sluggercz's '05 Build Thread
How she look's now:
http://i.imgur.com/QXzDQAn.jpg?2 I'll try and keep this thread up to date as well as document each modification with pictures + a tutorial. [Updated to include tools and parts used for each modification] 4Runner purchased 14th June, 2013: http://i.imgur.com/f7lLJJAl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/C6lC3RZl.jpg 1st modification, Plasti-dip'd Wheels:
2nd modification, Plasti-dip'd Grill:
3rd modification, Badge removal:
4th modification, Interior LED Swap + Auto-on Maplights: Tools: 10mm Socket wrench, thin flathead screwdriver, crimper + wire stripper. Parts: 4th Gen interior LED kit, 18AWG wire, Red wire tap connector, Blue Female+Male insulated quick disconnects. Followed t4rman's "How to" on toyota120 forums. Wired maplights to ILE circuit so they turn on when doors open/car unlocked, and dim after ~15 seconds. Followed JA's write-up, skipped using a switch though.
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5th modification, LED Tail light swap:
Followed CookieRoe's Install Guide Tools: 10mm Socket wrench, 10mm wrench Parts: 81551-35320, 81561-35280
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I love your 4runner man. Nice color looks mint condition.
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Keep up the quality work.
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Washed and waxed this morning:
http://i.imgur.com/ixzdOlPl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/toksmrPl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/FCyW6nHl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MW3pLSll.jpg 7th Modification, Additional 12V socket(for GPS): Tools:10mm socket wrench, wire stripper + crimper. Parts:12V Aux Power Socket(can find these at AutoZone/O'Reilly/etc.), Red Wire Tap Connector (22-16AWG), Red + Black 18AWG wire, 2 Red female quick disconnect terminals.
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good mods!..ur truck looks gr8.......think the last remaining mod is blacked out projector retrofits... :)
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Bumper/headlights removal + Painting Headlight Housing Black
Tools: Oven, 10mm Socket, Painter's tape
Parts: Krylon Satin Black Spraypaint Write-up: Part 1: Removing bumper and headlight assembly
Part 2: Painting the headlight housings and projector shrouds
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You've been busy! Looks great!
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Windows Tinted
Got all the windows tinted with 3M FX 15%:
http://i.imgur.com/l8zDATal.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RAvpjghl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/g5DFnWUl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XIXqgUGl.jpg |
Looks great, just like new. Looks like you have been on a mod craze like I was during the winter.
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Bilstein 5100/OME 885,895 Install
Bilstein 5100's/ OME 885,895 Install:
(Write up in progress) Before: http://i.imgur.com/BnllmOrl.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/xC1XGDOl.jpg For the most part followed Photog's Write Up: "OME Install, No spring compressor". However, I found the OME 885's to be a bit too stiff to install when combined with the Bilsteins and had to resort to using the AutoZone Strut Spring Compressor. Tools: 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm socket wrenches, Jack + stands, spring compressor (rented from AutoZone), LiquidWrench, Red LocTite Parts: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Front Shocks, Rear Shocks. ARB OME 885(Front) + 895(rear) coils.
Done with the install, here are the numbers for the new ride height(pictures to follow): Front Right - Ground to top of wheel well: Stock: 33" Now: 39" Rear Right - Ground to top of wheel well: Stock: 35" Now: 38.5" http://i.imgur.com/XnaCRihl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IoEMrP0l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/r4iysSJl.jpg As you can see, I now have a slight bro-rake - but hopefully the front will settle a 1/2" or more over the next month or two. If the front coils don't settle I'll probably get some top mount spacers with extended studs for the rear, most likely a 1/2" set. |
LED Footwell Lights
Going to tackle the LED footwell lights today.
I'm going to be using the STRIP_RL_12_W_6k LED panels from VLEDs. http://i.imgur.com/k6F9hFrl.jpg Since I'm still waiting on the Cole Hersee switch I ordered, I will be wiring this into the ILE circuit (the same wire the maplight mod taps into) so the footwell lights come on when a door opens and so they automatically turn off as well. I'm using J.A.'s 4Runner site as a reference, here's the link. From J.A.'s site: Negative terminal taps in here Positive terminal taps in here I'm using a small battery pack with alligator clips connected to test different placements for the footwell LEDs: http://i.imgur.com/OQvcbmvl.jpg Done with the footwells! They took longer than expected, mainly because I had to fabricate some angled T-mounts for the rear footwell areas; also, I had to deal with the flaps on the bottom back side of the Limited bucket seats - folded the bottom half of the flap back and up behind the top half. I'll post some pictures soon, but for now I can tell you that it makes a load of difference at night - especially when you are stepping into/out of your newly lifted runner. |
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