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condortaco01
04-12-2010, 12:03 AM
1991 4Runner SR5 3.0 Auto

I really didn't plan on doing much to this but the rear sagged so much it was driving me crazy. Well, I ordered up some Land Cruiser springs for in the back and wow. It did more than just level, it lifted about 2.5". I had to crank the front torsion bars to match things up. Now I need some 31x10.50's to make it look right. Then it'll probably be bumpers and armor.lol

Before
http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad106/condortaco01/1991%204Runner/DSC01298-1.jpg

After
http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad106/condortaco01/1991%204Runner/DSC01894-1.jpg

So what do ya think?

betrayed93
04-14-2010, 12:29 AM
Looks like a good start, When is the plan to test it out on some trails? haha

condortaco01
04-14-2010, 06:32 AM
As soon as I get some rubber!

jim91303
04-14-2010, 11:04 AM
As soon as I get some rubber!


trojan makes good ones .... ya can get em cheap at CVS :044::044:

Lumpy
04-14-2010, 11:50 AM
Lookin good man...
Check this out then you can relax the t-bars some.

2" BJ spacers from wabfab.org You can order just the spacers.

http://www.wabfab.org/html/products/IFSlifts/IFS.htm

cityslicker
04-14-2010, 01:28 PM
Lookin good man...
Check this out then you can relax the t-bars some.

2" BJ spacers from wabfab.org You can order just the spacers.

http://www.wabfab.org/html/products/IFSlifts/IFS.htm

thats a good idea, I wouldn't want to wheel that with the torsion bars all the way out like thta.

pittim
04-14-2010, 03:14 PM
Do the 33s on your Taco fit?

condortaco01
04-14-2010, 10:05 PM
The 33's rub the frame at full tilt. As for the 4Runner, I was planning on spacers eventually. This is my DD so it only goes 12 miles round trip per day. The spacers will come when time and money permit. I've got no plans to wheel it, yet. I had a guy look at my Taco tonight. If he calls me tomorrow then I'll be looking for a 1st Gen 4Runner for my wheelin rig.

Heff733
04-15-2010, 09:27 PM
turned out pretty good.... just need some need agressive 31`s or 32`s now...
gotta love projects like this, there never finished... always something you want or need!

jlovbasz3
04-15-2010, 09:46 PM
Why not keep the taco and put a straight axel under the front?It's going to be hard to find a first gen 4runner around here without a lot of rust in the body and frame.You have a very good starting point with the taco.But that's my opinion and your money so you do what you want!

condortaco01
04-15-2010, 10:10 PM
I would love to wheel the Taco but its just not what I need/want anymore. I have 2 kids now and that little ext. cab just doesn't cut it. Its also too long for my liking. I had a yj before this and it just feels like a school bus in the woods. I would prefer an early yota because of they're durabilty and I love the looks. I'm willing to drive anywhere (maybe not Cali) to pick up a decent truck. Hopefully I'll have money left over to put towards any upgrades. I want to build an expo-type rig that is street legal and able to take me and my family exploring and camping.

Here's some of my inspiration....
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/reviews/can-back/01.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/texastoy88/Miss%20Pane/DSC07593-1.jpg

condortaco01
04-15-2010, 10:12 PM
If the Taco doesn't sell then I guess I'll start building it. Guess that's not a bad vehicle to be "stuck" with.

jlovbasz3
04-17-2010, 02:28 AM
Another cool idea would be a second gen 2 door 4runner.
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Heff733
04-17-2010, 04:31 PM
yeah i seen a nicley built 2nd get 2 door for sale on c-list... needed alil tlc but it was cheap... like 1800

pittim
04-17-2010, 10:12 PM
yeah i seen a nicley built 2nd get 2 door for sale on c-list... needed alil tlc but it was cheap... like 1800
yeah I seen it too.

Pretty good deal IIRC. Came with a Warn 9500 on it too.