02-25-2014, 05:56 PM
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2014 T4R Expedition Build
Hi all. After owning 3 vintage Landcruisers ('76 FJ40, '77 Iron Pig, '78 FJ40) I decided to join the 21st century. I bought a new 4Runner with the goal of touring Alaska this summer. It needs work before it's ready for The Last Frontier.
On the plus side, the Trail Premium edition is semi-capable right out of the box. In the first 7000 miles it's seen sand dunes, snow, washboard dirt and a few rocks.
On the down side the stock skid plates (or lack thereof) are as useful as aluminum foil pie pans. Voice recognition is worse than Siri and the Navigation system and maps are a joke once you leave the interstate. Oh, and I hate the stock Dunlops. 2 flats in 7k miles. New wheels and more appropriate tires on the list too.
The best addition so far has been a rooftop tent from Tepui Tents in Santa Cruz, CA. Next up are suspension lift, real bumpers (I have not found anyone making a rear bumper and rack for 2014 yet) winch, additional lighting.
The current project is removing the rear seats to make room for the fridge and water tank and building the drawer system. If anyone's interested I'll post progress pics.
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02-26-2014, 12:04 PM
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Sweet!  to T4R.ORG!
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02-27-2014, 03:12 AM
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Nice! Please keep posting pictures, I'm really curious to see how you build the water tank. Welcome to the new century, it's an exciting one.
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02-27-2014, 05:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisTheSwede
Nice! Please keep posting pictures, I'm really curious to see how you build the water tank. Welcome to the new century, it's an exciting one.
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very nice . . . .  
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03-01-2014, 01:18 AM
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There's nothing wrong with 20th century rigs, for sure. But welcome to the forum and to the 21st century of off-roading, because you certainly did so with a bang. That's a great truck you have there, man!
Keep us posted on the modifications. Some of us 4th gen guys like to troll all the other generation pages, too. I've actually owned (2) 2nd gens... (2) 3rd gens... and I'm currently in my second 4th gen, and I suspect there will soon be a 5th gen in my driveway if my wife gets her way again.
Welcome aboard!
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03-06-2014, 03:16 AM
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Welcome to T4R.ORG!.....
Can't wait to follow your build!
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03-06-2014, 01:02 PM
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But welcome to the forum and to the 21st century of off-roading, because you certainly did so with a bang.
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I didn't mention that I'm converting my old '86 BMW R80RT into an R100G/S. I'll keep 2 wheels in the 20th Century for now.
I'm sending my wish list out for quotes from some locals here in CA and others out in Colorado. If there's a great T4R shop to do the work in the western states, let me know.
Mike
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03-06-2014, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisTheSwede
Nice! Please keep posting pictures, I'm really curious to see how you build the water tank. Welcome to the new century, it's an exciting one.
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So I've heard.
What I really miss is the dead simple undestructable mechanics of the FJ40. You could take it to a mechanic anywhere in the world and they'd be able to get you back on the road.
On the plus side I appreciate the creature comforts. You know, the little things like power steering and windows, A/C, carpet on the floors...
Mike
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03-06-2014, 01:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikefj40
The current project is removing the rear seats to make room for the fridge and water tank and building the drawer system. If anyone's interested I'll post progress pics.
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You'd better believe it! I'm going to be getting ready to strip everything behind the front seats sometime this summer for my expo build, & I'd love to see your solutions.
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03-06-2014, 01:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikefj40
I didn't mention that I'm converting my old '86 BMW R80RT into an R100G/S. I'll keep 2 wheels in the 20th Century for now.
I'm sending my wish list out for quotes from some locals here in CA and others out in Colorado. If there's a great T4R shop to do the work in the western states, let me know.
Mike
'14 T4R TE "Bunky"
'86 BMW R100G/S
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Demello and Bay Area Metal Fab could easily get the job done.
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