Tx_Shooter's '87 4Runner Build

[balakay]

It's getting plenty of use. My 4Runner is the best damn shelf/workbench I've ever seen.

 

[fsbrain03]

Somebody should get use out of those parts. Why not me?

I think we should all meet at Blake's first, rip his axles out, and then to Bob's and attach to yours.

 

[tex]

I think we should all meet at Blake's first, rip his axles out, and then to Bob's and attach to yours.

Great plan. Sounds like a party.

 

[tx_shooter]

I like that plan. Should have come up with it sooner.

 

[fsbrain03]

Here's some motivation for you. Posted on their page from last year

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...4872747712.139050.192734407712&type=1&theater

 

[tx_shooter]

Too cold for a decent paint job on it so I'll skimp on it tonight and redo it later. As for now I need to touch up the clean up for rebuilding/install in the morning.

 

[Silverback]

If it's not chrome'd and powder coated I'll be very disappointed. .

J/K. Looking great man.

All though a chrome diff cover would be swanky!!!

 

[tx_shooter]

That would be pretty funny to have a chrome diff cover under my $500 rig.

 

[Silverback]

WAY back in the day the word was "if it don't go Chrome it". Thus the double tube roll bars and bumpers if the 80's rigs. . I'd post pics of my 82 Yota with the Buick 3.8 but it's sorta embarrassing. . Granted I did wheel that thing ... Not to the degree we wheel today though . Not by far.

 

[tx_shooter]

<reserved for better pic of completed SAS>

To do list still:
- clearance and lengthen front drive shaft
- front/rear leaf replacement (thinking F150s right now)
- 4.7 install
- shocks and shock mounts in rear
- ubolt flip on f/r
- beverage holders in cab

 

[fsbrain03]

<reserved for better pic of completed SAS>

To do list still:
- beverage holders in cab

These are called hands

 

[Boomtacoma01]

These are called hands

I just built some drink holders for the red truck. Turned out better than expected considering I was slightly hammered when I started and wasted when I was done. Unfortunately the largest hole saw I had was 2.5". That will only fit a bottle or a michelob ultra skinny can not a regular beer can.

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[tx_shooter]

Pic on your build thread?

 

[Silverback]

Drink holders in trail rigs are overrated. The problem is that no matter what it shakes up your beverage to the point its either flat or the can is empty. I vote hands and just drink when you stop.

 

[fsbrain03]

Drink holders in trail rigs are overrated. The problem is that no matter what it shakes up your beverage to the point its either flat or the can is empty. I vote hands and just drink when you stop.

My method is to hold it, and then chug it when I get to something that needs 2 hands.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Pic on your build thread?

I will take one tonight. It is made out of 4 pieces of 4" x 12" Poplar that I picked up at Lowes. Add some screws and some tabs to bolt it down.

 

[Silverback]

Check out Liquid Caddy. It's what I have in mine. Made for boats or anything that moves. I ditched the plastic mount and welded a nut for it to mount to.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

I have one of those as well. Once I get my crossbar between my A-pillars it will go there just like yours is mounted. Its temporarily on my driver side a-pillar cage bar. I just gets in the way though.

 

[tx_shooter]

***updated to reflect current state of affairs***

<reserved for better pic of completed SAS>

To actually finish the SAS first:
- bleed brakes
- finish steering
- mount shock hoops/shocks
- clearance/extend front driveshaft

THEN -

To do list still:
- front/rear leaf replacement (thinking F150s right now)
- 4.7 install
- shocks and shock mounts in rear
- ubolt flip on f/r
- beverage holders in cab

 

[Mauzer]

Thanks for keeping the forum alive by actually building something (Thats actually a Toyota)