Topic: New guy, Beaumont Ca 1998 4 Runner

[BigRonDog]

Hello everyone. My name is Ron and I am from Beaumont Ca, this is about 20 min from the bottom of 330 (Big Bear HWY). I have owned many trucks and off road toys but never took the time to actually build one the way I really wanted to. Throughout the truck hunting process I found a couple SAS Tacoma’s and pickups that had product from Marlin Crawler, which is what brought me here.

This is what I have now and am working on building it towards an expedition rig / all around purpose rig..

1998 Toyota 4Runner
Auto V6, 4x4 non e-locker..

I have a basic Total Chaos LT kit in the front and some OME springs in the rear with 2.5 10" Kings on the outside of the frame. It works well but have other plans for the rear suspension.

[Willard]

 

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[Rocksurfer]

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[MRHilux87]

Sounds like a good start.  Don't be afraid of the auto tranns.  Everyone ditches them thinking they are junk, when in reality they crawl and wheel extremely well. 

[BigRonDog [OP]]

Thanks everyone. Mrhilix87 I actually like the auto... It doesn't seem to bad so far.


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[Rocksurfer]

I agree, my 85 is an auto too. Love it with new and improved auto manual shift kit, kinda miss just putting it in drive around town though.

[BigRonDog [OP]]

Hello everyone. My name is Ron and I am from Beaumont Ca, this is about 20 min from the bottom of 330 (Big Bear HWY). I have owned many trucks and off road toys but never took the time to actually build one the way I really wanted to. Throughout the truck hunting process I found a couple SAS Tacoma’s and pickups that had product from Marlin Crawler, which is what brought me here.

This is what I have now and am working on building it towards an expedition rig / all around purpose rig..

1998 Toyota 4Runner
Auto V6, 4x4 non e-locker..

I have a basic Total Chaos LT kit in the front and some OME springs in the rear with 2.5 10" Kings on the outside of the frame. It works well but have other plans for the rear suspension.

Just picked up an 87 Runner, :-) Browsing a couple builds on here and it seems like most builds are active across multiple forums. :-)

[SqWADoosh]

 

[Auggydog]

Glad to see another new guy,just signed up this month.Toyotas rock,wheel a manual,jeep is an auto,like it much better.
You have a great rig,enjoy.

[Slabzilla]

Sounds like a fun rig, any Toyota is a good start and "autos" are still good options.   

[HogCanyonHopper]

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