Started on a trail gear solid axle swap today for a 1988 4runner. And here is the square that needs a new transfer case next to mine
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Back In the Saddle Again
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Got it on the front axle yesterday waiting for rear parts to burn it in fully. Make sure the shackle angles will work.
I miss my old 4Runner. Shouldn’t have sold it but it was the right thing to do.
Tuffy Builds a pretty cool one I just couldn't find one second hand and didnt want to fork out $400 but if you have the money the tuffy box is a nice unit and does everything you want it too.
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And thats a wrap on this SAS 4runner. Have just about 60 hours into it. Customer picked it up Friday. 
I just can't imagine paying for something like that to be done. On the cheap end I'd guess $100/hr for labor so like $6k(?) plus parts.
Me either. But those who can’t do have to pay I guess. His bill was over 10k
Yeah I have a hard time paying anyone to do anything at all, partially cuz I'm a cheap ass and also because I can't stand the quality of work from most places where I'm at.
My work is good i thought it would be closer to 15k myself haha
I think its fine if people want to pay to get it done, they have more money than time and/or skills, no problem.
I am mostly a DIY guy, but there are things like roofing and stuff where I've done it before and I'm thinking, F that, I'll pay someone. I don't want to spend my time doing that.
Everyone prefers different things. I like to build engines, many people just want the engines ready to drop in.
I am just surprised they would pay to get it done to that vehicle, it seems that's more than it's worth, but I don't know yotas.
I am mostly a DIY guy, but there are things like roofing and stuff where I've done it before and I'm thinking, F that, I'll pay someone. I don't want to spend my time doing that.
Everyone prefers different things. I like to build engines, many people just want the engines ready to drop in.
I am just surprised they would pay to get it done to that vehicle, it seems that's more than it's worth, but I don't know yotas.
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Yeah I am actually surprised there is a market for this type of work. I figured it was strictly DIY but hey the pay is great so whatever. Lol
Input seal on the np208 leaked out over the weekend.
Was having this issue where the carb would not kick down into low RPM. And a hard cranking issue. Dont have a place to work on the truck and only drive it on fridays. Well yesterday I decided to redo the timing curve and take a look.
Popped the airfilter off and started messing with the carb linkage. Found that my throttle return spring was just barely not allowing the linkage to kick down.
Adjusted the timing for more timing at low rpm. And now it starts and runs great again. Still working on finding a house up here. My house in AZ closes this week finally.
Popped the airfilter off and started messing with the carb linkage. Found that my throttle return spring was just barely not allowing the linkage to kick down.
Adjusted the timing for more timing at low rpm. And now it starts and runs great again. Still working on finding a house up here. My house in AZ closes this week finally.
That's good you got it sold fast.
Idk if 5 months is fast lol
Starting to gather parts for the interior build.
Thinking I will rebuild the dash pad and have it wrapped in leather. Going to have the seats all redone in either saddle/tan/brown. Really want to do something with the rear interior panels that hasn’t been done before. I want them to be multi purpose storage and look good. Thinking composite storage boxes all trimmed out to look and function Like what you see in the Tacoma beds now. Should probably get a stereo system hooked back up too.
Going to get the saddle vinyl floor covering. Interior Accents will be black and tan. These cover lay door panels are already garbage. Would not recommend them.
Thinking I will rebuild the dash pad and have it wrapped in leather. Going to have the seats all redone in either saddle/tan/brown. Really want to do something with the rear interior panels that hasn’t been done before. I want them to be multi purpose storage and look good. Thinking composite storage boxes all trimmed out to look and function Like what you see in the Tacoma beds now. Should probably get a stereo system hooked back up too.
Going to get the saddle vinyl floor covering. Interior Accents will be black and tan. These cover lay door panels are already garbage. Would not recommend them.
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