91 4runner on the operating table-- Needing to sell!

[GONZO97]

Alright guys well after selling my 97 4runner (big mistake ) i decided it was time for another one. So i kept my eyes out and found a 91 4runner that was already completely ready for a SAS. So i figured why not? I am going to take my time and make this runner into the runner that I want it to be. So the 4runner came with all the ifs already cut off and no engine... they took the engine out to do the sas (why? i dont know.) and it got given away to the owners brother luckily i found the same engine with pretty much everything i need for around $250, and when i purchased the 4runner it even came with an 83 axle...so this project entails a lot of work, a complete solid axle swap, putting the engine and tranny back in and redoing the entire interior as well! Now when it comes to mechanical know how i dont know as much as others but i am willing to take my time and learn how to do everything as i go along. I plan on taking my time on this build and doing as much as i can with the $ that is available to me, thats why i plan to take my time and do it right ..... My camera died so i cant upload the pictures yet but i will post tomorrow and any advice/encouragement or questions will be welcomed. Thanks guys

[GONZO97]

Okay guys here are a just a few pics to hold you guys over to see what we're dealing with ill try to post more of the interior, engine, axle, and tranny, tomorrow thanks guys

[86bobbedtoy]

looks like a great start

[83 Crawler]

how much did you buy it for?

[86bobbedtoy]

and was it on cl ?

[00taco]

looking good so far... im in for the build

[Yota87Truck]

More pics when you get a chance...

[axled89]

[GONZO97]

I purchased it for 500....so as of now im sitting at 750 into it.... i dont believe it was ever on craigslist i actually found it on  and i know i promised more pictures today but got sidetracked helping my brother put his sliders on.... tomorrow i plan on cleaning up the axle and the engine bay and possibly doing a little more grinding work on the frame depending on what time allows before work....so i will do my best to post more pics tomorrow.... and since this is my first actual build on my own ill probably be coming to you guys for info  and support .... thanks guys. -Gonzo

[Jaysen]

can't wait to see how it would turn out to look like..anyways did you get your key?

[GONZO97]

sou... Yeah man thanks for dropping it off as soon as i got back into town i went and picked it up... thanks again

[Jaysen]

No problem..

[GONZO97]

Well as it turns out the morning that I want to go out and do work on the runner i get called in to work but as promised i ran outside before work and snapped a few more pictures of the car....let me know if theres something else you guys would want to see.


Below are pictures of the interior a little dirty but the plans are to just do a spray on bed liner on the inside so i plan to tear out the carpet


and does anyone know if i can turn this into onboard air??? dont know if its possible but let me know...its the air for the back seat.

the axle torn apart...this is what i was going to clean up today...should i get a knuckle rebuild kit?? just to be safe?



3.SLOW

And my Automatic Tranny

[THK Matt]

ooo good start. Ill watch


I'd for sure get a knuckle rebuild kit!

[GONZO97]

Okay i know this is probably a dumb question but what makes marlins rebuild kit so much better than trailgears? i know marlins comes with the hd seals and i do want to go marlin but im also trying to save money on this build so could someone help me justify spending the extra $?

[bigarms23]

its more of a complete kit

[86bobbedtoy]

marlin uses oem trinion bearings
tgs are cheap.
I know, I wish I would have gone with mc's kit

[83 Crawler]

i made the mistake of buying tg to 

[GONZO97]

Well thats more than enough to have me convinced to go with marlin i was just getting everyones  once i find the extra money in the  cushions i will go and pick one up.... ill keep everyone posted.... any questions hit me up

[GONZO97]

Alright guys quick question... is it a bad idea to do shackle tubes all the way around instead of doing hanger mounts that weld under the frame? I know ill have to do a front hanger kit but why not do shackle tubes that go all the way through the middle of the frame all the way around?

[yota_krawler]

Okay i know this is probably a dumb question but what makes marlins rebuild kit so much better than trailgears? i know marlins comes with the hd seals and i do want to go marlin but im also trying to save money on this build so could someone help me justify spending the extra $?

DO NOT BUY TG!!!!!!!!! my buddy bought TG SAS kit and its less than 8months old and everything is shot. bushings, springs, and rod ends. Its a chineese stuff.


buy

[GONZO97]

thanks yota krawler i have pretty much decided to spend the extra money and go with marlins rebuild kit....but heres another question for everyone...i was trying to clean all the grease off of the axle and man is that a mission...does anyone have any suggestions maybe some magic formula that just makes all the grease fall off? any ideas or techniques are greatly appreciated

[82juguete]

Alright guys quick question... is it a bad idea to do shackle tubes all the way around instead of doing hanger mounts that weld under the frame? I know ill have to do a front hanger kit but why not do shackle tubes that go all the way through the middle of the frame all the way around?

Doesnt make sense, and wont work... you cant run shackles on the rear of the spring and the front of the spring..... think about it.

[GONZO97]

i think what i meant is can you do it on the rear of the back springs... or is it cheaper to just weld the hanger mounts underneath...i understand you cant run shackles on front and rear but from where you would run shackles would it be stronger to do shackle tubes through the middle of the frame instead of welding it underneath?

[GONZO97]

Alright guys heres a little update of whats been going on...i havent had much time to work on the runner but in the little time that i did have i managed to get the rest of the ifs cut off so now the front is completely prepped to get the sas done....next step at this point is to get the axle cleaned up and rebuilt so that way when the time and money comes itll be ready to be put on.... here are some pics of what has been done....enjoy





lll keep everyone posted when more progress is done

[GONZO97]

Alright guys im pretty much ready to go out and get my leaf springs....what are some of your reccomendations....now keep in mind i prefer not to spend a ton of money....i was thinking of running chevys on the rear and possibly getting some rear toyotas off of a tacoma or something for the front....prob from a local junk yard....what do you guys think? all recommendations are greatly appreciated

[83 Crawler]

63 rears a RUF 

[GONZO97]

63 rears a RUF 

i feel dumb for asking but what are those?

[86bobbedtoy]

what size tires u plan on running?

[86bobbedtoy]

i feel dumb for asking but what are those?

chevy 63" rears
and rears up front I always use 2nd gen 4x4 rears and double them up- 6 leafs instead of 3- no overload