4th Gen Armor Thread 2.0

[roadsterboy85]

What kind of snorkel is that?

Its a Land Cruiser 100 snorkel found on ebay and amazon. I did a small how to and posted it on my site.

Snorkel Install

 

[FLnative]

Its a Land Cruiser 100 snorkel found on ebay and amazon. I did a small how to and posted it on my site.

Snorkel Install

Thanks, really like the look of it!

 

[ianf5]

Thanks for posting this, it will help a lot with my build. What do you think is the most important piece of armor that I should put on first?

 

[Bigrupp]

Thanks for posting this, it will help a lot with my build. What do you think is the most important piece of armor that I should put on first?

Sliders. Always sliders first.

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[watson6505]

Roof Racks: (Armor For Your Roof?)

• Allows for the storage or mounting of awnings, flat totes, Rotopax, recovery devices, chickens, light bars, shovels, kayaks, tents, fishing poles, firewood, etc...

ARB - $920-$1300 -​

This may be a dumb question, but does this roof rack come with the lights? Also, is the extra support between the bumper/grill guard and roof rack really needed?

 

[Toyota Jim]

This may be a dumb question, but does this roof rack come with the lights? Also, is the extra support between the bumper/grill guard and roof rack really needed?

Lights are usually sold separately. The cables run from the front bumper to the rack are there just to keep branches off the windshield

 

[watson6505]

Lights are usually sold separately. The cables run from the front bumper to the rack are there just to keep branches off the windshield

Thanks Jim. Guess those roof rack/light combos put a damper on sunroof usage. I like the look though.

 

[mavrick1903]

Great write up!
[MENTION=130999]Inv4drZm[/MENTION], One set of details that would be extra helpful is which sliders offer the extras, like steps and kick outs. Drop from the door opening would also be useful.

I keep considering buying a tig welder and an aluminum Coastal OffRoad front kit.

 

[traildog]

Thanks Jim. Guess those roof rack/light combos put a damper on sunroof usage. I like the look though.

Gobi makes a roof rack with a removable cutout for the sunroof giving you the option. Mine is on order. 4RUNNER (2003-2009 | 4th GEN) Archives - Gobi Racks

 

[theoutbackdream]

Do either the RCI or Budbuilt skids have issues mounting with weld on sliders?

 

[theoutbackdream]

Does anyone here have the Relentless fab rear bumper?

Been thinking about getting the rear bumper, but I can't find that many pics of it... If you have it, is it a low profile, giving you a better departure angle?

thanks

 

[Inv4drZm]

Does anyone here have the Relentless fab rear bumper?

Been thinking about getting the rear bumper, but I can't find that many pics of it... If you have it, is it a low profile, giving you a better departure angle?

thanks

I would venture a guess and say they only made the one for their shop 4Runner. It looks like it bolts to the stock rear crossmember so no more clearance than the stock bumper.

 

[theoutbackdream]

I would venture a guess and say they only made the one for their shop 4Runner. It looks like it bolts to the stock rear crossmember so no more clearance than the stock bumper.

Yea, that would make sense, as I can't find any other rigs that have the relentless fab rear bumper...

I wonder if there are any high clearance bumpers for our 4runners, like the ones pelfrey makes for the tacoma..

 

[Inv4drZm]

Yea, that would make sense, as I can't find any other rigs that have the relentless fab rear bumper...

I wonder if there are any high clearance bumpers for our 4runners, like the ones pelfrey makes for the tacoma..

4x4labs. You cut the stock rear crossmember off so you can move the bumper forward as far as possible while still having a swingout, and has an integrated receiver tube for even more clearance.

 

[whte4r]

I would venture a guess and say they only made the one for their shop 4Runner. It looks like it bolts to the stock rear crossmember so no more clearance than the stock bumper.

Ive called and talked to them about this before I purchased my rear bumper. They do cut out the crossmember as well as integrate the tow hitch into the bumper to get true high clearance. Since you have to cut out the crossmember, they require you to have them do the install at their shop. The installation is automatically included in their price.

 

[November Sun]

Just bought a 4th gen V8 Sport last night. Came with an ARB bumper. I always thought ARB was supposed to be awesome high quality stuff. Not impressed, it pails in comparison to the CBI on my 3rd gen. I'll be selling a 3 month old ARB bumper in the next few weeks in North Alabama if anyone wants one.

 

[MichaelG]

I may be interested in it, Whats your price? I'll drive down from Central Ky to pick up.

 

[Inv4drZm]

Ive called and talked to them about this before I purchased my rear bumper. They do cut out the crossmember as well as integrate the tow hitch into the bumper to get true high clearance. Since you have to cut out the crossmember, they require you to have them do the install at their shop. The installation is automatically included in their price.

Then they've changed their design from what I have pictures of in this thread. I just looked and they have pictures on their instagram of a newer rear bumper that appears to be what you describe. Must not be an easy chop of the rear crossmember if they require it to be done at their shop, or maybe they don't trust the welding ability of other's.

 

[whte4r]

Then they've changed their design from what I have pictures of in this thread. I just looked and they have pictures on their instagram of a newer rear bumper that appears to be what you describe. Must not be an easy chop of the rear crossmember if they require it to be done at their shop, or maybe they don't trust the welding ability of other's.

My guess would be they dont trust others welding abilities and dont want to put their name behind somebodies possible bad welds. They're kinda perfectionists....which is why their lead times are constantly backed up. With my experience purchasing a front bumper and sliders from them, its been a month or two past their original estimated due dates BUT everything has been top notch. I ended up purchasing an RPM fabs rear bumper, if I could do it again I would go through relentless fabrication and deal with the wait. RPM fabs installation was a PITA, when closing the swingarm it hits the bumper so I gotta lift up on the tire to take off some weight...not bad for me and Ive gotten used to it but makes it a pain for my girlfriend to want to grab anything from the back.

 

[wmmcdnld]

Just bought a 4th gen V8 Sport last night. Came with an ARB bumper. I always thought ARB was supposed to be awesome high quality stuff. Not impressed, it pails in comparison to the CBI on my 3rd gen. I'll be selling a 3 month old ARB bumper in the next few weeks in North Alabama if anyone wants one.

im interested