85 superbobbed 4runner(aka BURNING BENJAMINS)

Chris S · May 5, 2015

That's kinda what I figured I would hear. Thanks for the input!!

matth_85 · May 5, 2015

I would want them as straight as possible. The up and down doesn't look terrible. But dead nuts level would be what I'd aim for.

Chris S · May 5, 2015

Thanks for your input as well! My plan is to make plates for both sides drilling 6 holes on the correct layout and pushing it back where the front bolts would be in the rear holes and the rears would be bolted to the plate and raising it up with the plate thickness. If That don't work I guess I will burn the **** off and start over but that will be a major ordeal. The hoop is obviously welded to the axle and the axle panhard tower had to be notched around it then rolled forward to allow the panhard to clear the diff cover when the suspension cycles. Well I couldn't resist welding the hell out of that to the hydo hoop as well so needless to say taking it off will be my last resort! Rookie mistake!!!

Chris S · May 6, 2015

The steering kit was pretty complete but I did have to make a bracket for the reservoir and the orbital valve. I had to get the orbital outside the frame a little to make clearance for the steering shaft to alternator. I was able to utilize the factory bolt holes and bolts left from the power steering box to attach it to so that it could be removed easily if ever need be. Still pretty tight but clears all the same. At this point I'm pretty convinced all will fit in the engine bay as I hoped it would!

Chris S · May 13, 2015

Good friend of mine found some 18" ori's over on pirate and hooked me up with a phone # back in march. I was originally thinking 16" for the back but I got these cheap enough that I couldn't pass them up. I ordered 2 14" ones in April for the front. 7 week wait on them

al1tonyota · May 13, 2015

Chris S said:
Good friend of mine found some 18" ori's over on pirate and hooked me up with a phone # back in march. I was originally thinking 16" for the back but I got these cheap enough that I couldn't pass them up. I ordered 2 14" ones in April for the front. 7 week wait on them

Cool sharp looking air shocks! flashemifyougotem

Chris S · May 16, 2015

Getting it ready for a new facelift.

Chris S · May 16, 2015

Bolted the front fenders on to check tire clearance. I have about 8 1/2" to the top of the masking tape which will be where I will cut them. This seems to be the only issue of tire clearance I will have. Should still be fine for 4-5" of uptravel at this ride hight with 43's but time will tell.
I cut them 5/8" less the line and bent the excess under by relief cutting where needed. Welded up all the relief cuts and ground smooth before shooting them with primer.

Chris S · May 16, 2015

Got everything primed and blocked back down. Was planning on painting it Burnt orange to rib my wife a little as she has requested a corvette of that color once the kids are out of the house and money presents itself(which is never while having this offroad habit).While looking online for said color I ran across this picture of an old truck painted in Sunset Pearl that I thought was pretty cool so I changed my mind on the color and purchased this paint kit.

85toyo · May 16, 2015

That's going to look good.

Chris S · May 16, 2015

Thank you sir! I really like this color. Got it all painted and cleared this week. Been working out some of my flaws in the clear. My paint gun dripped on the hood and both fenders while shooting them so wet sanding and buffing is where I'm at now. Hope to get the parts back on it by next weekend.

Chris S · May 16, 2015

Had to shoot the parts then the truck as my makeshift booth wasn't big enough to do it all at one time.

Billcow · May 17, 2015

looking good :dblthumb:

Chris S · May 17, 2015

Thank you Bill! It's moving along at a snails pace.

JRoach321 · May 18, 2015

Damnit man! hitit

B.DRAKE · May 18, 2015

Nice!

Chris S · May 18, 2015

Thank you!

Chris S · May 25, 2015

I have been up in the air a little on which tires I would run. I Know the Reds work great but I wanted to run a 42" tire and I'm totally against running 20" wheels so they were out. I would have really liked to try a set of the 42" treps that I read about over in general discussions but who knows when they will actually be available. A friend of mine was in the market for some 43" sx stickys so I jumped on board with him and we bought a couple of sets wheels and tires last weekend. He went from 42" tsl to these and says his jeep is night vs. day different now so time will tell I guess. Worst case scenario these tires seem to be the hottest thing going here in the southeast so if they end up being too much I shouldn't have a problem finding a new home for them!

dwa2469 · May 25, 2015

Chris, those look awesome. I have seen them all in action and in my opinion you made the right choice. All rock on a dry day reds hook better but throw a little mud in the mix and 43 stickies FTW. I think that slick rig your building is gonna kick arse. :****: