A10MileHusker's 5th Gen Build Thread
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A10MileHusker
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I'll post that up once I get around to doing that.
A10MileHusker
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Haven't done much to the rig lately. Saving up for a wedding and honeymoon is taking all of my money.
I received a couple amazon gift cards and so with that I purchased the Genuine Suburu H631SFJ101 Tweeter Kit.
Great improvement over the stock and its plug and play. Took all of 15 minutes to install.
I received a couple amazon gift cards and so with that I purchased the Genuine Suburu H631SFJ101 Tweeter Kit.
Great improvement over the stock and its plug and play. Took all of 15 minutes to install.
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Installed my King 2.5 Coilovers with Adjusters. Install was straight forward and actually easy. It added the perfect amount of lift to get it nice and level. Very happy with the turnout.
Do you get any rear-end sag when loaded? That's my only concern with a 'leveling' lift - it looks perfect unloaded, but if you're hauling heavy you could be dragging a bit.
A10MileHusker
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Yes, 100% I plan on adding heavier springs in the rear to help with that. I notice it even putting my bike rack on (hitch mounted rack) and it sags with the weight of a mountain bike.
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Still love them. I have had both HID and LED and you will get more output from HID but I am really liking the instant on and output of the LEDs.
A10MileHusker
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I'll have some updates soon but nothing big. At a bit of a standstill for a couple of reasons. My now Wife and I paid for our wedding and so I had been saving for that and now we are saving up for a house.
So the build has been slightly suspended but will resume.
I'll have some updates soon but nothing big. At a bit of a standstill for a couple of reasons. My now Wife and I paid for our wedding and so I had been saving for that and now we are saving up for a house.
So the build has been slightly suspended but will resume.
Totally understand. It's the important things in life that matter the most.
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Installed my GZilla awning mounts in preparation for my new ARB 2500x2500 awning.
These mounts are built wonderfully and are extremely stout. Looking forward to getting the awning mounted to them
These mounts are built wonderfully and are extremely stout. Looking forward to getting the awning mounted to them
A10MileHusker
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After a couple crazy weeks at work I finally was able to get my ARB 2500x2500 awning installed today. Can't wait to give a try.
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Finally Installed [MENTION=87816]Baja Designs[/MENTION] SAE fog lights. Been sitting in my garage for over a year. Super simple, 30 minute install.
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Completed my lift. Had my front King CO's for over a year now to level it out.
Finally purchased rear lift. Right now I have Wheeler T13 rear springs and Toytec Aluma Shocks. I'm running these shocks while my King 2.5s are being built (35 weeks out).
I also have the Toytec Superflex's in my garage but trying these Wheeler springs out for now.
Finally purchased rear lift. Right now I have Wheeler T13 rear springs and Toytec Aluma Shocks. I'm running these shocks while my King 2.5s are being built (35 weeks out).
I also have the Toytec Superflex's in my garage but trying these Wheeler springs out for now.
A10MileHusker
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Wheeler T13s just weren't enough for me. Lasted less than 24 hours and I swapped in the Superflex's.
I finally did my Dual Battery setup after a long time of putting it off. I did a very simple setup based off of @evldave on expeditionportal.com. I followed the following diagram:
I used an Optima D35 battery for the Auxiliary battery.
However, instead of just a regular isolator I opted for a Blue Sea 7610 that way there aren't any idiot switches being used that could be left on. This way it will simply charge and then if anything should happen it will cut off, leaving the main battery able to start.
So here are the items I used/purchased:
Off Grid 4x4 Battery Tray
Blue Sea 7610
Blue Sea ANL Fuse Block #5006
ANL 150 Amp Fuses
~10' of Red and Black 4AWG Wire
Connectors
I ended up returning the precut wire pictured. It was simple to just make my own small sections which I was originally worried about.
To connect the lugs to the ends of cut wire simply grab a dull chisel (or like thereof) and hammer the ends to crimp, the connection is fine.
While other write ups said it isn't necessary to use two fuses, I did to be on the safe side.
I also ran my Isolator into the dash so it starts up with ignition and grounded to where the main battery is grounded.
Here is my final setup
Finished in about 2.5 hours and right when the rain started.
Overall I'm happy with the outcome, glad it worked out and dont think I'm going to change anything major with this setup.
What fuse is the 12 ga wire connected to, I am sourcing parts to try this. And I choose the solenoid you did so I don't have to worry about anything, did you add another fuse box for all the other stuff?
A10MileHusker
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Responded to your PM. I ran mine to a fuse under the dash. Can't remember my original thinking process but I would run it to either the main fuse box under the hood or the fuse box under the dash.
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For the last 16 years I have been in a 4Runner and that time will be soon coming to an end.
Yesterday I put a deposit down on a 2022 GMC Yukon AT4. I'm pumped for the next adventure but will miss the T4R family. I've enjoyed the 5th gen but the creature comforts are calling me as my family grows. Plus the 6.2 V8 will be nice :biggrin1:
I will still keep an eye on the forum and answer any questions that come through as much as possible. But now the deconstruction of the 5th gen begins so watch the classifieds for some parts!
Thank you all and hope to see you out there.
Yesterday I put a deposit down on a 2022 GMC Yukon AT4. I'm pumped for the next adventure but will miss the T4R family. I've enjoyed the 5th gen but the creature comforts are calling me as my family grows. Plus the 6.2 V8 will be nice :biggrin1:
I will still keep an eye on the forum and answer any questions that come through as much as possible. But now the deconstruction of the 5th gen begins so watch the classifieds for some parts!
Thank you all and hope to see you out there.
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