A.Wilson013's Build Thread

[the great him]

Ah... OK

The rig looks good man. Yeah those icons are serious! Now I'm even more jelly of your rig...

 

[GSPRunner]

Ha I came across something a little more serious this weekend. On my way down the mountain into Cle Elum on a forest road, came around the corner to see a Sheriff parked off to the side of the road with a few people standing around. Went around and glanced over the drop off to the left and someone had driven their Ford Escape down the hill about 30ft down into some trees. Airbags deployed.

 

[A.Wilson013]

Ha I came across something a little more serious this weekend. On my way down the mountain into Cle Elum on a forest road, came around the corner to see a Sheriff parked off to the side of the road with a few people standing around. Went around and glanced over the drop off to the left and someone had driven their Ford Escape down the hill about 30ft down into some trees. Airbags deployed.

Wonder if everyone escaped without injury... :flypig:

 

[GSPRunner]

Wonder if everyone escaped without injury... :flypig:

You get my text today? We need to start planning this trip...

 

[A.Wilson013]

Bumper Progress

Well, last week I received my CBI bumpers. Unfortunately, I did not pay to have them powercoated (lesson learned) and have been painting non-stop all week.

Anyway, front bumper is about done, and should be installed tomorrow.

So here are a couple teasers of the 4Runner ready to accept the new goodies.

DSC_0001 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0007 by awilson013, on Flickr

 

[A.Wilson013]

CBI Hybrid Front Bumper

Well I finally got around to getting this [MENTION=64712]CBI OffRoad Fab[/MENTION] bumper installed. I cannot wait to get the rear painted and installed with the sliders. (having it done professionally... I will never spray paint anything this large again.)

First impression: This thing looks awesome.

Second impression: The top bolt on the front of the frame rails doesn't line up on either side... It's a good 1/4" off. Kinda stupid, but whatever. Looking at the photos on their site, it doesn't appear that 4Runner has that bolt installed either.

Third impression: This thing looks awesome.

Fourth impression: They should really make a "non-flare" style for the front... Looks kinda goofy sticking out 2" on both sides.

All in all, I am very happy with the purchase. I cannot wait to put it to some use...

Anyway, here are some pictures. The winch is just in there... I cannot figure out where I will be mounting my control box as of yet... Also ordered some IPF lights from [MENTION=47731]TheeMikeB[/MENTION] . Those will be filling those big blank spots.

DSC_0018 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0017 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0014 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0010 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0008 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0007 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0006 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0003 by awilson013, on Flickr

DSC_0001 by awilson013, on Flickr

 

[Dee3]

Looks really good!! And for the 2" flare on the front, positive note on that, you can use it as a slider when your close to trees, rocks, etc, and it will at least keep them 2" from the fender on approaches. Your 4runner and the bumper look really good though!!

 

[A.Wilson013]

Looks really good!! And for the 2" flare on the front, positive note on that, you can use it as a slider when your close to trees, rocks, etc, and it will at least keep them 2" from the fender on approaches. Your 4runner and the bumper look really good though!!

Yeah, I thought the same thing, just looks different than I expected.

Thanks man!

 

[TheeMikeB]

Those lights should fit in there nicely and look awesome. They will be going in the mail this afternoon!

 

[Hepar]

Looks amazing! And yeah, I think the big thing that helps when you get the parts professionally done is they'll give it a good bake too.

 

[the great him]

An you came down here and didn't say hi... I don't think we can be friends anymore lol jk.

 

[A.Wilson013]

Looks amazing! And yeah, I think the big thing that helps when you get the parts professionally done is they'll give it a good bake too.

Thanks!

I am tempted to ask about getting thr front re-done by them, but I feel as if I may be pressing my luck. It started as getting just the rear, and one slider done. Now already asking them to do the other slider too. =)

An you came down here and didn't say hi... I don't think we can be friends anymore lol jk.

Haha, if you lived on the coast I could have said hi... Portland is quite the detour from Seaside.

 

[MTD]

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What color did you use? Graphite Duplicolor wheel paint?

 

[A.Wilson013]

What color did you use? Graphite Duplicolor wheel paint?

I have absolutely no idea... I am sure it wasn't wheel paint though. Sorry man =/

If I remember I'll shoot you a PM.

 

[MTD]

I have absolutely no idea... I am sure it wasn't wheel paint though. Sorry man =/

If I remember I'll shoot you a PM.

I was just curious cuz that is what I used and Briansd42 used and it looks like ours lol. Looks sweet though!

 

[A.Wilson013]

CBI Hybrid Rear and IPF 968's Installed

So over the past couple of days I have installed my rear CBI Hybrid Bumper and the IPF 968s into the CBI Hybrid front bumper.

There's a bit of a rake (I think it looks kinda cool...) because I do not have my spare tire under there right now.

Pictures.

DSC_0001 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0003 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0007 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0008 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0011 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0018 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0021 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0028 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0030 by awilson013, on Flickr
DSC_0033 by awilson013, on Flickr

 

[Hepar]

Looks great! Could you post or PM me a couple shots of the area exposed when the rear hatch is open?

 

[BigBluePile]

Looks awesome man!!!!!

 

[TheeMikeB]

Truck looks great and those lights fit in there perfectly. I take it now that I see them installed that you received the package.

 

[A.Wilson013]

[MENTION=47731]TheeMikeB[/MENTION] I did. Sorry for not letting you know. I got too excited, threw them on, and forgot to message you :-(

Thanks Logan!
[MENTION=56396]Hepar[/MENTION] I'll text you one