my 88 runner build

[jimbo88runner]

well its about time i started my buildup. i am going to be doing a SAS w/ 5" TG springs up front, 5.29 yukon's prob a quick lock or something in that category.. 63" chevys with an addaleaf.. 36x12.50x15 tsl radials on 15x10 steel wheels.. warn x8000i, and hopefully a TG winch bumper if they are out somewhat soon..

well today i got the wagon out, i managed to get the front axle onto the wagon and lugged it from out back up to the garage..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0094.jpg


i got the brackets i dont need cut off and some ground down..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0095.jpg


then i took it apart.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0102.jpg

i still need the quick locks or something of that sort

and heres the rest of the junk

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0100.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0099.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0098.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0097.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0096.jpg



here is the victim

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0101.jpg

[88WILDRUNNER]

look like its gona be sweet. im workin on an 88 runner also, doin pretty much the same s you with the truck. keep the pics comin of your progress.

[88WILDRUNNER]

look like its gona be sweet. im workin on an 88 runner also, doin pretty much the same s you with the truck. keep the pics comin of your progress.

[Chris Geiger]

I think your wagon is jealous of that axle! :)

[jimbo88runner]

I think your wagon is jealous of that axle! :)

yea while i was pulling it out front it was wispering for me to put it in the wagon and build that...lol

[jimbo88runner]

look like its gona be sweet. im workin on an 88 runner also, doin pretty much the same s you with the truck. keep the pics comin of your progress.

yip will be taking alot of pics with this build.. i dont know when i will be cutting the ifs off.. i guess when the front axle is done and when i gear the extra 3rds i have..so i guess in a week or two..

[4RunnerKid]

right on dude. i'm just finishing up mine. i'm running the 5" springs too. i'll try and post pics once it's on all fours.

[jimbo88runner]

right on dude. i'm just finishing up mine. i'm running the 5" springs too. i'll try and post pics once it's on all fours.

excellent would love to see it..

[jimbo88runner]

i got some more parts in today..
my 63" chevy spring hangars adn u bolt flip kit

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0103.jpg

and some clear corner lights :lol:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0104.jpg


also i forgot that i have some unfinished half doors in the shed..

[jimbo88runner]

well i developed a rod knock today so the build will be put off a bit.

[jimbo88runner]

going to build a new yoter motor!

[skatingzooyork]

ok, i'm not trying to hyjack but Where THE HELL did you find clear corner lights? I looked online for about 2 days and then just broke down and bought the single replacement amber light that I needed...


I still wnt to get some clears... *they look best w/ LEDS*

I can't wait for the rest of your build... I have an 87 I'm starting to plan for...

Please let me know...

Thanks,


Jake@vermontoriginals.com

[Chris Geiger]

going to build a new yoter motor!

For great Toyota motors check out DOA racing engines...

http://www.doaracingengines.com/

http://www.doaracingengines.com/files/page0_1.jpg

[jimbo88runner]

ok, i'm not trying to hyjack but Where THE HELL did you find clear corner lights? I looked online for about 2 days and then just broke down and bought the single replacement amber light that I needed...


I still wnt to get some clears... *they look best w/ LEDS*

I can't wait for the rest of your build... I have an 87 I'm starting to plan for...

Please let me know...

Thanks,


Jake@vermontoriginals.com

i found mine on EBAY
heres a link i searched them for you you just have to go through the pages and find them for your year....

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&from=R10&satitle=clear+corner+toyota&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&fmmk=&fmmd=&fylo=&fyhi=&mppfQy=clear+corner&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=08753&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=

that should work..

[jimbo88runner]

going to build a new yoter motor!

For great Toyota motors check out DOA racing engines...

http://www.doaracingengines.com/

http://www.doaracingengines.com/files/page0_1.jpg

i actually pulled my motor TODAY lol pulled the oil pan found #1cylinder the bearing on the crank was as thick as a razor blade.. im going to toyota tomorrow to get a price on a new rod and im going to the machine shop to get a price for them to grind my crank and install new bearings.. that should do it.. maybe i will upgrade my cam.. i looked into DOA and they are a little pricey for me. thanks

[paranoid56]

what size rims do you have on those tires? they look very wide.
Shane

[toy4x4boy]

^^^
Dude, it says right in his first post, 15x10.

[jimbo88runner]

^^^
Dude, it says right in his first post, 15x10.

haha glad to see someone has thier eyes open... good luck with the build.. would love to see some pics..

[jimbo88runner]

got my motor all done. it is in my truck just have to do a few more vacume lines and i will be all set to go.. i have to go to motor vechicle inspection then i will do my SAS

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/22re.jpg

Thanks Butch

[dirtoyboy]

Lookin good 88runner, now we just need some action pics hahahaha.

[jimbo88runner]

yea hopefully my SAS will be done in 2 or 3 weeks and will have some pics then..

[4RunnerKid]

mine with TG 5"s...
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/309059/fullsize/IMG%20025.jpg
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/309060/fullsize/IMG%20026.jpg

[jimbo88runner]

looking good 4runnerkid post up some specs if you dont mind. thanks!

[4RunnerKid]

TG SAS kit with 5" springs and 14" travel Bilsteins. in the rear is a por comp 4" kit, for now. going to explorer leaf springs shortly...

[TheBandit]

TG SAS kit with 5" springs and 14" travel Bilsteins. in the rear is a por comp 4" kit, for now. going to explorer leaf springs shortly...

and it's powered by bling!

How did the shakedown run go? Pictures?

[4RunnerKid]

and it's powered by bling!

How did the shakedown run go? Pictures?
didnt go actually... didnt get it done in time. still trying to figure out the driveshaft problem at the moment...

[jimbo88runner]

powered by bling huh?

[jimbo88runner]

slowly but surely getting done... got the 5.29's in got most of the front axle done. tomorrow it wil be done..

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0053.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0054.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0056.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0055.jpg

next will be to torch the truck....

[jimbo88runner]

ok well i got my axle in today!! http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/runner.jpg


EDIT: sorry its so small my pc crashed so i used my cell phone for a pic. i have to install my camera software..

[Richard]

where and how much for the chevy hanger kit??
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0103.jpg

[92toy4130]

where and how much for the chevy hanger kit??
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/000_0103.jpg


it looks like skys kit to me.

[jimbo88runner]

yea its http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ it was 115 plus 55 for the ubolt flip kit..i hung my 63" today. went in w/o a hitch... just have to get add a leafs for the chevys it sits way low in the rear..

[cbabywolf02]

Yea, dude that looks awesome, right now I am imporving my 84 runner, and I'm also build a motor for it as well. Can't wait for it to be done. Pics look awesome keep them coming.

[jimbo88runner]

here we go now...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0139.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0140.jpg

fire extinguishers...^

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0141.jpg
ifs junk...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0142.jpg
woo hoo springs

[jimbo88runner]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0145.jpg
what do we have here?


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0147.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0148.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0149.jpg

[jimbo88runner]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0150.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0151.jpg
and heres how it sits with 5" tg sas and 63" chevys.. now its time for add a leafs... and this is how it sits right now..

[4RunnerKid]

those 5" front springs are a whole lot taller on your rig than they are on mine... weird.

rig looks good man. keep the pics coming.

[toymanator]

I would mix and match a few leaves from some other spring packs before I would do an add a leaf.

[jimbo88runner]

those 5" front springs are a whole lot taller on your rig than they are on mine... weird.

rig looks good man. keep the pics coming.

yea well they will settle a tad. and i still have to add my winch and winch bumper..

[4RunnerKid]

yea well they will settle a tad. and i still have to add my winch and winch bumper..

yeah, for sure. mine haven't even really settled... they just sat that low fromt the start. kinda weird...

[jimbo88runner]

yeah, for sure. mine haven't even really settled... they just sat that low fromt the start. kinda weird...


could it be because you have a 2nd gen runner? weird

[4RunnerKid]

could it be because you have a 2nd gen runner? weird

who knows, man... ha ha.

[TheBandit]

Great work jimbo! That front axle looks like you could eat off it.

Looks like you've got some work to do out back for levelling it out. I did my Chevys similar to the sky kit (6" shackles, front eye as close to the frame as possible) and it looks like you got about the same amount of lift as I did. I don't think there are many good ways to lift those springs. An AAL will help with ride and maybe 1" or so, but I don't think you'll get it level without playing around with the spring pack or going to a longer shackle.

those 5" front springs are a whole lot taller on your rig than they are on mine... weird.

Maybe you'd sit a little higher in the front if you didn't borrow from an army tank to make your front bumper! That is strange that your springs didn't settle at all, especially as long as you've had them under there now.

[4RunnerKid]

Maybe you'd sit a little higher in the front if you didn't borrow from an army tank to make your front bumper! That is strange that your springs didn't settle at all, especially as long as you've had them under there now.

yeah, they've maybe settled an inch... i'm happy with the height and shackle angle though. they're just a little on the soft side. and yeah... i know the army tank front bumper doesn't help. :p

[jimbo88runner]

Great work jimbo! That front axle looks like you could eat off it.

Looks like you've got some work to do out back for levelling it out. I did my Chevys similar to the sky kit (6" shackles, front eye as close to the frame as possible) and it looks like you got about the same amount of lift as I did. I don't think there are many good ways to lift those springs. An AAL will help with ride and maybe 1" or so, but I don't think you'll get it level without playing around with the spring pack or going to a longer shackle. yea i got to drive it around the block today!!! got my add a leafs in.. helped a little i guess..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0213.jpg
only had one problem.. when tightening up the front shackle bolts from TG on of the nuts was crushed to far? i got the other 3 with some effort but this one wouldnt budge.. i will have to pm TG.. overall very happy.. will be installing shocks and bumpstops tomorrow afternoon..
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0214.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0218.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0217.jpg

[jimbo88runner]

well i ordered my radiator from Trail Gear it should be here Sept 1 and i will do that. i have to buy some square steel for my front shaft. the winch bmper is in progress.. i hope to have that done this weekend... um i think thats all for right now..

[toyotadude84]

did u use blocks with the chevy springs and how much did the add a leaf lift them

[jimbo88runner]

the add a leafs gave me about an inch and a half.. i did order some 1" blocks the other night from Off Road design.. they will be here sept 1 as well..

[86GAToy]

your pics arent working at the moment

[jimbo88runner]

your pics arent working at the moment
Weird. i see them all...

[86GAToy]

wow..i can see them now..dunno i guess my computer was cracking out last night

[95toyota]

I see them too.. BTW Nice runner My friend has an 88 and didnt want to sas it cause he didnt think it would look good.. but this should change his mind.. same color too.. i think he will get the picture..

[jimbo88runner]

I see them too.. BTW Nice runner My friend has an 88 and didnt want to sas it cause he didnt think it would look good.. but this should change his mind.. same color too.. i think he will get the picture..haha awesome. im sure he wil be glad with the end result..

[jimbo88runner]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/squareshaft.jpg

well i have had 4wd for about a week now thanks to this. ill take a pic of it installed maybe tomorrow..

[toyotadude84]

u should get some flex pics up u have the same setup that im doin

[jimbo88runner]

yea i only took it out once for a little bit.. ill get some soon..

[Toyotaholics.com]

Any rubbing issues with the firewall at all? If so, do you plan on tubbing it?

I am really torn right now on which way I want to go with my build. I'm leaning towards a 4" spring up front and just tubbing the firewall for 37s or moving the axle even further forward to not have too.

[jimbo88runner]

Any rubbing issues with the firewall at all? If so, do you plan on tubbing it?

I am really torn right now on which way I want to go with my build. I'm leaning towards a 4" spring up front and just tubbing the firewall for 37s or moving the axle even further forward to not have too.

i went out today for a bit tires rubbed a tad not to bad tho. only on the fender. i dont know if i will do anyhting. maybe. im not worried about it tho.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0233.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0234.jpg

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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0230.jpg

[toyotadude84]

r u happy with the chevy springs

[jimbo88runner]

YES I AM! -jim

[holiday13]

Nice build, looking to do similar for a daily driver, how is the handling on the road?

[jimbo88runner]

Nice build, looking to do similar for a daily driver, how is the handling on the road?suprisingly very good. tires are not balanced and there really isnt any vibrations until about 80mph.. lol

[holiday13]

Just wanted to see an update, I am trying to decide between doing chevys in the rear or doing a TG rear kit. I am going to do the TG 4" front, if I go chevys in the rear do you think from your experience I would need a block, or just the overload spring?

[jimbo88runner]

Just wanted to see an update, I am trying to decide between doing chevys in the rear or doing a TG rear kit. I am going to do the TG 4" front, if I go chevys in the rear do you think from your experience I would need a block, or just the overload spring? i built a front bumper. ill upload pics when i stop being lazy..hhahaha.. but i would say that my 63's gave me about 3" of lift that was from a 2wd with an overload leaf. i would say to do an addaleaf as well. i got mine from summit.. then it was still sagging a good amount in the rear so i did a 1" block. not its just about level..

[jimbo88runner]

oh yea i blew my rear gears too.. sweet huh.. so i will be changing some things sometime soon..... mwhaahhahahaha

[jimbo88runner]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0247.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0245.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0244.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0243.jpg


and i bent up another tube for the end of the top tube and welded it all up. still have to mount the winch. i did cut out the lower radiator support thing..

[jimbo88runner]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0257.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0255.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/supersportjim/100_0258.jpg

i still need to make a winch plate and mount it up. but overall im happy with it and i only used one piece of tubing..

[jimbo88runner]

i got new tires about a month ago. 36x13.5x15 iroks. i will post pics up when i find my digital camera software. (i got a new pc. dell inspiron e1705)

[jimbo88runner]

i changed my gears to 4.10 bc i blewthe 5.29s and ive been layed off so i have had some time to work on the runner. mounted my winch. and rattle canned the odd color body pannels. then i went and played on some rocks. (its pretty much the best thing to do within about 100 miles so whatever.) heres a few pics.

[jimbo88runner]

so i have decided to sell my 4runner. i want to build a pickup now. full widths maybe a 3.4 engine..40s...

anyways here are a few pics of how it looks now.