WhiteKnight Build (ttora4runners rebuild)

[ttora4runner]

2002 Toyota 4runner Limited

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/Temple%20Canyon-Tunnel%20Drive%202-4-12/P1040255Stitch.jpg


Specs
2002 Limited Toyota 4runner
3.4L, automatic 4x4
156,xxx miles

Current Setup
Sonoran Steel 1.2A Lift - installed
Bud Built Front Skid -installed
Stubbs Welding Sliders - installed
Tacoma Whip Antenna - installed
Rear diff breather extension - installed
Remove running boards - removed
265/75/16 General Grabber AT2
Tundra 231 mm brake upgrade
Belly Skid
Lil Skip fuel tank skid
Atrac disconnect
Rear elocker (center and rear diff lock using a landcruiser switch)

Future:
Shrockworks bumper
PIAA 510's
Lightforce 170's
Blue sea fuse block
Sport Hood

[Cackalak Han]

Too bad you can't salvage some stuff off of your old runner.

[nucktaco]

thats no white knight.....

this is the white knight!

http://www.whiteknight.ca/2005whiteknightspecs.htm

[ttora4runner]

First post updated.

[Logans91XJ]

Looks good looking forward to how this turns out.

[ttora4runner]

Updated as of 1/2/12

Running boards removed
Bud built front skid installed
Had the P0420 error code pop up on me so the rear O2 sensor got replaced and I cleared the code. Fingers crossed that it doesn't come back.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/Hornbeck%20Homestead%201-2-12/P1040053.jpg


After crawling around the underside of it for the past 2 days I haven't been able to spot any rust and the underside shows to signs of it ever being offroad.

[PHXtaco]

...and the underside shows no signs of it ever being offroad.

Somehow I suspect that will eventually change :sombrero:

[ttora4runner]

Small update - more less parts waiting to be installed :sombrero:

Cobra 75 WX ST cb
Wilson Little Wil magnet mount antenna
Rear diff breather extension
Stubbs Welding HD-SKO sliders
A/C control module is out being repaired, fingers crossed
Replacement b-pillar panels
Tundra brake upgrade (231mm, just got in the last few parts I needed for it)
Suspension lift ordered - if anyone knows what I've had on my last (2) 4runners you know with what I company I went with :sombrero:

[ttora4runner]

Lift goodness.........Sonoran Steel 1.2A.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1040205.jpg

[PHXtaco]

Looks like someone is going to be busy this weekend! :Mechanic:

[trump]

This is the narrower version, but if you measure its width I think you be satisfied.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/72728-96-02-4Runner-Shrockworks-Front-Bumper

[ttora4runner]

Update picture on page 1 and then this photo just for fun

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/Temple%20Canyon-Tunnel%20Drive%202-4-12/P1040263Stitch.jpg

[ttora4runner]

After 3 nights working off and on the lift is done thanks to some help from a local TTORA member - Russell.

Crappie cell phone photo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/photo2.jpg

[Box Rocket]

Looks good Tearron!

[ttora4runner]

Thanks Adam.


One more item taken off the list tonight: rear diff breather extension.

This weekend two more items should be taken off the list.

[dorton]

Looks great!

[CYi5]

I hope you're keeping the flower rims, there aren't enough of them around :).

[Rot Box]

Looking great! I really like that color--can't wait to see more.

I'm starting to build up the WhiteKnights arch nemesis.... The BlackNight :yikes: LOL

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/alaskanidi/Rot%20Box/DSC02692.jpg

[ttora4runner]

I'm starting to build up the WhiteKnights arch nemesis.... The BlackNight :yikes: LOL

Hahaha

[ttora4runner]

Well, after a long Saturday morning my 4runner is armored up a little more and sitting on some new tires.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/2002 Toyota 4runner/P1040368.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/2002 Toyota 4runner/P1040369.jpg

Gotta thank Rockware (they have a nice buggie they used at the KOH) in Colorado Springs for welding on the sliders this morning.

Next up will be to get a tune-up and find out where the metal on metal sound is now coming from when I turn (I'm think it's getting from the drivers side front wheel).

[ttora4runner]

Finally, got around to installing my CB today minus the antenna.

CB control box is the gray box to the left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040396.jpg

The CB
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040398.jpg

Clearance, I'm going to pick up a 90* bend to see that helps some. In hind sight I probable should've put it higher up or on the passenger side but I'm happy with it overall.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040397.jpg

[Utah KJ]

I have the same CB and I just put the box under the radio and cheated the hand held wire between the carpet and the shifter area.

[Box Rocket]

A 90* plug will help a lot and probably solve your issue.

[ttora4runner]

Kind of came across something today while surfing craigslist. Wasn't really expecting to find it but I couldn't pass on the price.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t257/wormholegamma/P1060039.jpg

Elocker from a 98 4runner minus the wiring harness.

Gonna have fun tomorrow night trying to unload this thing.

It'll probable be awhile before I get it installed since I have other things to take care of before it but now I'll have a rear and center diff lock. :sombrero:

[Willman]

I see an "easy button" in your future mate!

A very handy mod for sure!

[Caoboy]

Are those the General Grabbers? Or some different tires? How do you like them?

[sweet trav]

Nice find...inchworm has both harnesses that you'll need.

[ttora4runner]

Are those the General Grabbers? Or some different tires? How do you like them?

So far I like them though I haven't really got to test them to much yet.

[ttora4runner]

Nice find...inchworm has both harnesses that you'll need.

Yep, that's what I'm looking at using.

[Doug18]

Kind of came across something today while surfing craigslist. Wasn't really expecting to find it but I couldn't pass on the price.

[IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t257/wormholegamma/P1060039.jpg[IMG]

Elocker from a 98 4runner minus the wiring harness.

Gonna have fun tomorrow night trying to unload this thing.

It'll probable be awhile before I get it installed since I have other things to take care of before it but now I'll have a rear and center diff lock. :sombrero:

You lucky bastard haha ... I have been looking around for an E-Locked rear for quite some time seems like all of them are on the west coast :/

[phsycle]

I've heard most e-locked axles are 4.30's, whereas other (3.4 V6) are 4.10.

[ttora4runner]

I've heard most e-locked axles are 4.30's, whereas other (3.4 V6) are 4.10.

Don't know if this will help at all

http://www.sonoransteel.com/includes/templates/SonoranSteel/TechArticles/1996-2004ToyotaGearRatio.pdf

[phsycle]

Don't know about 4Runners, but I know the chart for Tacoma's have not been 100% reliable. If you're going to regear anyway, I guess it's not an issue.

[ttora4runner]

Small updates -

Tundra brake upgrade (231mm) has been complted thanks to Armorology.

Going to be doing the Andy MOD when I do the rear axle swap so I did some searching and picked up the 'trac off' switch from a 97 Toyota Camry (I don't think I've seen anyone use this switch before).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/BtQ6uzCGkKGrHqIH-CgEvpz7PqoBL7LlY44u_12.jpg

I'm playing with a few idea where to install the switch:

1) in the factory knock-out (fits just fine).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1060053.jpg

2)Under the radio in the little cubby.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1060056.jpg

I'm partial to second one since I'm toying with installing the rear locker switch there and possible moving the 'center diff lock switch' to this location as well and just make up a custom switch panel.



Current state of the elocker axle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1060044.jpg

An impact driver made quick work of the disassembling everything and saved me from doing more damage to my shoulder. Hopefully, in the next week or so I'll have it all cleaned-up ready for paint.

[ttora4runner]

Not really an update just got a new switch. I'll probable be keeping both switches here and make up a little panel since I'll probable add another switch or two down the line.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1060130.jpg

[ttora4runner]

Dropped the 4runner off at Armorolgy tonight to swap in and wire the rear axle as well as swapping in a new front diff as well since the gears are different, I'll be going from 4.10's to 4.30's.

[Rot Box]

Looks great can't wait to see more :wings:

[ttora4runner]

Waiting to be installed:

Front O2 sensor
Fuel Filter
Kenwood radio - I cant stand the current one that's in it.
Slee elocker control box

On order
New drivers sideview mirror - the current one rattles like crazy. There's something broken in the pivot point and it drives me up the wall. I already replaced the passenger side mirror due to this as well but it sound like it was about to fall off going over any bump in the road.
Drivers side door molding

[ttora4runner]

Sneak-peek

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_0949.jpg

[ttora4runner]

Version 2 with the 100 series LC rear locker dial

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1060668.jpg

The (2) blanks will be filled in with the 'trac off' button and with the center diff lock switch. Jed at Armorology was able to recess the locker dial so it would sit flush or close to it. The other (2) will be slightly raised since there really wouldn't be enough material left to hold the switches in place.


Also installed

Sky Manufacturing elocker guard
Modified Trail Gear small diff armor

[toyotech]

how are you gonna have a center diff lock? are you swaping the t case as well? maybe i missed something
btw the work looks great so far

[digitalferg]

'01-02 4x4 4Runners had a center diff lock.


how are you gonna have a center diff lock? are you swaping the t case as well? maybe i missed something
btw the work looks great so far

[digitalferg]

Did you ever get a 90* connector for your CB? If not, you should just run it through the cig lighter spot or one of the ones just below it (can see an empty one in your 2nd pic). I have the same CB and ran it through my cig lighter spot on my 2002 4Runner. Worked freaking perfect since there were extra ones right below anyway.

Just a thought anyway.

Rig is looking good man. Getting close to back where you were before you flipped your old one.

-Ferg


Finally, got around to installing my CB today minus the antenna.

CB control box is the gray box to the left
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040396.jpg

The CB
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040398.jpg

Clearance, I'm going to pick up a 90* bend to see that helps some. In hind sight I probable should've put it higher up or on the passenger side but I'm happy with it overall.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/4runner/P1040397.jpg

[ttora4runner]

Finally got the panel wired up and functional

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1070609.jpg

I wasn't able to use the one switch like I would've liked so we just used the fog light switch. Eventually, both the center diff lock and trac off switch will be replaced with a newer switch from either a 4th gen 4runner or FJ Cruiser.

[ttora4runner]

Lil Skips Gas Tank Skid - installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1070613.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1070616.jpg

The under belly of the 4runner showing all (3) skid plates
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1070614.jpg

[rickashay]

It seems like you're ready to head out and bash the rocks! The Lil Skips skid finishes it off nicely..... Further motivation for myself to follow your path with that and toss the cheesy OEM tank skid.

[ttora4runner]

Made a little trip up to Denver tonight and picked up a set of 16" Baja Tacoma rims. These are the same type of rims I had on my last 4runner.

A set of spider trax spacers will be making their way to my door.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1070619.jpg

The guy wouldn't sell the rims without the tires, so I'll be selling those to recoup some cost.

[ttora4runner]

It seems like you're ready to head out and bash the rocks! The Lil Skips skid finishes it off nicely..... Further motivation for myself to follow your path with that and toss the cheesy OEM tank skid.

Well, I've dented the gas tank skids on my past vehicles so I fiqured if I dent this one I'm in over my head.

[wingysataday]

looking good brother!

[ttora4runner]

Finally, got around to installing the new rear lower links tonight. Install was pretty simple and straight foward.

Old Links, both of which have a slight bend to them

Passenger side links (old link vs the new link)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/jumpingjax/PassengerSide.jpg

Driver's side has more of a bend to it (old link vs. a straight stock link)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/jumpingjax/DriversSide.jpg

Installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/jumpingjax/IMG_0017.jpg

[ttora4runner]

I had a nice present waiting for me when I got home from work: CBI rear bumper.

I had it built to accept a tire carrier later on. :sombrero:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1080445_zps1f69b70a.jpg


She'll remain packaged up till the front bumper is ready then they'll both be installed at the same time and yes my 125 lb frame was able to muscle around and pickup a 150 lb bumper. :Wow1:

[digitalferg]

Nice! CBI is def my fav for 4runner rear.

[ttora4runner]

One not so expo mod and one expo mod.

Finally got me a sport hood as well as some other goodies while I'm waiting for my front bumper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1080624_zpsec99f596.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/P1080619_zpsde0c6685.jpg

[shmabs]

Maybe i missed it, but where did you get your new rear links?

Mike

[ttora4runner]

Maybe i missed it, but where did you get your new rear links?

Mike

Sonoran Steel

[Dark Shark]

Nice build so far!:lurk:

[ttora4runner]

In the middle of nowhere in Wyoming searching for the 'Strawberry Creek Pony Express Station' over 'Memorial Day' weekend.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t257/wormholegamma/P1010623Stitch_zps63c874a6.jpg (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wormholegamma/media/P1010623Stitch_zps63c874a6.jpg.html)

[Weekender41]

In the middle of nowhere in Wyoming searching for the 'Strawberry Creek Pony Express Station' over 'Memorial Day' weekend...slice...

Hey there, nice looking ride there. Very useful! I'm in WY too and I was wondering which city Strawberry Creek was close to. I have been to a bunch up around Casper but haven't heard of that. Safe Travels

[ttora4runner]

Hey there, nice looking ride there. Very useful! I'm in WY too and I was wondering which city Strawberry Creek was close to. I have been to a bunch up around Casper but haven't heard of that. Safe Travels

It's close to nothing.

[ttora4runner]

Little bit of an update and thanks to Cruiseroutfitters for doing the install.

Progress Photos:

Front -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_2871_zps24362daf.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tbox/media/IMG_2871_zps24362daf.jpg.html)

Back -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_2874_zps54bd7ea8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tbox/media/IMG_2874_zps54bd7ea8.jpg.html)

Completed -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_2876_zps170bbfa3.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tbox/media/IMG_2876_zps170bbfa3.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_2877_zps5c83c9db.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tbox/media/IMG_2877_zps5c83c9db.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/tbox/IMG_2878_zps6e79590d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tbox/media/IMG_2878_zps6e79590d.jpg.html)

Hopefully, this week I'll get the Lightforce lights wired up. Now I got to order the tire carrier.