The independent front end was torched off and All Pro's straight axle conversion kit was installed. The kit allows anyone with even a modicum of experience to do this swap in their garage, as long as someone's around who can do a little welding. A straight axle from a 1985 Toyota was built, using Land Cruiser rotors, V6 calipers, superior Toyota hubs (way better than any aftermarket models), and a reverse-cut, high pinion third member from an FJ80 Land Cruiser. As mentioned before, the third member houses 4.88 gears and a Detroit Locker. The '85 front end was a little narrower than the later model rear end, so All-Pro's quality wheel spacers were added up front, too. The rear end houses a


third member from a V6 Toyota with 4.88 gears and a Detroit Locker. Diff-Guards, built by All-Pro, protect the front and rear third members from rock damage. All-Pro's "Hy-Steer" crossover steering was installed, which uses bolt on steering arms and a drag link and tie rod made from DOM tubing. The drag link and tie rod are above the leaf springs, so they're WAY out of harm's way.

The Toyota crossmember left something to be desired, so it was chucked in favor of All-Pro's skidplate/crossmember. It works with one or two transfer cases and affords more ground clearance and protection than the stock crossmember. All-Pro's bumpers and rocker panel guards were also installed to protect the vulnerable 4Runner's body from pesky rocks. A Warn HS9500 winch was installed on an All-Pro high-clearance bumper up front.