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4RnrRick · 06-09-2006, 02:42 PM

Well as some of you know I sold my last RC (2.2 Score Trophy Truck) and all my extra RC stuff to start work on my next 4wd (I've nicknamed Project Quasimodo).... Basically it was time for a change and the 4runner was getting too heavy, had too much sheetmetal, the 7M-GE swap wasn't cutting the mustard, plus I wanted to incorporate some new ideas on a fresh chassis.

So I picked up this - manufactured in June of 1985 Toyota 2wd Xtra Cab SR5 Turbo Truck with Automatic and all the options except AC with 167K. The sheetmetal is in near perfect condition and the inside will clean up nicely.

The only down side is the 22RTE spun a #2 Rod bearing.

But thats okay because I planned to install a 2.7L 3RZ from a 2000 Taco.

So the 4runner got stripped and the only main parts I kept was the Tires, Axles and Tranny. EVERYTHING else got sold!

Here it is with a 2wd SAS and the 4wd rear axle installed.

Then I stuffed in the 3rz...

...attached to a W58 bellhousing, W56 Tranny, Marlin dual ulitmate (2.28 X 4.70) 10 degree rotated 23 spline T-cases hung on a custom flat belly crossmember.

4RnrRick · 06-09-2006, 02:43 PM

Then I added some fiberglass front fenders and a winch bumper.

And I'm still working on finished up the flat bed.

I've had it out 4 times (Snow, Trails, Dunes & Rocks in the last 4 weekends) and I'm lov'n the power and torque of the 3rz plus it weighs about 500 lbs less than the 4runner! I honesty couldn't be happier! But I do have plans to link the rear suspension and I need to finish up a lot of the little stuff.

There are two very detailed build up threads on OT4x4.org and Pirate.com if you want more detailed info.

So thats what I've been up to.....

EeePee · 06-09-2006, 03:08 PM

Good job dude!

I was actually kinda, but just barely, wondering.

dezfan · 06-09-2006, 04:16 PM

Not a big Yota Fan, buy this build sure is making me think differently! Very cool build! Love the bed work! Congrats!

Crawlsalot · 06-09-2006, 04:26 PM

thats sweet, I got a 85 4runner myself with a few mods

plyr2k · 06-09-2006, 07:59 PM

i saw the first picc and thought WTF? came together nice. Good job

gregrocks90046 · 06-09-2006, 08:03 PM

that's an inspiring build. nice job!

peej410 · 06-10-2006, 02:50 AM

Very nice build. makes me want to actually blow 2500 on a hydro tube bender

4RnrRick · 06-10-2006, 10:39 PM

Thanks guys....

Actually the bender is just a manual protools 105 - you can get one with a die for $400-$500ish..... me and a buddy actually share ours since he bought the die and I bought the bender.

TLTCrawlin · 06-10-2006, 10:53 PM

This is the latest pic right
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_u.../1526436-9.JPG
Cuz the snow pics below have none of the unpainted tubing! I am pretty sure thats the latest pic tho!

roktoy · 06-11-2006, 07:02 AM

Cool build.....always like clean, functional Toys.
Bet that Taco motor is a blast.
Jay

peej410 · 06-11-2006, 08:06 AM

i wish i could put a protools in my shop but its too small to bolt down a manual bender anywhere but in the middle of the floor haha. hydro is th only one i can wheel around...

06-09-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
4RnrRick Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: www.ORCRC.com Posts: 693	What I have been up to.... Well as some of you know I sold my last RC (2.2 Score Trophy Truck) and all my extra RC stuff to start work on my next 4wd (I've nicknamed Project Quasimodo).... Basically it was time for a change and the 4runner was getting too heavy, had too much sheetmetal, the 7M-GE swap wasn't cutting the mustard, plus I wanted to incorporate some new ideas on a fresh chassis. So I picked up this - manufactured in June of 1985 Toyota 2wd Xtra Cab SR5 Turbo Truck with Automatic and all the options except AC with 167K. The sheetmetal is in near perfect condition and the inside will clean up nicely. The only down side is the 22RTE spun a #2 Rod bearing. But thats okay because I planned to install a 2.7L 3RZ from a 2000 Taco. So the 4runner got stripped and the only main parts I kept was the Tires, Axles and Tranny. EVERYTHING else got sold! Here it is with a 2wd SAS and the 4wd rear axle installed. Then I stuffed in the 3rz... ...attached to a W58 bellhousing, W56 Tranny, Marlin dual ulitmate (2.28 X 4.70) 10 degree rotated 23 spline T-cases hung on a custom flat belly crossmember.

06-09-2006, 02:43 PM	#2
4RnrRick Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: www.ORCRC.com Posts: 693	Then I added some fiberglass front fenders and a winch bumper. And I'm still working on finished up the flat bed. I've had it out 4 times (Snow, Trails, Dunes & Rocks in the last 4 weekends) and I'm lov'n the power and torque of the 3rz plus it weighs about 500 lbs less than the 4runner! I honesty couldn't be happier! But I do have plans to link the rear suspension and I need to finish up a lot of the little stuff. There are two very detailed build up threads on OT4x4.org and Pirate.com if you want more detailed info. So thats what I've been up to.....

06-09-2006, 03:08 PM	#3
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Good job dude! I was actually kinda, but just barely, wondering.

06-09-2006, 04:16 PM	#4
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Not a big Yota Fan, buy this build sure is making me think differently! Very cool build! Love the bed work! Congrats!

06-09-2006, 04:26 PM	#5
Crawlsalot Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wyckoff, NJ Posts: 639	thats sweet, I got a 85 4runner myself with a few mods

06-09-2006, 07:59 PM	#6
plyr2k Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: igloo, Alaska Posts: 193	i saw the first picc and thought WTF? came together nice. Good job

06-09-2006, 08:03 PM	#7
gregrocks90046 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Crawlifornia Uber Alles Posts: 1,146	that's an inspiring build. nice job!

06-10-2006, 02:50 AM	#8
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	Very nice build. makes me want to actually blow 2500 on a hydro tube bender

06-10-2006, 10:39 PM	#9
4RnrRick Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: www.ORCRC.com Posts: 693	Thanks guys.... Actually the bender is just a manual protools 105 - you can get one with a die for $400-$500ish..... me and a buddy actually share ours since he bought the die and I bought the bender.

06-10-2006, 10:53 PM	#10
TLTCrawlin I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 2,489	This is the latest pic right http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_u.../1526436-9.JPG Cuz the snow pics below have none of the unpainted tubing! I am pretty sure thats the latest pic tho!

06-11-2006, 07:02 AM	#11
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	Cool build.....always like clean, functional Toys. Bet that Taco motor is a blast. Jay

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06-11-2006, 08:06 AM	#12
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	i wish i could put a protools in my shop but its too small to bolt down a manual bender anywhere but in the middle of the floor haha. hydro is th only one i can wheel around...

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