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Talking about rolling it, you coming over this weekend to help on the roll cage on mine. I got the b pillar ready to bend up last night.
This thread makes me want to do a built thread on my 4runner.
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Talking about rolling it, you coming over this weekend to help on the roll cage on mine. I got the b pillar ready to bend up last night.
This thread makes me want to do a built thread on my 4runner.
4x4runner2002
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Can't this weekend I work everyday till next Friday. I can next weekend that's when my new schedule starts.
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Can anyone guess what's in the mail.
A.Wilson013
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I am interested to see how your runner looks with the CBI rear and the smaller tires... I have been SERIOUSLY considering going back to 265/70/17's. I lost a LOT of seat of the pants power, and the MPG hit was REAL when I switched to the 285/70/17. I was just looking at mine today thinking how long my runner looked with the bumpers and spare tire... The larger tires kinda offset that by giving it some height. Rambling.
I am also interested in the rear suspension setup you have... What are the specs on the shocks? Bumpstops?
What else...
I like your idea of using the 14" 650lb Coils as opposed to running a higher weight rated spring... I REALLY wish I had gone that route, but alas I didn't (still don't) know much and just bought what ICON said would let me keep my ride height without cranking the coilovers so much (their answer was the 700lb 14" Coils)
I look forward to your future updates... Very cool setup you've got.
I am also interested in the rear suspension setup you have... What are the specs on the shocks? Bumpstops?
What else...
I like your idea of using the 14" 650lb Coils as opposed to running a higher weight rated spring... I REALLY wish I had gone that route, but alas I didn't (still don't) know much and just bought what ICON said would let me keep my ride height without cranking the coilovers so much (their answer was the 700lb 14" Coils)
I look forward to your future updates... Very cool setup you've got.
4x4runner2002
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Thanks for the kind words. Ya mine is built to do what i like. Camping and some speed stuff. I hit the rocks some but not all that much. I recently picked up a trailer that i will be building up when the funds allow and the tent will get put on it as a offroad base camp/expo trailer.
Thanks for checking it out.
Ya these tires are almost worn out and will be replaced with 255/85/16s. so we will really get to see skinny tires and the bumper. My wheels have 3.5 bs to clear the rear shocks so they still stick out plenty and match up with the limited flares.
They are 10" fox smoothies with extra large resis that I found on craigslist. The bumpstops are 4" bilstein 9100s and are about an 1" too long.
I plan on getting the 861 coils real soon because this bumper is going to make me sit lower than I'd like in the rear and the shocks will change accordingly as well as limit straps included.
The coil idea I stole from [MENTION=88391]NateMob[/MENTION] and I'm glad it did because the ride is the same just with less preload.
A.Wilson013
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Thanks for the info! The 9100's seem cool, but may need to try and find a used set or something.
The 861's are a great spring. Even when I load up to go camping, fill my trasharoo with wood, and have the swingout open, there is ZERO sag. They still flex well too.
KANO
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In case you haven't already, check out the Expedition Overland videos: Expedition Overlands Alaska/Yukon Ep. 1 - YouTube
They have the same setup your talking about with the RTT on the trailer. They are driving a LandCruiser and Tacoma but still a good video series (about 15 episodes I think?) I figure it's probably right up your alley.
They have the same setup your talking about with the RTT on the trailer. They are driving a LandCruiser and Tacoma but still a good video series (about 15 episodes I think?) I figure it's probably right up your alley.
4x4runner2002
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oh sweet never heard of it before ill deff watch them.
i picked up this trailer
i want to build it similar to this so i can still take my dirtbike on it.
A.Wilson013
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oh sweet never heard of it before ill deff watch them.
i want to build it similar to this so i can still take my dirtbike on it.
That'd be pretty slick, and easy to build, it seems...
Always amazes me how much those companies charge for the pre-made trailers. I bet that one you posted a picture of is around $5k. *edit* did some looking around... It appears the base price is twice that... lol
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4RunnerChaos
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sweet build.
4x4runner2002
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[MENTION=112135]KANO[/MENTION] those videos are great fun to watch, I love that stuff.
thanks
ya that company make some nice stuff but it is big$$$. i watched a video on how they make the frames and everything. all aluminum and not welded together.
thanks
4x4runner2002
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Look what showed up as soon as I got home from work.
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Got everything test fitted this morning.
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Got it all buttoned up.
Had to drill a few holes to run the wire for the license plate light to the passenger tail light.
Put the limit straps on the fold down table.
All that's left is to put my led pods in the bumper and wire them up.
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Tested my new super siphon from homedepot to fill up. Works great.
Got board the other night and test fit my snow chains that I bought almost a year ago.
Real easy to put on.
Got board the other night and test fit my snow chains that I bought almost a year ago.
Real easy to put on.
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Finally the rear window up/ down, defrost, and ect buttons light up.
I didn't know they were supposed to for the longest time.
