[jbrentd]

Originally Posted by cblock406

That's okay, looks like you are well on your way of getting yours sorted out anyway. And the lift looks great!

Thanks!

[cblock406]

Alright exactly one week down since I installed the tranny cooler and flushed the fluid and no leaks and 4Runner is running and shifting great! No DSLR picture updates but about to start the projector retrofit, can't wait! Updates soon.

[vwtech]

Originally Posted by cblock406

Alright exactly one week down since I installed the tranny cooler and flushed the fluid and no leaks and 4Runner is running and shifting great! No DSLR picture updates but about to start the projector retrofit, can't wait! Updates soon.

This is an awesome thread! I like your methodical approach to the order you are taking care of things. I have the same exact truck, color, and all. I also have an e36 M-sport that I love. Keep up the great work!

[cblock406]

Originally Posted by vwtech

This is an awesome thread! I like your methodical approach to the order you are taking care of things. I have the same exact truck, color, and all. I also have an e36 M-sport that I love. Keep up the great work!

Thanks! It's a pretty boring thread so far with just maintenance basically but need to get it all knocked out and dead reliable before putting money into the fun stuff. Looking forward to following yours too!

[octanejunkie]

Projector retrofits are fun, albeit a little time consuming (if painting too) but really rewarding. Lots of good project threads on the subject here.

I just did a trans cooler too, no leaks and performance since the add has been great! On average about 20 degrees cooler trans temps across the board and no leaks.

Looking forward to your progress

[mickeyt]

Is there a good write up you suggest? Is the transmission temp an issue known with these?

[cblock406]

Originally Posted by octanejunkie

Projector retrofits are fun, albeit a little time consuming (if painting too) but really rewarding. Lots of good project threads on the subject here.

I just did a trans cooler too, no leaks and performance since the add has been great! On average about 20 degrees cooler trans temps across the board and no leaks.

Looking forward to your progress

Thanks! I can’t wait to get the headlights done, I’ve done a retrofit on my E36 so hope this isn’t too bad.

Originally Posted by mickeyt

Is there a good write up you suggest? Is the transmission temp an issue known with these?

The tranny temps can jump if you work it hard but most people put them on to bypass the radiator cooler as they can fail and mix with the engine coolant. I did mine in series since I just replaced the radiator.

[cblock406]

No updates but I was slow and bored at work this morning so I was messing around with some editing on some pics I took earlier this year. Figured I'd post them here as a reference to how the 4runner looks at the end of 2017.

[Ryance39]

Great photos man. When are we going to get our 4runners together and get them muddy?
I'm begging to try out my suspension...also, snow pics....

[cblock406]

Originally Posted by Ryance39

Great photos man. When are we going to get our 4runners together and get them muddy?
I'm begging to try out my suspension...also, snow pics....

I know, we need to get them out! And you need to start a build thread already!

[Ryance39]

Originally Posted by cblock406

I know, we need to get them out! And you need to start a build thread already!

My workday should slow down enough today to do something!

[Longhorn425]

Originally Posted by cblock406

I took apart the the window switches and the ECT switches to swap LED's into them. Neither of these take a plug in bulb, the LED has to be soldered to the board on both.

Here is the LED soldered into place; not the prettiest job but it works:

What bulb did you order? I was looking at doing something similar this weekend

[cblock406]

Originally Posted by Longhorn425

What bulb did you order? I was looking at doing something similar this weekend

It was one of these guys, I had to pull the LED out of the plastic case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Longhorn425]

Originally Posted by cblock406

It was one of these guys, I had to pull the LED out of the plastic case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh gotcha. I was going to just order some more bulbs from superbright. thanks man!

[cblock406]

I was off work today and started messing around with the 4Runner. When I first tried installing the Hella Horns I didn't have them grounded properly. Fixed that today and mounted them up, damn are they loud!



I also bought a new bug shield. The dipshits that stole our 4Runner managed to break the factory bug guard, dented the bumper and scratched the shit out of the hood. I thought it looked kind of naked without one so I threw a new one on today.



My two new headlights were delivered today so I'll start the HID retrofit this week while I'm off work and I also have another factory bumper to throw on. Would have liked to wait for a custom one but I'm sick of looking at the dent so it'll do for now.

Happy Holidays everyone!