ChefYota4x4's 1987 4Runner Build-Up Thread
04-11-2013, 10:39 AM
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HE CALLED ME DRAGON YAY! lol thank ya mark! mom always called me william when i was in trouble...
1. thumping the tailgate helps
2. when warm it works better
metal when warm expands just so slightly thumping helps = loose connections or wire is effected that limit switch might have something in it that also softens when warm (greease) thus making issues it certainly sounds like the issue is "in" the tailgate to localize it
1. thumping the tailgate helps
2. when warm it works better
metal when warm expands just so slightly thumping helps = loose connections or wire is effected that limit switch might have something in it that also softens when warm (greease) thus making issues it certainly sounds like the issue is "in" the tailgate to localize it
04-11-2013, 11:24 AM
#6322
Hahahaa, thanks Will......the dragon! Lol. ....
Yeah, interesting, right? Seems to work faster up and down as well.
REALLY am stoked how much better this motor works though. Like "BUTTA", when its not give'n me "draaaaama". Lol.
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ALSO: The V6 brake system? GREAT, so far, with maybe 1500-2k miles? The Hart Black Zinc rotors(vented and drilled/slotted) are wearing nicely. The Centric ceramic pads are fine and wearing fine and VERY quiet. NOT A PEEP out of them from install to now,.....still nothing! 1" 94 Aisin 4runner master cyl.....
AND, I mentioned in a video, but I think it's worth mentioning again: make sure you adjust your rear brakes from time to time, or at least test them off the ground , looking for that slight resistance , equal on both sides, when spinning the wheel. This improved my breaking quite a bit , especially in Reverse. This is actually an issue for me as I live in a place that is very hilly. Many times when you park, come out of your driveway, etcetera, you really need salt lid River breaks along with the fact that when you do have them, your e brake is going to work more securely and safely.
Just sayin, take it or leave it . Hahaha
Yeah, interesting, right? Seems to work faster up and down as well.
REALLY am stoked how much better this motor works though. Like "BUTTA", when its not give'n me "draaaaama". Lol.
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ALSO: The V6 brake system? GREAT, so far, with maybe 1500-2k miles? The Hart Black Zinc rotors(vented and drilled/slotted) are wearing nicely. The Centric ceramic pads are fine and wearing fine and VERY quiet. NOT A PEEP out of them from install to now,.....still nothing! 1" 94 Aisin 4runner master cyl.....
AND, I mentioned in a video, but I think it's worth mentioning again: make sure you adjust your rear brakes from time to time, or at least test them off the ground , looking for that slight resistance , equal on both sides, when spinning the wheel. This improved my breaking quite a bit , especially in Reverse. This is actually an issue for me as I live in a place that is very hilly. Many times when you park, come out of your driveway, etcetera, you really need salt lid River breaks along with the fact that when you do have them, your e brake is going to work more securely and safely.
Just sayin, take it or leave it . Hahaha
04-11-2013, 12:04 PM
#6323
Heck I might be interesting in going to big bear. Never been. Just need to see how far and if I can do it on a weekend. Maybe just take a Friday off work to head out and come back by Sunday.
04-11-2013, 12:18 PM
#6324
Wow, now that's a drive! Would be great to meet ya if I can go, Toyo! Hows the LT kit and other goodies workin out? Havent seen u post in a bit, and always love watchin ur Blanca in pics! Lol. .. Sweet rig.
Still torn on which route to go, as one would be for good! Lol.... Plus, I really wanna have one with a newer motor swapped in, ...... just hate to do it to ole ruby for some reason! Lol. Not sure why, its not even close to the same truck it was, lol. Anxious to see ur 63's in there as well.
Still torn on which route to go, as one would be for good! Lol.... Plus, I really wanna have one with a newer motor swapped in, ...... just hate to do it to ole ruby for some reason! Lol. Not sure why, its not even close to the same truck it was, lol. Anxious to see ur 63's in there as well.
04-11-2013, 01:24 PM
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04-11-2013, 01:38 PM
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04-11-2013, 01:46 PM
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Unfortunately Aviator, unless you're referring to some of the newer Foresters, the auto is a 90/10 torque split 
Mark, like you aid about the Cressidas you've seen, you've probably got parts in your stockpile that would be useable, too. Given that, I'd say just consider the Subie if you feel the need for a wagon rather than sedan.
Mark, like you aid about the Cressidas you've seen, you've probably got parts in your stockpile that would be useable, too. Given that, I'd say just consider the Subie if you feel the need for a wagon rather than sedan.
04-11-2013, 01:48 PM
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04-11-2013, 03:12 PM
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Haha! RAD, not trying to boast, honest, just sharing, lol. I kwumean. Hehe
Let us know, Richard.
Avi, etc. , there is no car she's not worth of! Lol. .. In fact, they don't make one worthy of her! Hehehe. ..
I think they're great, LS 400'S.... Just never worked on a 1UZ. CAN'T be too bad, but sure they have their own drama.
Let us know, Richard.
Avi, etc. , there is no car she's not worth of! Lol. .. In fact, they don't make one worthy of her! Hehehe. ..
I think they're great, LS 400'S.... Just never worked on a 1UZ. CAN'T be too bad, but sure they have their own drama.
04-11-2013, 03:48 PM
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You know Chef, your mom looks pretty good sitting in that 4Runner....
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Love the red light!
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Love the red light!
04-11-2013, 05:55 PM
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Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Haha that song popped in my head upon seeing your red light upgrade pic...and hmmmm I'm behind in your thread....yahoo keeps sticking yotatech emails in spam:/
You don't have to put on the red light
Haha that song popped in my head upon seeing your red light upgrade pic...and hmmmm I'm behind in your thread....yahoo keeps sticking yotatech emails in spam:/
04-11-2013, 06:39 PM
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04-12-2013, 08:47 PM
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Haha, what red light district has this turned into? ? ? Haha. ..
I thought of Sammy Hagar, lol. ...
I really am happy with it though, and godly recommend doing the light mods I have. Can't tell you how many times in the past that lack of good light was not only inconvenient .... it was down right nearly deadly a couple times. But really, it's more about convenience......, and believe me2; THESE HAVE been convenient and downright helpful, MANY times!
I thought of Sammy Hagar, lol. ...
I really am happy with it though, and godly recommend doing the light mods I have. Can't tell you how many times in the past that lack of good light was not only inconvenient .... it was down right nearly deadly a couple times. But really, it's more about convenience......, and believe me2; THESE HAVE been convenient and downright helpful, MANY times!
04-13-2013, 12:19 AM
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Definitely good to have some dim red light, i.e., you don't want others to wake up when you turn it on, When you don't want to destroy night vision, while stargazing, etc
04-13-2013, 11:58 AM
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Thanks, Gizler, .... looks like you have a nice beast there yourself!
04-13-2013, 04:01 PM
#6340
Lil update, as I always love getting new OEM stuff!
Notice anything? YES, the clips are included, already installed on the seal. As Dragon said when just speaking with him,..... "Jeeesh, woulda been nice if they told ya that when ordering the seal AND clips!".... I agree, and luckily, for me, I ordered and picked up from my dealer.
Notice anything? YES, the clips are included, already installed on the seal. As Dragon said when just speaking with him,..... "Jeeesh, woulda been nice if they told ya that when ordering the seal AND clips!".... I agree, and luckily, for me, I ordered and picked up from my dealer.
