[busmup808]

Originally Posted by Dirtco

Thank you! So far no leaks, but I haven't put enough miles on it to know for sure. I highly doubt it will leak, the only downside is if you bend an axle housing you will have to buy the adapters again.

I’ll probably TIG this, as I did my front axle shock perches and steering stops. I’ll switch sides when laying beads so I don’t warp the axle to let it cool off.


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[Dirtco]

I've taken the 4Runner out on a couple snow wheeling trips, so far everything is working great (maybe a little too good)!!

Here is the video, I got an Insta360 One R which allows for some really cool camera angles!

[sleepydad]

Originally Posted by Dirtco

I've taken the 4Runner out on a couple snow wheeling trips, so far everything is working great (maybe a little too good)!!

Here is the video, I got an Insta360 One R which allows for some really cool camera angles!

did you turtle?

how did you get it flipped back over?

[JBurt]

Well that's some well synced music. Everything okay? Did it handle a roll better this time than last?

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by sleepydad

did you turtle?

how did you get it flipped back over?

Yes.

I was able to winch it back over, it was on it's side for probably less than ten minutes.

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by JBurt

Well that's some well synced music. Everything okay? Did it handle a roll better this time than last?

For the most part yes, the cage did its job and the damage was minimal. The passenger side of the windshield broke/shattered due to the cage sinking in the the snow, and the passenger side mirror broke. The doors and roof have some more "character" but nothing horrible.

[Dropzone]

video of your recovery?

[TonyB66]

Originally Posted by Dropzone

video of your recovery?

I imagine his camera and/or mount are on the casualty list, although not noted above...

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by Dropzone

video of your recovery?

Nope. My camera bag was on the passenger seat, when I went over it ended up in a pile in the snow (the passenger side window was down). Once I got out of the truck my first thought was getting the 4Runner back on it's wheels before I lost fluids or hydro locked the engine, I was a man on a mission! I wanted to go back in the truck to get my phone, just for a couple pictures, but again I decided against it.

I believe I made the right choice. I had the truck back over in less than 10 minutes, I lost maybe a 1/2 quart of ATF and no engine oil. The truck fired up first try, no smoke or anything.

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by TonyB66

I imagine his camera and/or mount are on the casualty list, although not noted above...

The camera was fine. I had it on a heavy duty Ram mount, the mount collapsed but it didn't break. I also had two more GoPro's in the truck, but like I explained above it wasn't the time to mess around with setting up a camera. Luckily the 360 camera was able to catch the whole roll over!

[Dirtco]

So I'm sure a few of you are thinking "What the hell, he just rolled the 4Runner again and hardly even cares". Well the truth is it sucks, and I didn't plan on it happening again so fast, but I also figured it would happen one day. I just didn't plan on it happening on my second wheeling trip out.

First of all I'm super happy I was able to get it back over, and get back home without much drama. Second, if you watched the video you will see that it was pretty much just a wide open play spot for snowmobiles, not some crazy side hill with a cliff. I'm honestly surprised it rolled there, but that's the way snow wheeling works, it's very unpredictable! Besides for the windshield breaking (which I am bummed about) the damage was minimal and what I would expect running a harder trail.

The good news is I expected the 4Runner to become more of a toy after the build, and I'm over parts breaking and trying to find a way to get the 4Runner home. So I got rid of the Tacoma and bought this about a year ago! It's a 2015 Tundra, Crewmax Limited edition, I bought it with 60K miles. Don't let the 4Runner know but it's nicest vehicle I've ever owned!



And a couple months ago I came across this 16' car hauler, it needs some minor work but for $1500 it was a killer deal. I still can and will drive the 4Runner on the street, but knowing that I can get home, be comfortable, and have plenty of room for camping gear will be awesome! Don't worry, I still plan on doing overland style trips and driving the 4Runner around, by no means will it be a trailer queen!

[Dirtco]

After years of running CO2 it's hard to transition to an air compressor. It works, but it's slower than I'm used to. To make airing up the tires easier I built this two tire inflator. Instead of constantly checking the tire pressure in one tire, and being disappointed, I can air up two tires and take care of other things while the tires are filling up.

[bowtie85]

@ I have been following this thread for sometime now, I have finally been able to purchase a second 4Runner that is going to primarily a trail rig with daily capabilities. I’m looking into building a rock assault axle however a member off of a Facebook group I follow said he would sale me his. Turns out it is almost an identical setup of what you are currently running, depending on wear and tear do you know what I should pay for it? Ik what the cost is to build new but I’m weighing pros and cons.


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[Fishwerks]

That didn't take long, glad the damage wasn't too bad! That Tundra looks nice, I've been thinking about getting one...anything you don't like about it? The gas mileage is my only real hang up.

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by Fishwerks

That didn't take long, glad the damage wasn't too bad! That Tundra looks nice, I've been thinking about getting one...anything you don't like about it? The gas mileage is my only real hang up.

It happens. I pretty much have it back to the way it looked before, except for the the windshield. I replaced the mirror, knocked the large dent out of the door, and replaced the A-pillar light brackets. The doors and roof are a little more wavy than before but I think that will be a continuing trend.

I love the Tundra! I was looking at 3/4 ton diesel trucks before I bought the Tundra, but maintenance and repairs on those trucks is super expensive. I have a fairly large fleet of vehicles at work, and the Tundra's are by far the most reliable. Gas milage isn't horrible, last summer I was able to average 17.5 (that was mostly highway miles, and I was trying to see how good I could get). I never bothered resetting the computer, and after driving all winter with snow tires and 4wd (when needed) it dropped to 16.3. I have yet to tow the 4Runner with it so I can't comment on power or fuel economy while towing a heavy load.