SamSter0077's 97 4Runner Limited 4x4 (Formerly known as the Cadillac)

[SamSter0077]

97 4Runner
Bought a 97 4Runner (Limited, 3.4L, Auto ), started this build thread to keep track of what I do/have done. Below is a list of what I intend to do..

And Trans Cooler - DONE
Take off Running boards - DONE
Sliders - DONE
Rear Locker - DONE
CB - POS RADIO Shack with Firestick on the bumper
Tires - DONE 255/85/16 KM2
Lift - DONE SS1.2 Sonoran Steel
Front Bumper -DONE ARB
Rear Bumper - DONE CBI - Swing out yet to come.

Phase 2
Add Swing out - CBI DONE
35" Tires, no BL
Quick Disconnect Sway Bar
Front Locker
OnBoard Air
Winch

CURRENT PIC

 

[SamSter0077]

Current Problem, Mud in the truck:


Pulled the carpet, too dark for photo's last night. Herculiner coming up next.

 

[Silverback]

looks good Sam!

 

[yotarob]

Holy shit Sam, I had no idea you got it that bad. Stay outta that mud man!

 

[SamSter0077]

Holy shit Sam, I had no idea you got it that bad. Stay outta that mud man!

Yeah, I had it worse than Broker which is impressive considering mine sits higher. No worries, Bianca has been bugging me to remove the carpet since I bought the truck.

 

[Silverback]

What do you need to do to that CBI bumper to make it work?

 

[Broker]

Sam if you want to try this weekend and work on getting the bumper on I'm game to help, just need to get one more person to help hold it in place. I just need some help in return to get my skids put on.

 

[SamSter0077]

What do you need to do to that CBI bumper to make it work?

Need to cut the braces, mount it and re-weld it. It is too physically heavy to do myself (and too high for the jack to hold it), so I am looking for a few strong backs. Probably just going to take it to Rob and Todd and get some expert help. I am planning on doing it DEC 4 weekend if they are available. Otherwise, cut it myself and install it and look to patch it up at a later date.

 

[SamSter0077]

Sam if you want to try this weekend and work on getting the bumper on I'm game to help, just need to get one more person to help hold it in place. I just need some help in return to get my skids put on.

What kind of help do you need on the skids, I thought you already had them on? I am camping at Lost Maples SP this weekend, yearly Thanksgiving trip so that won't work.. Thanks for the offer! How about a wrench meet early December?

 

[Broker]

Mainly hold up in place to mount. By the looks of it I may need to grind on my slider mounts to clear the brackety of the skids. So maybe help holding in place to mark for some trimming. I'm going to try and work on it some this weekend. But I also need to drop the trans back in the lemons car this weekend sometime as well.

 

[Silverback]

You can install skids with a floor jack. I've done it many times.

 

[SamSter0077]

Mainly hold up in place to mount. By the looks of it I may need to grind on my slider mounts to clear the brackety of the skids. So maybe help holding in place to mark for some trimming. I'm going to try and work on it some this weekend. But I also need to drop the trans back in the lemons car this weekend sometime as well.

I am out of town this weekend Broker, but I can help next weekend if it works for you.

 

[drew02a]

You can install skids with a floor jack. I've done it many times.

Rear bumpers too. Just have to have something to stack on top of the jack.

I've done plenty of 3 man jobs by myself.

 

[SamSter0077]

Rear bumpers too. Just have to have something to stack on top of the jack.

I've done plenty of 3 man jobs by myself.

remember that this bumper is not a "perfect" bolt on, it shrank with the welding. Ah heck, maybe I will try it today... who knows.

 

[Silverback]

Rear bumpers too. Just have to have something to stack on top of the jack.

I've done plenty of 3 man jobs by myself.

yeah, I've done both my bumpers by myself. Just have to be creative.

 

[drew02a]

remember that this bumper is not a "perfect" bolt on, it shrank with the welding. Ah heck, maybe I will try it today... who knows.

You got nothing to prove man, just giving you a hard time.

 

[SamSter0077]

You got nothing to prove man, just giving you a hard time.

 

[drew02a]

If you were to attempt it, having a long 2x4 to put under the bumper might help. It would support it from each side and would be way easier to balance than lifting from the middle rear.

 

[Silverback]

Use a ratchet strap to afix the 2x4 to the jack. Use jackstands to keep it from tipping too far left or right.

 

[SamSter0077]

Ok, Bumper is Done!

Took about 4 hours, we had to cut it with a torch. Pounded on the truck and then put the bolts in before spot welding it. Took it back off welded it, and reinstalled it... Pictures below.

All cut up, we forced it on like this and got things to line up. Todd spot welded it on the truck before finalizing it.

Check out the super clean work after it was cut and welded back together!

Crazy Welder at work..

Had to cut the Muffler for the bumper, and it needed to be done anyway..

97 & 98.. Good Years.

Know anyone that needs this junk?