4Running Daily's Build Thread

[jstim]

Well the rig looks really good and you've done a good job with it, one of the most functional rigs on 35.

 

[4Running Daily]

Well the rig looks really good and you've done a good job with it, one of the most functional rigs on 35.

Thank you sir!

 

[TRDteen]

The build never stops :thumb: We've got to wheel soon dude. I'll be heading out to Gold Mountain trail in Big Bear on 5/28. Just for one night. You are more than welcome to come if you are available. Keep up the good work Connor.

 

[4Running Daily]

The build never stops :thumb: We've got to wheel soon dude. I'll be heading out to Gold Mountain trail in Big Bear on 5/28. Just for one night. You are more than welcome to come if you are available. Keep up the good work Connor.

I think I'm gonna do the Calico run that day actually! Check the SoCal section.








More progress today:

Power to my new fuse box
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Switch Panel installed
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New USB ports
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[4Running Daily]

More work today

Oh I'm excited
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Trying to keep the wiring clean everywhere
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This is the fancy thing I'll be using to get through the firewall
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Drill a nice hole in the firewall
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In between the clutch and brake seems like a good place.
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Fancy Fancy
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Test fit
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Perspective of where it is
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Going full Honda Civic without a hood
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Hoping to have this done by the end of the weekend.

 

[4Running Daily]

Harnesses built and labeled
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I needed the wires to pass through that area under the windshield and into the engine bay, so the only option was to drill another hole. Came out super super clean.
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Just about perfect inside. Wires are wrapped and way out of the way.
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Perfect length too. All I have to do tomorrow is plug everything in, test it all, and then remember how to put the interior back together.
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[4Running Daily]

Everything worked first try somehow. Measured the current across each accessory and placed a fused accordingly.

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With the interior lights on
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[4-Ripcord]

That firewall fitting is awesome, very well executed!

 

[fourfive]

All the wiring had me confused but the end product looks very cool. Nice work.

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[seank]

So nice and so clean! I hope I do half as good a job as you.

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[4Running Daily]

That firewall fitting is awesome, very well executed!

Thank you sir!

Here's the Amazon link in case anyone is interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Position-Delp...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

All the wiring had me confused but the end product looks very cool. Nice work.

Haha it had me confused too! Thank you!

So nice and so clean! I hope I do half as good a job as you.

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All in practice! Thanks!

 

[nihkon]

I dig it!

 

[4Running Daily]

What Road? Where we're going we don't need roads!
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[4Running Daily]

Went to Calico with some 4Runners a few weeks ago. No issues from my truck to report, which is refreshing haha.

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We encountered some issues along the way, but eventually got everything sorted out
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Then today I carried 8 8' railroad ties. My guesstimate is 1,200 pounds.
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[Rockdawg84]

Then today I carried 8 8' railroad ties. My guesstimate is 1,200 pounds.
by Connor Rhoades, on Flickr

The U stands for Utility. lol sUv.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Impressive no doubt Connor. Most guys with trucks would shy away from hauling such.

Working the links again this summer?

 

[4Running Daily]

The U stands for Utility. lol sUv.

I just wish I knew what the S stood for, because in my case it certainly isn't sport. I'm hoping to regear by the end of this year finally.

Impressive no doubt Connor. Most guys with trucks would shy away from hauling such.

Working the links again this summer?

Wasn't too bad, I'm definitely not scared of using the truck for what it's meant for. I just wish my Dad would finally buy a Power Wagon like I've been pushing him to.

Sadly I am not. The recently changed some things around the course that I and others are not a fan of. So I'm just relaxing, working on the truck, and doing odd jobs around the house (like those railroad ties) to pass the time. It's nice.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Sorry to hear that Connor. You will come to find out that people meddle with stuff that works for most for no good rhyme or reason. If your dad buys the Power Wagon post a pic. They are nice. Hopefully the Porsche isn't being sold. Detail away then.

 

[4Running Daily]

Sorry to hear that Connor. You will come to find out that people meddle with stuff that works for most for no good rhyme or reason. If your dad buys the Power Wagon post a pic. They are nice. Hopefully the Porsche isn't being sold. Detail away then.

It's certainly nice to relax for a while. School has been taking a toll. Will do! The Porsche will certainly be around for awhile! We just dumped more money into it. Alternator blew a bearing which cracked the fan and took out all the belts. Aka $1500. Also had the intake manifold professionally cleaned and runs a lot smoother now. Very happy with it!

My sister's POS VW Bug is hopefully getting sold soon.

 

[4Running Daily]

Built my CO2 tank mount over the past few days. Basically, behind the plastic, I welded in a cross member that this bolts into. You can basically just spin the actual clamp part off in about 15 seconds and it will be as if nothing was ever there before. Super beefy, hoping it doesn't move. All I have to do is roll down the rear window to air up.
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