Ty's 1996 4Runner "FARM TOY"

Hahaha I like that idea lol

Thardy wrote:Yah I was going to get creative with the offer!  Like maybe a kick in the nuts or something like that!

I give you shocks, and you give AJ a kick in the nuts?  Deal.

Kevin wrote:

Thardy wrote:Yah I was going to get creative with the offer!  Like maybe a kick in the nuts or something like that!

I give you shocks, and you give AJ a kick in the nuts?  Deal.

Sounds like AJ gets the worst end of that deal.... :lol!:

And they was my shock lol!!! Wtf hahaha

So now that I know some of the fix its I need to do a little research!  

Master Cylinder/ booster upgrade
Tires rubbing on leafs
Shocks

Gave it a good wash when we got home from Little Moab.





Then started painting the bare steel and frame.









I didn't realize how glossy the paint was until my flash hit it. It doesn't look so shinny in the regular light!!

Oooooooooo shiny!!!!!!!

It's amazing how much more time to work on the runner I don't have now that it's at my house!!  I finally got a chance to prime the rest of my frame.  Not paint only prime.  And I got the lights and grill put back on!!







I got my shocks too!!  Now I just need to trim the bushings so that they will fit.

Get those brakes figured out yet? This truck needs to see some snow before spring...

Kevin wrote:Get those brakes figured out yet?  This truck needs to see some snow before spring...

Not yet. I need to get a new master cylinder and see if that helps. My dad suggested having someone power bleed it but I havent made it that far yet.

Thardy wrote:

Somebodies registration is a little bit expired....:lol!:

Keep that expired tag out of Davis County. Brad will arrest you.

dutchman wrote:Keep that expired tag out of Davis County.  Brad will arrest you.

I thought 4runners were ammune to Brads wrath

Thardy wrote:

dutchman wrote:Keep that expired tag out of Davis County.  Brad will arrest you.

I thought 4runners were ammune to Brads wrath

Touché sir. Touché

I can see it now. Brad pulling over a 4runner, sir, do you know why I pulled you over?

Uh no?

I like your rig, just thought you should know!

  

He spotted mine one day and then brought in like 6 other guys for backup to "talk" to me.

dutchman wrote:He spotted mine one day and then brought in like 6 other guys for backup to "talk" to me.

What a Douche Bag!!!   

Thardy wrote:

dutchman wrote:He spotted mine one day and then brought in like 6 other guys for backup to "talk" to me.

What a Douche Bag!!!   

At least we were nice enough to not taser him   

dutchman wrote:He spotted mine one day and then brought in like 6 other guys for backup to "talk" to me.

I've heard rumors about Davis County cops - I don't think it was your truck they were checking out.

Kevin wrote:

dutchman wrote:He spotted mine one day and then brought in like 6 other guys for backup to "talk" to me.

I've heard rumors about Davis County cops - I don't think it was your truck they were checking out.

Very true.....secretly I was hoping it was Aubrey especially since she makes Brady drive their truck anyway

offroad_medic wrote:
Very true.....secretly I was hoping it was Aubrey ;)especially since she makes Brady drive their truck anyway

What truck is this?! I've only got 2 options, drive the 4runner or walk.

And... This thread has been completely derailed.

And it's about to get worse...

So in order to take the scout camping in the Runner, I had to get it registered. I also realized that since I removed the front bumper that I had no front blinkers   So I improvised! I temporally mounted a couple LED strips that I picked up from Williams Offroad Lighting.



They work great during the day, but they are way to bright at night  I talked to Brandon and he is going to get some amber ones on their way for me!!

I also had my first oil change since the pan swap and seafoam treatment. After 50ish miles I couldn't believe how black the oil was.

I did think of a couple other things that I need to address.

1. no speedometer. I need to find a speedo sensor from a Tacoma. The 3rd gen uses the ABS sensors and the Tacomas did not    
2. Brakes worked much better, but I still want to have them power bled and see if I can get them back to where they were before.
3. Need to finish painting the frame and rear bumper. It is driving me nuts.
4. Steering is a little stiffer than I like. I am thinking next winter adding hydro assist. My dad can get a kit from the tractor shop for about 1/2 the price of the name brands and they work just as well.
5. I am getting a little noise from the 3/4 elliptical slapping the frame. I either need to put some rubber between them or fab a mount where I can lock it down while driving on the road.
6. Getting a little more sway than I like. I think locking down the elliptical and adding Hydro assist will help that but we shall see!!!
7. Need a full sized spare
8. Decide whether or not to pull out the spare mount in the cargo bay. It was actually pretty nice to be able to double layer the gear without having to pile it. I might try to find a way to put it in and out easily.

wow i have missed a lot here. i didnt even know you got the thing going lol

Thardy wrote:
6. Getting a little more sway than I like.  I think locking down the elliptical and adding Hydro assist will help that but we shall see!!!

This could be because it's a bit tall... Not sure though...

dutchman wrote:

Thardy wrote:
6. Getting a little more sway than I like.  I think locking down the elliptical and adding Hydro assist will help that but we shall see!!!

This could be because it's a bit tall... Not sure though...

That's crazy talk.