Ace's 1998 4Runner Build Thread

[Fireball]

It should fit the extreme x6s which is 38" and has amber flood and white spot:

X6S Slim Amber & White LED Light Bar & Harness (All Sizes) | Extreme LED Light Bars

 

[_Ace_]

Thanks for the info!

This looks like the same item-

https://www.amazon.com/LED-Bar-38-Off-Road-Driving/dp/B07FRGCKTP/ref=sr_1_15?crid=1WNB9N2R1AWE5&keywords=38%2Binch%2BLED%2Blight%2Bbar&qid=1700842290&sprefix=38%2Binch%2Bled%2Blight%2Bbar%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-15&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.304cacc1-b508-45fb-a37f-a2c47c48c32f&th=1

 

[Endlessblockades]

When I go to pick up the rack I'll be looking at light bar mounts for the front of the rack. It would be nice to have a 32 in or larger light bar with combo fog/spot lights.

Pretty sure the Antero is 43" wide. I put a piece of plywood on mine recently. Sherpa also sells the mounting feet that fit our rails and 2 crossbars way cheaper if you're not looking for a whole platform.

 

[_Ace_]

For now it'll be there as the replacement for the OEM rack to mount the big box.

Maybe roof lights, maybe just a pair of LED driving lights on the bumper, that's all kinda fluid right now.

What's been on my mind mostly is changing the 26 year old suspension bushings...and while I'm in there weld the alignment tabs, new 99 tall springs, new shocks and maybe Airlift bags in the back.

 

[Fireball]

ordered a sherpa matterhorn on friday, it shipped yesterday and according to UPS should arrive tomorrow!

 

[_Ace_]

I was told that I should be able to pick my Antero rack up today.:thumb3:

 

[OpenYota]

Thanks for the info!

This looks like the same item-

Amazon.com

I've been considering the ExtremeLED 38" version for a while now but had no idea about this Amazon bar.
If you end up going down this route please do a review as I'm interested in the quality of it!

 

[_Ace_]

wilco!

 

[_Ace_]

Drove up to Sherpa Equipment in Berthod, Colorado yesterday and picked up the silver Antero rack. While I was there one item caught my eye - 3RD GEN 4RUNNER WINDOW PANEL - very cool.

I bought a set of Roof Track Anchor Plates since the only thing I had were smaller plates on the old Yakima mounts.

When I got home I installed the rack and it wasn't difficult by any means.

The rack is really stout and should hold the big storage box or most anything else that I need up there.

I'll put the cargo box up today and adjust the crossbars as necessary. It is held to OEM style crossbars with large Ubolts so I may be ordering T-nuts to secure the box to, maybe just square U-bolts.

Pics later today.

 

[_Ace_]

quick pic

 

[_Ace_]

side shot -

 

[_Ace_]

I put the SportRack box on the Antero rack and it looks right at home -

 

[_Ace_]

No problems clearing the wind deflector with the hatch open -

 

[_Ace_]

It looks like the U bolts that came with the box will work with the rack - they are rounded though so I may look for U bolts with a square shape.

 

[JZiggy]

It looks like the U bolts that came with the box will work with the rack - they are rounded though so I may look for U bolts with a square shape.

Looking good! McMaster has a nice selection of square u-bolts, FYI.

Do you get any wind noise on the highway with that box?

 

[_Ace_]

I didn't even know it was there on my 2003 Suburban...then again it's a lot bigger SUV.

 

[_Ace_]

No luck finding a square U bolt that in the correct size so I may have to make a set out of threaded rod.

I'll poke around Ace Hardware to see what they have.

 

[96RedRunner]

Nice build Ace. Would have brought a pretty penny on BaT.

 

[_Ace_]

Look at this low mile 1997 5 speed in Oregon- if I was closer it would be in my driveway -

1997 toyota 4runner for sale by owner - Salem, OR - craigslist

 

[phattyduck]

No luck finding a square U bolt that in the correct size so I may have to make a set out of threaded rod.

I'll poke around Ace Hardware to see what they have.

Flat plate with square holes, carriage bolts and some nuts will keep all sharp hardware out of the box (carriage bolts pointing down). Only downside is that someone can steal the box without opening it first. McMaster might also have the u-bolts you are looking for.

The rack is stronger than the roof - I notice more flex in the roof than the rack if I push/pull on it (Matterhorn). I ran extra OEM track to the front and bolted the front feet down, and I'm considering getting an set of feet to add another between the back two supports to spread the load out over the roof more.

-Charlie