[Dumpinthegutter]

The birth of FREDDY FOUR WHEELS :bandit:
UPDATE:
Tire Carrier
Sub and Speaker


1986 Toyota 4runner Dlx

Suspension- Front Trail-Gear 4" IFS eliminator kit
- Rear chevy 63" 4wd 4 pack springs with bilstien 5100 12" shocks and a sky manufacturing 63" hanger kit

Axles
- front 5.29 gears, open diff, Trail-Gear diff armor
- rear 5.29 gears, lockrite locker

black steel wheels with Bfgoodrich km2 35x12.50R15

demello offroad rock sliders

Gen3 4runner expedition Baja rack, cobra cb, custom built gas and water can holder, 2 septer 2.5gal gas cans, 2 septer 2.5gal water cans, black smitty built m.o.l.l.e. Front seat covers.

I think that about covers it. It is a really good start. I am going to build some bumpers and a roll cage. Then saving up for dual cases. If you want or need information on anything seen or done here, feel free to PM me.
:cheers:

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

Re: 4runner build

Update - 8-15-11

So, I am by no means an audiophile. I do however like to listen to my music relatively loud. This weekend I completely replaced the sound system and let me tell you it screams. I have no sub so the bass is lacking, but the mid/highs will make your ears bleed. What I've got, Kicker 3.5" in the dash, Rockford Fosgate 5.25" in the back seat, Kicker wakeboard tower speaker, Kicker amp, and JVC head unit.

Pics:
JVC head unit:

3.5" Kickers in the dash:

Kicker amp under drivers seat:

5.25" Rockford Fosgate components:

Kicker Wake board tower speaker:

Various Install pics:

Copied the paint here also:
I wanted a fresh start for the whole truck. SO, grandma got a new do.....

Patched some of the tin, then a light coat of bondo.

I hate taping....and photos....:bandit:

My buddy jimbo runnin the squirter.

:rocker:FINISHED PRODUCT!!!!!!:rocker:

I also bought some roll on bedliner to do the removable top. If it turns out good I may do the hood black out and possibly the bottom.

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

Re: 4runner build

 

[FJ&TJ_Dude]

Re: 4runner build

Sweet that was my highschool fun. Awesome ride

 

[FJ_Wheeler]

Re: 4runner build

Great looking truck Nick. Looks like your ready for some serious wheeling.

 

[Hemi71cuda]

Re: 4runner build

Cool

 

[CMD.krash]

Re: 4runner build

Very nice.
That's gonna be a really fun project.
Should be a lot of fun on the trail too.

:cheers:

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

Re: 4runner build

Thanks for all the comments. I just gassed it up, looks like its getting about 18 MPG!! Better than the FJ. Also took it out and stretched it legs a little today.

Found this little ramp. The previous owner said it got a 930 on the RTI. It still had lots to go.

 

[j4fcowboy]

Re: 4runner build

Disney is sounding pretty good now gots to play with the new rig!!! Looks great I am glad it worked out for ya.

 

[1911]

Re: 4runner build

Nice truck. One of the last years for solid axle, IIRC.

 

[NCFJ]

Re: 4runner build

86 was the first year for the IFS in the 4RNR

Back then the 4RNR was pretty much a pickup with a cap. It was identical to the pickup from the front seats forward.

 

[1911]

Re: 4runner build

86 was the first year for the IFS in the 4RNR

Back then the 4RNR was pretty much a pickup with a cap. It was identical to the pickup from the front seats forward.

Yeah, I saw his solid axle in the photos but just now noticed the conversion listed in the first post.

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

Re: 4runner build

VERY nice build. :cheers:

Drop me a PM if you'd like me to move this to the Member Build Ups - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum section.

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

Re: 4runner build

86 was the first year for the IFS in the 4RNR

Back then the 4RNR was pretty much a pickup with a cap. It was identical to the pickup from the front seats forward.

That is my understanding as well.

Thanks for the comments. I went to my local steel shop and bought a few pieces of metal. I have Friday off so I'm going to try and get some bumpers started. What do you guys think, round or square tube or cnc some demello/allpro style?

nick:cheers:

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

Re: 4runner build

^bump^ nobody has an opinion on bumpers? Right now i'm thinking c channel and square. Something similar to my ARB on the FJ.

 

[T4R8]

Re: 4runner build

how bout them trail gear bumpers? not too pricey and they look real nice

 

[Dumpinthegutter]

I like the trail gear bumpers, and honestly it will probably cost me just as much to build one, but I want the pride that comes with making something from scratch.

 

[T4R8]

true, how bout since you like the trail gear bumpers, take what you dont like and change to your likng when you custom make somethin

 

[fjrohrs]

I think it would look great with tube bumpers.

 

[NCFJ]

I am also a fan of tube bumpers (go figure). If I were to go with a plate style I would keep them smaller like a Demello rather than going big like the ARB.

I am not a fan of the huge ARB style and other large bumpers out there. They always seem to over power the look of the overall rig. Bumpers should add to the look of the truck as well as serve a function.

Good looking rig for sure, I have allways liked the removeable top look as well as the open air feel.