91advrunner
Former Child
Find my 12 year old “build” thread here: https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/91...#post-45001657
Since apparently pirate is dead, Stage 2 is getting posed here, hopefully not over the next 12 years.
TL;DR I SASed a 91 4 runner with the 3.0 in high school. Wanted it tall as fuck, killed the auto tranny hammering it with 37s, and then ghosted her like my high school girlfriend in 2011. Since then I got married and had 2 kids and realized I don’t need a tall 4runner, and don’t need a clear 2nd gen to do Fordyce. The new iteration will be lowered on 35s, manual swapped with duals, of which I have all the parts other than the clutch and hydraulics if I remember correctly. The goal is to have a rig that can drive off into the woods with he family with no notice, and be towed to the Rockies to adventure through the San Juans.
Current status: ‘91 4runner, 3.0 with a semi recent HG fix, blown auto, ARBs, 5.71s, stock shafts, 5 Inch Marlin kit front and rear, 37s 11 gallon Aux fuel tank, MC rear bumper, stock front.
Goals/ to-do list: as low as I can get it on 35s, and be able to load the cargo area up, manual swap with duals, front bumper with winch, finish a tire carrier for the rear.
Ive arrived at this point after recently considering a 4th gen 4runner, 60, 80, and 100 series LC with a Vortec swap, and a few other options.
These photos are all from at least 10 years ago, but its what the rig still looks like. I’m looking for a little input from the community as far as where to go with the suspension currently. The rear has MC 5 inch springs plus 2 inch blocks to keep it level, I’m going to take those out at least, and was considering either 3 or 4 inch All pro springs for the front, is there a better option? Should I spring under it and go shackle forward?
Let me know. I want low stable, and drive-able, while being able to load the back end up without it sagging like a mofo. Thanks!
Since apparently pirate is dead, Stage 2 is getting posed here, hopefully not over the next 12 years.
TL;DR I SASed a 91 4 runner with the 3.0 in high school. Wanted it tall as fuck, killed the auto tranny hammering it with 37s, and then ghosted her like my high school girlfriend in 2011. Since then I got married and had 2 kids and realized I don’t need a tall 4runner, and don’t need a clear 2nd gen to do Fordyce. The new iteration will be lowered on 35s, manual swapped with duals, of which I have all the parts other than the clutch and hydraulics if I remember correctly. The goal is to have a rig that can drive off into the woods with he family with no notice, and be towed to the Rockies to adventure through the San Juans.
Current status: ‘91 4runner, 3.0 with a semi recent HG fix, blown auto, ARBs, 5.71s, stock shafts, 5 Inch Marlin kit front and rear, 37s 11 gallon Aux fuel tank, MC rear bumper, stock front.
Goals/ to-do list: as low as I can get it on 35s, and be able to load the cargo area up, manual swap with duals, front bumper with winch, finish a tire carrier for the rear.
Ive arrived at this point after recently considering a 4th gen 4runner, 60, 80, and 100 series LC with a Vortec swap, and a few other options.
These photos are all from at least 10 years ago, but its what the rig still looks like. I’m looking for a little input from the community as far as where to go with the suspension currently. The rear has MC 5 inch springs plus 2 inch blocks to keep it level, I’m going to take those out at least, and was considering either 3 or 4 inch All pro springs for the front, is there a better option? Should I spring under it and go shackle forward?
Let me know. I want low stable, and drive-able, while being able to load the back end up without it sagging like a mofo. Thanks!
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I was busy working. But I got a couple of the rear cargo/sleeping platform I made way back. I may modify or rebuild it with drawers and a spot for a fridge at some point. Just ignore the 10 years of accumulated shit in the back and admire my 16year old handy work. 
