This is my first try at building some RUF packs....I am sure this is going to be some trial and error to get it right but thats the fun right??? Leaves cleaned up and painted.
Gutting the IFS and now for the bracket cutting and grinding......grinding......grinding.
Front grinding is finally finished, I got the fan/rad out and steering box removed so I can plate the frame/motor mount section and remount the steering box forward.
Looks like I have a broken motor mount or at least it is twisting the motor towards the back....cant really tell....need to investigate more. Also got the power steering pump out since it leaks like a mofo and will have to replace it.
Contemplating removing the air-conditioning system, it works but is a draw on the system and I would like the space in front of rad for a transmission cooler instead of AC rad, I am also looking into turning it into an on board air pump.....for refilling tires after airing them down.
Found out the 4Runnesr frame has 3 layers of material when cutting the holes for the front leaf shackle tubes . Just about broke my hand with the 1/2 drill when the hole saw caught up inside the frame.....didnt touch the truck for a week after that.
Got some help from my daughter to clean some hubs.
I also had a friend help me out to machine my IFS hubs to fit the Tacoma rotors and he helped to get my birfs to a guy that reinforces them.
I also got some help from my neighbour to cut my frame plates out with the plasma.....what a blast those things are. He saved me soooo much time from zip discing those templates out.....also using the 120 ton press to knock the holes out for rosett welds and for the sleeves to move the steering box forward.
Just getting the final fit and finish ready for tacking in place. I will close off the steering box plate section above the frame.
Found out last night I am going to have access to a cutting torch, so I got to work and got the fuel tank out and isolated the brake lines and wiring. Also pulled the rear axle out.
The shop is just a 2 door garage with the wifes truck kicked out for a while. Cant wait to be done all the prep so I can start putting all the new parts on....that the best part!! Looking forward to getting out and putting it through its paces.
Depends if you take pride in making your own stuff or just buying whatever. You can make a bumper for pretty cheap and plate bumpers are not hard....just cut out templates in cardboard and transfer and piece together.
You are going to need the 31" Hankook M/T for a spare that I have on here for sale!!
This is my first try at building some RUF packs....I am sure this is going to be some trial and error to get it right but thats the fun right??? Leaves cleaned up and painted.
Gutting the IFS and now for the bracket cutting and grinding......grinding......grinding.
Front grinding is finally finished, I got the fan/rad out and steering box removed so I can plate the frame/motor mount section and remount the steering box forward.
Looks like I have a broken motor mount or at least it is twisting the motor towards the back....cant really tell....need to investigate more. Also got the power steering pump out since it leaks like a mofo and will have to replace it.
Contemplating removing the air-conditioning system, it works but is a draw on the system and I would like the space in front of rad for a transmission cooler instead of AC rad, I am also looking into turning it into an on board air pump.....for refilling tires after airing them down.
Found out the 4Runnesr frame has 3 layers of material when cutting the holes for the front leaf shackle tubes . Just about broke my hand with the 1/2 drill when the hole saw caught up inside the frame.....didnt touch the truck for a week after that.
Got some help from my daughter to clean some hubs.
I also had a friend help me out to machine my IFS hubs to fit the Tacoma rotors and he helped to get my birfs to a guy that reinforces them.
I also got some help from my neighbour to cut my frame plates out with the plasma.....what a blast those things are. He saved me soooo much time from zip discing those templates out.....also using the 120 ton press to knock the holes out for rosett welds and for the sleeves to move the steering box forward.
Just getting the final fit and finish ready for tacking in place. I will close off the steering box plate section above the frame.
Found out last night I am going to have access to a cutting torch, so I got to work and got the fuel tank out and isolated the brake lines and wiring. Also pulled the rear axle out.
It is just an expensive toboggan now......
The shop is just a 2 door garage with the wifes truck kicked out for a while. Cant wait to be done all the prep so I can start putting all the new parts on....that the best part!! Looking forward to getting out and putting it through its paces.
Depends if you take pride in making your own stuff or just buying whatever. You can make a bumper for pretty cheap and plate bumpers are not hard....just cut out templates in cardboard and transfer and piece together.