1988 runner build

[Squeakinz]

figured i might as well start my build thread. Project is a 1988 runner i picked up about a year ago.

started out bone stock with 31 10.50s
My plans for it are:

Dana 44 front with 8 lug outers
Dana 60 rear with the disk brake conversion
63 inch springs for the rear
move the stock rear springs up front.
sliders
dual cases
4.7 low range gear set
havent decided on tire size yet. at least 39.5s

also rebuilding the 22re. blew the motor and decided to start buildin the runner while the motor was out..
dont have any pix yet but will post some when i get the chance

[Dingman.]

[nisota]

Sounds like this will be worth watching.

[86yoter]

  well let the games begin

[greenjacob]

post pics where waiting

[Squeakinz]

this is what it looked like when i got it home.



pulled the motor and tore it down to the block

[Squeakinz]

prob gonna regret it but started with the rear... needed the springs for the front

made my own hangers




pulled the old ifs rear out and got ready for the 60

[MRHilux87]

What kinda disk setup you doing in the rear?  I just got a 60 for mine and it has the sky rear disk brackets and some old crappy rotors and calipers.  Looking for better rear brakes. 

[yotacrawler1]

love runners. going to watch this build for sure. eventually going tons on my rig

[Squeakinz]

progress

[Squeakinz]

What kinda disk setup you doing in the rear?  I just got a 60 for mine and it has the sky rear disk brackets and some old crappy rotors and calipers.  Looking for better rear brakes. 

i actually dont have any certain kit. theres a shop around here that makes weld on brackets. plan on goin with those. he said i should be able to use half ton calipers with it also..

[THK Matt]

yeah ill watch this beast

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[Squeakinz]

mocking up the front end.. still have stuff to cut and fab on my crossmember

[yota_krawler]

Bout time lol. If you need help ill help you. Payment.... you help me get my axles under mine lol.

[86yoter]

nice progress.

[Squeakinz]

more progress.. got my front crossmember built and mocked up the front axle..

[Squeakinz]

sitting on its own

[Squeakinz]

picked up a new to me used short block.. still in good condition... clean it up n put motor back together soon

[Toyota4x481]

U have not been dong it all by your slfe I have help u a lot lol it looking good

[tgmaul88]

whats the deal with the first gen in one of the pics, And need a front corner lense?>  I have one

[Squeakinz]

whats the deal with the first gen in one of the pics, And need a front corner lense?>  I have one

Thats a toyota4x481's first gen.. yea gonna need one how mich u lookin to get for it?

[laskt9]

Why waste time on the 44?

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[Squeakinz]

finally got my u bolts in and was able to put the front together... finished welding the front hanger on and more frame clean up.. now to move the steering box and begin on high steer. plus work on motor.
and the reason i am wasting my time with a 44 is i dont have to cash for a 60 right now and a 44 is what i have been saving for awhile. i've researched it and havent seen alot of trouble with using one. i had a 44 on a truck that my buddy built awhile back and it did okay.

[laskt9]

Sounds fair. Just don't try to go too big of a tire.

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[86yoter]

what is the price difference in 44 to 60?

[THK Matt]

what is the price difference in 44 to 60?

a lot

[86yoter]

ha haa thats "a lot"

[Squeakinz]

started paintin some motor parts and gettin ready to put it back together.


and a motivational drawing from my brother...

[Squeakinz]

got most the motor put back together and installed in the runner...



lovin my paint job

[Toyota4x481]

Looking good and about time