mbumpus11 New Build Thread - Need Input!!
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mbumpus11
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12 feet sounds like it should be ample, but I didn't measure mine since it came in the kit. I had about 6-8 feet left over from that ARB kit, so if it can be found out how long that tube is that they supply it would give you an idea.
My tube routing was pretty direct (I think), and I only really cinched it down along the midsection of the truck. Otherwise I had loops on both ends to account for movement, so a little extra length may not be bad!
It honestly is one of the most straightforward mods you can do. The longest part was routing and finding zip points.
Cymon
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Replaced the breather valve with ARB fitting, and stuck 'er in
Then I went back through and zip tied everything. I don't have pics of all this because I was ready to finish it, but I pulled the tube to the inside of the frame rail and zip tied it to some small tubing that is basically under the drivers seat (for a point of reference).
Finished routing the tube within the engine bay and decided on leaving a coil for future mods if necessary to flex/stretch.
Installed filter
DONE!
Nicely done, great write-up! Thanks for the kuddos.
Cymon
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It should work but it will be tight. It's the length of tubing is discussed in my write-up.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/215741-rear-differential-breather-mod-dummies-3.html
The full write-up is linked in my signature.
srsrogerissrs
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I def wasn't planning on doing the diff breather until later but the Houston flooding is making me do this as my next mod haha. Great build so far!
tarouszars
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I came here from the tire thread. Your 275's look great.
As for the tire removal rods requiring a screwdriver you can actually use the handle over the screw (the screw is square with rounded corners). Took me a while to figure that out this weekend when I punched a rock through one of my stock duelers.
mbumpus11
Member
I ordered them from the same place the OP of the swap thread did. I can't remember where it was, I'm sorry!
mbumpus11
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This weekend I finally completed the under hood auxiliary fuse block mod. Been meaning to for a long time.
Took a page out of [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION]’s book and use a cutting board I had laying around as the base, and also used some aluminum to fab some brackets for support.
Not sure what the wires/plugs are for which sit on the wheel well behind the fuse boxes and in “front” of the brake cylinder, but that’s where I based it for design.
Used a jigsaw to cut the board the size/way I wanted, then went to work forming the aluminum.
Mounted into the holes in the sidewall that are M8-1.25x20mm and that was perfect.
Some pics -
Before:
During:
First test fit:
Second test fit (bought another cutting board):
Sanded corners and setting breaker and block:
Painted all the parts with high temp black Rustoleum:
Test fit post paint:
Mounted breaker, block, and main wires:
Pulled out existing accessory wires/relays to Re-route and prep for fuse block:
Finished product:
Took a page out of [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION]’s book and use a cutting board I had laying around as the base, and also used some aluminum to fab some brackets for support.
Not sure what the wires/plugs are for which sit on the wheel well behind the fuse boxes and in “front” of the brake cylinder, but that’s where I based it for design.
Used a jigsaw to cut the board the size/way I wanted, then went to work forming the aluminum.
Mounted into the holes in the sidewall that are M8-1.25x20mm and that was perfect.
Some pics -
Before:
During:
First test fit:
Second test fit (bought another cutting board):
Sanded corners and setting breaker and block:
Painted all the parts with high temp black Rustoleum:
Test fit post paint:
Mounted breaker, block, and main wires:
Pulled out existing accessory wires/relays to Re-route and prep for fuse block:
Finished product:
mbumpus11
Member
Thanks to [MENTION=99496]ryan87[/MENTION] I was able to get my hands on a set of the original 5th Gen Trail wheels. I like the look of these better, and I think it gives the truck a more classic look while still being OEM.
Before (2015 TE wheels - seven holes, angular):
After (Original 5th Gen TE wheels - eight holes, round):
Very pleased with how these look on the truck, and can’t wait for my Bilstein 5100’s to get in so I can level this thing!
Before (2015 TE wheels - seven holes, angular):
After (Original 5th Gen TE wheels - eight holes, round):
Very pleased with how these look on the truck, and can’t wait for my Bilstein 5100’s to get in so I can level this thing!
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mbumpus11
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New Interior Lighting
I bit the bullet and paid up for some Oznium Ultra Thin Dome Lights. I ordered the plain white version, and it appears they’re in the 5000K range. No real blue tint in the light perceived. Link: Slimmest LED Dome Light on the Market | Thin LED Dome Lights
For the front I got two of the 1.0”x1.5”, and a 1.5”x5.0” for the rear (middle?) dome light. All three plugged right up via the dummy pack of bulb connectors they send.
Front installed, at night:
Rear installed, at night:
My dog inside, at night, through my window that transfers 14% of exterior light through (ie my tint is pretty dark...):
These things are BRIGHT. I like them. A buddy of mine told me they were too bright, but the stock bulbs and the replacement cheapo LEDs just weren’t cutting it (and started flickering).
One note: the original order came with one defective LED (one of the 1.0”x1.5”), and Oznium replaced it immediately. THAT customer service is why I have been, and continue to be, a loyal customer of almost 15 years now. One row of the LEDs didn’t work, and caused the rest to run bluish, but also reduced output:
Yes, they’re not the $9.99 kits you see online, but for the light, the service, and the fact that I know their stuff works it was worth it to me.
I bit the bullet and paid up for some Oznium Ultra Thin Dome Lights. I ordered the plain white version, and it appears they’re in the 5000K range. No real blue tint in the light perceived. Link: Slimmest LED Dome Light on the Market | Thin LED Dome Lights
For the front I got two of the 1.0”x1.5”, and a 1.5”x5.0” for the rear (middle?) dome light. All three plugged right up via the dummy pack of bulb connectors they send.
Front installed, at night:
Rear installed, at night:
My dog inside, at night, through my window that transfers 14% of exterior light through (ie my tint is pretty dark...):
These things are BRIGHT. I like them. A buddy of mine told me they were too bright, but the stock bulbs and the replacement cheapo LEDs just weren’t cutting it (and started flickering).
One note: the original order came with one defective LED (one of the 1.0”x1.5”), and Oznium replaced it immediately. THAT customer service is why I have been, and continue to be, a loyal customer of almost 15 years now. One row of the LEDs didn’t work, and caused the rest to run bluish, but also reduced output:
Yes, they’re not the $9.99 kits you see online, but for the light, the service, and the fact that I know their stuff works it was worth it to me.
TotalAutomotiveLV
New member
Got the Bilstein’s on today and very pleased!
Set to 1.75” up front and now (finally) level.
Before and after side by sides:
Thanks again, [MENTION=120150]TotalAutomotiveLV[/MENTION]!
Looking amazing.
Thank you for sharing.
Challard
New member
Great idea! What year Rav4 are the mirrors for? Ganna place an order for them ASAP
EDIT: I found the OP thread
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mbumpus11
Member
New modification write up/how-to to read:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...ount-rear-pod-led-lights-how--write-up.html
Enjoy!
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...ount-rear-pod-led-lights-how--write-up.html
Enjoy!
