1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

LTDSC Build Thread

Discussion in '4th Gen Builds (2003-2009)' started by LTDSC, Apr 6, 2014.

  1. Oct 20, 2014 at 3:15 PM
    #121
    Emelianenkov

    Emelianenkov New Member Vendor

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #10
    Messages:
    2,540
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Andover, MA
    Vehicle:
    2005 V6 Sport Salsa Red Pearl
    Everything and practically anything
    I gave up on restraining my rear axle. I just decided to cut off whatever rubs
     
  2. Jan 5, 2015 at 5:42 PM
    #122
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Time for a face lift for my front end.

    ca36335022e72edd4d482570be8594e8_f3ac67ea882b0b4832982ca77f50ac5ec1095a74.jpg

    ffe82555b347fb580a55b05ccde1f8c2_3bc680a8be73eb45a9f6df19c525a5cd41de14e4.jpg
     
    Utah likes this.
  3. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:25 PM
    #123
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    got the fenders on. Meant to do the headlights but i need her bulbs for just about everything so i need to do some research on the bulbs and wire in the proper plugs. Fenders fit great, only had to sand one area and the lines are pretty damn good.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    New HID bulbs and these gems came in today. Now I can finally swap over to my 06 headlights
    eeea60b6c3cc6b8ea1eee2b4b8ec8216_06d7e707cfc23038de502b55dc87ac42e8bd1d06.jpg

    Got my headlights in. I'm really shocked and disappointed Toyota has the 1156 bulb at the blinker. I remember those from my 68 cougar. Like seriously Toyota? Anyway I love the look of the 06 headlights. The blinker in the light and I love the way the lower filler piece actually clips in!

    I also cranked the front an inch.

    69ff99cbd3812877aae564cf9c42a820_38e812674b072b62d5ae87ece915dead4f86140e.jpg

    1fd981497b3b97503621783eef17b42e_494b6d218270c12859b080f892d7367e9bb04a3b.jpg

    Paint next weekend!

    76910ce92ba3ece4fb0039bf4ab35cb5_369d1ad93e57c91206039e44b981221e147a37fb.jpg

    I pick it up today

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:27 PM
    #124
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Purchased the long travel progressive rate rear springs. Should be a LOT softer in the rear.

    Also got LT rear link bars which are also double the thickness of OEM so will be a ton beefier.

    [​IMG]

    5d03bc2c0aed79cf1ac868b5f8c51db8_8893195bdb90d3edcbdaea7c8f096e613ea9867e.jpg

    1466a98e4c6e92302a1e00b7fff203a4_f25f9ccbdc74051092de6efedfd05dcea430d8a4.jpg

    Swapped out the rear springs today. I noticed they had a driver side specific spring so that helps with the lean. Hopefully i wont need a spacer to adjust.

    [​IMG]

    The swap was extremely easy. Basically as soon as the shocks came off the axle drooped enough to dump the old springs. Ride seems a lot softer on large bumps, ill see how it breaks in. It also dropped 3/4" in the rear
     
  5. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:28 PM
    #125
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Walked out Sunday morning to see this...

    [​IMG]

    I went and talked to the body shop, they're going to repair it but they want me to make wheel liners first so a rock wont hit it again and damage it.

    My plan for "custom" liners are get a thinner piece of sheet metal, like a 4x4 sheet and get longer L brackets and mimic the wheel arch from the wheel tub and bring it up to be hidden and then trace the arch on the inner fender. From there ill mount the L brackets and then mark holes on the sheet metal to attach it. It should be strong enough to deflect any rocks and also be hidden from view. Ill be making it this weekend as they want the fenders next week.

    Today's project was to create a fender liner that will protect the fiberglass for once these are fixed and to prevent this in the future.


    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Took a trip up to the mountains this weekend and went and explored. My GoPro got turned on during the drive so it was dead and i forgot my cord :fp: So i just have a few pics

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    went and explored about 150 miles of logging roads and found a bunch of hidden lakes and relaxed. Was a great trip and the 4runner handled everything like a champ. These rear springs definitely a huge improvement, around 25mph on washboard roads it smooths completely out and glides across the dirt. Was a lot of fun, the 4runner is absolutely disgustingly dirty.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:29 PM
    #126
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Installed my lower links this morning in under an hour. Really easy install, high quality products.

    [​IMG]

    Against stock links

    [​IMG]

    Installed

    [​IMG]

    Next up is lengthening my rear sway links to even it out and get the upper links as well.

    Qty 1. Energy Suspension kit (Part #9.8121R) which I got off Amazon.

    McMaster-Carr
    Qty 1. ASTM A193 Grade B7 Alloy Steel Threaded Rod, Plain Finish, 3/8"-24 Thread, 2' Length; Part number 98957A805
    Qty 2. Steel Ball Joint Rod End, 3/8"-24 Right-Hand Female Shank, 3/8" Ball ID, 13/16" L Thread; Part number 60645K341
    Qty 2. Zinc-Plated Steel Washer for Ball Joint Rod End, Fits 3/8" Shank Size; Part number 95034A300

    Lowes
    Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8" 2" length bolts
    Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8"-24 Thread nylock nuts
    Qty 2. Grade 8 3/8"-16 Thread nylock nuts
    Qty 2. Packs of 3/8" grade 8 washers
    Qty 2. 3/8x1/2x1-1/2" Steel Spacer
    Red Loctite

    [​IMG]

    Pre Assembly
    [​IMG]

    Stock comparison
    [​IMG]

    Sleeves for the stock sway bar to protect the threads of the new bolts.
    [​IMG]

    The overall Eyelet to frame mount should be 6 1/2" so instead of cutting the bushing like others have, i cut the sleeve down a hair. The heims add about an inch if not a little less so you'll need to do one or the other. I refused to cut a perfectly new bushing.

    Measurement for what length you want the sleeve to be
    [​IMG]

    All combined, back at 6 1/2" like desired.
    [​IMG]

    Installed (notice its now parallel to the lower link. Definitely an improvement from the OEM link angle.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Very easy installation and build, i highly recommend them. Im only in this about $40.
     
    44357 likes this.
  7. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:30 PM
    #127
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    went up to the mountains this past weekend, wheeled a bit. Suspension is perfect, theres parts where i was 60mph+ and it was smooth as glass offroad. Very impressed. Now i just want to strap the front and add a better bump stop up front.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [video=vimeo;132767351]http://vimeo.com/132767351[/video]
     
  8. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:31 PM
    #128
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Started building a box today. To fit comfortably within the side of my cargo area. I've had the 8" in factory location which I explained and showed in the beginning of my build. It was time to move on to bigger and better but still not take up a lot of space because I use my cargo area almost daily.

    I got half way through this before I decided I should take pics so this is all I have.

    e41564fca836ab1aab82e3c58e1f3221_1a716ac9a5ed9fda632faa98f59d5f72867f9b81.jpg

    0a5c5e09c374b1325180c0b58243f4b1_bf86fe207a0f41f337a289cca6cb9273652e8a70.jpg

    a9841d0a9e49ef62ff2218e9358fef69_8d8fef96cee5c0a8f664f4745714c3db2dac2f96.jpg

    6e452f4ee4e318a8207f6b971d29c6fb_f6f439454976269934c78d0797b871f962d462d6.jpg

    Tomorrow I'm going to carpet it to match existing tan carpet. Also going to close off the box a bit, take the cubic feet down a touch as the sub only needs 0.80 (minimum)and its sitting around 1.25 right now. Maximum is 3.0

    Finished up today. Very happy with how it turned out. I closed off the box to 0.90 cubic feet for optimal sound. Carpeted it up and fully secured it. I'm happy with it.

    21a52b79e38c01d91cf41d35312c9060_d284a5a96ceba88f85e803471dd8164326d6ef51.jpg

    6d1a2c4d6cbff912dc3ede281bfc741f_190eeccb11b236219f5c8415613a61c823d3b9a9.jpg

    3b9639a66c3d166e76c9dc9b1021b744_c74a107ffeae10bc31f652da942949ddf53f5891.jpg

    38ff9a589b7c496e3d90f6838b7614ba_646c0abe8f94fd6e50a1576005c881a3785fa4d2.jpg

    I put a cover on it to protect it from moving cargo.

    836a0ca880ed92a40670935d0809508a_20ac37eb96652317987184b750794a500107e5d1.jpg
     
  9. Aug 16, 2015 at 6:29 PM
    #129
    HHIRunner

    HHIRunner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #15
    Messages:
    1,383
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    HHI, SC
    Vehicle:
    2003 V8
    6x6 Conversion 56" Tractor Tires
    I think you might be taller than me now
     
  10. Aug 16, 2015 at 9:41 PM
    #130
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Maybe, but you still look way bigger.

    Ill be going up to 285/75/17s eventually which will raise me a bit.
     
  11. Aug 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM
    #131
    wnelax04sr5

    wnelax04sr5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #12
    Messages:
    2,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ethan
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 4X4 Galactic Gray
    Not going real wide?
     
  12. Aug 17, 2015 at 9:26 AM
    #132
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    theres really no tires available that i like in a 305/315 and 33/12.5s are too damn heavy.
     
  13. Aug 17, 2015 at 3:40 PM
    #133
    HHIRunner

    HHIRunner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #15
    Messages:
    1,383
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    HHI, SC
    Vehicle:
    2003 V8
    6x6 Conversion 56" Tractor Tires
    What tires do you want?
     
  14. Aug 17, 2015 at 3:42 PM
    #134
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    preferably my Toyo AT2s again but in extreme tread. I like the Toyo RT's but they're 13lbs heavier than my AT2s EACH TIRE.
     
  15. Dec 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM
    #135
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Installed new hubs/bearings as well as new CV axles. It got rid of my vibration an upgraded my equipment so no big loss.

    Recently got stock spindles as a spare set. I'm going to gusset and paint those then install. Will greatly improve strength.

    192376d08d0fa3c0c79d6ee2d82a8ff3_704bd910477dc29e1773b196dc63532236354d82.jpg

    62236db6f3a1d2f922ea319d4c7c97e3_f86ab52e544d064d123522f52864abd2d2e7c39a.jpg
     
    ajohnson likes this.
  16. Dec 2, 2015 at 4:17 PM
    #136
    ajohnson

    ajohnson Glamorous

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2014
    Member:
    #94
    Messages:
    431
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    87 4Runner SAS and other stuffs, 07 Tacoma
    Things and stuff and such
    Have you reinforced your LCA cam tabs?
     
  17. Dec 2, 2015 at 5:56 PM
    #137
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Not yet I haven't. It's on the list for sure.
     
  18. Dec 3, 2015 at 4:55 AM
    #138
    ajohnson

    ajohnson Glamorous

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2014
    Member:
    #94
    Messages:
    431
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andy
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    87 4Runner SAS and other stuffs, 07 Tacoma
    Things and stuff and such
    They bend pretty easy. Some dumbass tech bent one on my Taco during my last alignment :annoyed:. I think I'm just gonna cut the one off and weld some 1/4" in place, and weld the back side on the others.
     
    LTDSC[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  19. Dec 7, 2015 at 3:28 PM
    #139
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    These things are beef

    0fb4cbed8b82a29ccde76f451d7217d3_139ff89b8cc5888b2c48c3ea0ec7b9590a8bc5e9.jpg

    3ca2fdebe9848a85504a9b7ab8b2776f_7416dde9fe2baac0c250a8c48349fe9d3f7d067f.jpg
     
  20. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM
    #140
    wnelax04sr5

    wnelax04sr5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #12
    Messages:
    2,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ethan
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 4X4 Galactic Gray
    every damn time i go on your build, i get about two words in and then its like "TIME TO LOAD PHOTOS"
     
  21. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:21 PM
    #141
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    hahaha im waiting for it to skip to the next page.
     
  22. Dec 8, 2015 at 1:05 PM
    #142
    wnelax04sr5

    wnelax04sr5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #12
    Messages:
    2,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ethan
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 4X4 Galactic Gray
    ill reply again and move you one step closer
     
  23. Dec 8, 2015 at 1:23 PM
    #143
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    spindles and gussets are getting dropped off at CaliFab Saturday.
     
  24. Dec 12, 2015 at 5:11 PM
    #144
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Califab hooked it up and spit these out quick today. Now I need to find time to install.

    91d3dc7c12ee52919dafa1903ac56e38_0104dc5e656d7f621964e96d918c0a3d43b656a9.jpg
     
  25. Dec 12, 2015 at 8:11 PM
    #145
    wnelax04sr5

    wnelax04sr5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #12
    Messages:
    2,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ethan
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2004 SR5 4X4 Galactic Gray
    i don't know whats more impressive, the beads on your spindles or paint when it rains
     
    LTDSC[OP] likes this.
  26. Dec 19, 2015 at 3:37 PM
    #146
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
  27. Dec 19, 2015 at 3:46 PM
    #147
    HHIRunner

    HHIRunner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #15
    Messages:
    1,383
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    HHI, SC
    Vehicle:
    2003 V8
    6x6 Conversion 56" Tractor Tires
    I wish I had those spindle gussets today, think I may have bent mine a bit
     
  28. Dec 19, 2015 at 3:59 PM
    #148
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    I was shocked I hadn't bent mine yet to be honest
     
  29. Dec 19, 2015 at 4:03 PM
    #149
    HHIRunner

    HHIRunner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #15
    Messages:
    1,383
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    HHI, SC
    Vehicle:
    2003 V8
    6x6 Conversion 56" Tractor Tires
    Came down hard after using skinny pedal to get over a big obstacle and hasn't felt right since.
     
  30. Dec 19, 2015 at 4:16 PM
    #150
    LTDSC

    LTDSC [OP] Soccer Dad Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2014
    Member:
    #13
    Messages:
    3,038
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern California
    Didn't just funk up your alignment?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top