85 4Runner "The Hot Rod" build

[85RedRunner]

That jeep is badass

It is unbelievable. Time and money in that Jeep is insane.

And seating for 6 adults lol.

 

[85RedRunner]

New wheel on the way (discount tire warranty, they let me go ahead and purchase warranties for each tire). More than likely will not ever run these tires again lol.

 

[85RedRunner]

Also added mirrors to the doors.. I just picked up some prefabed brackets off the shelf from orw and some of their convex mirrors..

 

[85RedRunner]

Wondered why it was hopping
https://youtu.be/7CC2NJItUEc

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[SquirtleSoup]

Those body skills are top notch brother I only wish I had the skills and the tools to pull off that kind of work on my own I am subbed and can't wait to see this hot rod shiny and new

 

[85RedRunner]

Those body skills are top notch brother I only wish I had the skills and the tools to pull off that kind of work on my own I am subbed and can't wait to see this hot rod shiny and new

Thanks buddy. Im tossing around a few different ideas for paint...but definitely keeping red so that it doesn't look silly when I pop the hood.

Can do a camo type pattern using the existing red and throw in some black and grey to help blend where I patched..

Flat red.

Red bedliner..

Even considering airbrushing the repairs to look like old sheet metal patches lol. Kinda like this (would be the easiest thing to do)

 

[85RedRunner]

Next up I need to do a little more trimming in the front fender well and move the axle forward another 1/2" - 1".. have some rubbing with the 37s.

Got my all4offroad red rock lights in that need to be installed. Got 4 of them, hopefully that'll be enough, these things are sweet!

Then I'll start piecing together a dual case setup.. not that I've needed it yet, just would be nice to have the complete package.

Install the ifs rear axle thats been sitting around for a month or 2..

Flood/spot lights on the front bumper... still havent put my damn blinkers on that thing yet either..

A guy offered me a suspension bench seat to replace my blue stock ones in the rear, in trade for the spartan locker, if its not completely shredded I'll take it.. should be perfect for the dog or anyone under 6'

List goes on.

 

[85RedRunner]

Got my new (to me) backseat today.. should be just perfect for the dog

And finally getting around to this front axle..

 

[85straight]

Loving this truck you do some great work. Do you feel like getting rid of your old back seats?

 

[85RedRunner]

Loving this truck you do some great work. Do you feel like getting rid of your old back seats?

Thanks. They will be ready for a new home after the swap.

 

[85RedRunner]

Ended up pushing it forward 1 3/8" .. so far it looks like I'll clear everything.. find out on Saturday.

 

[85RedRunner]

Hopefully this will pass the CA "light inspection" ..?

Only thing that would make it a little better would probably be to use halogens instead of the led bulbs.. probably throw a little more light in the housing and slow down the blinker.

https://youtu.be/SyIjjxRZRYw
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[85RedRunner]

Went to install my new radio... I mean seriously, wtf is this!?

 

[JBurt]

I hate PO's bad wiring!

 

[85RedRunner]

I cant get over that lol.. there was no shit five (5) connections on 1 wire, in the span of 8"...........why? Lol.

 

[85RedRunner]

Here's another fun one..

 

[Chuckles89]

That's the worst thing I've ever seen on the back of a switch :rockthrow:

 

[85RedRunner]

And this is why I can't get anything done in a timely manner..now I have to figure out this bird nest of bs ...smh.

 

[85RedRunner]

Speechless..

The guy opened up that hole for one purpose... to cram wire nuts in there...

 

[85RedRunner]

Just need to get my speakers in there..