster · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 28, 2009, 04:43:31 PM »

very clean

... should be a sweet capable camping rig

SJyota · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 28, 2009, 07:37:49 PM »

Nice rig!!

LilChief87 · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 01, 2009, 01:14:38 AM »

rigs looking good man mines gettin there

peacesells · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 01, 2009, 02:34:16 PM »

Thanks guys

Havent had any work for the last 2 weeks so ive finally made some progress on the yotas.

toyomr285 · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 01, 2009, 07:00:47 PM »

I am planning to do the same suspension you did, could you list the parts that you used to do the ruf and the chevys in the back.

THK Matt · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 01, 2009, 07:07:50 PM »

I am FREAKIN JEALOUS! nice steal buddy.

hows the 2.5in seem to perform.... most only go 2.25.

X2 on interior/engine shots.

peacesells · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 01, 2009, 07:57:07 PM »

No problem man.

For the rears up front I used the sky banana shackle kit, used the stock front hangars but pressed the bolts out of the spacers and replaced them with a set of rear spring bolts with a reducer. I put a 4 degree wedge between the perch and the spring and moved the axle to the front hole on the perches(you have to drill out the pass side, but the drivers side is already drilled). My front axle is moved forward about 1 1/4 inches. I added a leaf from a set of wagoneer springs I had to stiffen them up a little and help control axle wrap.

For the rears I bought the sky hangar kit for $120. Comes with perches, shackles, and shacle hangars. I took a ubolt kit off of a jeep at the junkyard for a flip kit. I havent put the rear together yet, but I have the 63's on my crawler and they work great. 4in or so of lift with a light back end, im looking for 3 inches of lift on this truck.

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hows the 2.5in seem to perform.... most only go 2.25.

Ill get some pictures tomorrow if I can remember.. The 2.5 performs well, very noticeable on the highway at 3000 rpm and up. I was going to run 2.25 but it would have been an extra $2.00 a foot for the pipe and they didnt have all the bends I needed. I bought a 2.5 to 1.5 reducer that I stick on the tailpipe when im on a trail, it really helps with the low end torque.

Before the exhaust the truck felt like it was going to blow up at about 4200 rpm, now it revs freely to 4800 or more. Id say the header, new tube, muffler, cleaning the fuel injectors, and getting rid of the cat added 10-15 hp.

toyomr285 · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 06:25:23 PM »

Thanks. Could you take pictures of the front spring hanger? Please.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 06:57:52 PM »

damn clean 4runner bro!! i like it alot

peacesells · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 01:12:08 PM »

Finished the chevy springs out back. its been kinda slow progress as ive been out with my crawler every weekend. Still need to make front and rear shock hoops and get my hi steer on the truck. Im pretty happy with the lift so far, a little taller than what I was goin for, but Im going to cut the shackles down and drill some holes about an inch lower front and rear and use a different overload in the rear pack. The front axle still needs to come forward about an inch too, I cant stand rubbing tires!!!

peacesells · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 01:25:53 PM »

This is my parts truck, efi for my crawler and tcase, rear end, ifs box, and calipers for the 4skinner. the 85 is definately too narrow with the lift on it, im going with the ifs rear and 1.5 spacers. also going to set the ifs rear up for my elocker and put it all together at once. cant wait!

REG535 · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 03:38:35 PM »

whose front bumper is that

THK Matt · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 22, 2009, 05:30:52 PM »

Looks like TG

peacesells · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 11:23:11 PM »

I got a bit more done, mounted the rear shocks, moved the axle forward, got the highsteer on, and finished the lift. The truck drives GREAT and the a/c is better than my chevy! The truck drives better all around, much smoother ride, tight steering, tons of flex, and smoother at highway speeds, but it does dive in the front end when I hit the brakes hard. I might add a leaf to the pack and put the rear overload on.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 08:22:48 AM »

looks great! i would love to have one like that for a DD/ mild trail truck
i still dont see any pics of the engine bay!

DieselD · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 10:30:44 AM »

hey man on your parts truck would you be interested in selling some stuff? Im in need of a grill, front bumper and trim piece for the radio, maybe some other dash pieces if you got them. oh and a speedo cable. I have a 88 extra cab I'm trying to get daily driver status just like your runner, unforgetnly not near as clean as yours was however I picked up in a trade for a 96neon that I paid 500bucks for so I can live with having to fix a few things

maybe work some parts trading if I have something you need...Im local and live in peoria

toyotanner · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 12:27:21 PM »

clean!

LilChief87 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 02:14:10 PM »

looking good so far man i like it looks clean wats goin on with the green runner you still got it? my trucks almost done when i get it done you should come and hit some trails in box canyon or somewhere

rednecknatureboy · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 02:26:33 PM »

looks good man. maybe some day we will meet up on the trail

Ghtoyrunner · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 22, 2009, 12:21:10 PM »

that is one nice 4runner. wish i can find them that clean up here in CT. all My trucks just rust and i spend more time patche the body then crawlin. i need to take a road trip out there and pick me up a nice one

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