Apohl17's AventuRunner Build Thread - V8 4th Gen

apohl17 · Sep 7, 2019

Lastly for now, an overdue power steering flush! The previous fluid was likely PS fluid, which is not reccomended. In went Valvoline Maxlife Synth ATF!
Before:

Parts washer mid-clean:

Install, cycle the fluid until the whole system is clean by turning the wheels when off the ground, and... Voila.

Stay tuned for more...

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4RunnerBank · Sep 8, 2019

apohl17 said:
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Stay tuned for more...

Looking forward to it. Great write-up!

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Jason B · Sep 8, 2019

apohl17 said:
Ordered a Gibson cat-back exhaust yesterday from [MENTION=9]Jason B[/MENTION] at Burtman Industries! Went with the SS, dual side exit, black tip system. Can't wait to receive it and install.

Awesome! I know you'll be taking awesome pics when you get it installed then. Thanks in advance.

Gibson catback exhaust for 4th gen! Labor day SALE extended! Video attached

apohl17 · Sep 8, 2019

Couple hundred miles already on the AventuRunner. Hit 212k!

Checked the plugs, mostly for reference. Looks like they are doing fine, gap is still at 0.040. I'll probaly replace them with Denso next year sometime...

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apohl17 · Sep 8, 2019

Decided to paint the scrappy looking faded scoop.
First step, removal. 5 bolts, one hidden philips screw under the insulation, and it's off.

Hit it with some 400...

And out comes the trusty satin black.

Notice how glossy it looked? I got freaked out and nearly topcoated with flat black!
But, I gave it a night to degloss, and it went down to satin overnight. Whew.

Much better! I'll probably repaint the peeling grille next, torn whether I want to keep it silver or not!

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apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

Couple goodies came in the mall today!

Big shout out to Icon for warranty replacing my rusted delta joints. They were very easy to work with and great customer service across the board.
New deltas:

Install hopefully in the next couple weeks!

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apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

So as I have been driving around, I started to notice the LCD screen dimly lit. So, I ordered in a 90010-09017 bulb, replaced the one I thought was out, and replacing it, I realized, indeed, not one, but both were out. Guess I should'a bought two! At least the time is lit until I get the next bulb in :bravo:

mysticz · Sep 17, 2019

Great built, thanks for sharing.:bump:

apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

Over the weekend I spent a few hours doing a lil' thang I like to call... a frame manicure. Since this is my 3rd runner (and the one with the least amount of starting rust), I made my point to keep the frame juicy. So, out comes the wire wheel and the facemask!

Before:

apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

1. After wire wheeling everything I could get the bristles on, out came the air nozzle to blow off the dust, flakes, etc.
2. Next up, a little bit of degreaser to clean the surface from oils/grime.
3. Third, Rustoleum Rust Reformer- Used 2 cans to get all the rusted areas. Turns the corrosion into a paintable surface. For the price, it does well!
4. Lastly, a topcoat of Flat black enamel.

Finished product (for now):

*edit, the shop kittens were watching intently the entire time.

apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

For comparison's sake:

apohl17 · Sep 17, 2019

Also, cleaned up these wheels a bit, really digging them for what they are.

arty:

apohl17 · Sep 19, 2019

Trying to think if I should just wait 'til next spring to throw on a rack, or delve into one no for fall adventuring... Eh, fall it is. [MENTION=129084]Flemster[/MENTION] / [MENTION=413201]SherpaEquipmentCo[/MENTION] , it's time to talk... :rockon:

apohl17 · Sep 22, 2019

Another bundle of minor things came in the mail yesterday! The Crux interface and Metra 8202 dash kit is for my double din install in the near future. And I got my second 90010-09017 bulb for the LC's screen, so now that's fixed for good...

The first being this $11 ebay 8-Ball. Threaded right up, and it's noice....

Next up, cabin air-- I had checked it a week or so ago and it was pretty plugged up. For $8, time for a new one!

For those of you you don't know, it's easy to get to once you drop the glove compartment, which is a single screw and a bit of finaggling.

And then I took it for a test drive and passed a guy with MASSIVE garden fare. Biggest punkins I seen in m' life! And a zuuc, and maybe a snake gourd? Wowza.

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AuSeeker · Sep 22, 2019

And then I took it for a test drive and passed a guy with MASSIVE garden fare. Biggest punkins I seen in m' life! And a zuuc, and maybe a snake gourd? Wowza.

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The pumpkin man maybe on his way to the Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Festival.

Nekoosa GIANT Pumpkin Festival | October 5 & 6, 2019 | Nekoosa, WI

apohl17 · Sep 22, 2019

AuSeeker said:
The pumpkin man maybe on his way to the Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Festival.

Maybe! He was heading in the opposite direction, but there can't be too many giant pumpkin ordeals in WI, so maybe he had to go get it weighed in advance... Or he was taking them sightseeing in Milwaukee. Who knows!

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AuSeeker · Sep 22, 2019

apohl17 said:
Maybe! He was heading in the opposite direction, but there can't be too many giant pumpkin ordeals in WI, so maybe he had to go get it weighed in advance... Or he was taking them sightseeing in Milwaukee. Who knows!

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There's actually 4, one has already been held, 2 others had no date listed, Nekoosa was the only one that hasn't happened and had a date listed.

2019 Giant Pumpkin Festivals, Pumpkin Weigh Off Sites, Pumpkin Nook

Note: If you get an automatic download from the above site, no worries, it's just the "Peanut" A.K.A. Charlie Brown soundtrack theme music! LOL

apohl17 · Sep 22, 2019

AuSeeker said:
There's actually 4, one has already been held, 2 others had no date listed, Nekoosa was the only one that hasn't happened and had a date listed.

2019 Giant Pumpkin Festivals, Pumpkin Weigh Off Sites, Pumpkin Nook

Note: If you get an automatic download from the above site, no worries, it's just the "Peanut" A.K.A. Charlie Brown soundtrack theme music! LOL

Gotcha! You know your punkins dude... Haha
Either that or he was heading home from the one on the 14th... Who knows. Pretty awesome though!

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apohl17 · Sep 23, 2019

Took a couple pics after the bucket load of rain we had today...

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apohl17 · Sep 24, 2019

Think I have narrowed down my choice of skids - as non-beefy as they are, I think I am set on aluminum for the mere respect of corrosion resistance... Definitely trying to keep rust off this rig as much as possible!

RCI Offroad, let's get 'er done.

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