[MattJakobs]

With a recent move to Northern California, from Virginia Beach, VA, I figure it's a good time to start a build thread on here. The community is more active here compared to 4Runner forums, the NorCal region is much more active, I actually have a job and am not on a college budget, and NorCal and it's surrounding areas have a lot to offer.

Goal for this vehicle is for it to be a well build all purpose rig that can be used for expo trips and some more hardcore wheeling trips.

Let the fun begin...

This is my first personal vehicle and I am learning as I go and as things need replacing and redoing. Enjoy and I'm always open to suggestions.

Purchase Date: September 13, 2014
Miles at Purchase: 195,XXX

At the previous owners house.


Current




Engine, Drivetrain, and Under the Hood
JDM Engine
5.29 Nitro Gears w/ Front and Rear ARB Lockers
ARB Dual Compressor (Part No. CKMTA12V)
Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust
B&M 70268 Transmission Cooler
Champion Radiator (Part No. CC1998)
Odyssey Group 31 Battery
Big 3 Wiring Upgrade
Rebuilt OEM Alternator
Rebuilt OEM Starter
Renogy Voyager PWM Charge Controller
Armor and Recovery
4xinnovations Front Bumper
4XInnovations Rear Bumper
- Swing Out
- Single Jerry Can Holder
- Hi-Lift Mount
BAMF Rock Sliders with Kickout
Savage Offroad Full Skids
Suspension
Front:
King 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with 650# Coils (Part No. 25001-151)
- Driver Side Preload-1 3/8"
- Passenger Side Preload- 1 5/16"
All-Pro Uniball UCAs
Solo Motorsports Stock Width LCAs
OEM CVs
1" Differential Drop
No Sway Bar
Rear:
Bilstein 5100's (Part No. 24-100144)
OME 861s
Sonoran Steel Extended Rear Break Lines
Sonoran Steel Fully Adjustable Trac/PanHard Bar
CaliFab Premium Lower Links with Johnny Joints
No Sway Bar
Sonoran Steel Polyurethane Body Mounts
Shoes and Stoppers
315/70/17 Cooper STT Pros
17x8.5 SCS Stealth 6s - Gunmetal
Tundra Brake Upgrade up front
- (1) 04945-35120 Tundra Shim Kit
- (1) 04465-35280 Tundra Pad Kit
- (2) 43512-0C011 Tundra Rotors
- (2)Napa 13WL Calipers
Sonoran Steel Extended Rear Brake Line
Lights and Associated Hardware
(2) Rigid Side Shooters Flood Pattern (Part No. 262113) on CBI Ditch Brackets
(2) Rigid D2 Pod Amber Driving Pattern (Part No. 50232) in Front Bumper
(3) Vision X 4.5" Cannon XP 1 Spot Pattern (Part No. CLT-CPZ110XP) on Front Bumper
Cali-Raised LED Reverse Light on Rear Bumper
Amazon Special Rock Lights
MJT Fuse Block Bracket
Paranoid Fabrication Ashtray Switch Mount
OTRATTW Switches
Blue Sea 12 Circuit Fuse Block
Interior Upgrades
Wet Okole Front Seat Covers
Weather Tech FloorMats
ScanGuage OBDII Interface
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Ellis Precision Interior Handle Maglite Holder with Maglite
Custom Drawer system with Fridge Slide
Audio Upgrades
Kenwood DPX500BT Head Unit
Boss Audio R2400D 2400 Watt Monoblock Amplifier
Rockford Frosgate P3SD2 8" Subwoofer
Roof System
Custom Full Length Flat Rack
100W Renogy Solar Panel
(2) 52" Plano Cases

Coming Soon...
- more better speakers
- more better rear disc brakes
- more better rear storage solution
- more better storage solutions
- more better stuff

Maintenance Since Engine Swap
Engine Swap-June 14, 2015-Miles

(1) Timing belt/Water pump kit
(1) Rear main seal
(2) Com. seal
(1) Crank seal
(1) Thermostat
(2) Intake gaskets
(3) Exhaust gaskets
(2) Exhaust manifold gaskets
(1) Coolant

OEM Lower Ball Joints-July 7, 2015-202,910
Alignment-June 14, 2015-202,915 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-June 14, 2015-202,930 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-September 13, 2015-Miles
Spark Plugs and Wires-September 1,3, 2015-Miles
Big 3 Wiring-December 13, 2015-Miles
Gibson Exhaust-January 8, 2016-203,533 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-February 21, 2016-209,905 Miles
Alignment-March 16, 2016-210,228 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-July 25, 2016-214,010 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-December 23, 2016-218,624 Miles
Optima Yellow Top D35-December 26, 2016-218,709 Miles
Starter Contacts and Plunger-January 4, 2017-218,797 Miles
Valve Cover Gaskets-January 4, 2017-218,797 Miles
Left Rear Axle Seal-Date-218,931 Miles
Rear Brake Shoes-January 14, 2017-218,944 Miles
OEM CVs in with OEM Reboot kit-March 7, 2017-220,549 Miles
Alignment-March 22, 2017-220,785 Miles
Front Diff Fluid-March 23, 2017-220,809 Miles
OEM Radiator Cap-April 22,2017-220,053 Miles
OEM Steering Rack with OEM ITRs and OEM OTRs-April 28, 2017-220,098 Miles
OEM Engine Cooler O-Ring and Washer Seal-April 28, 2017-220,098 Miles
OEM Thermostat and Gasket. New Coolant-April 28, 2017-220,098 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-April 28, 2017-220,098 Miles
Tundra Brake Upgrade-May 7, 2017-220,098 Miles
P1135 Code Cleared. A/F Ratio Sensor-May 21, 2017-222,698 Miles
Starter Relay Replaced with OEM Relay-June 23, 2017-223,017 Miles
P0136 Code Cleared. O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2-July 11, 2017-224,602 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-August 13, 2017-224,954 Miles
OEM Rear U-Joint Replaced-August 20, 2017-225,320 Miles
B&M 70268 Transmission Cooler-September 23, 2017-226,259 Miles
OEM Alternator Rebuilt-October 10, 2017-227,943 Miles
Alignment-November 2, 2017-228,916 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-November 17, 2017-229,349 Miles
Champion Radiator Installed-December 1, 2017-229,795 Miles
OEM Upper Radiator Hose-December 1, 2017-229,795 Miles
OEM Lower Radiator Hose-December 1, 2017-229,795 Miles
Alignment-February 6, 2018-232,040 Miles
OEM Fuel Filter-February 24, 2018- 232,307 Miles
OEM Air Filter-February 24, 2018- 232,307 Miles
OEM Gas Cap-February 24, 2018- 232,307 Miles
OEM Oil Cap O-Ring-February 24, 2018- 232,307 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-March 4, 2018- 233,966 Miles
Alignment and Tires Balanced-June 26, 2018-236,538 Miles
OEM Spark Plugs and NGK Wires-July 4, 2018-237,763 Miles
OEM Upper and Lower Plenum Gaskets-July 4, 2018-237,763 Miles
OEM PCV Valve and Grommet-July 4, 2018-237,763 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-July 12, 2018-238,365 Miles
New Uniballs in the UCAs-December 21, 2018-242,622 Miles
Oil and Filter Change-January 8, 2019-243,753 Miles
Energy Suspension Steering Rack bushing-January 9, 2019-243,785 Miles
OEM Rear Axle Seal and O-Ring-January 15, 2019-243,881 Miles
Oil and Filter change-July 25, 2019-248,963 Miles
Steering Pump Flush and Clean-August 19, 2019-250,800 Miles

[seymourless]

nice! interesting color too

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by seymourless

nice! interesting color too

Thanks, one of the more rare colors out there, Stellar Blue Pearl. Have already done a few things to it, pictures coming soon. Picking up a rear tube bumper tomorrow and will hopefully have the running boards off this weekend.

[LittleCaesar]

My favorite color. If they had offered it in a 99 or 00 Limited, I would have bought one no matter the location.

Post more pics.

I take it you mean the summer of 2015?

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by LittleCaesar

My favorite color. If they had offered it in a 99 or 00 Limited, I would have bought one no matter the location.

Post more pics.

I take it you mean the summer of 2015?

I really like the Stellar Blue Pearl with the Thundercloud trim, the only problem I am running into is what colors to do wheels and new bumpers. The bumper I'm picking up tomorrow is a very dark grey, close to black. I want to get a matching tube bumper for the front but know it won't have much use at all for me since I never really need it to recover anyone. I'm thinking about putting a front fishing rack holder with fold down cooler carrier. They come in chrome but don't want to off set the rear bumper. Any thoughts?

More pictures coming soon... I'm heading home from school this weekend so I will hopefully get the running boards off as well as get some interior shots. Already put a new head unit so pictures are definitely needed.

Was talking about summer 2015 but if I can find a good deal on a lift around Black Friday/Christmas, I'm all in. I'm due for some new tires by next month so I'm thinking 265/75/16 BF-Goodrich All-Terrain for now.

[MattJakobs]

Finally took some more pictures. I installed the Kenwood DPX500BT head unit, it was last years model so I got a good deal on it and it has blue tooth. The seats definitely need some attention, still deciding on custom seat covers or getting them reupholstered, any thoughts?

[MattJakobs]

This goes back to day one when we had her home after a bath.

[BoarderDave]

Looks like a real good starting point for a vehicle! I'm in the same situation as you with the beach living and building more towards a surf vehicle. Good goals to have.

That being said, I noticed you are talking about seat cover options. My plan (since I know I climb out of the surf and into the car) is to eventually pick up a set of the custom Coverking Neoprene Seat covers. That way you don't have to worry about the salt water and sand really causing too much damage. Just a thought. You should look into them as well.

Good luck on the build.

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by BoarderDave

Looks like a real good starting point for a vehicle! I'm in the same situation as you with the beach living and building more towards a surf vehicle. Good goals to have.

That being said, I noticed you are talking about seat cover options. My plan (since I know I climb out of the surf and into the car) is to eventually pick up a set of the custom Coverking Neoprene Seat covers. That way you don't have to worry about the salt water and sand really causing too much damage. Just a thought. You should look into them as well.

Good luck on the build.

I was looking at those exact seat covers, noticed they had a sale going on so maybe buying a set very soon. I had also looked at the mesh ones because of the better price but thought about myself in the winter... When it's 30 degrees out and I'm wearing a 6/5/4, I'm not going to change so neoprene is the way to go. Initially I was going to wait until Black Friday for a sale and pick up a set of Whether Tech floor mats and these and be done with the interior for a while. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[LittleCaesar]

It looks like someone attends college in Fredericksburg VA if I am not mistaken. My friend did her residency at Mary Washington hospital some years back for OBGYN. She often visited the Old Mill Park on the Rappahannock.

I'd put the bumper on first, then see what your choices are for rod holders. There are a plenty. I personally like putting the cooler behind the 4runner.

My friend uses one of these or something similar on his Jeep Cherokee:
Rod Rack 8 Rod Holder Hitch Mount Reels On Wheels by CPI Designs

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by LittleCaesar

It looks like someone attends college in Fredericksburg VA if I am not mistaken. My friend did her residency at Mary Washington hospital some years back for OBGYN. She often visited the Old Mill Park on the Rappahannock.

I'd put the bumper on first, then see what your choices are for rod holders. There are a plenty. I personally like putting the cooler behind the 4runner.

My friend uses one of these or something similar on his Jeep Cherokee:
Rod Rack 8 Rod Holder Hitch Mount Reels On Wheels by CPI Designs

Actually at Old Dominion, freshman studying civil engineering. I was thinking of going with something like the one you said but the rack will most likely be on all the time if I find a good way to thief-proof it. The permanent cooler on the one you said would probably just get in the way for a day to day basis. I've found someone local who does welding and he quoted me $40 to put it on which is a fraction of the price shops are giving me so hopefully meeting up with him this Sunday. Also going to try and get those running boards off this weekend

[Brian757]

Originally Posted by MattJakobs

Actually at Old Dominion, freshman studying civil engineering. I was thinking of going with something like the one you said but the rack will most likely be on all the time if I find a good way to thief-proof it. The permanent cooler on the one you said would probably just get in the way for a day to day basis. I've found someone local who does welding and he quoted me $40 to put it on which is a fraction of the price shops are giving me so hopefully meeting up with him this Sunday. Also going to try and get those running boards off this weekend

Hey man, I'm at ODU on campus right this minute. If I were to get something to hold my fishing gear, it'd be inside the truck.

I like this idea:

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by Brian757

Hey man, I'm at ODU on campus right this minute. If I were to get something to hold my fishing gear, it'd be inside the truck.

I really like that idea, I haven't seen or heard on anything like that. Don't really need anything for fishing until next summer so I'll have some time to look into that option. I've read through your build and have been looking around for your rig. I'm in an off campus apartment right off Hampton BLVD in Larchmont so I get to have my vehicle and work on it.

[LittleCaesar]

ODU is a good college as well. I spent a year at W&L's law school, but felt that being an attorney was best left to others so I left.

My friend had someone weld him on a straight pipe 2" right behind the front bumper on his Cherokee so he could take the rack out after fishing.

Have fun with the build and the removal of the running boards.

[MattJakobs]

Originally Posted by LittleCaesar

ODU is a good college as well. I spent a year at W&L's law school, but felt that being an attorney was best left to others so I left.

My friend had someone weld him on a straight pipe 2" right behind the front bumper on his Cherokee so he could take the rack out after fishing.

Have fun with the build and the removal of the running boards.

I looked into getting a front receiver hitch put in, especially since the rear bumper I'm looking at has one built in, I'll have an extra. Just need to find out how to retrofit the rear hitch to fit the front...
Hopefully these chores get finished this weekend and can get some pictures on here.