"Dirty White Girl" the 85' TOYOTA 4RUNNER

TacomaJD · Nov 17, 2015

That fanger looks like it hurt a little :****:

HageredYota85 · Nov 18, 2015

Tis only a flesh wound! it still has sharp pain around that knuckle joint. it cut into the muscle a bit. Its about healed up now. Ive been wrenchin the last few days. hell i was doing wheelies on the dirtbike around the shop this past weekend (after AOP 4banger bash :drinkers:

), i think its good to go :dblthumb:

HageredYota85 · Nov 18, 2015

I used paper n pencil n simple geometry to rough in the frame perches.

HageredYota85 · Apr 24, 2016

Well it looks like I'm over due for an update. The engine and drivetrain are in the truck turn key ready! All the Lexus wiring, electronics, steering column, and shifter center console have been retrofitted. Everything fit exceptionally well into the 4Runner! Now I will be moving on to install the fuel system, cooling system, braking system, fab the front driveshaft and fab the dual straight pipe exhaust then she will be ready for a good ol' V8 beating!!! :driving:

zeb3 · Apr 24, 2016

That interior is gonna be sweet when you get finished. Awesome work.

44BRAND · Apr 25, 2016

Cool freaking build. love a V8 yota. :woot:

Technician · Apr 30, 2016

Are you still using yota axles on this build?

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HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

All stock 4.10 axles, rear is welded, front is open with TG high steer.

Technician · Apr 30, 2016

Those axles are going to be angry at that motor.

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Technician · Apr 30, 2016

It'll be ok if you run a 28" tire

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HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

Been rollin down trails on 40's with duel cases and ALL stock internals for almost 10 years. I don't plan on rockbouncing with it bub! It's all in how ya operate yer machinery as to how well it all holds together. A little common sense gets you a long way in a TOYOTA too! But like I said in this thread all ready, I will run the stock components until they get yardsaled then upgrade. :****:

HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

I got the shifters mounted and finished up the center console retrofit. I ended up cutting the double den head unit out to make it fit the way I wanted, oh well, no fancy radio! I installed a Davez Offroad Performance triple shifter kit and customized the shifter handles with 1" hand wrenches!

Technician · Apr 30, 2016

HageredYota85 said:
Been rollin down trails on 40's with duel cases and ALL stock internals for almost 10 years. I don't plan on rockbouncing with it bub! It's all in how ya operate yer machinery as to how well it all holds together. A little common sense gets you a long way in a TOYOTA too! But like I said in this thread all ready, I will run the stock components until they get yardsaled then upgrade. :****:

I'm not trying get you upset. It's just simple math. V8 + 8" ring gear= KAPOW. I get you been wheeling Toyota **** for a long time. Not with a 1uzfe. There is a reason I stopped using Toyota axles. I got so good at setting the gears that I started breaking the pinion shaft.

HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

Well I guess you're right. I was never very good at math. So what should I run with a 200 horsepower monster 1uzfe? Do you think rockwells or 14 bolts will suffice? :dunno:

Technician · Apr 30, 2016

Mmmmm angry this one gets.

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5BrothersFabrication · Apr 30, 2016

Technician said:
Mmmmm angry this one gets.

I totally dig this build, behind you 100%, but you gotta understand where he's coming from. A few of us have been there already. No sense in waiting til it yardsales 4 miles back in the woods 200 miles from home. It WILL ruin a weekend. I've broke on day one at Harlan, a 2 hour trip for me, and it will feel like you literally drove to another state for no reason. Just trying to save a fellow wheeler the same heartache we've felt. Lighten up broseph, take constructive criticism for what it is. :dblthumb:

HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

Just asking for advice bub. Anyways, thanks for the opinions and input. Keep on hatin hater!

HageredYota85 · Apr 30, 2016

5BrothersFabrication said:
I totally dig this build, behind you 100%, but you gotta understand where he's coming from. A few of us have been there already. No sense in waiting til it yardsales 4 miles back in the woods 200 miles from home. It WILL ruin a weekend. I've broke on day one at Harlan, a 2 hour trip for me, and it will feel like you literally drove to another state for no reason. Just trying to save a fellow wheeler the same heartache we've felt. Lighten up broseph, take constructive criticism for what it is.

I believe people arent seeing the overall big picture of this project. My goal is to have an all, or mostly, TOYOTA powered rig. This a build thread, not a troll other peoples project and tell them what you would do/change instead thread. I really don't understand why, but It burns some people up when they see things done differently then what they would do, and they HAVE to give there .02 cents. Don't get me wrong, I'm a very laid back and passive person, I welcome all comments and suggestions from anybody. However, I'm guilty of criticizing people's craftsmanship as well, but I typically keep negative thoughts to myself and encourage people's attempts. Haters just gonna hate I reckon!

TBItoy · Apr 30, 2016

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Get over yourself. No one is hating, just giving their experiences using small axles with more than stock power.

If you don't rock crawl when it's rained the past week, never bump ledges, and don't mind pulling winch cable to preserve your drivetrain, then it'll hold up fine.

I went down the 200hp v8 Toyota road once, about 10-12 years ago.. Hence my screen name