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

[zippo]

Went wheeling with SqWADoosh and the Timber Tamers had a great day. Runner did awesome. I did have my front drive shaft slipe apart, but oh well.

[SqWADoosh]

You did work today, brother. You are pretty close to ready for September 

[zippo]

SqwaDoosh:

[SqWADoosh]

[blackdiamond]

Looks like a fun trip!  Your 4Runner is looking great.  Sorry that your driveshaft disconnected on you, that'll put a damper on forward progress.  Remind me of your build again, lockers front and rear, and dual 2.28 transfer case gears, right?  In some of the video's I was thinking open differentials and on others I was thinking lockers.

[zippo]

I have a spartan up front and a open rear.  Duals 2.28 + 4.7. Fj62 front axle with 4.88. 35x12.50r15 bfg km2

I called tom woods. I'm sending it in for a longer slip just have to pay the difference.

[1985CRAWLER]

I called tom woods. I'm sending it in for a longer slip just have to pay the difference.

he should cover the difference for sending u a lame short slip.

that 3.4 sounds beast btw! loud fan

[zippo]

he should cover the difference for sending u a lame short slip.

that 3.4 sounds beast btw! loud fan

It is crazy loud. I'm wondering if a eletric fan would be a good or bad idea. I dunno.

[Dingman.]

It is crazy loud. I'm wondering if a eletric fan would be a good or bad idea. I dunno.

I ran the stock fan the whole time.  I tried an electric fan once and when i got on it the engine torqued over and a pully hit the fan and toasted the fan and my radiator.  Just make sure you have a slim fan if you go electric! 

[blackdiamond]

I have a spartan up front and a open rear.  Duals 2.28 + 4.7. Fj62 front axle with 4.88. 35x12.50r15 bfg km2

I called tom woods. I'm sending it in for a longer slip just have to pay the difference.

That explains churning tires on the same side.  I think a single rear locker pushes better than a single front pulls so you'll notice a nice improvement when you add the second locker.

I thought Tom Woods had already given you the long travel splines?  Does he have more than one length available?  I was just looking at my front driveshaft from Jesse @ High Angle but with the boot on it I couldn't measure the splines that were exposed.  I think it was a 12 inch travel and looks to be about split.

[emsvitil]

Should have left the IFS in.......



With IFS,  the front driveshaft won't pull apart.......

[Dingman.]

I thought Tom Woods had already given you the long travel splines?  Does he have more than one length available?  I was just looking at my front driveshaft from Jesse @ High Angle but with the boot on it I couldn't measure the splines that were exposed.  I think it was a 12 inch travel and looks to be about split.

They are usually a 12" spline in our long slip shafts.   I normally Make them with 3-4" of compression at static ride height.  It can change between different applications though. 

[blackdiamond]

They are usually a 12" spline in our long slip shafts.   I normally Make them with 3-4" of compression at static ride height.  It can change between different applications though. 

Mine has never disconnected so it must be right.

[zippo]

Found a good deal on a Grizzly. No I just have to put it in.





Picked up the metal for the rear bumper, i'm building this Sunday.

[SqWADoosh]

Found the videos from the timber tamers run on their YouTube.

[zippo]

Rear Bumper! Still needs a few little things, some clean up grinding and paint. Frame mounts are 5/8 plate. Main parts is 2x4 3/16". 1.5" 1/8 wall Hrew.

I scored these from a friend of a friend who runs a bumper shop.



Got these from Ruff Stuff. I like them. They are made for 2x4 box.



Scored the 2" x8" reciever from a local trailer shop.



Tacking it all together.



This has a lot of welds. And it needs a few clean up welds and end caps. But I think It looks awesome.



Just what I wanted. Nice and tight to the body, plenty of protection.



Plenty of shackel locations.



I know a lot of people run the bumper back to the frame. I Might do this down the road. But this brace seems like enough. If I plane on towing a heavy load, I might add some bracing the the reciever.



Overall very happy with the project!

[Rockcrawlintoy]

Don't forget to cap the ends

[zippo]

It's on the list

[blackdiamond]

The bumper looks great!  The perspective in pictures isn't always the greatest, but is that as tight as you can get it to the body?  I know the rear tailgate requires some room under it to function.  Also, I think the inner shackle mounts will do more harm than good because they hang below the bumper.  The bumper will drag and hang up enough on it's own, I really miss my bobbed 85 sometimes...

[zippo]

With the bumper down I have about 1/2 inch or so between it and the bumper. I don't think I could get it much tighter. The tailgate hangs down quiet a bit when open. I agree they hang down a little but no more then the receiver. If I find it is a problem I will weld a rounded piece across them to act as a slider.

[twistedtoy92]

You wheel with Timber Crawlers!?!?! They were our judges on our only course of WE Rock that we got to run and we ended up with the lowest score out of everyone.... They bought your super charger from you right??? Those 2 are AWESOME people, i had more respect for them after 5 minutes than I have for most people I've known for 5 years... Such a small world...

[zippo]

You wheel with Timber Crawlers!?!?! They were our judges on our only course of WE Rock that we got to run and we ended up with the lowest score out of everyone.... They bought your super charger from you right??? Those 2 are AWESOME people, i had more respect for them after 5 minutes than I have for most people I've known for 5 years... Such a small world...

This was my first time out with them. Awesome people. Yeah he bought my SC from me. Glade to see its being used and in a good home. I'de wheel with them any time.

[84_yota_4wd]

Looks sweet!

[SqWADoosh]

Is it painted yet? 

[zippo]

No but I welded up the ends with some plate. I need to stop and buy some more paint.

[zippo]

Bling..



I've needed/wanted one for awhile.



So I don't ahve to borrow someone elses.



Score this free from my father in law.



I had to relocate the contacts or cut the plastic part od the grill.





YAY! Finally.

[Rockcrawlintoy]

Pretty sure I have a hawes fairlead if you want it

[zippo]

I'm good with the roller.  Thx though

[SqWADoosh]

I'm good with the roller.  Thx though

Hawse will save you some approach angle....

[blackdiamond]

Hawse will save you some approach angle....

It will get chewed up by a steel cable, but if he goes with a synthetic rope...

I think I have a roller fairlead that someone can have if they need a replacement.  It weighs almost as much as my M8000 plus rope.