Drew02a 1991 4Runner, Long Travel Build

[drew02a]

1991 4Runner, Manual Transmission, 4x4


Just like the Tacoma, my plan is to build an expedition vehicle that is capable of handling very diverse difficult terrains and can drive cross country to find them. Only difference is that I want to be able to tow a trailer.

Drivetrain
In the works 3.4L V6 Swap
Gear Drive Transfer Case with 4.7 gears

Front Suspension
Blazeland Long Travel from Blazeland.us
Bilstein 5125 Shocks, 8.5" Travel 255/70 Valving from Downsouth Motorsports
Ironman 26mm Torsion Bars from Camel 4x4
Aisin Manual Hubs


Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Conversion
T100 Rear axle
Dakar Leaf Springs for 2005+ Tacoma
Bilstein 5125 Shocks, 14" Travel 255/70 Valving
ARB Locker
4.56 Gears
U-Bolt Flip from Front Range Off-Road


Exterior
Modified Rear Tire Carrier
255/85/16 BFG MT KM2s
16x7.5 Tacoma TRD Offroad Alloy Rims
19" Rain-X Latitude Wipers (instead of the tiny 17" stock length)
H4 Headlight Conversion
Sylvania Silverstar Ultra H4 Bulbs


Interior
Sony CDX-GT330 with iPod Controller
Kenwood HAM Radio
Cobra CB

 

[drew02a]

Some pictures in the dark driveway

Those fat tires make all kinds of noise on the highway

The running boards have to go

And a bitchin' rear tire carrier
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[Mauzer]

Sweet, I'm down to wrench on this whenever you need a hand!

 

[drew02a]

Not gonna be till next week. The suspension is shot and it steers like a boat. Gonna be taking the Tacoma down to the beach.

 

[Anathollo]

Nice! Can't wait to see the progress on this build!

 

[tex]

How long till those wheels are up on the other site or are they going on the Taco?
The new rig is looking good.

 

[taco4x4rar]

OOOOO, shiney

 

[DemonSpeedn]

i'm sure i'll see plenty of this build

 

[drew02a]

How long till those wheels are up on the other site or are they going on the Taco?
The new rig is looking good.

They're going on the Taco

i'm sure i'll see plenty of this build

Indeed. Gonna have to pull the ole engine soon enough.

 

[fsbrain03]

Awesome Drew, congrats! Can't wait to watch the progress of the new rig.

 

[yotarob]

Good deal Drew, Looking forward to the 3.4 swap.

 

[Silverback]

Looks good!

 

[AlienXtx]

About damn time....looks good man!

 

[TKGN1]

Really cool ride Drew, nice find. Looking forward to following the build.

 

[CalgaryRider]

I think this is going to be one to watch! Congrats on the new trail rig!

 

[drew02a]

Anyone need a new block for their 3.0?

 

[SamSter0077]

Finally! more 4runners in the build section.. guess I will have to move mine over now to keep up with the jones.. Looks good Drew, can't wait to see it in action.

 

[drew02a]

Finally! more 4runners in the build section.. guess I will have to move mine over now to keep up with the jones.. Looks good Drew, can't wait to see it in action.

It will be a couple months before it sees any "action". Gonna do the big 3 before it hits the trails. I'm thinking about trying to sell my Tacoma ASAP to get a pickup and free up some cash for all the mods I've got lined up.

 

[Silverback]

Which big three? Engine/trans/t-case? Suspension/Tires/Armor?

 

[drew02a]

Which big three? Engine/trans/t-case? Suspension/Tires/Armor?

Engine, LT, Rear Axel/ locker

I'm gonna get some armor, but I don't think I'm gonna load it up since I'll use build #2 for the hard shit.