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

[GONZO97]

So it took some time but I finally finished my interior transformation give me your 

Let the tear down begin









heres just some of the pictures from the tear down and also the reassembly if you have any questions at all please let me know

[86bobbedtoy]

looks 100% better
I always did the same,
nothing better than a nice interior

[85_4RNR]

Oh man, that interior looks AWESOME! Makes me wonder why black wasn't ever factory.

[joeycool00]

Dude! from a scale of one to ten I give that an A+ 

[Peterbuilt84]

Looks 100x better! Nice work.

[GONZO97]

Thanks guys im much happier with it too, i like the fact that it feels like a new car even tho its twenty years old lol

854runner: I wondered the same thing too lol

[locked 4x4]

what did you use to paint all the plastic?  Looks killer

[82juguete]

...just sayin'

dont forget progress pics

[GONZO97]

what did you use to paint all the plastic?  Looks killer

I used a vinyl fabric spray paint purchased at kragen

...just sayin'

dont forget progress pics

I know vato i picked up all the supplies yesterday so now its just a matter of finding time and i have progress pics as well dont worry, depending on the sheet metal i may just be running the bottom portion for awhile, i need to talk to brisco to see if he has any scraps he could possibly bend up for me

[GONZO97]

82juguete: i was also wanting to ask you should i follow the lines of the body or just use a round template so its rounded? Like a coffee can or something

[82juguete]

up to you... i think either one would look fine, but if you use the can just make sure that the radius is somewhat close to the contour of the body.

[GONZO97]

yeah the only problem that i was seeing is that on the body line of the driver side its kinda dented outta wack and i figure i can get a much more consistant line with the can so all sides get matched up properly

[lownlinked85]

Damn dude this is looking really good man im jelouse of how good your interior looks.

[GONZO97]

thanks man i put a lot of hours in to it every single night after work

[sabatoa1]

looking good!!! I have to start on mine now

[GONZO97]

So with the help of 82juguete we came up with an idea for a low profile bumper so heres some pics to kind of show how the build went,
the idea

the mock up just to get a visual

the outline to round it out to match the body lines

all cut out

cleaned up

patched in a piece of sheet metal for that rounded look

also patched up the ends

cleaned up


Got the mounts welded up

painted

mocked up for the final burn in

finished product




Then i decided to build sliders while i was at it

this was my brothers idea

tacked up the filler piece

burned it in

cleaned it up

then with the help of my brother who is joto we came up with this....i havent painted them yet due to being sick


Then when i was topping off the gear oil in my rear diff i found this

so what i need from you guys is your opinion on 2 things

1st: What should i do for a front bumper just purchase a prebuilt tube one ? Or build one and if you guys have design ideas please let me know??
2nd: As for the diff should i just open it up and see how bad it is then possibly regear it the same or regear it lower to possibly 5.29s? Or if anyone has a good 4.10 diff they are willing to donate to me so that i can install a locker and keep the 4.10s let me know, id be willing to buy too if the price is right.... thanks guys 

[82juguete]

pull it out to take a look....the rear isnt that bad to pull... I have a 410 chunk at my house if you wanna throw it in for now. Bumper looks good.

[GONZO97]

Thanks Nico I was also thinking of doing this while replacing the rear diff
http://zukaz.tripod.com/supralsd.htm (Got this from wickedrunners build thanks for sharing bud)
or should i just sack up and buy a locker? not sure which route to take
opinions welcomed

[Bigredwelder]

I agree, pull the third and see how bad the damage is.  Just my  , I would just save up for a full case locker or a selectable locker like an elocker or ARB.  After running one for a season, I won't waste my time with a limited slip ever again.

[82juguete]

i forgot, you need a 6cyl diff....mine are 4

[GONZO97]

i cant swap it out? I dont have to run a 6cyl do i?

I agree, pull the third and see how bad the damage is.  Just my  , I would just save up for a full case locker or a selectable locker like an elocker or ARB.  After running one for a season, I won't waste my time with a limited slip ever again.

Thanks for your two cents i think ill take your advice

[sabatoa1]

I have a 4.10 ring and pinion if you want them I will ship to you if you pay shipping. Let me know?

[GONZO97]

I have a 4.10 ring and pinion if you want them I will ship to you if you pay shipping. Let me know?

thanks man but ive doing my research and it seems like i can just use a 4cyl diff and itll still work but thanks anyways i appreciate it

[GONZO97]

i forgot, you need a 6cyl diff....mine are 4

I can use your 4cyl diff they are interchangeable it should be fine and i think ill go pick up a locker and we can just set it all up at the same time

[Peterbuilt84]

4 cyl diffs are a lot easier to weld up also, if you want to go that route.

[GONZO97]

4 cyl diffs are a lot easier to weld up also, if you want to go that route.

I dont at this point because i daily drive it and dont want my tires to wear faster since it is mostly daily driven

[GONZO97]

Well guys idk if anyone remembers the old cargo rack that i built for my old 4runner but it doesnt really matter, i rebuilt it, dropped the overall heigth of it and redid most of the welds, but what i need help with is any ideas on how to mount it? when i had it on my last runner we integrated a mount set up to the already existing cargo rack rails. But the runner i have now has no rails so im going to be mounting it directly to the roof of the runner, so please post up ideas of how to mount it, self tapping screws, bolts all the way through the roof ect, im open to all suggestions let me know if there is an easier way to do this, thanks guys
-Gonz

[GONZO97]

So I figured out how i was going to mount the rack, i took off the headliner and welded some nuts on the underside of the roof and then used rubber washers as bushings and mounted the rack using bolts and lock washers, wired up some lights and now shes good to go. Will post pics later, on to my next problem,
So lately ive been having a clicking sound coming from the front of my car when im driving, talked to my cousin did some research and figured out its most likely my birfields, so today upon doing more research i engaged 4WD to listen to the front and there was a terrible sounding knock at first i thought it was my diff but when i left the truck in 4WD and unlocked the hubs the knock went away, so im pretty sure the birf is broken to  right now, but was just curious to hear  if you guys think its the birfs as well, post up 

[toyotech]

clean runner. hope to see you around

[Bigredwelder]

Does the clicking sound change volume or frequency when turning?