Recent content by MickT

Looking for anyone interested in backcountry camping winter and summer in the area west of Calgary. I get out often with the 4Runner but it would be great to have back up to allow for more remote trips. Cheers Mick

Spent the weekend working on the Runner. This is a list of my latest Mods and maintenance: -I ended up jacking up the front end another 1.5 inches to reduce the rubbing. -Painted the entire under carriage after sanding and a Rust Check primer. -Plastidip on flaking chrome front and rear bumper...

TJM Portable Compressor | TJM Australia | 4x4 Accessories The new compressor. It got some great reviews for the price. I wanted to go with the ARB on board option but we use our small motorhome(20ft) on the forestry trunk road and it will be great insurance for those trips as well.

Thanks I will give them a call, anytime I can avoid the 30 cent penalty on the dollar that is cool. I took the 4runner fishing tonight and did a closed road "bypass" that involved a really steep ditch access the new tires and lift made a huge difference, I am not sure I would have tried it...

Thanks I found a picture of this bumper and really liked it, but there was no description. That helps a lot. Cheers, Mick

Bumper vs Skids Thanks guys I am leaning towards the bumper. I like the CBI bumper although I am interested in a hybrid tube and plate as long as it will take a winch. I have found some for earlier Gens but not for Gen 4s.

MickT 04 V8 update Build is going slow with lack of time and money. I had the CV joints replaced with stock Toyota units along with a drive shaft balance and new Ujoints. Also installed ARB differential breathers. The latest install has been the 285/70R/17 Duratracs. Some rubbing issues, I had...

Build Thread Update. Thanks Jeffery. I have a couple of updates. The tires are rubbing at full lock in reverse so I need to do some trimming before I get the new tires. The front axles seals were leaking again and the axles are worn so it looks like they will be my last set of NAPA axles. I...

Sunday drive in the Rockies. First back country trip with the truck since the lift. North west of Cochrane Alberta. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/186214-mickt-04-v8-build-thread.html

MickT 04 V8 This is my 04 V8 Sport: Toytec Boss 3 inch front 2.5 rear Tires are Nokian Rotiva all weather 265/70 17 to be replaced in the spring with 285 Duratracs for summer and 265 winter tires in the fall. Total Chaos UCAs, LCAs, rear links and shock tower, spindle and alignment gussets...

MickT's 04 V8 Build Thread Here is my build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/186214-mickt-04-v8-build-thread.html

This will be my first build thread. I started with a 04 V8 Sport with 95K miles. My intent is to end up with an Overland truck designed for back country travel. So far I have added the following: Total Chaos UCAs Boxed Stock length LCAs Full rear link set and skids Adjustment cam gussets Shock...

Thanks I am really looking forward to the tips and hopefully some local connections.....Mick.

Hi I am new to the forum been lurking for a year and half. I am starting a build on my 2004 V8 Sport and I would like to do a build thread but I will try to post some photos on this thread first. Both of these shots are in our backyard. Cheers.Mick.