I have the exact same just in blue! Torn driver seat with the same 2 rips ha
@fredfred408314 күн бұрын
Where if you know how find all coolant hoses?
@NixonTV114 күн бұрын
@@fredfred4083 I believe @LC_Engineering has some they might have full kits. I know Yotashop has a lot of OEM stuff. Other than those 2 I got hoses from O’rielly’s
@michaelmccombs3367Ай бұрын
thank you for making these videos! im currently in the process of getting my 93 4ruuner back on the trails!
@VWDriver64vista2 ай бұрын
Sun West 22re wasn't great. Head gasket at 12k, they don't even torque the head down. Shipping with it loose is a bad idea
@NixonTV12 ай бұрын
That’s a bummer. I can’t speak for their 22re but my 3vze seems to be doing good. Shipping process was easy for me and everything came dialed. I’m around 7k to 8k miles on it and still running strong.
@alexmoran24603 ай бұрын
Subscribed.👍🏼
@maario3084 ай бұрын
bro really have my dream car 😩
@tonyisme49344 ай бұрын
I'm about 7000 miles on a rebuilt top-bottom 3VZE (and 5dp manual stock orig 150R) in my 4Runner and it took them 1 year during covid. Parts supply issues. New pistons, cams & heads. These engines like conventional oil with elevated zddp in them, (bucket shims) and follow the factory Toy manual. I'm using 10w40. Prior to rebuild, there was cam wear using off-shelf oils. And of course Genuine Toyota red coolant. I will fiberglass wrap my crossover pipe like you did. Only use Denso genuine engine components from authorized denso dealers. I am the second owner of mine since 31 years ago. Mine has sentimental value as it has saved me during my travels into Mexico, many trips were in excess of 600 miles. Once I pulled a Van on a dolly roughly 400 miles back from Mexico. (prior to the rebuild) which did stress the drive train /tranny but no damage.
@NixonTV14 ай бұрын
I tried to use as much oem parts as I could. Oem gets expensive tho haha. They are fun trucks
@Andagidude4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing about being scam for many months.
@katiecolsell85615 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@kingwja43805 ай бұрын
Mmm those are some good shots right there
@NixonTV15 ай бұрын
Thanks man🙏🏼
@UBERPOWNAGE5 ай бұрын
Your videos sent me to Sunwest to put a motor in my 93 T100. I let them know I found them through your videos. I can second I am very happy with my choice. Truck runs great! It's just a commuter that's a reminder of a simpler time.
@NixonTV15 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. I had a great experience with them and my 4runner is still running strong👍🏼
@chriscollison31365 ай бұрын
Shit I’ve got 2 of these exact 4Runners and one with over 200whp 3.0 that I built. We have no smog here though. Deffintly upgrade your tank to rail fuel line to -6 a thru a washable high flow filter on the fram somewhere. That alone blew my Mine how much power I gained along with bigger injectors. And yes it is the exhaust that does it but they have a kit on eBay o straight 2.5inch headers is what they call it but it seems to help. I’ve tried everything except the turbo so far but the did have a turbo charged version so the block is pretty tuff.
@bobjones60356 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. That’s horrible. Thank you for the info. We just did a 3.0 build ourselves. I’ll help share your video so other don’t get scammed. 😎🤘
@NixonTV16 ай бұрын
I almost felt bad making this video because I’ve heard of some good reviews of the guys motor but my experience was so bad I wouldn’t want anyone else to have to deal with that. I considered rebuilding my 3.0 but didn’t have the resources unfortunately. Hope yours runs good man🔥
@wavvycrockett7 ай бұрын
So cool I need it for my 93. Any brand info?
@NixonTV17 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Ya it’s a CVT Mt. Rainer. I custom made the roof rack. I have a roof rack build series on my channel. I like the tent but it is a little big for the 4runner. I think they make one called the Mt. Shasta that’s smaller but I guess it’s all preference.
@Trash-Castle8 ай бұрын
Nice! I’m restoring a 1994! It’s so refreshing to see people love these 2nd gens as much as me. It’s my preferred year mostly for the tailgate but the body is timeless
@4runnerMancoАй бұрын
Im the creator and founder of 4runner Mafia. I have 27 4runners.. 10 of them are 2nd gens a couple that you never seen in person trim wise. I'm the Goat
@justinjacobson75558 ай бұрын
Dude dodge off road did the same thing to me! It wasn’t 3GS but it sucked
@flyprincess698 ай бұрын
With the cost of used cars these days, you got yourself a good reliable truck.
@NixonTV18 ай бұрын
It’s been running good so far. I’ve had a few minor issues but nothing major👍🏼
@kode30209 ай бұрын
Great content! Good luck on the channel. Subscribed
@NixonTV19 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Appreciate it. I will have an update on the runner soon.
@jreg00289 ай бұрын
Nice build video, do you have any idea what size those stock rail nuts are. I plan on doing the same thing youre doing but i want to add to the existing rail for extra support.
@NixonTV19 ай бұрын
Thanks. Are you talking about the threaded tabs that go inside the rail?
@jreg00289 ай бұрын
@@NixonTV1 yes, I actually found them on the sherpa website. Just in case anyone is wondering
@matthewmurray516810 ай бұрын
Man that idea of adding the angle iron is great! Bet it makes it quite a bit stronger
@NixonTV19 ай бұрын
It worked out great. It really strengthened the sides but also the crossbars lay in the angle so it made it very rigid
@Dagothdaleet10 ай бұрын
Nice work bro. I am looking at getting a 2nd gen myself
@NixonTV110 ай бұрын
Thanks man! They are pretty fun👌🏼
@douglas1982b10 ай бұрын
My engine was a basket case too. PRO TIP !...use multiple colored zip ties for vacuum lines. One on the hose, and one where it hoes. Double up when color options run out. This will help later if you have to remove them again.
@NixonTV110 ай бұрын
Imma try this next time. Great idea 💯
@douglas1982b10 ай бұрын
I'm glad I found this because I've looked at the Raptor many times. Wow !
@UBERPOWNAGE11 ай бұрын
This video made me contact Sunwest Automotive on a Saturday night. They reaxthed out Monday morning. I called and talked with them, placed my order monday night over the phone. Will report back later. I almost reached out to these other vendors myself and your video is the whole reason i went with Sunwest.
@NixonTV111 ай бұрын
Stoked to hear that! That was the whole purpose of why I made the video, to share my experience and hopefully help others. Ive got almost 3,000 miles on my motor and it’s running smooth so far. Make sure you follow their break in instructions. I was happy with the amount of paperwork and guidance they gave me on installing and breaking in the motor, it was super helpful.
@sunwestautomotive312711 ай бұрын
Thank You for the Shout Out, Nick! We appreciate your business! Because of this video, we just had another customer purchase a 3.0L today! The gift that keeps on giving. Glad to hear we got you back on the road and hope everything was resolved with the cc company and getting your funds back!
@NixonTV111 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Ive been driving my 4runner for a couple months now and it’s running good! Very happy with your guys motor and customer service!
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
I got the aisin clutch kit for $40 “used” on Amazon but it a brand new
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
What is ur idle rpm?
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s somewhere around 500 but I’d have to check
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
@@NixonTV1 800 is recommended on the passenger side of the hood there’s a sticker that tells the idle rpm and degree of timing advance recommendation
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
Pull ur acs radiator and condenser thank me later replace ur fan clutch also 😉
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
Got a jdm with 210 psi comprsssion in all 6 showing up this week
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
Should have deleted the crossover imo
@KWAHU93 Жыл бұрын
I bought a jdm with 210 psi in all 6 for 2300 to my door and 60k that’s how u get a swap done cheap
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Nice. I plan on keeping mine for awhile so that’s why I got a new one and it’s got a 3 year warranty. I thought about a JDM tho
@bonifaciocaballero9737 Жыл бұрын
Great job! A friend of mine created a 2/3 roof rack for my 2nd Generation 4Runner, which I use to mount my pop-up rooftop tent. I do regret not convincing him to make it the full length, but it still looks fantastic. Thank you for your excellent work and keep it up!.
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks🙏🏼
@drewdowns7128 Жыл бұрын
glad i found your channel! on my 2x 2nd gen 4runner build and always looking for their content on here, great stuff
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I haven’t posted in awhile but I’m filming some videos this weekend so should have more content out soon. I’m about to take it on it’s first road trip to Utah so doing a lot of maintenance and upgrades before the trip.
@jameshirai8936 Жыл бұрын
Thx for sharing your story, fortunately you paid with a credit card!!lOmg my story is so similar to yours, except the Raptor engines jerk. I feel super lucky that for some reason when I was looking at Oregon engines it didn’t quite Smell right . Possibly because cheapest atm when I was shopping for my 22RE long block. Some other mechanic took my milkshaked engine apart at least a yr before I ended up ordering my engine from Sunwest, and it was like an explosion of parts in NO sort of labeling or organization…
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Your situation sounds very similar to mine haha. Did you get the new engine in?
@jameshirai8936 Жыл бұрын
@@NixonTV1 yes, FINALLY. Wkn out the small kinks now. O-ring on idle screw turned to plastic so wkn on getting the proper size. Gentle rpm varying break in process. At under 50 miles so far. Really don’t want to run it for break in with incorrect high idle
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
@jameshirai8936 there is a guy on here that made a really good video on fixing high idle on the 3vze. His name is “Practical Enthusiast” and the video is called “Toyota 3VZE | Ep.9 | High engine idle speed EASY FIX!”. Check it out, he’s got a bunch of others videos on the 3vze as well
@Unknown_Ooh Жыл бұрын
The music 👌
@righteousdub024 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding this video man congrats on your rig looking good 👍. I was looking at that Raptor motor myself and was convinced on buying it in the near future for mine as well. With your hw on them I'll look for something else thanks again for the video man
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Ya man I figured I’d share my experience. I’ve read forums of people getting their raptor engine and liking them, but also read a lot of shady stuff about them. After the experience I had with them, I wouldn’t refer anyone to use them🤷🏻♂️
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
I did have a great experience with Sun West Auto. They were very informative, great customer service, great shipping, and I’ve put 1,600 miles on the engine and it seems to be running great so far
@JammyCrackcorn Жыл бұрын
My Father -In -Law gave me his 1992 Toyota SR5 3.0 / 4 WD EXTENDED Cab this past Christmas… It has 119,000 miles on it and I’ve changed all tires…timing belt…all gear oils…changed oil and filter…new red coolant …new battery…all shocks… I’ve installed a Bar light on the bed rail…New lights on the Brush guard…Lubricated Drive Shaft… Fun to do…About to change all front suspension parts…( Pittman arm…idler arm…inner and outer tie rod ends….upper and lower ball joints …front suspension shock..etc…
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Nice man! Ya really fun projects. Frustrating at times but fun haha. I just got a full bilstein suspension kit, it’s sitting in the garage. That’s next on the list. How was changing all the shocks?
@eprohoda Жыл бұрын
amigo- outstanding travelvlog- adios. 😯
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@mattwernecke2342 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bobbys0642 Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, your videos are spot on and loving all the info. I am in the finishing stages of finishing up my 4runner. Piece of serious advice. PUT THE SHROUD ON for the radiator if you haven't already. Not having it is a guarantee on your cooling system failing and I'd hate to see any damage done to what is proving to be a solid build effort. Keep up the amazing work bud. Your videos are showing me how to do more of my own maintenace. Some of the best I have found on the internet so far. :D
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you man! I really appreciate it, these kinda of comments mean a lot! Ya I got to get a new shroud, mine was broken when I got it. Are they tough to install, I was looking at the engine bay and it’s pretty tight in there.
@bobbys0642 Жыл бұрын
@@NixonTV1 Any time bud. I havnt had to take one out or put one in, but my mechanic said it went in easy enough. I have seen some tutorials on it. A great thing to keep on hand is Plastiweld. Essentially same thing as Chemiweld but great for keeping plastic components whole. Be it clips inside, or shroud and engine bay clips ect.
@superminer66 Жыл бұрын
Motors are electrical....Engines are mechanical...
@michaelmacleod Жыл бұрын
Dude, no one needs that sorta poopfest, glad you got past it.
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard from people that have gotten the motor like it but man my experience with that guy was super shady
@scottrandal3219 Жыл бұрын
I bought my 93 in California and towed it back here to Tennessee you guys definitely have solid trucks there
@scottrandal3219 Жыл бұрын
I actually cleared all the carpet and insulation out of mine and used bedliner in it much easier to clean if something spills or im hauling something
@RippSnortin Жыл бұрын
Drive with the windows open. That liner is toxic.
@scottrandal3219 Жыл бұрын
Loving the vids on this truck
@scottrandal3219 Жыл бұрын
I have this exact same model 4runner definitely a fun project
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
They are a pretty good platform for a 4x4 even stock. They wheel pretty good
@thebushchechen Жыл бұрын
You can fit so much inside those rear panels on the back end, I got recovery gear to camp showers n soap inside mine.😅 mines rolling bare metal rear end yours is so oooo La La compared to mine right now.. I got 4wd seat covers to not deal with what’s underneath 😅😅😅 31 years of .. idk.
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely going to use the side panels! I’m pressed for space once all my camping stuff is loaded in there.
@NuttyNu Жыл бұрын
3.4 swap
@nickt9467 Жыл бұрын
Sick. Just finished the LC vacuum lines on my 1990. Then the valve cover gasket. Then anything old and plastic and broken under the hood. Took off the bumpers, running boards, and rear bumper returns, cleaned and treated the inside and polished the outside. Spring cleaning, 2nd gen-style. #laboroflove
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
Any tips or tricks with the valve cover gaskets? I did the RTV in the corners but mine are still leaking.
@nickt9467 Жыл бұрын
@@NixonTV1 Yes, did ton of research, talked to mechanic friends, talked to the dealership. Only use the RTV in the corners as indicated in the FSM. And if yours is leaking like mine was, (rear passenger side corner) check the rear cam seals. That was my issue all along. So: 1.) Don't use a continuous bead of RTV, only a tiny dash where the seal goes up and over the cam bearing. 2.) If you use too much RTV it will definitely leak. 3.) Check to see if your valve cover bolts are stretched (half of mine were). Chances are someone saw the leak and just wrenched down on the bolts 4.) There's a strong likelihood it's actually the cam seal leaking. Definitely do those too. I think the Fel-Pro kits even come with new cam seals. Good luck
@NixonTV1 Жыл бұрын
@@nickt9467 yep passenger rear is leaking on mine too. Ok cool this is good to know. Thanks man👍🏼
@DarkSlayer777 Жыл бұрын
Great job man and yeah its hard finding roofracks for that 4runner gen