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05-08-2013, 10:58 AM | #1 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Right now the plan is a DD with light trail use at the local off road park. I'm going to build it over time as money is saved. These are the mods I'm thinking in this order: OME lift (1986-1989 2") from rocky-road.com (they sell it as a kit that includes F&R Shocks, Front Torsion bars, Rear springs, Bushings & Steering Dampener. U-Bolts sold separate) 33" tires (currently thinking BFG's All Terrain) Addicted Offroad F&R Bumpers Rocky Road Sliders Softopper soft top I'm a little nervous over installing the lift at home. I have a buddy that says it's easy as an afternoon... so we're going to go ahead and do it. I'd appreciate any advise and pointers you guys may have. Thanks! |
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05-08-2013, 10:58 AM | #2 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
about to order the lift. |
05-13-2013, 06:35 PM | #3 |
Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
That's a good looking truck, I've always liked them...
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05-14-2013, 12:30 PM | #4 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bluefield,WV
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
That is one clean '88 4runner. Hope you post up some more as your build progresses.
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05-14-2013, 12:43 PM | #5 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Will do, I've actually decided to go ahead and get the top first... going to order it tomorrow. Right now, I basically have money for one component of the build and I was going to get the lift. But, after seeing some trucks with a lift and little stock tires... I decided to wait on the lift till I have enough cash for it and tires/wheels. |
05-15-2013, 10:51 AM | #6 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
just ordered the soft top. It'll be a fun summer, lifted or not! Here's what it looks like but I got the window tint. |
05-18-2013, 06:19 PM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Nice rig dude, I've got a lifted 84' 4Runner on 35" BFG KM2's, and I was lucky enough to score an original "Can-Back" soft top for mine, and absolutely LOVE it..!!! A fun summer for sure is in store my friend..!!! Can't wait to see what else you do as the build evolves..!
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05-20-2013, 03:38 PM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Up North
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Awesome Runner.....here is mine |
06-04-2013, 02:55 PM | #9 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
I got my soft top installed, man it fit's great and is really quite on the highway. I'll get pics soon. |
06-17-2013, 09:35 AM | #10 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
I took the 4Runner to the local ORV Park and broke her cherry. Man, what a blast we had out there... got some full flex tettering action, some deep rutted mud action and thought I was gonna loose her down a gully but she pulled out of it... serious pucker factor there. All in all, the Toy performed above my expectations and I think I did a pretty good job driving. |
06-17-2013, 10:38 AM | #11 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Charleston South Carolina
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
The older Toyota trucks are so capable, even in stock form. I love my '85. I will never get rid of it. Here are some pictures of some trail riding from Saturday: |
06-23-2013, 07:07 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Nice truck! I had one exactly like yours...V-6 and all. I bought it with no motor and another one that ran good but that was about all it had going. Did the motor swap, put a straight axle in the front, had 35" tires on it and had a blast for about a month. Then the knock sensor went out, put the engine in "limp" mode and it was like driving a yugo. Never got it running right again, then eventually had to sell it Like the top!! |
07-03-2013, 10:38 AM | #13 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
I'm about back up to the $1000 mark and want to get my next upgrade. After my first outing, the first thing I wanted was a rear ARB locker... but the total cost of that is still out of reach because I'd have to have a shop install it. I think the ARB is going to have to wait till my next tax check return next spring. So, I'm trying to decide between the lift and the armor. If I get the lift, it'll be at least a few months before I can get tires. I'll have to run the little tires on a lifted truck look for a while. |
07-03-2013, 11:31 AM | #14 |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Get the armor so you can wheel it without bashing it up while you save for the lift and tires. While I find Toyotas too small and uncomfortable to sit in, they are such great wheelers and I love the looks of the them; especially the 4Runners. |
07-03-2013, 12:47 PM | #15 |
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
The Rocky Road sliders are awesome. I had a set on my '01 Cherokee when I owned it. They are strong, easy to install, and offer great protection!
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07-03-2013, 03:29 PM | #16 |
Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Yeah, those are the ones I'm going with. I think I will order the bumpers first though, then the sliders. And, I really want one of these! Toyota SR5 Pickup Truck 4Runner Altimeter Inclinometer w Cord and Bracket Blue | eBay |
07-03-2013, 06:04 PM | #17 |
Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob The slider area/ rocker panels/ under the doors is always the first thing I ruin when I go out on the trails with my rigs. Personally I would get the sliders first.
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07-03-2013, 06:28 PM | #18 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob Quote:
I know they aren't selectable, but since you don't really care about the longevity of the tires, that's not an issue. I've had a Lockrite in the front of my jeep for over 10 years with no problems. | |
07-03-2013, 06:30 PM | #19 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob Quote:
Also... an ARB is nice, but I just replaced my rear locker with a Spartan. It's a drop in locker that has impressed me so far. It's super quiet compared to a lock right, and very smooth. It's also about $700 less than an ARB with gear set up. | |
07-05-2013, 02:35 PM | #20 |
Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast
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| Re: 88' 4Runner: mild build by noob
Go with a spartan if you are going with a lunchbox locker I broke the pins and the area that holds the springs and pins in on my lock right.
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