WHATS LEFT OF A 4RUNNER BUILD

4runner89

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Hey guys i started my first build last April and has progressed into what is now my first buggy build.

The day i picked it up...
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it came with a busted auto trans so first on the list was to do a 5 speed swap. once the trans swap was complete i did a SAS kit from trail gear and using RUFs and f-150 rear springs.

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sas with single tcase on 37s in Crozet va
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Shortly after did dual transfercases and 39.5 irocks and 4xinovation roll cage
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then only after a few trips with the cage and one too many flops and the doors no longer fitting i decided it was time for the a buggy. not in to the raisin look.
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So i orderd some tube and started trimming some fat.
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and the tube bending and brainstorming began.
 

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day 1 of the the buggy build ended like this
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and this is the way i left it for the week...
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got a good bit of work left but it will be ready for RBD at Morris Mountain at the end of November.

Going to run 5pt harnesses in the front seats and factory seat belts in rear for now.

dirty 30s ordered soon and gotta put in (been trough 2 sets of factory shafts since 39.5s)

will update as i get to work on it.

my first build so constructive criticism welcome.
 
Just little update. Got the rear done shocks moved and painted the cage this weekend. Also got the harnesses in and fuel system swapped to fuel cell. Now jus gotta get rid of a lot of wiring and put brake lights in
 
looks great andrew! cant wait to go wheeling with ya again. Brandy has a job now so maybe i can afford to ask for a few more days off.
 
Ill be honest, i normally dont like the looks of a toyota runner, or pick up thats been turned into a buggy as much as i like a raisen, but this cage looks killer. Nice job. Do you remember the info on the springs in your RUF pack?
 
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