[shufly09]

Finally got around to installing some new mods on this thing. I just put in a TRD CAI. Other than some very minor issues with cable ties (directions for the cable ties don't really work for the 2014+ models), the directions were straight forward and it fits perfectly. I don't know if there is any gain in performance, but it definitely sounds (and looks) better than the stock intake!



Tomorrow I'm putting in my Magnaflow exhaust.

Now some new mods that are coming up:

Re-gearing to 4.88 and adding 34" tires
Body mount chop
Tapui roof tent
ARB drawer system with fridge
Icon stage 6 suspension

[Dirty Brigade]

Nice build.

[shufly09]

So it's been quite a while since I've updated my build, and this is just the start of many more mods to come. I've been in Korea since August 2015, but I continue to keeping buying new mods to throw on! I even made it FJ Summit last July!

Anyways, I first decided to upgrade the audio system. My plan was to keep the original head unit and just upgrade the speakers, but that did not last long. I ended up getting the following components:

Sub - JL Audio 8W3v3-4
Front speakers - Focal IS 690TOY
Rear door speakers - Hertz Audio DCX 165.3
Head unit - Kenwood Excelon DNX893S
Amp - JL Audio JX400/4D

The head unit is fully inetgrated with the idatalink maestro system, which was also installed.

I got the Metra dash kit as well, but the silver color looked like crap. I considered painting just the dash piece, but then thought it would clash with the rest of the paint scheme. So, the shop suggested we paint all of it!

Here they are being painted matte black (they already had been primed before this):

I also had the front and rear doors dynmatted:


And here are the finished trim pieces and head unit installed:

[shufly09]

I wasn't sure what to do with the sub, but when RSG Offroad said they could do a custom sub box storage area in the right rear, I was sold.

Here it is with the components in:


And the finished product:



Very impressed with the build quality and it totally looks factory! I had my brother-in-law pick up the 4Runner and asked to take some pics, and he didn't even realize that was the sub tucked away!

Some other random mods that were completed:
-Re-gear to 4.56
-Installed ditch lights with CBI brackets and Rigid D2 Driving LEDs
-Installed Rigid Duallys on the back of the Gobi rack
-Installed sPOD with touchscreen controller
-Installed a Cobra C75 WX CB radio and mounted the antenna on the left of the liftgate
-Installed a Compustar Pro T11 remote start and security system with Drone Mobile
-Installed a Blackvue DR650GW front and rear dash can
-Picked up a CBI fuel can carrier and installed a Kenwood back up cam on it
-Installed a ram mount on the center console to hold a small tablet
-Picked up a Gobi shovel/tool mount for the roof rack and got a Crazy Beaver shovel
-Finally completed a BMC

sPOD touchscreen:


And finally, a pic from FJ Summit at the top of Imogen Pass!


Nextbatch of mods that are planned are:
-Goose Gear drawer system with slide out kitchen/fridge
-DC Power alternator
-Onboard air
-Safari snorkel

And lastly, I'm likely to do a LT setup similar as to what @LawnDart has! I'm still considering a SAS, but I'm definitely leaning towards the LT option.

So far very happy with how things are turning out, but I wish I was back in the states to enjoy it more! Please feel free to comment or ask questions!

[Forest RnR]

Great build. As others have said, hope you get lots of leave and some wheel time. Thanks for your service!

[JET4]

very nice, looks good

[susanbanthony25]

Outstanding build!!! Excited to see your next batch of mods! Sub'd.


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[Jls808]

@shufly09 if you don't mind me asking how much was it to re-gear the front and rear? Thank you.

[shufly09]

Originally Posted by Jls808

@shufly09 if you don't mind me asking how much was it to re-gear the front and rear? Thank you.

If I recall, the cost for everything was about $2700. About $1400 for the labor and $1300 for the gears and install kits.

[GearHead899]

awesome rig!

[dchan4r]

Damn, that touch screen controller looks great!

[JET4]

What do you think of the Kenwood Excelon DNX893S stereo. Was looking at the same stereo for my 2011. I put a Pioneer AVIC-7200NEX in my 2007 but don't like the maps in it,. Would rather have Garmin maps. Never had a Kenwood stereo before, but have had a few Pioneer.The build is looking great.

[shufly09]

Rig is for sale!

Posted in the classified section, but PM me for details if interested.