Phils 2005 4runner SAC

[medic83]

Originally Posted by jester_motorsports

In regards to the fluid discussion, when I called the guys at PSC to ask them about what fluid to run, they told me that they run regular old clear power steering fluid from O'Reilly Auto parts in all of their stuff. They just said that as long as it's a true, clear power steering fluid that it would be just fine. They used to recommend Royal Purple but they found the cheap stuff worked just fine.

Well like I said earlier.... they seem to give conflicting information. They said Royal Purple only. So thats what I chose. To be honest, its not that crazy expensive... I think it was like 25 or 30 bucks to fill the system.... Box, cooler, pump, lines, resi, and ram. Lots of things to fill.

[jester_motorsports]

Originally Posted by medic83

Well like I said earlier.... they seem to give conflicting information. They said Royal Purple only. So thats what I chose. To be honest, its not that crazy expensive... I think it was like 25 or 30 bucks to fill the system.... Box, cooler, pump, lines, resi, and ram. Lots of things to fill.

Very conflicting. In some of their printed literature it actually said to use Royal Purple. Then you get them on the phone and ask and they tell you otherwise. Hopefully there's no issues and we don't have to worry about it.

[sgirt]

Beautiful build! It really came out nice. I have a few questions about the sensors. Did you have to put in any speed sensors in the front axle for the DAC or ABS.

[AZ98TRD]

Just read this entire build. Makes me want to sell my Taco and get a runner!

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Originally Posted by medic83

Well like I said earlier.... they seem to give conflicting information. They said Royal Purple only. So thats what I chose. To be honest, its not that crazy expensive... I think it was like 25 or 30 bucks to fill the system.... Box, cooler, pump, lines, resi, and ram. Lots of things to fill.

My frustration stems not from the theory that we need to run synthetic fluid, but that so many people point to "the wrong fluid" when there is the slightest bit of problem. I stand by my suspicion that, as Jester reminded me, "clear fluid" should work just fine. If you are having cavitation, heating problems, then there simply is another problem.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Stoffregen Motorsports

My frustration stems not from the theory that we need to run synthetic fluid, but that so many people point to "the wrong fluid" when there is the slightest bit of problem. I stand by my suspicion that, as Jester reminded me, "clear fluid" should work just fine. If you are having cavitation, heating problems, then there simply is another problem.

I guess I could have gotten to the point. When companies like PSC tell us many different things, it makes my job A LOT HARDER!!!

[medic83]

[Son of Mayhem]

Nice runner!

Beautiful dogs!

[medic83]

Originally Posted by Son of Mayhem

Nice runner!

Beautiful dogs!

Thanks!

[awsumdc]

Originally Posted by Stoffregen Motorsports

I guess I could have gotten to the point. When companies like PSC tell us many different things, it makes my job A LOT HARDER!!!

Here is what happened and why people get conflicting reports.

At first PSC said to use Royal Purple for their systems. Printed it that way and thats what most of us did. Then after some time, someone found out that the clear fluid would work just fine, so because it is just a bit cheaper, PSC said it's fine to use it but did not change any of their printed stuff about using Royal Purple. Thats all.

Stuff out on the internet has been there since day one and when someone runs across it they take it as gospel. It's just that simple.

When people ask me about it, I tell them I run Royal Purple but the clear will work just fine. At that point the conversation is over.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Originally Posted by awsumdc

Here is what happened and why people get conflicting reports.

At first PSC said to use Royal Purple for their systems. Printed it that way and thats what most of us did. Then after some time, someone found out that the clear fluid would work just fine, so because it is just a bit cheaper, PSC said it's fine to use it but did not change any of their printed stuff about using Royal Purple. Thats all.

Stuff out on the internet has been there since day one and when someone runs across it they take it as gospel. It's just that simple.

When people ask me about it, I tell them I run Royal Purple but the clear will work just fine. At that point the conversation is over.

Agreed. Thank you for backing me up!

Sometimes the internet sucks...

[orange crusher]

I want the house and the runner!

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Hey Phil, how's that tire carrier working out? Does it still shake like the old one?

[bdw0lfe]

Love this 4Runner. How did you guys mount the shrockworks bumper after the conversion. Did you have to hack up the stock brackets or did you fabricate new ones. I'm looking to mount my shrockworks bumper on my Tacoma so my bumper brackets are different than yours but I'm just looking for ideas. Pretty sure mine are going to have to be welded but in this picture it looks like you were still able to bolt the brackets on?

Originally Posted by medic83

Sorry for the Big Ass pics

[medic83]

Originally Posted by Stoffregen Motorsports

Hey Phil, how's that tire carrier working out? Does it still shake like the old one?

Still shakes. Im cutting the whole bumper off and building a new one this summer. I just hope I do it before it breaks off again!!! Lets hit the con this summer.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Originally Posted by medic83

Still shakes. Im cutting the whole bumper off and building a new one this summer. I just hope I do it before it breaks off again!!! Lets hit the con this summer.

Yeah, that bumper need some more reinforcing.

I'm game. Now that I finally have a nice tow rig.

[rai]

What size wheels and tires are those toyos? 37 and 17?

[bdw0lfe]

Originally Posted by rai

What size wheels and tires are those toyos? 37 and 17?

Yep

Originally Posted by medic83

37/12.5/17 Does great...its my DD. If you want brand new 37's...Im sellin em 5 tires. I want 38's

[medic83]

Originally Posted by rai

What size wheels and tires are those toyos? 37 and 17?

Originally Posted by bdw0lfe

Yep

Had BFG 37x12.5x17s now Im running 37x13.5x17s ( measure 14.5" wide tho... they are pigs) Im going with the kevlar 38's next I think.

[medic83]

Pismo

[medic83]

[anthonytacoma]

The Articulation on this thing is disgusting. you sir have built my dream beast, minus the fact that its not the V8.

Awesome job, and I hate you with jealousy!

[medic83]

Originally Posted by anthonytacoma

The Articulation on this thing is disgusting. you sir have built my dream beast, minus the fact that its not the V8.

Awesome job, and I hate you with jealousy!

The v8 is gutless for a v8 IMO. The 4.0 v6 has more HP. Im gonna put the trd blower on it anyway. But thanks for your compliments.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Nice trailer Phil.

[lrgrnr]

lol....isn't this your runner?




Seen it on Facebook..

[Supra TT]

Originally Posted by Stoffregen Motorsports

My frustration stems not from the theory that we need to run synthetic fluid, but that so many people point to "the wrong fluid" when there is the slightest bit of problem. I stand by my suspicion that, as Jester reminded me, "clear fluid" should work just fine. If you are having cavitation, heating problems, then there simply is another problem.

Not to thread jack your shit Medic, but since it is still part of a discussion in your thread I figured I'd add to it

I recently installed my full hydro with a double ended ram on my D44 (Laugh all you want ) And decided to run Amsoil tractor hydraulic/transmission oil in the system. I am running a 12" heatsink with the system for cooling.



Bleeding the system took 25 minutes tops. Worked excellent when I tried it after it was bled.

After wheeling it this weekend for 3 days straight I was EXTREMELY impressed with the full hydro. I absolutely love it! (Ball joints don't ) It did get warm, when I touched the heatsink after a very difficult trail it was hot to the touch, but the fluid never boiled over. I am thinking maybe a 24" cooler instead of the 12". Maybe the 12" works fine, I am not too sure how hot it should get.

[kudzucrawler]

Awesome build (and a real clean one at that) and props for getting out and wheeling it too. I've wanted to do the same style 3 link set up for my front. Time and money and I ain't got either, someday.