Topic: SqWADoosh's 85 Runner Build Thread

[SqWADoosh]

Ever have a hard time taking the tcase out of low range?  Sometimes you have to back up and release the drive line tension and it'll shift out easy peezy.  Elockers, same way.  Ya gotta serpentine!!!!  Lol

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I wasn't aware you were running them. Good to know. You coming to Naches?

[BigBluePile]

I wasn't aware you were running them. Good to know. You coming to Naches?

Well, I don't like to brag.....f&r elockers.  One of these days I'll rebuild my high pinion elocker that's in a bucket in my garage......sigh....Then install my Longs which I  still need hub gears for....

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[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Well, I don't like to brag.....f&r elockers.  One of these days I'll rebuild my high pinion elocker that's in a bucket in my garage......sigh....Then install my Longs which I  still need hub gears for....

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Just get an RCV and you get free hub gears 

[BigBluePile]

Well I have original Longs (made by rcv) so I just need the hub gears

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[mudmaster]

Well I have original Longs (made by rcv) so I just need the hub gears

Contact RCV, I'm sure they'll sell you the hub gears.

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Well I have original Longs (made by rcv) so I just need the hub gears

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Do you have SFA locking hubs or IFS locking hubs? I can get you a link to buy the hub gears.

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Ordered my 12voltguy stuff today for my E-Lockers. The dude lives up to his reputation. Not even an hour after placing the order he emails me saying he can have it in the mail by tomorrow! 

[mudmaster]

He makes VERY nice stuff!

[84 yota dude]

Good info about the lockers, thanks!

[BigBluePile]

Do you have SFA locking hubs or IFS locking hubs? I can get you a link to buy the hub gears.

I had to use sfa hub bodies as the IFS hub bodies were taller.

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[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Post man cometh today bearing gifts! 

[BigBluePile]

Very nice!!!!

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[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Very nice!!!!

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I'm gonna be on the island for the holiday weekend. Wiring party on the 3rd?

[BigBluePile]

Well, if things go well, I should have that day off.  If I can find someone to watch the kids, count me in for a couple hours

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[kjchubby]

 

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

38. Install differential breathers

So I finally hit 500 miles on the new rear diff today, so I drained and filled her up. Drain plug had a normal amount of metal in it for a breaking in diff. It has been smooth as silk and I expect nothing less out of a diff from Mr. Wizzard. While I was in there I decided to tackle my LONG overdue diff breathers.

I used intake fittings from a Camry. Part Number : 90404-51026



I opted for these cool little crank case vent filters from Spectre ,that you can find at your local auto parts store, for the other end.



For the rear I didn't want it in the cabin due to diff oil stinking like . So I decided to pull my driver side brake light and put in behind there.





I routed it down from the corner through where the stock spare tire goes. I made sure to give a good amount of slack for axle articulation.







For the front I put it in my engine bay obviously. I put it as high as I could get it without my hood interfering. Kind of pointless though as it is higher than my intake now and if I have water that high then I've got bigger problems than water in my diff  I ziptied it down against whatever I could to keep it out of the way from my header ,and also just to keep it tidy.







I found that my two E-Locker breathers are 1/8" not the 1/4" that these fittings are. No biggie I'll just have to get some 1/8" hose and one of these guys and splice into what I have now.

[BigBluePile]

Nice!  One thing I haven't done yet, combine the breathers

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[blackdiamond]

Looks good.  If you could find a small K&N filter you might get a little more torque out of your differentials.  I wanted full performance so I don't run any filters 

[mudmaster]

This is what I did. I also put the auto trans here too.

[kjchubby]

I need to install my breather lines. Where did you get the fitting that went into the diffs? Looks like a ifs box low pressure line fitting.

[mudmaster]

I re-tapped my diffs to whatever size I found at the hardware store. It's been too long and I don't remember the size.

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

I need to install my breather lines. Where did you get the fitting that went into the diffs? Looks like a ifs box low pressure line fitting.

I posted the part number above. Put it into Google and a bunch of options for buying will show up. I used Toyotapart.com

[kjchubby]

Roger!  Thought that parts number was for the filters you used.

[blackdiamond]

Get any wiring done today?

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Get any wiring done today?

  maybe

[blackdiamond]

maybe

When will you know?

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

39. Install 12VoltGuy E-Locker + Winch Panel with corresponding harnesses. (Found here)

Spent the majority of my 4th of July weekend installing my 12VoltGguy panel and harnesses. The panel sits where the ashtray is.











I routed the front E-Locker and winch harnesses up through a drain bung under the passenger side seat. I then tucked the wires under the shifter trim piece.








I had to take apart the winch solenoid to tap the winch harness in. I also had to drill a hole in the aluminum.





The install went smooth except for a couple hiccups. Including me being an idiot and pulling the wires out of the front E-Locker plug. I also was continually blowing fuses when testing the winch "In" and "Out". I was pulling out my hair trying to figure it out. Turned out that I had tapped into the chassis ground wire thinking it was the "In" wire (they were both black and I was pretty damn tired by that point). The LED that illuminates when the locker engages on my rear will not illuminate. I spent a good couple hours fighting that problem thinking it was a fault in my wiring or the sensor. After eliminating both of those as potential problems using the Fluke I found out that for some reason the locker is not moving enough to activate the switch. I have a theory that this is due to me using the 7mm longer rear axle shafts. The locker is working it is just not going to light up the LED on the panel. It sucks but its not the end of the world.




On the 2nd before I left for the island to go do all the electrical, HeliPilot and I tore my front axle apart to fix my leaking front differential. Turned out that the gasket had a tear in it. Rather than screw with gaskets any more though I opted to just RTV the diff and nip it in the bud. While we were in there Nate installed a Heli-coil in my driver side knuckle where the bottom brake caliper bolt goes. It had been stripped out for some time and was being held in there by one thread and a lot of red loctite. I also installed the birfield snap rings that were missing. The job was a success and I haven't had a single drop out of the diff since. Thanks for the help Nate. 

[blackdiamond]

Looking good.

I don't know anything about the e-locker mechanism, but are you positive that it is ok for it to not move the full travel?  Is it a loaded piece?

When are you doing duals?  Before or after the Naches trip?

[SqWADoosh [OP]]

Looking good.

I don't know anything about the e-locker mechanism, but are you positive that it is ok for it to not move the full travel?  Is it a loaded piece?

When are you doing duals?  Before or after the Naches trip?

I did a lot of research and found that using the 7mm longer shafts from a coil sprung 4Runner prevents blowing side gears when doing the E-Locker retrofit. It was also recommended by Zuk. As far as the duals go. I doubt they will be in before Naches. I need to purchase a cross-member, pay for re-routing of my exhaust, and drive shafts. I also need to wait until Jason gets his truck all done as well.