Hey guys!

Hello everyone I decided to join this forum looks like a good one. Just wanted to say hello. Got my 95 4Runner over the weekend. Have big plans for it but for now I’ll just fix it to drive. I’ve had 2 Tacoma’s an 05 and a 12. Dad had a 94 4Runner when I was in high school so a lot of great memories hunting in that with him and taking it down mountain trails and through fields. I’m 2 months out from a deployment, had a 17 ram 2500 Cummins with a camper, Overland Style I slept in at least one week a month. Had to sell her to take care of some bills before I leave. Real excited about the 4Runner I’m gonna make it exactly how I’ve always wanted, frame up restoration and supercharged 3.4 swap with 5spd coming, 3.0 and auto currently. Will add a small lift, winch bumpers and full roof rack. Want to keep it kinda lower, just run maybe 31-33 inch tires CG is already high enough I think, so I will try to widen the stance a bit with wider tires. I have some trans issues to work out before it’s roadworthy I think radiator is busted pushing coolant in the tranny. I’ve basically got a year overseas to dream about it and when I return it’s hammer down. I’ll be around watching all your builds and researching for mine, when and if I have internet access. Thanks guys!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from NC!!

 

Seniramsu I am also in NC!

 

Nice!! What part?

 

Rowan county

 

About 4 hrs away from me. I’m in New Bern

 

I know New Bern very well. Did some rescue training a few years ago there and then did rescues during the hurricane there! Love to fish around lookout as well. Great area

 

Y’all have an awesome FD. This is a pic of me while we were operating with them.

 

I hope New Bern has recovered well. Good people there.

 

That’s awesome!!! Yeah I like New Bern, bit it ain’t the Best coast

 

Yeah, It has recovered well. There are still a few parts recovering, but the majority is good to go

 

Welcome from Wisconsin! Love those old school 4runners! Have fun with your build, and post pictures of your progress!

 

Will do bass guy. For now I’m just hoping I can replace the radiator and flush the transmission and ride on it a while. When the build begins it’ll be a blast. Can’t wait!

 

I’ve got a lot of learning to do, I did all the upgrades to my last truck and built the camper but I’ve never done a full on build. I’m a welder with a mechanical background, mostly heavy equipment. But I’m intrigued and excited to take on a project like this. I’m sure there’s some good knowledge here and maybe I’ll give some others ideas as well! Any opinions are welcomed

 

Welcome

 

Welcome.

 

Well here’s an update. The transmission is toast. Just plain burnt up. Probably going to wrap it up and wait till I get back and do the engine and trans swap

 

Welcome. Stay safe overseas!