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Old 07-17-2015, 10:40 PM #1
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Gormo Builds a 2015 TEP

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2015 Trail Edition Premium Attitude Black



Purchased as my Christmas gift to myself in December 2014. We have already traveled as a family (Wife and I and our 4 year old boy) all over the South West. In February we traveled from AZ up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco, on to Tahoe for skiing (if you call it that), Park City UT, and Vail Co, and back through Moab UT. Already have 15,000+ miles on the 4Runner. Also went to our first Overland West Expo, but only for the day. Next year I will do the classes. Next year I am planning a trip down the Baja for a few weeks.

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Front Runner Full Length Slime Line II Rack! (Possibly the first one with all Front Runner Parts) Yes I will post more and I have lots of build pics!
Front Runner 40" LED Bar with cover
Front Runner Accessories -
Hi-Lift Jack Bracket
Universal Corner Brackets
Stratchits
N•Fab Nerf Bars (need something to knock ski boots on)
AVS Hood Deflector (It kinda helps)
Husky Mats (These things are a necessity with black interior)

Awaiting Install:
ICON Stage 5 with Billet UCA and Overland Rear Springs (Thanks Total Automotive Performance!)

Must Figure Out Soon:
Wheels (Factory or New)
Tires (Not going too big)










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Old 07-18-2015, 12:02 AM #4
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Installing Front Runner Slimline II



Getting a Front Runner Full Length Rack on a 5th Gen.!

After much harassing for a factory kit from Front Runner I made it happen. This is slightly different than previously done by Oleg as I used the Front Runner track system, instead of custom front mounts.

Yes this does take two rivnuts and a drill in the roof gutter channel, but it is not hard to do. The rivnuts can be hidden with the factory rubber if you ever take the rack off. With lots of silicone sealant and the track is over the opening this should not leak.

What you need:
A Slimline II Rack Kit! Call Steve Hayes at Front Runner Outfitters and ask for the Gorman!
1255mm x 2368 mm
60mm Foot (Packs of 2) X 2 for the rear
70mm Foot (Packs of 2) x 1 for the front
2200mm Universal Track
All the awesome Front Runner Accessories you desire!

Extra Stuff You Need:
M8-1.25 x 40mm Flat head Socket Cap Screws x 10 (Part 20FHCP-0800400)
Round Spacer, Nylon, Black, 12mm Screw Size, 12mm OD, 8.3mm ID, 10mm Length
3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant Clear, 08029, 1/10 gal (Pack of 1)
20pcs Flat Head Metric Steel M8 Blind Insert Rivet Nut
Thread Lock (you probably already have if you are doing this)

Tools:
13mm Flat Wrench
13mm Socket wrenches x 2
Socket extenders to reach tough spots.
5mm & 4mm Hex Keys
Good Tape Measurer
Rivnut tool- you can use a homemade one, or get one from Front Runner. The one from Front Runner needs to be grinder down on the sides to fit in the roof gutter track.
11.0mm Diameter Drill Bit - A good fresh one!
11/32 Drill Bit
1/4 Drill Bit
And A Good Drill





Ok thats enough for part 1. Order this stuff and I will keep working on Part 2.
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Old 07-18-2015, 12:11 AM #5
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Part 2

Part 2 on the way!
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Good God Gormo Great Job. That rack setup is gormonous.
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How heavy is that rack?

Looks like you'd be leaning in corners with all the steel up top.
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How heavy is that rack?

Looks like you'd be leaning in corners with all the steel up top.
It's aluminum, about 80lbs. Not much more than a Baja rack.
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Nice rack! lol.. I was wondering about this when I bought mine as the mounting set up you have is similar to the K9. Also can you still fit a table under it?
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Nice rack! lol.. I was wondering about this when I bought mine as the mounting set up you have is similar to the K9. Also can you still fit a table under it?
You would need to remove the shark fin antenna to have the table fit.
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Looks good man!!! I am still torn between the EEZI AWN K9 and the Gobi...but the front runner looks great.
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Very nice and I love the rack
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I have these tracks sitting in my garage, waiting for me to stop hesitating over the rivnut install. Anxiously awaiting your experience drilling into the front of the roof pinch weld
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I have these tracks sitting in my garage, waiting for me to stop hesitating over the rivnut install. Anxiously awaiting your experience drilling into the front of the roof pinch weld
You will be just fine with the drill. Just needs one rivnut about 3" from the front of the track to pull the tracks down. Practice the rivnut to know how many turns you should expect from your tool. I will post details tonight. I love how it turned out. So much of a better looking design for the 5th Gen.
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@Gormo . Any updates on this. Almost pulled the trigger on the 3/4 rack until I was researching and found your modification. Thanks for all the info
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