As it was when I bought it in 05



Things were totally worn out. Knew it was time to do something when I put camp showers in the rack, went to jump off the tire I'd stood on to reach and realized my feet were lightly trapped between the body and tire! Granted, there was a lot of weight in/on it, but Doh!



So this is as it currently sits, dirty unwashed little heathen that it is.....



Sonoran Steel System 1.2 lift
Michelin A/T LT285/75r16

And so it begins.

2012:





bye bye bumper gap....



2014



2015


2018


2022

 

Cool part-number web-site:https://toyota-usa.epc-data.com/4run...l/2818/engine/
A vague table of contents of stuff I've done and posted about so I can find it when I need to....updated to pg Page 220 , post 4384 currently.....latest vacation pics 2022

Accelerator Cable replacement 3770-3771 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index189.html

A/C condenser 3467-3470https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index174.html

A/C expansion valve 262, 263, 265, 266https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index14.html

Air Bags for the rear suspension 2548https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index128.html

Air Bag musings with moderate load 2563 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index129.html

Air Chuck install in 4xInnovations rear bumper 3956https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index198.html

Air locker, front- Arb lines, switch, solenoid install and notes 3958-3960 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index198.html

Air locker front Diff lock light in instrument cluster 4006 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index201.html

Air Locker front Diff switch 4008-4011, 4015 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index201.html

Air Vent Dust Flap post 3604https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index181.html

Alarm install 3829, 3860-3864https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index192.html

Alternator replace with newer junkyard alt with more amps and fewer miles 3288https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index165.html

Antenna, anatomy of a power antenna 2723https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index137.html

Antenna mast replacement 2719https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index137.html

Antenna internals, radio 332https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index17.html

Antenna internals in more detail 2719-2729https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index136.html

Antenna switch, radio 332https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index52.html

Antifreeze 186https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index10.html

Awning 3935https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index197.html

Awning by the Bus Depot 2840https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index142.html

Axle, rear e-locker equipped retrofit 1655, 1756, 1794https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index88.html

Axle shaft, rear, bearing play 2621, 2627, 2631https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index132.html

Axle shaft showing gap between parts 2594https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index130.html

Back-up lights-auxiliary 271, 274, 276. 278https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index14.html

Back-up light switch 2948-2849https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index148.html

Back-up light switch connector 4061 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index205.html

Back-up light switch replace and musing 4166 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index209.html

Balance beads 3210, how-to 3361https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index169.html

Ball joint 208, 230- 4 Lower ball joint bolts 59 ft lb and loctite, ball joint bolt 105 ft lbhttps://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index12.html

Ball joint, lower left, replaced at 218,000 miles and 286,415 milesBall joint, lower right, replaced at 230,000 miles and 278,346 miles

Bell Crank Boot 3797https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index190.html

Bike fork mount for cargo area 3209https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index161.html

Bike Fork mount for the cargo area post 3577https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index179.html

Bike rack- modified 3463https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index174.html

Blower Motor removal and cleaning 687-690, 1864https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index35.html

Blower Motor Resistor 3887https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index195.html

Body lift 209https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index11.html

Body mounts, poly 3262https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index164.html

Brake Check Valve 3725https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index187.html

Brakes, front- see Tundrahttps://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index2.html

Brakes, rear 355, 405https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index18.html

Bumper gap fix 684https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index35.html

Bumper, front, 4xInnovations 3179-3183, 3188-3189https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index159.html

Bumper, front, rearranging of sticky outy fender bits, 3188https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index160.html

Bumper, front 4xInnovations reinforcement for the 96 front frame ends 3269https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index164.html

Bumper with tire carrier, rear, 4xInnovations 2438https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index122.html

Bumper- 4x innovations tire carrier bearing and seal number picshttps://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index168.html

Cargo Storage Box Comparison early vs later 3rd gen and retrofit 4291, 4294-4295 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index215.html

CB radio 55, 57https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index3.html

CB antenna bracket 76https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index4.html

CB Mic holder on dash 1457https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index73.html

Cell phone dash bracket 2919, 2928-2829https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index146.html

Center caps painted 289, 473https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index15.html

Center Console hidden compartment upgrade 3065, 3066https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index154.html

Center Console comparison of 96 vs 99 dash center bezel 2380https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index119.html

Center Console Switch Plate 3857https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index193.html

Center Console upgrade 3842, 4313 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index193.html

Charcoal Canister- Moo box fix 1097https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index55.html

Charcoal Canister testing 3641, 3644https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index183.html

Climate control light 876https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index44.html

Climate control fan switch repair 1395https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index70.html

Clock fix 361, 4372 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index19.html

Clutch 236, 238, 247, 249, 267https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index13.html

Clutch 4016-4017 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index201.html

Clutch Hose Replacement 3797https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index190.html

Clutch master and slave 4239-4240 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index212.html

Clutch Pedal pics w/some measuring for auto to manual pedal placement comparison 2550https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index128.html

Clutch Spring replacement with alternative spring 3897https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index195.html

Control arm, front, bushings, lower 310, 316, 855https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index16.html

Control arm, front, bushings, upper 3366, 3390-3393https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index170.html

Control arm, rear, lower, replacement using later 3rd gen arm 2057https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index103.html

Control arm, rear lower replacement- Sonoran Steel 3790https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index190.html

Control arm, rear lower, clunk 4131-4139, 4181, 4185 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index207.html

Control arm, rear, upper replacement 2019, 2055https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index103.html

Coolant Hoses, Small I.D. 1628, 1663, 1666https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index84.html

Coolant recovery tank relocation 2879https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index144.html

Coolant Reservoir on air box post 3595https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index180.html

Coolant Temp Sensor 3872https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index193.html

Coolant Temp sender for gauge, in upper rad hose 1312https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index66.html

Cowl Upgrade post 3568https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index179.html

Cruise Control issue, was stop-light fuse 3900https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index195.html

Cup Holder, front, arm spring repair 1783https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index90.html

Cup holder Center Console repair 3843-3849https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index193.html

Cup holder, rear, repaired 386https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index20.html

CV shafts, boot saga of Doom 151, 300, 301, 310, 354, 359, 360, 375, 377-379, 381, 383, 388, 532https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index16.html

CV boot and shaft angle comparrison of stock 99 vs lifted 96https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index20.html

CV reboot for manual hubbed taco cvs 2427https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index122.html

CV shaft- getting one out of a manual-hubbed truck 2489https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index125.html

CV shaft, lower ball joint, lower ball joint bolts torque numbers: CV shaft torque 174 ft lb, 4 Lower ball joint bolts 59 ft lb and loctite, ball joint bolt 105 ft lb

Dash trim piece, center, removal 361, 1551, 1555https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index78.html

Dash trim piece, center, comparison of removal of the 96's vs the 99's- 2380https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index119.html

Diff breather, rear 355https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index18.html

Diff, front bracket bushings 3760, 3766-3767https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index188.html

Diff, front mount detail 3768https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index189.html

Dif, front, pulling it apart 3945https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index198.html

Diff, front replacement 1815, 1822https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index91.html

Diff, front seal 360https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index18.html

Diff, front Vacuum Line detail 3772https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index189.html

Diff, Rear 3rd member replacement 2572, 2576, 2578, 2583-2584, 2588, 2590https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index129.html

Dimmer switch info, innards 3021https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index152.html

Dimmer info, dash re-lighting, clinometer re-anchoring 3053https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index153.html

Door Dinger (and beware, also key-in unlock) disable 1511https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index76.html

Door Handle, outside 1469-1473https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index74.html

Door Jamb Switch 1503-1505https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index76.html

Door Lock Module Repair 1467-1476https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index74.html

Door Panel removal, front 901-906https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index46.html

Door Panel removal, rear 1463-1465https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index73.html

Driveshaft zerks 3908https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index196.html

D-Ring Isolators and spacers 2566https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index129.html

Dual Batteries 636, 640-642https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index32.html

Dual Battery musings 4002 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index200.html

Dual Batteries, repair and reinforcement for cracked inner fender due to weight and wiggle and darned washboards 1953https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index98.html

Dual Batteries, single voltmeter to read both batteries, with switch 1175https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index59.html

E-locker actuator showing locked, unlocked 2589https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index130.html

E-Locker breather routing 2594https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index130.html

E-Locker repair 2592-2593, 2596-2599https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index130.html

E-Locker retrofit 1855, 1861, 1872-1873, 1879, 1881, 1884https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

E-Locker switch- lighting it with dash lights 1938https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index97.html

E-locker wiring notes without a locker ecu 1884https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index95.html

Exhaust, cat back including new cat 1117https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index56.html

Exhaust repair after broken tailpipe 3231https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index162.html

Extended rear diff breather part numbers 2567https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index129.html

Fan clutch pulley bracket 4090, 4097 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index205.html

Fan Switch for blower repair 1395-1398https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index70.html

Fluids 186,253, 3136https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index157.html

Front Sway Bar Bushing 3837https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index192.html

Fuel Door how to open from backside, requires panel removal 2246https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index113.html

Fuel Injectors 3681-3683, 3694, 3733https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index184.html

Fuel Pump 3430-3432, 3434-3437https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index172.html

Fuel sender testing 3477https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index174.html

Fuse block, auxiliary, for the House Battery 1953https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index98.html

Fuse block, auxiliary, for the Start Battery 2676https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index134.html

Fuse block bracket 641https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index33.html

Fuse block bracket, new block bracket 2017, 3324https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

Gas tank remove 4182-4184 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index210.html

Gas tank skid 4250 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index213.html

Gas tank strap 3430-3432, 3434-3437https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index172.html

Gauge add-on and cd changer into ashtray/cubby area 880, 881https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index44.html

Gauges, aftermarket, rework gauge holder 2963, 2965 ,https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index149.html

Gauges, oil, coolant temp, voltage (2 battery), oba pressure 2396https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index120.html

Gmrs Radio 4355-4356, 4358 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index218.html

Gmrs Radio Antenna Install 4360-4367 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index218.html

Gmrs and CB Mic holder 4373 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index219.html

Grill modulation 158https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index8.html

Grill re-modulation musings 2009https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index101.html

Grill mod re-modded 2032, 2566, 3193https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index102.html

Hatch cargo door light fix 427-434https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index22.html

Hatch glass remove/replace 4180 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index209.html

Hatch Latch 430-433https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index22.html

Hatch latch maintenance 4157 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index208.html

Hatch lifts 3011https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index151.html

Hatch wiring, body to hatch 261https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index14.html

Head Gasket 3661-3680, 3685-3692, 3695-3720, 3726-3748https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index184.html

Headlight bulb comparison 2917https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index146.html

Headlight, replace with headlights and corners out of a 99+ 2841https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index143.html

Headlight, removal, pics on changing bulb (usually done with headlight in truck, from behind, unless dual batteries are in the way) 1061-1065https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index54.html

Headlight mount repair 3286-3287https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index165.html

Heated mirror retrofit 2636, 2639-2645, 2660https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index132.html

Heater Control valve 3101https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...l#post52359228

Heater core o-rings and hvac refresh 4209, 4215, 4217-4220 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index211.html

Heater hoses 1666https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index84.html

Heater, Rear retrofit 4291, 4341-4345 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index218.html

Highbeam Indicator light dimming 3920https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index196.html

Hitch flipped. One of my first mods so it's not in here. You need a hitch with a bolt-on end to do it.Hitch, front by Warn 1103https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index56.html

Hood Cushions, hood support grommet 2297https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index115.html

Hood light 2199, 2216, 2258https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index111.html

Hood snort insert bolt and 1 screw placement 4000 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index200.html

Horns 102, 106, 115, 575https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index6.html

Horns out of an 01 Tundra this time 4001 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index200.html

Horn wiring diagram 2792https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index140.html

Horn, cracked support reinforcement w/heavier GM horn 2566https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index129.html

Hvac vent repair 3769https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index189.html

IAC opened and TB butterfly pic 785https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index40.html

IAC removal and cleaning 3133-3135https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index157.html

Ignition coil replaced with junkyard coils out of newer truck 3323https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

Ignition Cylinder lighted surround 1871https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index94.html

Ignition Coil re-boot 3795https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index190.html

Inclinometer installed 2745https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index138.html

Intake hose repair with rescue tape 3755https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index188.html

Intake Manifold coolant and vacuum lines and part numbers 3720-3724https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index186.html

Instrument Cluster cleaning 1850https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

Instrument Cluster removal how-to 3607-3608https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index181.html

Instrument Cluster Trip Odometer replacement 1854https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

Interior lighting color change:1) instrument cluster 2903, 2905, 2908, 2913-2915https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index146.html

ISR delete for later 3rd gens 3819https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index191.html

Knock sensors 2832-283Later 3rd gen3https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index142.html

License Plate light 3836https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index192.html

Lighter surround 3039https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index152.html

Land Cruiser Wheels 158https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index8.html

Lighter surround bulb repair 3030, 3040-3042https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index152.html

Lights, light bar, wiring through the roof 220, 263, 274, 276https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index14.html

Light bar redone 2017, 3332https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

MAF cleaned 300https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index15.html

MAF test procedure and wiring schematic for the 96 778https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index39.html

MAF mod, replace old with a maf and intake with one from a 99+ junkyard truck 3326-3329https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

Manual hub re-grease 2305https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index116.html

Manual Hub re-seal and grease 3888-3893https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index195.html

Manual hubs retrofit 1837, 1841https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index92.html

Manual Hubs- getting the ABS back and replacing bearings w/drama 2458, 2461,2465, 2468, 2472, 2474, 2479-2480, 2482, 2486, 2488-2490https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index124.html

Mounts, motor replace 3275-3279https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index164.html

Mount, transmission replace 3143https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index158.html

Mud flaps 180, 183, 189, 583https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index10.html

Oil Analysis from Blackstone 2791https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index140.html

Oil Cap gasket 3734https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index187.html

Oil Cooler 3693https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index185.html

Oil Dipstick Tube O-Ring replacement 1746-1748https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index88.html

Oil Dipstick- measurement: how far it extends below the tube 1749https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index88.html

OIl Pan EZ Valve 4378 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index219.html

Oil Pan seal 3942-3944https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index198.html

On Board Air- 2247, 2259-2260, 2345, 2356, 2360, 2365, 2386, 2388-89, 2396https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index113.html

On-board air connector mounting plate 2777https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index139.html

On-board air venting and muffin fans cooling 4304, 4312 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index216.html

Outlet on back of console 2662https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index134.html

Panel removal points, panel over the front seat belt 2676https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index134.html

Parking Brake Cable replacement1369-1379https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index69.html

PCV hose 3787https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index190.html

Phone cradle, 2919-2929https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index146.html

Plug wires 300https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index15.html

Power outlet on rear of center console 2662https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index134.html

Power outlet in rear cargo area 2809-2814https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index141.html

Power outlet in rear upper cargo area 3338https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

Power outlet in front under right side dash 3340https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index167.html

Power Steering Filter tear-down 3168https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index159.html

Power Steering pump guts 2303https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index116.html

Power steering rack boot replace 1836https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index92.html

Power steering rack bushings 488, 517, 2272, 2279https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index114.html

Power steering rack and pinion 260, 2100https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index105.html

Power steering rack and pinion AGAIN 2056, 2069, 2076-2077, 2100-2102https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index104.html

Rear Driveshaft bolts/studs notes 3819https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index191.html

Roof Rack Baja ¾ length 3926https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index197.html

Roof rack changing out load bars and close up where wires pass through roof 989https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index50.html

Roof rack storage for awning poles 4197 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index210.html

Roof without headliner 3414https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index171.html

Seats, front, replaced with Mazda seats and raised 1" 220, 223, 225, 227https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index11.html

Seat bolt nut common problem and how I repaired the driver's side 3317https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index166.html

Seats, rear, replaced with better oe seats out of newer 3rd gen 2674https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index134.html

Seat Belts, rear 1787https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index90.html

Seat Belt, Driver's front 3114, 3116https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index156.html

Shifter Boot replacement with newer 3rd gen boot 3813https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index191.html

Shifter seat bushings, transmission and transfer shifters 2953, 2965https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index148.html

Shifter shaft gasket clearance after engine mounts 3308https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index166.html

Skid plate, aftermarket, removal 455 621https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index23.html

Sliders, Shrockworks 657https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index32.html

Slider length w/pics 1843https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

Snorkel 3507, 3519-3531https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index177.html

Snorkel Extension 3744https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index188.html

Spare Tire Fit 31" stock size vs 33" w/pics 2382-83https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index120.html

Spark plug pictorial 2167https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index109.html

Speaker replacement 4012-4014 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index201.html

Speed Bleeders for brakes 3801https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index191.html

Speedometer working with speed sensor in transfer case 1934-1936https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index97.html

Speed sender out of a Tacoma notes 3144https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index158.html

Speed sender (VSS) note 4163 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index209.html

Starter Contacts, Plunger, really nice work and writeup by Hrt4me 1609https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index81.html

Starter Contacts, Plunger, comparison and junkhttps://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index176.html

Steering rack bushings 517, 2279https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index114.html

Steering rack guide, link to Yukon's thread, musings 1289https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index65.html

Steering rack guide, tightening 3550https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index178.html

Steering shaft pivot and firewall seal 4101,4103, 4105, 4208https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index211.html

Steering Wheel cover, Wheelskins 3197https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index160.html

Sunroof cable replacement for stuck cables 4261, 4266-4272 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index214.html

Sunroof drain extension 3299-3301https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index165.html

Sway bar link, front replace with 2nd gen rear links, comparison 1860https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

Sway bar link, rear, replace with 3rd gen front links, 1" longerSway bar bushing, 26mm, damage to poly bushing during wheeling trip 2007https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index101.html

Switch bulb replacement, hazard and defrost, 1784https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index90.html

Taco Box and quadruple sticks 4021-4035 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index201.html

Taco Box install write-up for m/t using Marlin’s directions 4037-4039 4042-4043 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index202.html

Taco Box transmission coupler stuff, shifter housing note 4112,4116 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index206.html

Taco Box triple stick write-up (quadruple because manual trans) 4040-4041, 4043-4045 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index202.html

Thermostat new to 21 year old comparrison, 3101https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index156.html

Throttle body replaced with junkyard TB 3124https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index157.html

Throttle position sensor replacement 3132https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index157.html

Through panel connector for start battery fuse block 3307https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index166.html

Tie rod ends, inner and outer 260https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index13.html

Timing belt notes and junk 3097- 3107, 3115https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index155.html

Timing belt tensioner tool use notes 3103https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index156.html

Tires, BFG All Terrain T/A KO pic 1893https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index95.html

Tires, BFG All Terrain T/A KO2 bottom pic in post 1Tires, Michelin AT2 musings 325https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index17.html

Trim retainer part numbers 3271https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index164.html

Trip Odometer replacement 1854, 3092https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index93.html

Tundra front brakes 21, 27, 256, 339-brake pads 4137https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...51/index2.html

Turn signals, front at marker light location 499, 502, 511, 514https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index25.html

Turn Signals, Side 467, 471, 656, 659, 661, 662, 665, 666https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index33.html

Turn signals, front, reflective paint redone 445https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index23.html

Ujoint, rear 933https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index47.html

Underhood water drain 3309https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index166.html

Usb port where lighter socket was 4302-4303 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index216.html

Vacation 2010, 195-https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index10.html

Vacation 2011, 293https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index15.html

Vacation 2012, 737https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index37.html

Vacation 2013, 1327https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index67.html

Vacation 2014, 1975https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index99.html

Vacation 2015, 2497https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index125.html

Vacation 2016, 2849https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index143.html

Vacation 2017 spring break, 3073https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index154.html

Vacation 2017 3224https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index162.html

Vacation 2018 CO/UT 3593-3594, 3622, 3624-3632https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index180.html

Vacation summer 2020 3963-3989https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index199.html

Vacation Summer 2022 4377, 4379-4384 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index219.html

Valve cover bolt grommet replacement Yotashop and Toyota dealership supplied parts comparison 3958https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...ispreloading=1

Valve cover gaskets, clearances 2816-2831https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index141.html

Valve cover parts list 2835https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index142.html

Visor, sun, modded Ford Taurus replacement 1894, 1909-1912https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index96.html

Visor upgrade 3858https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index193.html

Voltmeter for dual batteries, single gauge 1175https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index59.html

Washer nozzles, 2 stream to 3 stream 2650https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index133.html

Washer tank mod and chuckles89's version too 3474-3476, 3498-3503https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index174.html

Wheel bearing, rear, symptoms, bearing musings, info and stuffhttps://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index173.html

Wheel bearing, rear 4053, 4060 https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index203.html

Windshield washer tank removal and washer pump pics 1711-1715https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200...1/index86.html

Winch hook holder mod 3543https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index178.html

Winch stuffed into a 4xInnovations front bumper built for 1" body lift 3471-3473, 3480-3481, 3484, 3492https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index174.html

Winch power cables front and rear with anderson connectors 2744, 2787https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index140.html

Winch power cable anderson connectors, getting Ruff Stuff connectors to work with Warn connectors 2839https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index142.html

Windshield, just for note, didn't put it in 2848https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f200.../index143.html

 

your truck keeps getting bigger.
next pic will probably take up my whole screen.
about time we see your truck.

 

Sweet!

 

Nice! Looking great! I love that color too!

Any plans for bumpers or other armor?

Keep up the good work!

 

Ya love the color...Nice rack too!!!

I gotta find one for mine...it's on my list of things to get. Does the cage clamp to the roof rack?

 

If I got a 4 runner I would want it to look like yours!

 

Awww. Thanks guys!
Thule playpen clamps to the rack and locks on. It's a little tall, but the price was sweet ($125 barely used) so I can't complain and I know the camp showers won't flop out.

I wish I could do a front receiver bumper, rear w/receiver and spare carrier maybe. That's not going to happen anytime in the near future.

I've got all the necessaries for the tundra brakes sitting here on the floor (doing that tomorrow, I think) and am thinking a cb might be a handy little gadget, or at least fun.

More recovery gear next. Better skid(s) and then sliders would have to be after that but I've pretty much spent all my dough so I'll have to wait until I make more. Considering that moderate trails is the worst I've done and I don't get to do them all that much I have time.

It's been a very slow process!

 

Hab so glad to see this thread. If you make it out to Colorado next year LET US KNOW. You pay for the steel and we can fab up whatever you need, prolly in a weekend with all the help we could get!

Subscribed!!

 

Thanks so much, Molly!. I'll try to remember to holler when we head out there again. I'm not sure it'd be safe to drive past your door again without saying hello at least.
We don't stay in one place more than a day or two and I'm too slow on the tandem to be fun to mtn bike with but wouldn't mind doing a little driving or hiking.

 

A little lift wheel well before and after, with empty cargo area....
Front before: 35"


Front after: 39.5"


Rear before: 34.5


Rear after: 39.5"



Those pics are with the 265/70r16 so add another inch to the height.

 

92 Toy's right, it is getting bigger!

 

are these old shots or is this something you are doing now?

did the rear sag? was that still a problem with that year or was it just loaded down in that one pic?

the 265's make a big difference. my brother in law has a 4runner i believe a 98? minus the running boards and has 265's on it and it looks perfectly proportioned.

BTW...what does "system 1.2 covered in flu germs mean"? was that a dealer option?

 

are these old shots or is this something you are doing now?
Did this in early November 09

did the rear sag? was that still a problem with that year or was it just loaded down in that one pic?
Yes on the rear sag. It wasn't too noticeable until stuff went in the back....and I carry a lot of stuff. In the middle pic it was seriously loaded down and had about 120# of bike and rack hanging off the back as well. Toyota did a recall on the rear springs some time ago, the previous owner had them done according to Toyota but that was over 100,000 miles ago. The truck currently has 206,331 miles on it.

the 265's make a big difference. my brother in law has a 4runner i believe a 98? minus the running boards and has 265's on it and it looks perfectly proportioned.
Mine came with 265's and now has 285's (last pic in first post). I agree, the 265's without the lift looked good to me. At first the 285's looked a little large, but I got used to them.


BTW...what does "system 1.2 covered in flu germs mean"? was that a dealer option?
It means I watch little kids for a living and they share so I had the flu when I was installing the Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. Can't stand laying around in bed, not at all.

 

Looks good Hab.

Btw Happy Birthday a few days ago... I was going to post a special thread about it with a cake and all but I got busy and missed the day.
Best wishes and many more in any case.

 

My birthday was a few days ago? Mmmmm, cake. You've not missed it so now I'm expecting cake in just under 3 weeks!



I must've done somethin' wrong, but I think I fixed it.

 

Good work keep it going...like what i'm seeing here.

 

My bad I thought you said bday was in 3 days last week...
If I've not missed it then a cake you shall have...

 

 

Those rear coils on those runners are so well known for giving the 2nd gen a saggy ass.

And yes you do have to say hello. I am UBER slow on my mountain bike so I wouldn't mind taking it slow. Troy and I have talked a lot about a tandem. Would love to hear more about how you guys like yours.

And when IS your birthday I just made troy a chocolate pound cake, to get us through his week of freezing cold wrenching and measuring we gotta do to finish Ron!

You'll get a kick out of this web site for sure! http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/