Ty's 1996 4Runner "FARM TOY"

I like where that bumper is going, nice and sleek.

Got a little time to work this past weekend. Literally a little! The springs I had for the front end ended up being way to long so I got some different springs and had to move the front hanger back a couple inches. It pretty much sucked I had that sucker welded on there GOOD! I got that moved and mocked up my rear bumper to see where additions needed to be made. I also got my steering shaft all but buttoned together. I need to do a little fab work on it then hook it up next weekend.

I feel Like I'm so close yet so far away from having a drivable rig.

Next trip will consist of finishing the assembly of both my front and rear ends, weld shackle hangers on front, mount front axle, determine where to put the shock hoops and weld them in, weld rear springs into place, replacing fuel tank, mount rear axle, hook up rear driveline, measure to have front driveline extended, and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!! With my luck about 1/3 of that will actually get accomplished. Next trip I need to make sure I get more (some) pictures.

My 7 year old told me Sunday "Dad the first thing you need to do when this is done is WASH IT"! it looks like its been sitting in the shop for 6 months!!!

How much is it going to run you to extend your front driveshaft?  I think I'm close to needing to do that myself.

My dad guessed about $100ish. He's done a few so that should be close.

This weekends progress looks more like progress than the last few!

Got the steering shaft all buttoned up.

This is the stock shaft that came through the firewall





Stock shaft extended



stock rag joint connected to '85 rag joint that came on the gearbox.



Got the front axle all put back together.



E-locker wires locked and sealed





After forgetting a coupe things I became a pro ant taking hubs on and off  

Here is the side shot for Scotty of where my pitman arm lines up with my springs.  With the weight on the springs the center pin lines up perfectly with the white line I put on the frame.



Got the rotors and manual hubs on and rolled the beast under the rig!!





I did get the shackle hangers spotted but didn't get a pic.  I need to figure out if those are the springs that I am going to use.  When I put the weight on the spring they flattened out way to much.  I think we might be done on the front until we get the rear end put back together.  Right now the rig is supported by jack stands right on the very end of the frame.  So when we put the weight on the front springs it literally is supporting the entire weight of the vehicle.  After we get the rear end back under and get the weight distributed better we will see what the front springs do.  I do have a couple more sets the same length, each with a little different arch and strength.  I can always add a leaf to this pack if needed.

Getting a bonus this week or next and I going to try to buy up most of what I need to finish (get it on the trail) this project.

What I can think of off the top of my head
Shocks- Pro comp ES3000 or Rough Country N2.0 $180
brake lines- Evco $??
Power steering lines- Low Range $89 but I know I can do it cheaper at Evco or the local tractor imp.
bump stops- Ebay cheapos $20
Extended Front Driveline- $100

I know there is other stuff but I've been racking my brain try to think of it. Let me know of anything not on the list that is important.

I've never used either, but the scuttlebutt on RME is that House Of House is 243% better than EVCO.

First, We do allot of work through evco at the farm and really like them.

Second, I believe they are the same thing! EVCO house of hose? I know that's the full name!

I Googled house of hose and all it pulled up was EVCO!

Oh.

Well, who am I thinking of then? 

I don't know?

You'd better post photos quick, Tyson, or I'm gonna beat you to the punch. 

Go ahead! I won't be able to until Sunday night.

FINALLY it's starting to look like progress!!!

Got the front end bolted under and the weight on the wheels.  All that's left on the front is the steering, brakes and driveline.









I did get some time Friday night to work a little on my bumper.

That thing is looking sweet Ty! What size are those swampers you're putting on there?

Those are 36s, and they're his little brothers. 

That rear bumper is looking freaking good too. Any plans for a hitch receiver on it? If you aren't suck of fab work after this whole project feel free to make me one too  

Had some time to tinker a bit on the bumper.











I also painted my grill.

That's a beefy bumper! Looks good!

EBAY SPARTAN

EBAY DANA44 5.38 with Master Install Kit

Come on Kevin, I could be persuaded!!!

You're killing me.

Maybe I can sell a kidney.

555 bucks? For a Toyota elocker rear end with 5.29 gears. That's a pretty good deal. Or you could go with your ARB for $1000 plus compressor and shit! Just saying! It's an option.

$550 for a complete elocker axle with 5.29 gears is a steal, Ty.  I'm broke, is what I'm telling you. 

I know!! I'm not really planning on selling it unless the right offer comes along. I do have that 44 sitting out by the garage just needs gears and a locker. When you are ready to do the swap let me know. Even if the Toy axle is already under my rig I may up for swapping to the 44. Mostly for the availability of spare parts laying around the shop and farm. I also wouldn't mind the matching gears. Like I said REALLY ALL I WANT FOR IT IS THE STUFF TO SET UP MY 44.

I might have a contract bonus coming here at work, so don't be hasty with that axle.