--old info about my super dope 5vz swap 4runner below. Eventually sold and replaced with a 4dr 2002 auto tacoma.--
Well, im all wound up with nowhere to put the energy so here it is.
I bought a piece of itshay broken assay neglected 1990 4runner. 240k km on the clock, 3.0V6 that is completely seized, R150 trans, Vacuum assist 4wd, a sunroof that hopefully doesnt leak, and a vague smell of 10,000 summers spent roasting in the sun. its been sitting for 3 or 4 years...
Plans:
Motor swap. Options are 3.4L V6, D-4D toyota engine, VW 1.9L TDI, Cummins 4bt or R2.8....
I really like the idea of a small displacement diesel engine. Tho I might have to swap the rear end if the gear ratios are too slow.
Fix all the little things
Tube bumper finally in front, rear, and sliders. Ive always wanted to get a tubed setup on a vehicle.
OME suspension once the current bilstiens wear out
Bike rack for hitch
Cheaper and better tires once the crazy mud terrains wear down.
maybe swap the vaccum 4wd to manual hubs and a gear driven transfer case.
If I do the diffs for a better gear ratio, I'll put in a detroit/grizzly locker.
Newer driver seat maybe?
Roof rack probably?
The condition of the frame and other drivetrain components is incredible. Theres a little bit of rust over each of the rear wheel wells, that I might actually take the time to repair. Frame still has factory coating on it, no leaks from trans out or transfer case outputs. Suspension is in great shape... Downright sexy under there
Little things:
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Front PS quarter panel is damaged with cracked corner light housing -Ebrake cable broken
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Driveshaft flange nuts missing-
cracked instrument cluster glass-floppy PS sidemirror-Missing pull for DS rear sear folddown
-weatherstripping wierdness on PS rear glass which was replaced by PO and on back window.
-Missing dome light cover-
Dog hair EVERYWHERE-missing rear cig tray cover-
Somone had some of the interior panels apart to remove stereo equipment and lost some of the fasteners-Stereo faceplate missing-lower bumper missing
-shift knob missing-Steering wheel is WORN-1 lug nut is missing-rear PS head rest is missing-Rear windshield wiper arm is missing hardware to mount a blade (i think...)
-Sunroof control panel is wierd and I dont really understand it. -PO took the rear flares off an an attempt to fix rust. got as far as scratching the itshay out the paint and then stopped... I think theyre in the trunk.
-ittshay offroad lights mounted to bumper-Running boards I want to remove.-Front door controls for windows etc are worn, could use with a cleaner junkyard panel.I really like Addicted Offroads bumper design:
Spend tracker ™:
Purchase: $1000 + $350 delivery
Vancouver PnPs trip April 2019 - $205.22
Engine: $700
Trailer rental: $90
Engine reseal and refresh: $1,200
Battery tray $250
Exhaust crossover pipe $500
Misc hoses and clamps etc #1: $120
Front Fender: $200
Paint and screws and itshay: $100
Reverse light switch: $60
Inspection, windshield, exhaust fab, tie rod end, alignment: $2100
Total so far: $6,675