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  1. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    man I really have to do a better job of keeping up with this thread.....since my last post i have added the following: -Budbuilt crossmember w/ skid (not completely happy with this item, had some fitment issues and have been working with Bud to resolve) -Picked up a custom roof rack that fills...
  2. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    ran into another pesky issue....drivetrain noise/buzz on decel as a result of swapping in the 4.88 gears and aussie locker. Truck was down for a good month if not more. The fix was having a custom cv driveshaft built. Its actually smoother now than it was before the gears were installed. Just...
  3. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    i've been laying low for hot minute...but back at it. Heres some updates on what i've done (updated pics will follow soon) 4.88 gears front and rear Aussie Locker (rear) new front cv axles fixed leaky rear seal 3.5" lift shackles installed and truck is now level installed 3rd brake light...
  4. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    been super busy lately but i did manage to get a few more things done.... -installed a Wilson 3' flex cb antenna, CB is now working but I need to get a SWR meter on it to make sure im getting optimum performance -a buddy of mine gave me a small Jensen amp he had laying around, it does'nt have...
  5. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    took her out to Cleghorn trails this past weekend to stretch the legs a bit and she held up great! i realized quickly how important finding the right line is with an IFS. I had some wheel spin early on but other than that truck did great. I cant wait to get the lockers in so i can maybe try...
  6. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    i did some trading in that deal but i would say about $1k i havent had the roof rack up there very long....so havent had much of anything up there, just thinking ahead i guess =) cool hope to run into ya someday, i'll be sure to invite you out on some trail runs. I have some toyota buddies...
  7. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    thanks for the positive comments guys! the rear bumper is a custom swing out style bumper i had made. It consists of 3x2 square stock with support bars underneath. I had the fabricator install some d-ring mounts, a tow hitch, shovel holder, lockable dual gas can holder, cb antenna mount. I also...
  8. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    i had been running two 10" subs in a box however it was taking up too much space back there. Last night i pulled the rear side panels to see what i can fit back there. I relocated the stock speakers closer to the front and modified some 6x9 brackets from a PT cruiser conv and mounted some 6x9...
  9. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    lets fast forward to how she looks today....i have outlined below some of the stuff i've done to it so far. Luggage Rack (2000 4runner) Modified TJM-13 Winch bumper w Milemarker E9000 winch and 2 Hella 500's Custom Rear Bumper w/Tire Carrier/gas can holder/shovel mount Custom Rocksliders with...
  10. budgetbuilder

    BudgetBuilder 4runner

    BudgetBuilder 1st Gen 4runner - Riverside, CA Hello All, Im new to this forum my name is Andrew and im located in Riverside, CA. I have been perusing the threads in this forum for quite some time to get some ideas for my 4runner. There is lots of great info and write-ups here and i look forward...
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