Flemster's 2000 SR5 Sport

I really dig those lights. They look sharp on the rig. How do you like the output? Are they focused or are they flood style? Once I get my "changeling build" back together, I will be looking at adding some nice lights.
 
I really dig those lights. They look sharp on the rig. How do you like the output? Are they focused or are they flood style? Once I get my "changeling build" back together, I will be looking at adding some nice lights.
They are definitely more of a flood which is great until you're going fast down a dirt road at night. They do outpace my projectors though so still bright as hell. But nothing like a nice set of Baja Desings LP6 or something. For the price though... worth it.

Nice crossmember.... I know the feeling of those being bent ;) Yours turned out great. Love the tidy up job too!

Your patch job gave me the will power to finally do it once it was all apart. It is nice to think the skid plate up there is pretty well bulletproof now. Definitely changed a lot, but I am loving it.
 
I never really reas through long threads but I just read through this entire thread. Wow I’m buying a 3rd gen and you’ve given me a lot of great ideas on what to do and honestly I’m inspired to go camping now! Great work man enjoy it.
 
Some life updates and some 4runner pics.

First off, I graduate from CSU in a couple of weeks which is awesome. I wont be able to have a graduation ceremony till December thanks to this Covid-19 bull ish but got to do what we got to do.

Being that I am graduating and my birthday was last week, I treated myself and drove out to Salt Lake City to pick up a new vehicle. I bought a 2006 GMC Sierra with a 6.6l LBZ Duramax with an Allison tranny. The thing is a beast and is super clean. It needs some maintenance work but nothing crazy. Excited to have something to drive around town, tow the runner and do truck things with.

Here she is in all her glory.
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I have also just been out and about using the 4runner, no crazy wheeling. My Moab trip got canceled but did get to enjoy some time in southern Utah.
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And some other fun trips.
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Congrats on wrapping up at CSU [MENTION=129084]Flemster[/MENTION], and on getting out. Dying to get out to the desert myself for some banging around and biking. Nice new rig (def. beastly) and will look for you pulling your runner along I70! Soon enough...

Did you follow anything in particular for your storage drawer?
 
Congrats on wrapping up at CSU [MENTION=129084]Flemster[/MENTION], and on getting out. Dying to get out to the desert myself for some banging around and biking. Nice new rig (def. beastly) and will look for you pulling your runner along I70! Soon enough...

Did you follow anything in particular for your storage drawer?

We designed them at Sherpa Equipment Co. It is our Sherpa PAK System.
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Some fun stuff going on a week before a trip as per usual.

Ripped the whole front end down to do some maintenance and add some fun parts.

The runner finally has a garage to live in.
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So naturally,
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Time to give these a revive.
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Some [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] goodies from Opt Offroad
https://optoffroad.com/collections/eimkeith

These are LCA Reinforcement Kit
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Install is straight forward if you can weld. The fitment on his parts is second to none.
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I also put new Whiteline bushings in the lowers.

Next is new spherical bearings in my Kings and 333Fab Cam deletes so I don't have to worry about my alignment shifting anymore. Should be all good to go up front soon.
 
The LCA braces look awesome.

Also adding "comfy couch right in the garage" to my envy list ;)

More like peed on tore up dog couch, but its a comfy sitter when you're tired and drinking a beer during a project haha. Soon to be replaced with a free99 not so ratchet couch.
 
More like peed on tore up dog couch, but its a comfy sitter when you're tired and drinking a beer during a project haha. Soon to be replaced with a free99 not so ratchet couch.
Also need to add a projector, screen, and a few game systems for maximum effect.

-Charlie
 
Kegerator with a good beer helps everything. You'll even save money on beer too!

Mike
Ah yes, a good friend used to have a house with a 6-car garage, lift, triple kegerator, pool and spa. We even got work done sometimes! (where my 4WD swap was performed)

-Charlie
 
Found some time to work on some recent upgrades.

I finally installed a switch panel, it's no Switch Pro or SPOD but it'll do for what I need.

It's an Amazon cheapo something or other. Linked here Amazon.com: 8 Gang Switch Panel, YCHOW-TECH Circuit Control On-Off Led Car Switch Panel Relay System Box Waterproof Fuse Relay Box Wiring Harness Label Stickers for Car Truck Marine Boat ATV Utv: Automotive

Comes with the switch panel, mounting hardware, a fuse block to run all the wires through, and a 60amp circuit breaker. It's not bad for the price and everything seems to be of really nice quality.

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I also picked up a bunch of 14awg wire, connectors, braided sleeve, and some plugs to make everything consistent and neat under the hood.

Just screwed it into the fuse box and mounted the breaker on the wheel well.

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I then mounted the switch panel on the dash.
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And, here is a hint of things to come...
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Got all my lights back on and wired up as well.
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I've got a similar Switchpro knockoff from Amazon, it looks identical other than the LEDs being blue. I'm a huge fan! Glad I wasn't the only one to just put it on top of the fuse box, man these engine bays are lacking any extra room for fun.
 
I've got a similar Switchpro knockoff from Amazon, it looks identical other than the LEDs being blue. I'm a huge fan! Glad I wasn't the only one to just put it on top of the fuse box, man these engine bays are lacking any extra room for fun.

There is just no space haha. Thought about making a nice mount but honestly, it would have made it more of a pain to get to the fuse box.
 
It's Angle Iron for the length pieces, all the cross bars are 80/20 and the fairing is cut out of 1/8 inch aluminium as well as the thick side pieces that follow the roof line. Then everything is bolted together with Grade 5 hardware!

I love the rack. My 2000 came with no rails. So gotta figure that out.
Thanks
 
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Oh, I also failed to mention I got a new tent setup. It is a CVT Tents Mt. Hood, its the smallest version. It weighs too much but its super comfy and I am loving how simple it is. I had to reinforce my roof to allow me to continue to do stupid stuff with my truck with the weight, under normal use it would have been totally fine. Outside of that, I totally love it. I'll probably change my mind and want something different here soon.

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