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    Posted: 09 October 2008 at 6:54am

As far as I know, nobody has ever done a rig buildup thread on our site. So I thought I would start one. Hope ya'll enjoy.

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A wrecked '86 4runner, thanks to some lady who turned in front of Doc's daughter on the interstate. Somehow it ended up at my house with the intentions of parting it out, but the more I looked at it the more I felt sorry for parting out such a clean 4runner.  I was needing something with a backseat so I can take my son wheeling anyways, so I decided I would bring it back from the dead.
 
Here's what it looked like after the wreck.
 
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The plan for this 4runner is just a mild trail rig that I can take the whole family in and also drive it to work when needed. I already have a built '83 for hardcore trails so this rig will be more moderate.
 
With that being said, you know it's still gonna get a few upgrades. Here's the list of goodies: first off got to fix the body damage from the wreck, next will be to remove the pile of crap IFS from the front and install a solid axle, got a '99 3RZ Tacoma 4cyl that's gonna be mated to the stock w56 and dual t-cases, axles are getting the standard 5.29's with a lock right front  and welded rear that I always run, kept my Warn 9500 winch off my old blue truck, for tires I'm planning on running 35" BFG m/t's for street and trail duty, it will get a new coat of blue paint and some factory '85 SR5 stripes. Once all that is done I'll be building some bumpers , sliders, and an internal cage for the back seats.
 
Here's how it looks with the wrecked front clip removed and some 35" rollers .


Edited by bluetoy - 09 October 2008 at 7:13am
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Brian (bkubisht) found a sweet deal on a wrecked '99 prerunner that he was kind enough to tell me about, so I bought it and yanked the motor out of it. Thanks Brian Wink.

Ouch ! Shocked
 
But the motor was not hurt except for a cracked alternator and bent p/s pulley. Big%20smile


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Got my solid axle disassembled and cleaned in preparation for the SAS. Also got my front 3rd member built.
 
Trail Gear 5.29's and a lock right. Tongue
 
 
The Tacoma my motor came from was an auto, so I had to buy a 5spd 3RZ bellhousing to mate it to my W56 tranny.
 
I bought one from a guy off marlin's forum in Alaska.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bkubisht Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 October 2008 at 7:45am
You'll like that motor.  You'll never want another 22RE again.  When's the splicing party?!?
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Yeah, I'm looking forward to the 3RZ. It's gonna be a little while before I'm ready to wire it up though. It's been hard to get much done, I've been working 6 days a week at my job all summer. I plan on pulling it in the shop next week and begin the SAS . Once I get the solid axle under it, I'll swing the motor in it so I can fab up some new mounts.
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Im likeing it.  Keep us updated!

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Man this is a quick build!

All this done today? Thumbs%20Up

Are you going to paint it a nice CRIMSON color when done? 
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No that was not all done in one day. I've had this sitting here for a few months, but haven't made much progress. I've just mostly been acquiring parts and working on other people stuff to pay for them. Once it goes inside my shop the seriuos work will begin. I've got an '83 at the house that I'm building for a friend and I've been working on it lately. I hope to have it completed early next week and then I can get serious on the 4runner.
 
And no on the crimson color. I'm a little partial to the blue, nothing to do with auburn football though. I hate football. I just like blue toyotas.
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Subscribed. Thumbs%20Up Keep us posted. Smile
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Originally posted by bluetoy bluetoy wrote:

Yeah, I'm looking forward to the 3RZ. It's gonna be a little while before I'm ready to wire it up though. It's been hard to get much done, I've been working 6 days a week at my job all summer. I plan on pulling it in the shop next week and begin the SAS . Once I get the solid axle under it, I'll swing the motor in it so I can fab up some new mounts.
 
Can't wait to see it done, Taco motor in a old school 4-Runner, the best of both worlds. 6 days a week Sleepy, what day is it? Confused


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Nothing to rock crawl in, just love TOYOTA's!
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Nick, if you havent already realized it, the rear window relay box is shot.  And even if its not shot, it will be soon.  I got tired of replacing mine and still having the rear window work sometimes, so I wired up a replacement that works all the time, no matter what (door open, door closed, door partically closed, door locked, unlocked etc).  LMK if you want me to wire one up for you.
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Doc, I might take you up on the offer. I haven't had a battery on it since I got it from you, so I wasn't aware of the problem. Thanks.
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looks like an awesome project man ! I got a buddy from work that has an 88 runner on 36's. That IFS would be the first thing to go. 

I'm jealous man.
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FINALLY! The 4runner is in the shop.

Got my housing cleaned and gusseted. Used the TG knuckle ball gusset/shock mounts.
 
 
Broke out the flaming wrench to deal with the IFS.
 
All the crap torched off the frame. Still gotta grind everthing smooth.
 
The IFS will find it's way to the scrap pile were it belongs.
 
 
 
 
 
Tonight I plan to grind the frame down smooth and weld on the spring hangers. That's my goal anyways.
 
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What welder you using Nick?
 
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Jake, I've got a Hobart 135 110V . I really like it. I know several other people who have these too and I've done a TON of welding with these welders and have nothing bad to say. They'll do 95% of the welding you'll ever need to do on a trail rig. The only thing on my rigs that I don't use this for is welding a diff. I use the 'ol lincoln buzz box for that.

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Looks like you kicked it into high gear after I left. Wish my body was on the frame!
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Yeah, I don't play around. LOL 
 
It took a total of about 3 hrs to go from a rolling complete IFS to a bare frame and a pile of parts. I unbolted everything that would un-bolt and then torched the rest. It sure made it easy with no motor or sheet metal in the way. It would take at least twice as long otherwise.
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I'm anxious to see the outcome of this project.  I've always been a fan of those old 4runners.
 
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Whats up Nick.  Joined for the build.  Plant tripped last night so my 5.29s are going to the backburner again.  I may have a little time but not much.

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I got my axle under it last night. I'll try to get some pics of the progress tonight.
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Great build, keep it coming. If you dont mind I would like to PM you some questions on building a early generation pickup. I am picking one up from a friend dirt cheap and in really great shape for my middle son James. I wanted to pick your brain on some  suspension questions.
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Great to hear from you Pat !  I'd be glad to help you any way I can. You can PM me or just give me a call anytime.
 
 
 
 
I've got some more progress pics on the runner as soon as I get time to load them up. Maybe I'll get them
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Finally got my pics uploaded.
 
 
Got the front axle under it. Woohoo.
 
 
 
Birfields greased and ready to go in.
 
Birfs in and spindles bolted up.
 


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I machined me some hub spacers so I can use the IFS hub bodies with FJ60 rotors.

 
Got my T100 oil pan and pickup tube from the stealership.  The tacoma 3RZ motor has a front sump oil pan, but the T100's had a rear sump. You must use the T100 pan to swap this motor into an older model to clear the solid axle.
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Took the weekend off from working on the 4runner. I just finished building an '83 for my buddy Matt  and assembling a dual case setup for my buddy Travis so we took them for a test run saturday evening/night. Had a fun trip. All rigs did great no issues. It was nice to get out and wheel for a while. Didn't get to take many pics because it got dfark on us, but I'll share a few that I got anyways.
 
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Flexing on Travis's tire. Man my 39.5''s dwarf his 35"s. They make his 35s look like donuts.
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Nick,
You should get a shot of yours and Matt's together side by side but staggered so you can line up the "Rebel" logos!  LOL

That's funny, I'm assuming he got your bed huh?

I like those spacers.  Very nice.
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