4Runner TRD Trail PRO Build Thread
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RWB_Runner
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C4 fab sliders were installed about a month ago. I was able to install these myself the the aid of a floor jack and two smaller jacks to balance while I got into place.
The installation was straight forward. The only thing I did before install was scrub the frame rail surface really well with decreased to get rid of any mud. I bought these on a group buy, and painted it myself. It was a PITA, and I wish I would have had them paint it.
Also I built a little storage box for the back.
I might end up changing it in the future to accommodate some additional accessories.
The installation was straight forward. The only thing I did before install was scrub the frame rail surface really well with decreased to get rid of any mud. I bought these on a group buy, and painted it myself. It was a PITA, and I wish I would have had them paint it.
Also I built a little storage box for the back.
I might end up changing it in the future to accommodate some additional accessories.
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Great looking rig. I happened upon your build while gathering ideas for my near future T4R buy. I am looking at First Team as well. How did you like that dealership? So far, they have not been very responsive. They have a white Trail Premium I have been eye-balling, but it has the KDSS, which I am not sure of.
RWB_Runner
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First team was awesome to deal with. I went through mike Varnel, and he got me everything that I wanted, and made sure I was happy.
We were at the dealership for 2-3 hours. He search all over the area and was unable to find what I wanted, then we found that there was a red one coming over from Japan on a cargo ship, so we locked it in.
It ended up being right at a month before I recieved it, but it was worth the wait. I am sure if you decide to order parts from them they might be able to put them on her free if you work a deal out right.
Im sure the KDSS is a good system, but it seems to me that adding aftermarket parts to it is a pain, so I am glad that I didn't get it.
The TRD suspension rides like a cadalic off road and I love it. If I had to do it all over again I would of just spend the coin on a ICON suspension. I do plan on keeping the suspension and buying the toytec 2 inch spring and spacer kit around Black Friday and a wheel spacer kit.
I recently purchased a Outback Swag i am due to receive it tomorrow. Swags are really popular on Austrilia. When my wife and I traveled to Oz last year we spent a night in one, and they were amazingly comfortable. I have been dying to get my hands on one ever since I got home, but no one had imported them since now. I spent a little bit of time talking to the owner before I bought one, He is native Australian and has recently moved over. He is super responsive on Facebook and Instagram. I purchased it Thursday night at 9:30 he right away created a shipping label, and I was shipped first thing Friday morning.
Magnetic4R
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What locking latch is that?
RWB_Runner
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Do you have a cut list or plans for the rear slide out? Looks good!
RWB_Runner
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If you look up top you where the legal pad is you will see my chicken scratch of the boards that I used, but I will make the list a little cleaner for you.
Most of these boards were purchased over at the pine section at your big box store.
-(2) 1x6x8ft used for the sides, drawer face, middle board, and back of the case.
-(2) 1x4x8ft used for the drawers.
-(2) 24x48 pine panels used for drawer bottoms
-(1) 48x48 to be used for the bottom. It was super thin, I can not remember the thickness. I used this so the 1x6 wouldn't rest on my carpet, and so that it slid in and out easly.
-(1) 48x48 to be used for the top, again I do not remember the size
-(4) furniture flush nuts. Used on the inside to tire eyelets bolts to.
-(4) eye let bolts
-(2) 2 pair 150lbs 28 inch drawer slide sourced from Amazon.
-(2) 2 latches sourced from Amazon see above.
I used truck bed spray on liner, and I actually don't like it.
It holds dirt easily, and if I were to do it over I would just paint it.
The 1x8 were cut at 32 inchs times (3) plus 41 inchs for the rear.
Once box was secured to the bottom I measured drawer faces.
The 1x6 were measured while inside of the box, maybe 28 or 29 inchs I don't really remember.
Good luck.
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RWB_Runner
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Sorry if I miss lead you somewhere, but I do not currently have any coms hooked up. I have a ktM mount and fire stick for a cb, but no ham as of now.
It's been a while since I have updated my post.
In the future when I do get a ham radio I want to have a detachable face plate that sites where the clock is on our 5th gens. If you take a look at Rock Creek overlands facebook page or Instagram you will see pictures of the exact same set up. If I'm not mistake Expedition overland did the same thing with their 4runners, but there is not much info available from them on that. I'll see if I can
RockHammer
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Looks good!
