]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 So this is my mom's 4runner. I spent last month swapping in a 22re (3.0's suck) and swapping in a straight axle. Some of the axle fab work was from a while ago. Still some work to do, but the major fab work is finished. Here's some pic's n stuff. Enjoy :D Cleaned axle parts I tore down the IFS hubs and got to work modifying the IFS calipers to work with the solid axle knuckles. I used heli-coils to thread the calipers to 1/2-13 to work with the new Grade 8 hardware. Then drilled the knuckles to clean the bolts and made sure they bolted up. Here's some shots of the work I did to the housing. Frenched the drainplug, installed a truss, steering stop re-informents and knuckle gussets. Paint n stuff Clear coated the steering arms 8) Painted up the outers as well. Had to drag it to my place (It was parked at my moms with no motor or front axle...) Loaded up. Back to my place. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Work, work, work...had some buddies come over and help with a bit of assembly and grinding... Some rears I picked up... Ready for hubs 8) Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Got the steering links painted A buddy cleaned up the motor mounts to prepare for frame pedestals. Got the frame tubes in for the rear spring mounts. Pics of my buddies measurin shit. :D Got the motor in for almost the last time, used the stock 4 cyl crossmember. Stoopid picture limitz Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Got the rotors drilled for the hubs. The new drill press that my awsome girl got me is sweet :D Punch size sux, so I made one slip fit/thread fit. 8) Pilots Big holes Pretty much ready to go. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 My welding skills are lacking, I did get better as the day progressed. These frame mounts were a pain in the ass and it looks like I missed a spot :P Working on the gusset art. and getting them cut. I suck with the plasma too :( Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Had to cut the bushings out of the rear springs. Todays progress. Finished up welding in the gussets. Finished assembly of the axle, the calipers still needed ground a bit. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Motor is in for hopefully the last time. :P Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Shifter lamage...still don't have the right transfer case shifter :( Steering sorta lamage... but the axles in :D But the rear gonna need a little lift :lol: Had to splice the exhaust, turned out to be super simple Also got the calipers taken care of. They were hitting on the inside, 1/8 or so was all it needed. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Out in the daylight, waiting for a flatbed ride :) I need to pick up a different set of springs. I got a set of fronts coming, hopefully they will fix the steering issues. Still gotta wire in the motor, lift the rear and take car of the nickle and dime stuff. It's on all 4 wheels now though. :D Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 holy shit man thats awesome Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 The awesome part is my empty work bench :) Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 2eDeYe;215569'']The awesome part is my empty work bench :) can you do my 720 next? :lol: Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 i really need to fix MY 4Runner. someday soon as teh front is pissing GL like its water. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 can you do my 720 next? :lol: Haha, there's a few other projects already in line. My 620 is next :D Mark, the axle seal kits are pretty inexpensive through Marlin. Thanks Mike, those are the FJ60 rotors with the IFS 4runner hubs and calipers ;) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Way to go steve...hookin mom up with a 4x4 :D Will she be joining you guys on your forest trips ? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 She sure will. :D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Kool..we'll be waiting for new videos :D Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 marlin??? ok??? i am lost. also since i have the factory solid axle, will rear springs just fit right?? or do i have to move the rear mounts? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 2eDeYe;215855']Haha' date=' there's a few other projects already in line. My 620 is next :D Mark, the axle seal kits are pretty inexpensive through Marlin. Thanks Mike, those are the FJ60 rotors with the IFS 4runner hubs and calipers ;)[/quote'] hey thats cool man im patient. i can go thru a few half shafts in the mean time :D Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 marlin??? ok??? i am lost. also since i have the factory solid axle, will rear springs just fit right?? or do i have to move the rear mounts? Axle kit, this has all the seals, gaskets and new wheel bearings: http://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/knuckle-service-kit-wheel-bearings I think they bolt right in, but it affects your steering geometry. Do you still have the stock steering stuff? Everyone I have talked to has been telling me waggy springs are the way to go. Front 7 leaf packs are the ones to look for. hey thats cool man im patient. i can go thru a few half shafts in the mean time I been going thru u-joints in the jeep lately. :lol: Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 2eDeYe;216247']I think they bolt right in' date=' but it affects your steering geometry. Do you still have the stock steering stuff? Everyone I have talked to has been telling me waggy springs are the way to go. Front 7 leaf packs are the ones to look for. [/quote'] ahhh ok. yeah i have the stock steering. but i want to go crossover soon. also i have heard the waggy stuff is teh way to go as well in front. any ideas on the rears though?? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure on the rears yet, I'll let you know when I get it figured out :D Hey PAC, here's a vid from the last time we went out. It was 'the celicas' last run RIP :( Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 alright. thanks:D Quote Link to comment
831payupv8 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 chevy 2wd rear springs they are 63 inch springs you have to move the front spring hangers forward and just put a 2inch block and that gives you like 5inchs of lift and flex very well Quote Link to comment
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