User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 01-17-2017, 11:46 AM #1
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD's Build Thread

So going back about 10 years ago, I wanted a 4runner (3rd Gen) but I had 5 kids and a wife and a house and a job, so I opted for a YUKON XL that seats eight. Well now most all of the kids are gone and it was time for a new vehicle. I really needed a pickup but decided - just buy it.

So after 6 months of shopping I found a 2007 4runner Sport with 82,000 miles.

Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:19 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 12:10 PM #2
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
So to catch up - I have had the 4runner now about 3 months. I did the Daystar 2.5/1.5 lift first. Keeping the XREAS. Still waiting on tires. I think I will ge with BF Goodrich Rough Terrain 265/70/17.

I have the shelf in the rear cargo area but I dont use it. I added a fire exstiguisher and a toolbox. FYI the toolbox is strapped down to the cargo hooks so as not to meet me up front if something bad happens. The other box contains a wool blanket, a camping pillow, small survival kit, and a pint of vodka (for emergency use only....you know if I ever got stranded)

I also added a tow strap, a winch pulley block, a reciever hitch with shakle all in the side storage area. Also a Bolt Power jump box - this thing is awesome. Supposedly has 600 amps. It would start my V8 Yukon with the battery removed.


Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:21 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 12:30 PM #3
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Next was the problem of not having hands free phone use. I am one of those people that can't walk and chew gum at the same time...my wife would say I can't just walk at the same time. I had hands free in my last vehicle so time to change out the factory stereo even though it was perfect.

I added a Kenwood KDC-X998 with Front and rear USB, HD Radio, and hands free phone capabilities. I also retained the Steering wheel controls.

But of course I couldn't stop there. I also added a Uniden BearCat 880 CB Radio with weather alert, weather reports, channel scan, and a bunch of other goodies. This is not a single Din sized CB radio. It required removing most of the outer box and even then I had to set up the faceplate in a mill and remove about .040" across the top to make it fit.




and the location of the hands free microphone.

Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:25 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 12:38 PM #4
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Only problem with the uniden is that the closest color to amber that you can get is a greenish yellow. The leds that light the faceplate are Red/Blue/Green leds that are controlled by the electronics in the cb. So I took the faceplate apart and covered the LEDs with LED lighting Film. Only problem is this difficult and I had to do it 5 different times to get the right color combination.

I also didn't like the CB Mic cable hanging down all the time so I made a short smooth cable with a right angle connector on the radio end. The other end is attached to a Uniden wireless microphone. The base for the microphone is mounted on the dash below the 4WD selector with suction cups.



Of course With the wireless mic, i had to build a custom piece of short cable to keep everything neat.


Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:30 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 12:43 PM #5
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Of course I also added a PA speaker. Warning... If you have teens , do not tell them you have a PA speaker. They will embarrass you.

here is the microphone..


and the color at night (picture distorts colors a little)



and the antenna. a 3 foot firestik on a Comet RS730 lip mount. Also a Firestik Spring and a firestik quick disconnect.

Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:32 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 01:01 PM #6
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Replaced the floor mats with Factory all weather.



Scan gauge 2 - bought from advanced auto using a 30% off online coupon.



and the cool switch blade key fob.


Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:35 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 01:23 PM #7
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Now for the front. I did the Fog Light Mod but also added a seperate panel switch on the console. Then I replaced the Fog light bulbs with HID's 3000k.

The light is a little yellow/geenish but much better than factory and lights up the roadside much better.

Zombie switch are for Fogs, Sasquach Switch is for the spots





Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:41 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 01:26 PM #8
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
Then driving lights. I went with cube LED's from Rugged Ridge. They are plenty bright. They are wired into the high beams but almost too bright for the road as they throw a lot of glare off of street signs back in your face.


Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:42 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 01:53 PM #9
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
The switches for the Fog lights and the Driving lights were mounted into a Limited console panel I picked up off of Ebay. I also added a dual USB port that is switched so that it can be on when the 4runner is off.


All of the switches are amber color.




While I was working on power, I added a cigarette outlet on a cord inside the glovebox for when i use my navigation unit but don't like the cord hanging by the shifter. Can also be used for an air pump or accessory. Has about 6 foot cord. Is switch to be on when you want it, even if ignition is off.


Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:48 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 02:05 PM #10
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
It has been a busy three months with this thing.

Back to the front. I fabricated a flip up front plate holder.


up position




Inside is a Engo E9000 winch on a Budbuilt hidden winch mount. Clocked the clutch handle and added a wireless remote. It is a tight fit.



Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:54 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-17-2017, 02:08 PM #11
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
I was a little worried about the stories of the winch selenoids sticking in the on position and making a mess. So I installed a winch isolator and a panel switch.




Last edited by ScottD; 07-06-2017 at 02:55 PM.
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-18-2017, 02:48 AM #12
sportsbriefcase's Avatar
sportsbriefcase sportsbriefcase is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Bozeman, MT
Posts: 64
Real Name: J.R.
sportsbriefcase is on a distinguished road
sportsbriefcase sportsbriefcase is offline
Member
sportsbriefcase's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Bozeman, MT
Posts: 64
Real Name: J.R.
sportsbriefcase is on a distinguished road
82,000 miles on a clean '07...well done. Welcome in.
__________________
J.R. (Sportsbriefcase)
Bozeman, MT
2007 SR5 4x4 V6 | Bilstein 5100s (1.75") | Spidertrax | Trail Edition Rims | 265/70/17 Dueler | Satoshi Grille Mod | HCF Delete | Running Boards Removed
**Sportsbriefcase's Build Thread**
sportsbriefcase is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-18-2017, 08:31 AM #13
Roody Roody is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Connecticut
Age: 32
Posts: 253
Real Name: Ross
Roody is on a distinguished road
Roody Roody is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Connecticut
Age: 32
Posts: 253
Real Name: Ross
Roody is on a distinguished road
Very clean truck, nice build!
__________________
Current: 2018 GX460
Past: 2005 V6 4Runner, 2005 V8 4Runner, 2018 TRDORP

Love off-roading? Enjoy listening to podcasts? Consider yourself a four-wheeling enthusiast? So do we! Join in on the fun, and listen here:
The Off The Road Again Podcast
Roody is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-18-2017, 11:24 AM #14
Nashvillerunner Nashvillerunner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Canton, GA
Age: 44
Posts: 616
Real Name: Jason
Nashvillerunner is on a distinguished road
Nashvillerunner Nashvillerunner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Canton, GA
Age: 44
Posts: 616
Real Name: Jason
Nashvillerunner is on a distinguished road
Awesome build! What part of GA are you in? Atlanta/Canton here.
__________________
FJC SUSPENSION/DEBADGED/DDM TUNING 5000K HID KID/DDM 9006 YELLOW LED FOG LIGHT BULBS/YAKIMA MEGAWARRIOR BASKET/265-70-17 FALKEN WILDPEAK MT-01.
Nashvillerunner is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 01-18-2017, 12:36 PM #15
ScottD's Avatar
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
ScottD ScottD is offline
Member
ScottD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 71
ScottD is on a distinguished road
I am in Loganville, across town from you, but my Mom/Dad live in Jasper and my sister in Ballground, I grew up in Woodstock so I know your area pretty well.
__________________
2007 Sport 4x4, Daystar 2.5/1.5, 1.25, Diff drop, Spidertrax, Xreas, Budbuilt/Engo hidden winch, HID Fogs, Rugged Ridge LED Spots, Custom CB, Rola Rack, KDLINKS front/rear dash cam, USB Power, Hula Girl Mod. Build Thread
ScottD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
>BUILD THREAD< The4kbeast's 3rd-Gen 2000 T4R SR5 (Highlander Edition) 4x4 Build The4kbeast 3rd gen T4Rs 285 07-25-2018 09:37 PM
wyanrard's 2003 SR5 V6 build thread/picture thread wyanrard 4th Gen T4Rs 56 02-04-2017 01:03 PM
STRRAYNGE Build Thread! Or, I should say, After Build Thread?! Pic Heavy STRRAYNGE 3rd gen T4Rs 24 02-11-2016 10:46 AM
1998 T4R Build Thread/Rear bumper build 4running11191 4running11191 3rd gen T4Rs 3 09-19-2014 07:07 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:09 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020