4runnerHokie 2002 Sport Build Thread

[4runnerHokie]

Idea...

So I kinda want to do an interesting project on my 4runner. I was thinking of removing one half of the second row seats (So it would seat 3) and building a small table to fill the gap. It would have cup holders, and maybe raised edges to stop things from sliding around. Is it possible to remove the seat backs? Or only the bottom cushions?
Let me know if you have any thoughts.

 

[GHARP57]

You can take the seat back out. had to replace them on my brothers. some bolts holding them down when the bottom is folded up

side note: hokie hokie hi!

 

[4runnerHokie]

Awesome, I will probably post a mock up of what i want it to look like when i get a chance. I rarely seat 4, and it would be cool giving the truck a little bit of a camper van feel while also gaining cargo space (Under the table).

And wow, lots of VT people here!

 

[GHARP57]

And wow, lots of VT people here!

My best friend is the Assistant Director for Alumni Relations at Tech. He organizes all the events for Alumni Chapters!

 

[4runnerHokie]

Thats awesome! Im actually a current student, but Ive yet to meet a VT alumni that isnt still involved with the community

 

[Trail268]

My best friend is the Assistant Director for Alumni Relations at Tech. He organizes all the events for Alumni Chapters!

Goal - Hokie sub-forum! Or at least a separate thread :third:

 

[4runnerHokie]

)))

Good news! Wheels are in!

They look fantastic in person, cant wait to get em mounted! I think im gonna go with these decals over the center caps: TRD Black 52 mm Sticker Resin Decals Center Hub Caps Cover Wheel Rim Logo Toyota | eBay

Cheap and simple. I would buy the actual trd center caps that fit these, but at about 4x the cost and the same look, im not too concerned. Sorry about not having any pictures of anything mounted on the car...I will get on that soon lol

 

[MattJakobs]

So I kinda want to do an interesting project on my 4runner. I was thinking of removing one half of the second row seats (So it would seat 3) and building a small table to fill the gap. It would have cup holders, and maybe raised edges to stop things from sliding around. Is it possible to remove the seat backs? Or only the bottom cushions?
Let me know if you have any thoughts.

I wouldn't do the half table thing just because it's only accessible to the 3rd person in the car. The cup holders would never get used by you in the front, and there's already two cup holders on the back of your center console. What a lot of people do is make a rear cargo drawer of some sort if you're worried about storing tools or something of that sort. If you rarely have anyone in your back seats (like me), you can remove the bottom bench portion of your rear seats, giving you about 6 more inches of rear cargo space from the tailgate to the back of the front seats.

 

[GHARP57]

Goal - Hokie sub-forum! Or at least a separate thread :third:

meet up and hang out and take the runners off roading!

 

[4runnerHokie]

I see where youre coming from, but will still take a look and consider it. This is probably a more challenging one, but is there any way to install captains chairs in the rear? I guess with custom brackets it wouldnt be too hard?

 

[4runnerHokie]

Hello

Some updates:
Picked up the car yesterday and installed the radio and removed the running boards.

I have noticed that while driving the battery light intermittently comes on. Runs fine, and i drove around for about 3 hours total yesterday no problems.

Took a look at the alternator, terminal looks super gunked up and is flaking, so that seems like a likely culprit. The alternator itself may need a rebuild though, which will be tested in the next week. I believe the battery is fine, but I will clean the terminals and clamps and all soon. If you have any idea about the battery light let me know!

 

[4runnerHokie]

finally got a picture of the wheels!

Started a new semester at vt, and finally have the wheels installed:

muffler and tip within the next week, lift and tires by the winter

 

[4runnerHokie]

offset

went from stock offset to -10 heres a pic that somewhat shows the improved stance.

 

[4runnerHokie]

Some random pics

Just some random pictures from after the new wheels were installed. Borla exhaust is installed now too and sounds amazing.

My roommates and my cars:

Gameday ready:

 

[4runnerHokie]

Got AT Tires!

Picked up Some Cooper Discoverer At3 in 265/75r16. They look great, and are more aggressive in person than in pictures. Traction is great so far, but havent had rain or snow yet so we shall see.

 

[4runnerHokie]

Yay

Just a couple new pictures of the rig. Info on my new subwoofer and audio setup in a week or so! It sounds great.

 

[68whiskey]

How are you liking the Borla exhaust?