Author Topic: Michigan 88 pickup -engine swapping- (Read 15726 times)

85_4RNR · « **on:** Feb 07, 2010, 08:35:09 PM »

Almost time to get to work on this rustbucket

Here's some cool stuff the truck already has:

Yukon 5.29s
bored .20 over rebuilt 22re
unknown performance cam
pacesetter header
corbEAU seats
infiniti speakers
infiniti subwoofer

4runner

~~Make brakes not suck~~
~~Remove LSPV~~ welded brake line T
~~Make Diff breathers with longer style NISSAN ones~~
New gasket on rear 3rd member
Pinion Seals
Weld rear diff
~~Rebuild front axle~~
~~Get rear window working properly~~
~~Silicon my EFI and 4runner badges on~~
~~Amsoil everything~~
Longfield Wiper Seals

88 Pickup

Swap the 4runners 22RE and dash into it
New doors and fenders
POR15 the frame
New bed
SAS Marlin 5 inch all corners with the axles from my 4runner

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 07, 2010, 08:59:07 PM »

How about some pictures. I would love to see your truck...

85_4RNR · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 05:09:31 PM »

Day I bought it

dk98 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 06:20:29 PM »

nice clean looking 4runner

85_4RNR · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 06:27:25 PM »

I can assure you all its not clean by any means. Ill upload some rust and interior pics tomorrow.

Since that picture, I have done:

Reman starter
New radiator
Glasspak
Black OEM style Toyota grill
Took overloads and blocks out of rear
Traded the 37s for 35 inch MT-Zs plus $200

bigarms23 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 06:38:18 PM »

how much rust does it have

Goldrush · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 06:49:58 PM »

cool. runner. does it have lockers?

85_4RNR · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 28, 2010, 06:54:48 PM »

Quote from: bigarms23 on Feb 28, 2010, 06:38:18 PM

how much rust does it have

quite a bit of hidden rust.

Quote from: goldrush on Feb 28, 2010, 06:49:58 PM

cool. runner. does it have lockers?

Nope, open for now but I want to lock the rear someday. Its my summer DD so I'm not sure yet

85_4RNR · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 01, 2010, 03:33:19 PM »

RUST!!!!!

85_4RNR · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 01, 2010, 03:39:35 PM »

Interior Pics

Previous owners rear shock mount

Bent TieRod. I love how engine oil gets all over axle when it needs to be changed

Body Lift thats going byebye

Just a front view (notice the pass side lower because leafs are flatter on pass side)

hiltu · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 01, 2010, 04:54:27 PM »

where in Michigan? Damn salt gave it a beatin

85_4RNR · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 01, 2010, 05:02:19 PM »

Quote from: hiltu on Mar 01, 2010, 04:54:27 PM

where in Michigan? Damn salt gave it a beatin

Grayling. I agree with you 1000%

Goldrush · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 01, 2010, 09:11:31 PM »

thats alot of rust! bummer! i lover those rear shock mounts

axled89 · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 11:40:36 AM »

damn salty ground any ways.

66cobra · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 06:14:30 PM »

wheel it like you stole it til' it breaks in two

birfection · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 08:32:36 PM »

I don't know about the cab swap, but you should definitely consider a 2F motor swap mate! Criekey!

85_4RNR · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:02:20 AM »

Got some new parts from marlin

85_4RNR · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:03:57 AM »

I would say my rotors were shot

85_4RNR · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:08:18 AM »

Replaced Inner axle seals with HD marlin seals.

Filled knuckles with grease. There was barely any grease left. It was mostly water and gear oil.

Repacked all bearings

Made gaskets for all the rest of the stuff

Had to grind the v6 brake pads and remove wear indicator to fit my knuckles.

Finished Product

IVrunner · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2010, 09:49:03 PM »

There's nothing I hate more than salt. I'm from northern Indiana, so I know what you're working with. My first vehicle (85 4runner rusted to pieces. We tried to save it numerous times, but the salt was just too much.

Anyway...looking forward to the build - looks like you have a good start.

85_4RNR · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2010, 12:25:11 PM »

Trans
T-case
Engine
Rear axle

toyomr285 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2010, 12:23:49 AM »

Thats is some expensive oil.

85_4RNR · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2010, 03:23:33 PM »

Quote from: toyomr285 on May 14, 2010, 12:23:49 AM

Thats is some expensive oil.

But I don't have to change my motor oil until May 5th, 2011.

About $130 for the oil, AMSOIL oil filter, and Engine flush with 25% off preferred customer discount

Only the best for my 4runner!

GONZO97 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2010, 04:52:15 PM »

Sweet runner man and theres nothing wrong with the 2nd gens lol

85_4RNR · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2010, 05:10:21 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDHLPBjhQI

Just a little hill I climbed

birfection · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2010, 08:47:53 PM »

Whoever was recording that video had the voice of an angel! He could be a Bob Seger impersonator! Epic!

85_4RNR · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 19, 2010, 05:57:15 PM »

I just picked up an 88 Pickup with a blown head gasket for $500.

The cab is in very good shape for michigan. Only a few rust spots.
The frame has no rot and is in great shape.

Gonna eventually swap all the 4runners drivetrain into it.

birfection · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 19, 2010, 07:20:48 PM »

That bumper looks better than exhaust pipe ROFL CC

85_4RNR · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 19, 2010, 07:24:05 PM »

That bumper is ugly but 100% BEEF!

gtoyonrocks · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 19, 2010, 08:55:52 PM »

Sweet runner. I don't like the rot but I'm sure you will figure it out. Congrats.

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