A little overwhelmed

[Cow_doc.308]

After looking through picture threads and build threads I'm way overwhelmed with the prospect of building a rig. lol

Right now I'm focused on all the mechanics are solid before I even think about mods but dang how I'd like to skip to the off road mods.

Just wondering if anybody else has had this feeling when they get a new project.

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

Hellz yeah, smart decisions suck most of the time it seems

 

[5vzT4R]

I know exactly how you feel! I bought mine with 205k miles so I'm mainly focusing on getting caught up on all the maintenance before any major modding. All I have done is cheap/free mods so far. I can't wait to start my build!

This is my 5th Toyota, first was a 2007 Tacoma small cheap mods, then a 1999 Tacoma that I almost fully built I loved that truck and miss it, then a 01 Tundra only had exhaust lol, then a 03 Tundra basically stock and now my 00 T4R. And I must say, I already love my T4R and can't wait to build it.

 

[Cow_doc.308]

yea. this weekend is going to involve changing a pinion seal and u joints and cleaning all the gunk off the real axle and engine compartment.

Gonna be fun in 100 degree heat

 

[Cow_doc.308]

my biggest struggles right now are
1. deciding how far I want to take this ride
2. patience. Can't spend all the cash at once.

 

[5vzT4R]

yea. this weekend is going to involve changing a pinion seal and u joints and cleaning all the gunk off the real axle and engine compartment.

Gonna be fun in 100 degree heat

Gotta love that Texas heat........:flame::

 

[Cow_doc.308]

Just figured out there's a custom 4x4 shop less than two miles from my house ..... this could be dangerous to my bank account. :bolt:

 

[downpour11]

my biggest struggles right now are
1. deciding how far I want to take this ride
2. patience. Can't spend all the cash at once.

Just figured out there's a custom 4x4 shop less than two miles from my house ..... this could be dangerous to my bank account. :bolt:

Catch up on all your maintenance (which shouldn't be much), and really decide what direction you want to take your truck. I find it a better to drop a bunch of money at once to do what you really want to your truck. Or else, at least with me, the money goes to other random crap and I look back and say, "damn, I should have done this a long time ago when I had the money to do it."

But please, do your research!! It will pay off in the end. Don't just drop your truck off at a shop and give them money. Then you'll be the guy who has a bunch of mods, this and that, and have no idea what's on your truck or how to fix it when it breaks. Learn to do as much as you can and you'll take pride in the work you've done. Keep soaking up as much knowledge as possible and make sure you get hands-on with every mod/fix you do.

Good luck :cheers:

 

[slowpoke99]

Catch up on all your maintenance (which shouldn't be much), and really decide what direction you want to take your truck. I find it a better to drop a bunch of money at once to do what you really want to your truck. Or else, at least with me, the money goes to other random crap and I look back and say, "damn, I should have done this a long time ago when I had the money to do it."

But please, do your research!! It will pay off in the end. Don't just drop your truck off at a shop and give them money. Then you'll be the guy who has a bunch of mods, this and that, and have no idea what's on your truck or how to fix it when it breaks. Learn to do as much as you can and you'll take pride in the work you've done. Keep soaking up as much knowledge as possible and make sure you get hands-on with every mod/fix you do.

Good luck :cheers:

i couldn't have said it better myself! building these 4runners isn't exactly cheap so learn your rig and know what it takes to keep it running in top shape. aftermarket mods are like computers. there's always something newer, bigger, badder coming out so know what you want out of your rig before you drain your bank account. most shops will rape you if you go there blind and throw money on the counter and say "just build it"! i take pride in looking at my rigs and saying "I" built those. do the same for yourself. it's much more rewarding!!!

:cheers:

 

[JohnBill53]

If ya ever need a helping hand I'm only like an hour or so away from ennis

 

[Cow_doc.308]

Thanks for the replies fellas. What you guys are describing is pretty much my current plan. I'm gonna be driving this ride daily for at least the next year so my major focus right now is to make sure everything is reliable and in good condition. May make some small changes in the mean time but the big stuff(whatever that ends up being) wont come until next year.

I'm definitely planning to do as much as possible myself but I don't have the tools to do some stuff and no where to store them if I did. So a shop will have to do some stuff for me.

JPB where are you located? Shoot me a PM if you want.

 

[JohnBill53]

Thanks for the replies fellas. What you guys are describing is pretty much my current plan. I'm gonna be driving this ride daily for at least the next year so my major focus right now is to make sure everything is reliable and in good condition. May make some small changes in the mean time but the big stuff(whatever that ends up being) wont come until next year.

I'm definitely planning to do as much as possible myself but I don't have the tools to do some stuff and no where to store them if I did. So a shop will have to do some stuff for me.

JPB where are you located? Shoot me a PM if you want.

Dallas proper, if you need anything man feel free

 

[Bad Obsession]

I know exactly how you feel about the new project (and the Texas heat!). I'm in Houston. I'm in the same position right now. Bought mine about a month ago, and just doing like you said.... trying to get her mechanically sound before I mod her.

And I don't know about you guys, but they are saying rain here this weekend, which will completely screw up my weekend of pulling the seats and carpet.

Welcome to the forum. Lots of knowledge here.

 

[SamSter0077]

Yeah, I don't usually do any mods during the Texas summer.. repairs, but no mods. I do buy parts for the first cool weekend though.. LOL

Have a lot work ahead of me for when it cools down..

 

[audiness]

When you look at these built rigs on here, just remember that most people on here with built trucks have had them for YEARS. It doesn't happen over night. You are in the right state of mind to get the truck solid mechanically before slapping suspensions, tires, etc on it.....

 

[txbonds]

I know what you mean. I spent a chunk of change having work done on mine when I first got it with 187k miles to try to get it to a base line service level. Could have done it all myself but didn't have the time and am buried in the rest of my remodel project on the runner.

I had all fluids flushed and replaced, upper engine seals replaced, new tundra brakes and runner shoes put on as wells as my extended brake lines, new plugs and a general overall inspection.

I still need to replace my ball joints and possibly my tie rod ends, but plan to do those myself along with adding a transmission cooler. Next steps involve new alternator, new battery, and I'm not far from timing belt service.

Also need to clean engine and its compartment so I can confirm the leaks stopped with the upper seals.

Like a nut though, I jumped in feet first with all of that and my full refurbish and build up project all in one swing and ill be the first to admit it is almost overwhelming when you only have an our here and there to work on it.



Good luck with it. Regards.