BGRS X ANNEX SUSPENSION – 2

Geez it’s been a while since the last log post… 🙂 Where I left off: Front suspension was installed, mostly torqued in: What I accomplished since then: Addressed new paint issues When coming back to the assembly, I noticed that the paint quality on the struts didn’t meet expectations. It didn’t cure properly or harden […]

Bearings & New Sump

My 4AG engine developed more noise around the rear – towards the end of the exhaust cam. The 4th cylinder was also noticeably hotter… Further investigation revealed the 4th runner was always discolouring first: Initial thoughts were a bent camshaft and/or worn connector rod bearings (4th cylinder). Seeing that the bearings were overdue for an […]

NEW TUNE TEST DRIVE

After 2-3 days of constantly checking my work and making final adjustments, I was able to inch out for a test drive. Butt was clenched the entire time… There were a number of things to monitor – too many… from brakes all the way through to engine, driveline, suspension and diff… As they checked off, […]

トヨタ 4.778 + CUSCO RS (pt.1)

After contacting Sam at Neat Gearboxes, I eventually took the OEM route and got my LSD assembled with a Toyota 4.778 ring & pinion. I eventually restored my original zenki axle housing, along with new hard lines ready to house the new setup. This followed with all the parts being removed from the kouki axle […]

Rear axle rebuild 2

Yep… this time round, my zenki differential gets the treatment it deserves… Using a slide-hammer, my axles started to come out slowly: Here’s a picture of it gaining some distance away from the housing, you can see the bearing surface peering through: Eventually it gave way and came out… the bearings were surprisingly in good […]