Willy Wonka: 87 4runner, 5VZ, SAS w/ FJ62,

[SqWADoosh]

To do list
-run vacuum line from evap to tank vent
-pickup and install drive shaft
-install air filter
-get ac lines made and install
-install radiator/hoses and fan
-install shifters (this is the only big thing left)
-cut hood
-install harness(I'm still waiting for this)
-tow to exhaust shop
-add fluids
-start, drive and enjoy

Who's doing the drive lines?

[zippo]

Driveline nw. They are just close when I sas. I think I'm going high angle.

[SqWADoosh]

Driveline nw. They are just close when I sas. I think I'm going high angle.

Maybe we can get a discount on our shipping if we place the order at the same time LOL.

[toyodaaddict]

Hey, I'll just throw it out there that I've had 7 shafts built by Highangle, 5 rears and 2 fronts. The front they sent me for my dads runner is OK and runs up to 30mph vibe free. The one they sent for my truck is so sloppy in the splines I cant run it any faster than trail speed with out hard core vibes and I'm blowing a couple oem u joints every summer. Forest roads in the snow really suck.  I talked to Jess about it and he told me to grease it every time I go out. It helps for about 10 min Not cool for a $375 shaft, I'll be replacing it this fall. The rears have all been top notch, but I'm looking else where for fronts from now on. I know HA knows what they're doing but this has been my experience.

[SqWADoosh]

Hey, I'll just throw it out there that I've had 7 shafts built by Highangle, 5 rears and 2 fronts. The front they sent me for my dads runner is OK and runs up to 30mph vibe free. The one they sent for my truck is so sloppy in the splines I cant run it any faster than trail speed with out hard core vibes and I'm blowing a couple oem u joints every summer. Forest roads in the snow really suck.  I talked to Jess about it and he told me to grease it every time I go out. It helps for about 10 min Not cool for a $375 shaft, I'll be replacing it this fall. The rears have all been top notch, but I'm looking else where for fronts from now on. I know HA knows what they're doing but this has been my experience.

If you find someone locally that will do long slip shafts let me know. As of right now my plan for going with HA will cause me to have to leave my truck at zip's for at least 3 days while we wait for the shafts to arrive. Would love it if someone local could do my shafts. Only game in town I've found is NW Drivelines and they won't do long slip and they have a terrible reputation.

[zippo]

Finished the evap system.

Used a small K&N filter I had for the vent line









Painted the intake bracket. Looks good. Filter arrives mis week.



Pick up the rear drive shaft at 41 5/8" Not going to put it in, make it easier to dolly to the exhaust shop.



Not completely factory looking. But i think it looks clean.



Going to wait until the wiring is done to install the rad and hoses. So the only thing left are the shifters. Which should be half a dayish at most. And the AC lines.

[LittleSteve]

[Wainiha]

I remember once my engine bay that clean.

[zippo]

I got some work done. I pulled a vacuum on the AC system. It didn't hold it very long.



Got 85% of the shifter stuff done. Found some really nice 1/4-20 nut certs. Also put down some POR 15.  I had to make the rear gasket holder.

[zippo]

Spent the weekend helping SqWADoosh. Went a little slower then we had hoped. But we got some jigs made. Got his rear axle build and bolted up.

Got ym OME springs and rear shocks.



I hate waiting for charcole to heat, I found a quick way to do it. My propane blow torch had it red hot in about 4 min. Awesome.

[zippo]

Got the 3.0 radiator and what not finished up. Found a Gates 21025 works perfect for the lower hose. Top is stock. Fan is from a 3.0 part number16361-65020.  They made two types, one with a suround the other just fines. This is the smaller of the two. I will have to find a shroud.





Only thing left is wiring. I am still waiting for the ORS harness.

[SqWADoosh]

Looks good in there. Getting real close now. 

[redneckcustoms13]

Very clean swap.

[Nation]

Looking real nice

[Dingman.]

For what it is worth, i never ran a fan shroud and i never overheated with a 3.0 radiator.

[zippo]

Looks good in there. Getting real close now. 

Looking real nice

Looking real nice

For what it is worth, i never ran a fan shroud and i never overheated with a 3.0 radiator.

THX! I'm excited to get her on the road again. ORS just seems to be slow on the harness.

[zippo]

Next weekend is my SAS. I am still waiting for the harness from ORS. Then its off to the exhaust shop.

Got a new pitty! Her name is Indy



I found this weird drink at the store. It wasn't bad.



Parts for the front.



Parts for the rear.



Axle is complete hub to hub. Well needs calibers, but thats a small thing.



OME springs front and rear.



I like the idea of removeable bump stops. So I drilled and tapped the top plate.

[Wainiha]

good looking pits

[redneckcustoms13]

That axle is super clean! Did you bead blast it?

[zippo]

That axle is super clean! Did you bead blast it?

Yes. I took it to bar metal

[SqWADoosh]

Yes. I took it to bar metal

How long did you make love to it?

[zippo]

About 10 min. Blasting go fast

[SqWADoosh]

About 10 min. Blasting go fast

Where is this blaster hiding?

[zippo]

Where is this blaster hiding?

You'll see next weekend

[SqWADoosh]

You'll see next weekend

You mean this weekend?

[zippo]

Yeah

[84_yota_4wd]

Dude thats awsome that the old man emu have bolted wraps! Mine have been bending the clamp wraps every weekend!

[zippo]

So I sold my runner pic as the guy took it away.



NA! Just towing it to my father in laws for some work. He has a lift! Big thanks to helipilot77 and SqWADoosh

Up on the lift ready to go.



My phone died when I left it in the sun to long. So I got mostly done. The lift and  plasma cutter really nice. Stil have the steering and shocks to do.









So much room now.







Modified Ruff Stuff mount.



Sitting on the rubbers





All done for the day.



Also got my ORS harness. Should have it up and running before to long!

[OVRAROK]

Looking great,how wide is that new front end

[toyodaaddict]

  I cant wait to see this thing on the trail! Did you use OME fronts or rears?