TheRustyRunner Build Thread
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Hey t4r.org, I have been using this site for awhile now and it's helped me out a lot, so I've decided to start a build thread with hopes of helping (and receiving some more help :high5: ) from others!
Info: I'd be happy to answer questions if you have them!2003 Limited V8 4WD 200k miles 265/70/17 Terra Grapplers 17x8 American Racing ATX 188 wheels OME 885 front, Superflex standard duty springs rear SPC Upper Control Arms All energy suspension poly bushings in front SPC Alignment cams Self-made rear swingout and rear crossmember replacement 4xinnovations Sliders FJ Cruiser swaybar 5100's Toytec 1 inch body lift CB Radio and Dual amp'd stereo w/ sound deadening Retrofitted a stock set of headlights with the ACME H1 kit and Panamera 2.0 shrouds Completed the evap core replacement (eugh) 8.2 E-locker swap from junkyard FJ (brakes, ss brake lines and custom wiring harness) GMRS Radio (MTX275) Windshield washer reservoir relocate V8 weight distributing hitch 5th gen brake swap Currently working on: Fitting 35's Frame hole patch Here are some pics of how she sits today: |
Looking good man! Really like those off-road bumpers. Debating which one I want to put on mine. Which of the traction boards are you running?
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Looks great, I have the same shrouds, but they're not wired up yet. Did you just tap into a fuse?
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I just drilled 4 Lowes eyelets into my roof rack to tie them down on the 4 corner holes. They've been used 3 or 4 times now and haven't broken! |
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Later, I am going to tap orange into the turn signal/DRL's and have the white side go to headlight positive so it turns white with headlight and orange with marker. |
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Got a few things done this week:
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Clean! Love 4th gens !
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Looks good man!
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Added lights and completed the independent fog light mod with
@That_Titanium_4RNR
's help! Here's a few beauty shots I took with my buddy's lifted Rav4 @rav4explore.
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6/3/2020 Update
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Finished some mods since the last time I updated this:
Completed the 8.2 swap on 3/28/2020 Thread: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3464153-post22.html I have yet to wire the locker due to laziness. Need to get it done before the first trip of the summer Got my halos to "switchback" between my headlights and blinkers, so they turn white with my white headlights and amber with running lights and blinkers Relocated my windshield washer reservoir Painted the back of my bumper and the front of the body black, it stood out earlier because it was silver/unpainted Installed a GMRS radio (MTX 275) next to the CB to have a better communication option with my friends Modified a v8 hitch from @That_Titanium_4runner to work with the rear tire carrier I made |
5th Gen Brake Swap
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Hey guys, just completed the 5th gen brake swap. I used the Power Stop kit from RockAuto and it was a success, very easy! I had to cut a TON of the dust shield and the brakes are way bigger, so something tells me I didn't have the "sport brakes" even though mine was a limited.
Pedal feel is still kinda squishy but it stops well. I need to figure out how to bleed this thing, it is a pain in the ass. Excited that another step towards 35's is complete |
Finished wiring my locker on June 9th, surprisingly easy process and looks pretty clean! I used the rearmost body mount grommet and ran it from the very back to the front. The locker needs to move a few feet before it locks in, but that seems pretty normal. I might add a "safety" switch to make sure I cant accidentally activate it with my knee.
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Took a trip to NC-105 and Brown mountain with a lot of my buddies. The locker wasn’t needed, but it still works! Loved seeing the rav4s keep pace with the bigger Toyotas.
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where did you find the 8.2 and how much did you pay?
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