treknwil's 87 4runner(lots of pics)

[treknwil]

I thought you guys might like seeing my 4runner.
I bought my 4runner a little more than two years ago. I paid $750 for it. It was pretty ruff.
There's it coming home.


The front was busted up and the interior was real bad.


It wouldn't pass smog. So the first mod was a catalytic converter and a 40 series Flow-master, and 2-1/4" pipe.

It had auto locking hubs that didn't work, so I installed some Aisin hubs.

To fix the sheet metal and int. I went to a wrecker and picked up a lot of parts for inside and out.


Also picked up some wheels and rims(used).

When I was done this is what it looked like.

To get sid of rear sag. I installed AAL.

After a year or so I installed a drivers door, roof, and 1" home made body lift.

than I added is used tires and rims off of Craigslist 32x11.50/15s BFG MT's & American Racing Steelies.


I also got rid of the Golden Gate primer looking paint. I rattle canned it primer grey.


Added Winch, Brush Guard, and Lights. I made the winch plate.


I install a Downey Truss, Downey 26mm T-bars, upper & lower Ball Joints, and the 1" ball J spacer I made. I removed the anti sway bar.




Flex after 1"BJ spacers and no sway bar!


Then I made some Rock sliders.




I think that's it

[momeara]

Nice project and pics!

[jet cat]

very well done! i might take on a project like that soon.

[treknwil]

I forgot BudBuilt skids and t-case cross member.

[cruiseaway]

Sweet build Wil. Nice 87 - great deal. I like the skids.

So is your project finished? Never...right!?

You take the top off yet for some open air cruising? Always one of my favorite things about 'ye old runners!

Is that a 83? Toy at your neighbor's?

[itzdbom]

nice! howz the engine and trans, did u had to do work on them too?

if you decided to let her go, pm me, my cuz is looking for one an older runner like that. he is in cali too.

[FJoel]

That's what I'm talking about! Very nice rig! Freaking sweet!

Great job! It's not obvious I completely LOVE the old yoters is it?



Thanks for posting this up.

[sbechtold]

Nice Wil! You need to bring it on the next NorCal run.

[treknwil]

cruiseaway previously said:

Sweet build Wil. Nice 87 - great deal. I like the skids.

So is your project finished? Never...right!?

You take the top off yet for some open air cruising? Always one of my favorite things about 'ye old runners!

Is that a 83? Toy at your neighbor's?

Thanks.I don't think the project will ever be done, thats what makes it fun. And good eye that is a 83 toy PU. I haven't had the roof off this summer, I did last summer. I'm working on some 1/2 doors for next summer. No top and 1/2 door, it'll be sweet!!!

itzdbom previously said:

nice! howz the engine and trans, did u had to do work on them too?

if you decided to let her go, pm me, my cuz is looking for one an older runner like that. he is in cali too.

Engine is good it did need some electrical, vacuum work. The Trans is going to need a rebuild some day soon. As far as sailing it ??? I think I'd sale the FJ first.

FJoel previously said:

That's what I'm talking about! Very nice rig! Freaking sweet!

Great job! It's not obvious I completely LOVE the old yoters is it?



Thanks for posting this up.

Thanks! I love old Yoters too.
It took me some time getting this post up, but it was fun.

[treknwil]

sbechtold previously said:

Nice Wil! You need to bring it on the next NorCal run.

Thanks. I mite just do that.