Recent content by Reno - 3rd gen

chen5108 Thanks. I actually sold this rig a couple months ago and got a Bronco. I immediately put some new seats in that Bronco though so I feel a little more experienced with the seat swaps now. So unless the seats are direct bolt in (There are a couple threads on here about that), you are...

Awesome build. Saw one in Truckee early this morning that looked really similar to yours (I think his was a limited though with painted bumpers, similar lift and sky box though). Look forward to seeing what you do with the pop-up camper over the roof. I've thought about this idea and seen it...

Thank you very much! Spent way too much on those flares, but as soon as they started selling them I knew I wanted some. What's always surprised me is that Sunfire red seems like it gets dirty as easy as black paint does!

I don't mind the look, but definitely seems less functional than stock. I just wish Toyota kept the removal tops like on the 1st gens. That seems like it gives the best of both worlds (Besides probably alot of extra wind noise and maybe chance of leaks) I've always been curious if anyone out...

Happy New Years Everybody. I think I'm overdue for a build thread and I realized it has been 2 years since I got my 4R, so this seems like good timing. I included a couple transformation pictures to show how i've changed things so far. I bought mine in Mammoth, CA for $3,500 with around 203K...

Backup Camera. I got a free one with my headunit and reluctantly installed it. Super easy to install and surprisingly I really like having it! It's nice to have an extra clear view point especially if I'm carrying lots of gear or dogs blocking my rear window. Do you have heated seats too? I...

Welcome. For our area, the mileage, and options, I think you got a good deal! I bought my 5 speed 3rd gen SR5 in Mammoth for around $3,500 with 210,000 miles, and i've probably put around 10K into it. My build is a little different, but I did swap a sport hood on, LSD diffs front and rear etc...

Well I did a little investigating on my rig this weekend. First it looks like the smittybuilt console's width will work (at least with my different seats). 2nd dimension to check was height. Stock console is about 10" - 10.5" tall (this has always felt a little low to me anyways). Smittybuilt's...

Thanks for that Brian! Now you've got me thinking this might be easier than trying to modify that smittybuilt console. Mine's a 5 speed so I definitely need a working E-brake. I'm curious how the handle connects to the brake cable, maybe just a simple crimped metal end piece? In looking on ebay...

This looks pretty appealing. I swapped my stock seats for subaru forester heated seats so I have a little more room between the seats and the center console which might make this easier in my case. The E-brake seems like it may be the trickiest part. I'd love a little more elbow room on the arm...

I had a pair of those and regretted selling them. I believe they came in both a lighter and darker silver option. One tip is to use a light glue or silicone on the center caps because they will pop out (I lost a couple of them in the few months that I was running those wheels). Bronze would...

$450 for rhino-lined sliders installed is a steal! I'd keep the bumper, get the sliders and hold off on the winch.

So since you mentioned custom fender flares and I haven't seen these posted in the forum yet. Have you guys seen the BX built fender flares yet (link below). I threw financial responsibility to the wind and just bought a set yesterday. They are expensive, but I've been waiting on someone to...

Here's my forever unclean Sunfire red pearl T4R. It usually stays protected in a thick layer of dirt and dust.

I wheel in the Eastern Sierras and I have used mine once. I bought the cheaper Smitty Built versions and bought the lifetime warranty through 4 Wheel Parts. I used mine while stuck in pretty deep mud when I had open diffs and was wheeling after the winters snow melted. They worked great for that...