85 4runner low ridin on 37's

LDT98 · 10-19-2008, 05:42 PM

As the title says I've got an 85 4runner and the idea is to keep it real low with 37" MTR's locked up front and rear with some armor and have some fun. Here is what I've done so far.

Stock

No lift on 37's with fenders cut

Front axle moved up 2"

black diamond · 10-19-2008, 06:47 PM

nice clean 4runner.

looks good as is, put some sliders on to save your rockers. you'll know when more triming is required.

ajordan1975 · 10-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Nice!!

**waskillywabbit** · 10-19-2008, 07:34 PM

It's gonna rub!

my2coma · 10-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Looks good... Im curious to see how muh rubbing you get. But I lik your idea of keeping it as low as possble though. It looks good that way... especially after relocating front axle.

Keep us updated.

LDT98 · 10-19-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

It's gonna rub!

It's not finished

VTCpres · 10-19-2008, 09:38 PM

Nice looking runner, Did you just use relocation plates on the spring packs to move it forward...? i've seen 1" plates but not 2".

LDT98 · 10-20-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTCpres

Nice looking runner, Did you just use relocation plates on the spring packs to move it forward...? i've seen 1" plates but not 2".

I cut off the front mounts and relocated new mounts about 2" forward

ocdropzone · 10-20-2008, 10:34 AM

are you going to tub the front wheel wells?

LDT98 · 10-20-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

are you going to tub the front wheel wells?

That's the plan

Camstoy86 · 10-21-2008, 10:10 PM

ordinarily I hate seeing cut up trucks, but I gotta admit you did a damn good job. you test it out yet?

Big Milky · 10-22-2008, 11:19 AM

What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

LDT98 · 10-22-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camstoy86

ordinarily I hate seeing cut up trucks, but I gotta admit you did a damn good job. you test it out yet?

Hopefully go on the first test run this weekend but if not I will for sure the following weekend. I'll get pics!

LDT98 · 10-22-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Milky

What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

Haven't finished them yet but I'll post pics when I do.

hunter4runner · 10-22-2008, 10:57 PM

thought you might like this http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/firewall.htm

grey goose · 10-28-2008, 10:10 AM

I like your idea. Thinkin bout doin somethin along the same lines. Had any rubbing yet?

BurntRunner · 11-21-2008, 07:19 PM

any update? really liking how low it is

hytenor · 11-21-2008, 11:24 PM

now, if all the damn noobs who want to "lift" their rides for the big meats would see this...

nice work! keep it up....I mean down

juStCauSe · 12-10-2008, 08:06 AM

bump... any updates? pics of what was cut from the front to clear for bump n lock

00regcab · 12-10-2008, 06:29 PM

Nice idea, dont forget to beef up the axles... i bet its only a matter of two trail runs before those birfs die!

ike · 12-10-2008, 08:41 PM

X2, but looks great so far.

juStCauSe · 12-12-2008, 07:46 AM

bump....sorry guys i just wanna see updates

*ROKTOY* · 12-12-2008, 09:36 AM

How bout some pic's of how you moved the axle up 2".

jdblatt · 12-13-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00regcab

Nice idea, dont forget to beef up the axles... i bet its only a matter of two trail runs before those birfs die!

Not true..

Son of Mayhem · 12-13-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdblatt

Not true..

x2.54

I ran welded front and rear on 35s and 37s For quite a few trail and snow bashing runs...

LDT98 · 02-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated yall but I've been stuck with a motor issue for a while now. Anway I'll get pics of the axle moved forward ASAP (4runner is at the shop right now but should have it back in the next few days). I'm not planning on bulking up the axles until I break something and hopefully it will take a while being that I don't really thrash my rig. I did put some spacers on it for a little added stability and I think it looks better.

ExplorHer · 02-06-2009, 10:03 AM

What gears are you running?

devinsixtyseven · 02-06-2009, 10:23 AM

Excellent fucking job sir

.

Nice job on the fender trimming...looks clean and stock, and the width looks about perfect where it sits now.

x2 what Hytenor said

.

juStCauSe · 02-06-2009, 01:11 PM

looks pretty badass!

marco99trd · 02-06-2009, 04:25 PM

that is sweet, i jus picked up an 88 and i'm looking forward to modifying it

, nice job!

10-19-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
LDT98 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 627	85 4runner low ridin on 37's As the title says I've got an 85 4runner and the idea is to keep it real low with 37" MTR's locked up front and rear with some armor and have some fun. Here is what I've done so far. Stock No lift on 37's with fenders cut Front axle moved up 2"

10-19-2008, 06:47 PM	#2
black diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 31	nice clean 4runner. looks good as is, put some sliders on to save your rockers. you'll know when more triming is required. __________________ NTC President http://www.toyotacrawlers.com/ http://www.oceanstatecrawlers.com/OSC/

10-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
ajordan1975 Veteran Member My Rig: 1990 4runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin TX. Posts: 2,002	Nice!! __________________ 90 4Runner, 22re, 5spd, SAS, dual stock cases, locked f/b, 37's 03 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 - Tow Rig

10-19-2008, 07:34 PM	#4
waskillywabbit Veteran Member TTORA SILVER Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 1,190	It's gonna rub! __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC

10-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#5
my2coma Texas Chapter Presidente My Rig: 86 sas'd 4Runner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dickinson, TEXAS Posts: 5,225	Looks good... Im curious to see how muh rubbing you get. But I lik your idea of keeping it as low as possble though. It looks good that way... especially after relocating front axle. Keep us updated. __________________ The Infidel SAS'd 86 4Runner http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112402 97 Taco 99 4Runner

10-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#7
VTCpres Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Nice looking runner, Did you just use relocation plates on the spring packs to move it forward...? i've seen 1" plates but not 2". __________________ When in doubt, Throttle out! -1987 SR5 4runner. 22re, OBA, CB, shackle lift, diff breathers, Allpro front bumper, homebrew rear, XRC8 winch, Masterpull winch rope/fairlead, Rocklights, 32x11.50R15 BFG KM2's on black steelies.

10-20-2008, 10:34 AM	#9
ocdropzone Veteran Member My Rig: 81 Trekker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PDX Posts: 2,056	are you going to tub the front wheel wells? __________________ ~Robb 1981 Trekker- 220:1

10-21-2008, 10:10 PM	#11
Camstoy86 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 742	ordinarily I hate seeing cut up trucks, but I gotta admit you did a damn good job. you test it out yet? __________________ 86 4runner, sas on yj springs, TG high steer, 4.88's trd posi in rear, Moose Knuckle Fab sliders and front bumper, Davez rear bumper, and led everything.

10-22-2008, 11:19 AM	#12
Big Milky Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35	What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

10-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#15
hunter4runner Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,182	thought you might like this http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/firewall.htm

10-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#16
grey goose Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fayettenam,AR Posts: 24	I like your idea. Thinkin bout doin somethin along the same lines. Had any rubbing yet?

11-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#17
BurntRunner Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NorthWest GA Posts: 7	any update? really liking how low it is

12-10-2008, 08:06 AM	#19
juStCauSe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: twin idaho Posts: 284	bump... any updates? pics of what was cut from the front to clear for bump n lock

12-10-2008, 06:29 PM	#20
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	Nice idea, dont forget to beef up the axles... i bet its only a matter of two trail runs before those birfs die!

12-10-2008, 08:41 PM	#21
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	X2, but looks great so far. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

12-12-2008, 07:46 AM	#22
juStCauSe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: twin idaho Posts: 284	bump....sorry guys i just wanna see updates

12-12-2008, 09:36 AM	#23
ROKTOY Veteran Member My Rig: 86 Toy 4x4 LB PU 3RZ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ZonaArid Posts: 1,935	How bout some pic's of how you moved the axle up 2".

02-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#26
LDT98 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 627	Sorry it's been so long since I've updated yall but I've been stuck with a motor issue for a while now. Anway I'll get pics of the axle moved forward ASAP (4runner is at the shop right now but should have it back in the next few days). I'm not planning on bulking up the axles until I break something and hopefully it will take a while being that I don't really thrash my rig. I did put some spacers on it for a little added stability and I think it looks better.

02-06-2009, 10:03 AM	#27
ExplorHer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: McKeesport, PA Posts: 168	What gears are you running? __________________ 2003 F250 XLT EC, SB, 4x4, V10, Auto, DD. 1984 Pickup, 4x4, 22R, g52. 1992 Mustang LX Conv. 2006 Street Legal KLX110. 2008 700XX stock.

02-06-2009, 01:11 PM	#29
juStCauSe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: twin idaho Posts: 284	looks pretty badass!

02-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#30
marco99trd Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 607	4runner that is sweet, i jus picked up an 88 and i'm looking forward to modifying it , nice job! __________________ 89 Reg Cab 22RE 88 $runner

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