Donnie Does It Garage

13/09/2023

My son asked to flex it last night. Then immediately asked if we were going to tip over.

11/09/2023

Just wanted to throw up a “complete” engine bay shot.
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29/08/2023

Sometimes I forget how small it really is.

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25/07/2023

Hun to hub rebuild done on this front axle. Complete with IFS hubs, Tundra brakes and 5.29 gears.

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25/07/2023

First time on links and on its own weight. Axle is pushed a bit further forward than I want. Gonna have to bring that back.

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22/07/2023

First mock up of the front. I literally just jacked it up to match the rear.

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04/07/2023

Small body lift before and after. If you can’t tell which is which, good. That was the goal!

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04/07/2023

Motor and radiator are in! Radiator is sitting up a little high. Probably gonna drop it down about an inch.

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02/07/2023

Pulled the motor back out and prepped the engine bay for yet another motor install. Installed .co engine mounts to accommodate

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02/07/2023

.co sponsored this lovely harness and it will be the next video coming out in this series.

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01/07/2023

Visualizing the attack here. Looong way to go!

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01/07/2023

First appearance of the Market Place Runner in the garage
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29/06/2023

Just wanted to make a lil before and after. I’ll make a better one when it pulls out under its own power this weekend!

20/06/2023

Threw some rear shocks on the 1st Gen this week. We've got a TON of parts on the way to finally get this thing wrapped up! I can't wait!

In this short video, I show you how to outboard your shocks on a 1st Gen 4Runner using a 3rd Gen 4Runner rear axle. I believe a Tacoma rear axle will work in...

10/06/2023

3rd Gen console and shifter mounted into my 1st Gen along with NWF Trident shifter setup. Fits like a glove!

05/06/2023

Ts tssss. Craigslist Rebuilt!

12/03/2023

All clean, painted and ready to install. Trail Gear 5.29 gears. Trail Gear 3 link mounts. Front Range Offroad Big Brake bracket. IFS hubs and 3rd Gen 4Runner 13WL brakes.

21/02/2023

I wouldn't call myself a fabricator. I just enjoy the process. Even when that process is a fail.

Lot of ups and down (pun intended) on this one as we work to install the Barnes 4WD coil towers on the 1985 Ultimate Overland 4runner build.

22/01/2023

One side is in! Well tacked anyway…

16/01/2023

Getting closer to having this thing back on the road!

1985 Toyota 4Runner Ultimate Overland Build Part 6 - Trail Gear SUSPENSION

We're getting further and further along in this build, and this part is showing the assembly of the suspension. We have installed a Trail Gear spring lift in...

15/01/2023

Lot of problem solving today to get to this point.

27/12/2022

How long are your lower links? I’ve pushed the axle 4” forward (108” total wheelbase). I’ve currently got the lowers at 50” eye to eye. numbers are great in the calculator, but I feel it looks a little wonky. Am I just being picky, or is 50” way too long?

18/12/2022

Swapped to a 3rd Gen 4runner rear axle. The width is perfect, and I might be able to use the stock shock mount and outboard the shocks. 👌🏼

11/12/2022

Rears are in. Moving on to 3 linking the front. How much did your trail gear 4” springs settle? I’ve got 400+ lbs of sand in the back right now to help simulate a rear bumper and spare tire carrier that will go in later. Shackle angle is about 30°. Wondering (hoping) it will settle down to 45° but I’m not opposed to pulling a leaf out to accomplish this for now. Front spring mount was moved 6” forward and rear shackle hanger was moved 3” back.