Author Topic: Chim's a sucker... for 4Runners! (Read 42981 times)

chim · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 08:58:56 AM »

Quote from: 95xtracab on Sep 12, 2014, 10:25:39 PM

nice rig man
not gonna be as cool as the brown 3rz one though!!! haha
and that rear bumper is sick

Thanks, the brown one was pretty cool and I regret selling it but it needed a lot of work and I was burnt out on it. This one will be just as capable

chim · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 08:59:36 AM »

Quote from: NATION on Sep 13, 2014, 08:28:36 AM

Wait.... you're gonna put a 2JZ and solid axle swap that bug? Sick! Can't wait to see it.

That made me throw up in my mouth a little!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 09:12:52 AM »

Quote from: chim on Sep 11, 2014, 02:11:54 PM

I ordered this bumper today:
http://tacticalarmorgroup.com/TAG-Bumper-Store/MultiCarrier-4Runner-1984-1989

But its 8-12 weeks out Going to be a long wait.

Cool rear bumper. Reminds me of the older CBI stuff, when they made stuff for these generations. :yesnotd:

zippo · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 09:52:04 AM »

Quote from: chim on Sep 13, 2014, 08:56:03 AM

No the arb bumper. What would I do with a bug. I wouldnt fit!
Sell the bug? Yes! Its actually been on craigslist almost a week.

chim · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 11:26:35 AM »

Quote from: zippo on Sep 13, 2014, 09:52:04 AM

Sell the bumper? I just got it haha! I'm still in the collecting part phase not the sell part phase

zippo · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 06:40:56 PM »

Awww sadness. Never hurts to ask.

chim · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 18, 2014, 01:32:49 PM »

Ordered a winch today. When it gets here I will get my ARB front bumper mounted. Not looking forward to lifting that on with a winch attached!

Only $300 for this and it has good reviews.. so we will see.. I hope it doesn't bite me going cheap...

helipilot77 · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 18, 2014, 02:52:35 PM »

I think you need a plan. Maybe some cribbing. It will be very heavy.

chim · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 02, 2015, 10:05:07 AM »

Figured I would post a light update:

I haven't really done anything because I have been prepping to move for several months now and now in two weeks I finally get to move which means having my own garage for the first time in over ten years! So I have been collecting parts and getting things ready.

I found a V6 carrier on craigslist for $50 and had my ARB installed and ready to drop in:

Then I took off rear hitch and stock bumper: (dont laugh at cheesy dual exhaust.. that will change later)

The bumper I ordered finally got shipped to me 4 months later when I was told 8-12 weeks.... grrrrrr.
So its sitting and ready to be installed:

Then I actually drove the runner this last weekend to take the boys shooting.. it ran and drove great even after sitting for months! I should really drive more often!... Oh yeah and paint is coming soon as well

blackdiamond · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 02, 2015, 11:42:13 AM »

Looking great.

I would suggest that you consider going with a 4.70:1 single transfer case. You don't have the stock low range, but I was happy with that setup for several years in my 85 4Runner. The advantage of not having to mess with drivetrain angles and drive shaft lengths makes the plug-n-play worth it, plus you'll be on your way to a dual ultimate when you find out that a rock crawler is calling your name again.

84 yota dude · « **Reply #40 on:** Mar 02, 2015, 06:26:25 PM »

Saweet 4runner!! Loved reading about your 3rz sas one, so I know this will turn out great!

MRHilux87 · « **Reply #41 on:** Mar 02, 2015, 09:49:53 PM »

What rear bumper is that? Any pictures of it mounted yet? I like the rectangle/flat look more than tube.

John Doe · « **Reply #42 on:** Mar 02, 2015, 10:11:20 PM »

Quote from: chim on Mar 02, 2015, 10:05:07 AM

I found a V6 carrier on craigslist for $50 and had my ARB installed and ready to drop in:

I love the use of the old housing here! I am going to have to do the same.

chim · « **Reply #43 on:** Mar 03, 2015, 10:14:41 AM »

Quote from: MRHilux87 on Mar 02, 2015, 09:49:53 PM

What rear bumper is that? Any pictures of it mounted yet? I like the rectangle/flat look more than tube.

I don't have it installed yet. I move in a couple weeks then that will be one of the first things I do. I don't want to say anything about the company yet till I make sure it fits cause I'm not happy with the company...

blackdiamond · « **Reply #44 on:** Mar 03, 2015, 11:50:48 AM »

Quote from: chim on Mar 03, 2015, 10:14:41 AM

I don't have it installed yet. I move in a couple weeks then that will be one of the first things I do. I don't want to say anything about the company yet till I make sure it fits cause I'm not happy with the company...

This is very commendable in today's internet chicken era...

chim · « **Reply #45 on:** Mar 03, 2015, 01:06:22 PM »

Right now I can only attest to their crappy customer service, fabrication times and overall bad business practices.. hopefully fabrication and craftsmanship will make up for it.

chim · « **Reply #46 on:** Apr 20, 2015, 08:56:45 AM »

Small update:

I washed the ARB bumper and painted it this weekend. One step closer to installing. I wanted to go with something other than black this time and figured silver would look good with the white.

Then started test fitting the rear bumper brackets. Only two of 3 holes lined up so I will have to modify some in order to get that third bolt in. And also so I can pivot it up away from the shackle some more.

onemanarmy · « **Reply #47 on:** Apr 20, 2015, 10:06:29 AM »

I'm interested in updates and pics of the rear bumper as well.

chim · « **Reply #48 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 11:16:57 AM »

Worked on the front ARB last night since my runner is now pulling daily driver duty for a while..

ARB in their instructions note to cut off the two mounts on top the front crossmember...

I didn't think that was a good idea so I modified the bumper instead by cutting and bending back material at these locations.

All ready for install

Initial install..

I'm glad I have to pull it back off anyway to do winch because I really do not like the gray.. I am going to paint it back to black.

Then for the fun of it.. my TRD horn button

H8PVMNT · « **Reply #49 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 11:27:17 AM »

Instantly added 5-7 horse power!

jssgbsn · « **Reply #50 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 11:36:25 AM »

Just curious. What is next to your 'Clutch Reservoir'?

I got an '85 I don't have that thing.

chim · « **Reply #51 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 11:38:34 AM »

Quote from: jssgbsn on Apr 22, 2015, 11:36:25 AM

Just curious. What is next to your 'Clutch Reservoir'?

I got an '85 I don't have that thing.

That's the cruise control vacuum module

jssgbsn · « **Reply #52 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 11:50:11 AM »

Wow, didn't know 1st Gens even came with CC. Prob helps with the MPG I'm sure.

zippo · « **Reply #53 on:** Apr 22, 2015, 02:43:09 PM »

I LOVE THAT BUMPER!

blackdiamond · « **Reply #54 on:** Apr 25, 2015, 09:42:40 AM »

Agree that black will look much better.

chim · « **Reply #55 on:** Apr 30, 2015, 09:58:34 PM »

I think I am going a different route which means I will probably be selling my front ARB bumper and rear tire carrier.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #56 on:** May 01, 2015, 06:20:11 AM »

Quote from: chim on Apr 30, 2015, 09:58:34 PM

I think I am going a different route which means I will probably be selling my front ARB bumper and rear tire carrier.

Huh? No longer going expedition rig?

chim · « **Reply #57 on:** May 01, 2015, 07:58:43 AM »

I found a great deal on a newer runner.. so I am going 3rd Gen now.. Good thing is that I can use my ARB locker and sliders on the 3rd gen. I am going to put my first gen back to stock (bumpers) and leave it for now.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #58 on:** May 01, 2015, 08:04:24 AM »

What's the plans for the older Runner?

chim · « **Reply #59 on:** May 01, 2015, 08:23:57 AM »

Quote from: Cheesemaker on May 01, 2015, 08:04:24 AM

What's the plans for the older Runner?

I am putting stock bumpers back on it and basically going to put it back to how I got it and most likely sell it :/

So the ARB front bumper will be for sale along with the rear bumper/ tire carrier.

http://tacticalarmorgroup.com/TAG-Bumper-Store/MultiCarrier-4Runner-1984-1989

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