Topic: Slow 87 4runner build ( project Sonic )

[874runnertoys]

Going to start to build my 87 4runner. Its going to be really slow so bear with me. Was my ever day driver. Not running as of now but will be by the weekend if i get my part's in time.

Problem's as of know
new tps
map sensor
rear brakes
wheel cylinder
new master cylinder
tire and more Lil stuff

(PLANS FOR PROJECT SONIC )
SAS KIT
Dual transfer cases
17x9.5 wheels
37 in tires
Mc high pinion with 5.29 & Detroit lockers
cage
bumpers
sliders
Basic Toyota stuff just want a Mid trail rig for the family

Here she is as of now

[Hunterwarren]

Identical to mine where are you located?

[874runnertoys [OP]]

located in SO-CAL LA AREA

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Just order a rear disc brake kit from tg & 1" master cylinder
was just going to replace all the old hardwear but i wanted to do this down the line so i decided to do it now.

stared to take it apart so when new parts get here its ready to go on



also got new tg silicone radiator hose kit
the tps
the map sensor and a all new 85 4runner black face lift

[Peterbuilt84]

What rotors and calipers did you use for the rear disks?

[874runnertoys [OP]]

What rotors and calipers did you use for the rear disks?

They are GM caliper's and rotor's

[Peterbuilt84]

Monte carlo?

[thegoofster21]

i think its 87monte carlo

[Yota87Truck]

Clean Runner.

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Clean Runner.

Thanks

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Monte carlo?

Not sure the guy i got them from just told me they where GM.
but would work on my 4Runner

[JayB]

Pretty cool, what's next?

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Next i need to replace my steering box .
Thats it for now untill i save some more $.

[874runnertoys [OP]]

So  i got my line lock and i also got a v6 booster off a 94 4runner   
so i went to work and got everything done just to  find out the line lock don't  work  so off it went and back to Low Range off road to be replace by a new one.

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Finally finished the brakes. Got the proportioing valve yesterday from Jegs and installed it all I needed to do was double flar the ends of the brake line where they go in to the  fittings on the valve. 
Bleed the brakes and adjusted the valve and done brakes work great

[89 runner]

nice set up,looks really clean. I think i need to use that same valve form jegs but im not sure. I have FJ80 master with 97 taco calipers and rotors using the ruff-stuff brackets along with the rear full float kit. Nice runner by the way

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Bobbed the bed 10in and the bottom 4in . 
Just trying to stay busy until I get some $ for the SAS swap. 
 
Removing the lights and shell . My son Damian helping out a Lil.








Update 
got half doors done and out of the way 



Strip out the IFS, stock rear suspenion, trans and t-case too 

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Last weekend I pick up a new TG 5IN rear kit and t-case for $575 and order TG ROCK ASSAUULT rear axle,creeper joint shackles,Bobby long output shaft and MCO7 23 SPLINE. Hoping to order MC 4.7 gear set and everything else to finish rear suspenion and duel t-casas by the end of December.
Finally parts are coming in  :wink: 

 Drilling out the holes for the fill/inspection cap on the axles.



Finally got all of my parts to build the dual cases will post pics of build when I  finish   
 

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Dual t-case build  2.28 FRONT & 4.70 REAR Twin shifter
I just hope I did it rite  :lol: 







So Im finally done looks and feels like everything went in to place besides having to brake it down once because i forgot the 2 oil rails :punchballs: I say i did a good job for first time dealing with any gear driven thing.       
         
           

[kdub0013]

Looks good. Sucks you had to tear the cases apart again  Just think of it as practice 

[874runnertoys [OP]]

So I decided to flat belly my rig
Here are some pics

Cutting out the floor bored

After trying and trying to lift the tranny with two jacks all by my self I got tired of almost dropping it and hurting myself I went to my local Harbor Freight and pick up a tranny jack for $65 which made my life a lot easier.

Ones the tranny & cases where lifted I had to do a Lil more trimming to the floor bored to get the  cleanse that I wanted at the bottom also had to cut off part of the hoere shoe and rebuilt it where was no way in hell the drive shaft going to fit.




After I was done with that lifted the cases with a engine hoist and removed the tranny jack to be able to work underneath what I ended up doing was cutting my TG cross member in to five pieces bolted the two brackets to the frame and the mean one the the cases and fitted the other two pieces to make it as flat as possible mark where I need to cut to achieve a flat surface retested and tacked in to place then removed it and fully welded it together and reinstalled.






Before & After


Now i need to relocate my exhaust and finish the tunnel going to try to get that done this weekend

[nisota]

Would like more info on how your crossmember works with these modifications looks great I like the work your doing.

[yota_krawler]

watchin

[Zs Confederate Toy]

Diggin the build. The bob looks killer. Keep up the good work!

[THK Matt]

Damn dude, no place left untouched and you are going all out.

very nice.

[874runnertoys [OP]]

Would like more info on how your crossmember works with these modifications looks great I like the work your doing.

Basically it works just like your OEM It bolts up just like it but a lot stronger and more protection.
The modifications where done to achieve the flat belly to get a flat surface.