Mak92-4RnR's 1992 4Runner Build-Up Thread
#521
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Couple updates:
- Doing an oil change currently on my truck ( fumoto oil drain valves are nice, best 20 ish dollars ever
- had a little mishap on the freeway today while going to the pet store... my truck likes to over heat at freeway speeds? I automatically assumed theres an air pocket/bubble in the cooling system. I turned on the heater ( 76 or something out today ) and roll down all my windows and it drove nicely, and didn't over heat.
- Bought a new CV joint, 10-w30 castrol GTX High mileage and a fram oil filter at O'reily today. So i'll probably swap that out either tonight, or this weekend. ( isn't it funny how all your IFS crap starts breaking when you decide to finally SAS? )
- Doing an oil change currently on my truck ( fumoto oil drain valves are nice, best 20 ish dollars ever
- had a little mishap on the freeway today while going to the pet store... my truck likes to over heat at freeway speeds? I automatically assumed theres an air pocket/bubble in the cooling system. I turned on the heater ( 76 or something out today ) and roll down all my windows and it drove nicely, and didn't over heat.
- Bought a new CV joint, 10-w30 castrol GTX High mileage and a fram oil filter at O'reily today. So i'll probably swap that out either tonight, or this weekend. ( isn't it funny how all your IFS crap starts breaking when you decide to finally SAS? )
#523
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I think it comes in one size. you type in your vehicle, and it gives you two options, one with no nipple and one with it. :/ If I were you, i'd just swap out the oil pan ( relatively easy to do if the diff isn't there, just regear and lock it while its out )
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Put some floor mats in the truck. got them off craigslist for 50 bucks. they're actually intended for a 2004 tacoma double cab, but they fit pretty good.
#527
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How's the FJC coming along? you haven't posted pictures or a build yet!
#528
ITS RAINING THERE!!! lucky we never get rain down here freak'n sucks!
Yeah 2nd gen use to heat up like that I had to do the same thing. I change the radiator and was good for a bit, then it would do it when sitting in traffic. So I decided to clean the little coolant hoses in the back of the block and that helped.
My FJC Project Powder Hound
Silly name cuz it doesn't snow here so I'm gonna have to go looking for it hahaha
Yeah 2nd gen use to heat up like that I had to do the same thing. I change the radiator and was good for a bit, then it would do it when sitting in traffic. So I decided to clean the little coolant hoses in the back of the block and that helped.
My FJC Project Powder Hound
Silly name cuz it doesn't snow here so I'm gonna have to go looking for it hahaha
#529
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ITS RAINING THERE!!! lucky we never get rain down here freak'n sucks!
Yeah 2nd gen use to heat up like that I had to do the same thing. I change the radiator and was good for a bit, then it would do it when sitting in traffic. So I decided to clean the little coolant hoses in the back of the block and that helped.
My FJC Project Powder Hound
Silly name cuz it doesn't snow here so I'm gonna have to go looking for it hahaha
Yeah 2nd gen use to heat up like that I had to do the same thing. I change the radiator and was good for a bit, then it would do it when sitting in traffic. So I decided to clean the little coolant hoses in the back of the block and that helped.
My FJC Project Powder Hound
Silly name cuz it doesn't snow here so I'm gonna have to go looking for it hahaha
Yeah im gonna burp the system again and see what i can do. I forgot to turn the heater on full blast when i burped it the first time. probably didn't work out so well.
I'll definitely have to check it out!
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Yeah I've been thinking about picking up one of those... So far I've done some little add-on's here and there
- sun visors just above each door
- toyota - garmin nav kit
- 3" Suspension Lift
- Bronze Countersteers that I have to go pick up soon
- looking for more aggressive tires and sliders next
- sun visors just above each door
- toyota - garmin nav kit
- 3" Suspension Lift
- Bronze Countersteers that I have to go pick up soon
- looking for more aggressive tires and sliders next
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another thing to look at for running hot at highway speeds would be anything that could block air flow. that bumper doesnt look like it gives much air flow and the huge off road lights block off almost the entire front end
#536
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The only things that have changed is new radiator, and no shroud.
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You may be right about having to burp it a bit...
On another note what runs have you done lately??
#539
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Its got a whole new top end with about 8k miles on it. the timing belt and water pump were all done at the same time. The gasket is from Toyota.
Yeah, Im gonna pop the shroud back on and see if that helps. I also now have an oil leak on the back side of the oil pan /facepalm. 3vz's cant stay in good condition for any length of time, i swear. If its not the valve covers leaking, its the oil pan. Back to carrying a quart of oil with me in my engine bay.
Yeah, Im gonna pop the shroud back on and see if that helps. I also now have an oil leak on the back side of the oil pan /facepalm. 3vz's cant stay in good condition for any length of time, i swear. If its not the valve covers leaking, its the oil pan. Back to carrying a quart of oil with me in my engine bay.
#540
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A superb choice. I don't know why more people don't use these for hilux and Tacoma SAS swaps. You get a little less ground clearance under the pumpkin and it weighs a bit more but it is 9.5" R&P and a lot stronger. Plus as you mentioned better front breaks.
I am in the process of installing a FJ60 axle under my 1984 pickup camper and eventually will do the same on my 1992 pickup, and match it up with a 2000 Tacoma rear axle.
I look forward to following along and seeing how yours turns out. So far I have not seen anyone else doing this swap.