Aeroneer1's Black 2001 Build Thread
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Boconnor303
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Truck looks awesome man! I feel like I've seen you on the road somewhere not sure though.
I wish I could have found a black 4runner when I got mine
I wish I could have found a black 4runner when I got mine
aeroneer1
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Thanks! Means a lot coming from you! I've checked your truck out quite a few times for mod ideas.
Thanks all. Better chance you'll see my fiance driving it around Boulder than me!
aeroneer1
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Decided to relocate my scangauge from the steering column to ash tray spot.
Here it is with the ash tray removed.
And after I dremel'd it out enough to fit snugly:
Then I just used some heavy-duty velcro:
Re-routed the cable, and put everything back in. Fits snugly, and while sitting back in the seat it's good to see. I don't check it THAT often while driving, so I thought this spot would work fine.
And my ash-tray was always slowly edging it's way out from bumpy roads.
Here it is with the ash tray removed.
And after I dremel'd it out enough to fit snugly:
Then I just used some heavy-duty velcro:
Re-routed the cable, and put everything back in. Fits snugly, and while sitting back in the seat it's good to see. I don't check it THAT often while driving, so I thought this spot would work fine.
And my ash-tray was always slowly edging it's way out from bumpy roads.
aeroneer1
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Window deflectors
Also, got some Wade window deflectors from the fiance for Christmas.
When first installing them, they do snug-up the window seal, so the motors do work harder. I wasn't too crazy about this at first. But the directions say to roll up and down the windows at least 5 times, then leave them shut for 72 hours. I did these, and now the windows don't seem much more labored than before. I think they will do fine.
The other gift was an 18" Magnaflow. I'll see if I can get that welded on sometime early 2015.
Also, got some Wade window deflectors from the fiance for Christmas.
When first installing them, they do snug-up the window seal, so the motors do work harder. I wasn't too crazy about this at first. But the directions say to roll up and down the windows at least 5 times, then leave them shut for 72 hours. I did these, and now the windows don't seem much more labored than before. I think they will do fine.
The other gift was an 18" Magnaflow. I'll see if I can get that welded on sometime early 2015.
Unner
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Very nice truck! Gotta love a black 3rd gen. Our's started out as identical twins. Same year, color, and everything. I want to get rid of all the chrome on mine too. So far I got rid of the chrome grille, but still want to do something about the bumpers. Where'd you find the front bumper?
Also, where'd you get the LED reverse lights at? Do they help much?
Also, where'd you get the LED reverse lights at? Do they help much?
aeroneer1
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Let's do it! Do some snow-wheeling? Let me know when it's in, after New Years I should have some time to meet up.
Thanks! I found the front bumper on craigslist from a 2000-limited. Craigslist is always just about getting lucky. Then I sold my old on CL as well. Could always go with Ebay too? Not sure the quality of the front bumpers, but the rear is pretty simple so that's what I went with. My rattle can paint quality isn't as good as the OEM front, but it's not that noticeable.
The LED reverse lights help a little with visibility, but not that much. They mostly just complete the blue-white LED look around the truck. For real visisbility, you would want to install some actual custom reverse lights in bumper, or rear of roof rack or something.
infamousRNR
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really liking what you did there with your scan gauge II...
anyway i could get you to share some more pics of that in your ashtray holder?...
anyway i could get you to share some more pics of that in your ashtray holder?...
Unner
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Yeah I'm like a hawk on craigslist looking for parts, but I never seem to find anything. I'll probably just get an ebay bumper and paint it myself since it's black it shouldn't be too hard to get a decent match. I'd like to add the fog lights like you did sometime as well.
That's good to hear about the reverse lights. Maybe I need to look into some flush mount ones for the bumper or figure out a way to mount some up higher or something. Thanks though.
aeroneer1
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Got a muffler for Christmas, and had it welded on. The increase in throttle response and power was noticeable, but it's a little louder than I expected. Not too bad though.
And went to the change the oil, and had an interesting time. Long story short, I have to dremel all my oil filters from now on! The motor mount - oil filter clearance is too tight, from what, I'm not sure yet ..
And went to the change the oil, and had an interesting time. Long story short, I have to dremel all my oil filters from now on! The motor mount - oil filter clearance is too tight, from what, I'm not sure yet ..
thebrandon
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What size magnaflow is that? You should spoil us with a sound clip.
aeroneer1
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18". I went with a little quieter, and it's definitely louder than stock. With the deck-plate and ISR mods though when you're really revving, it's no louder since the engine is louder. At low rpms is when you notice the sound difference.
I'll have to find a good spot to set phone down and speed by.
I'll have to find a good spot to set phone down and speed by.
aeroneer1
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Here is my original thread on the issue:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/186669-anyone-else-had-issues-tightening-oil-filter.html
Basically, for some reason the motor mount is too close to the filter, and it causes it to not spin freely on. So everybody, including myself, have use wrenches and mangled the thing to get it on, which led to uneven surface, that would rub on the motor mount, and give the effect that it had stripped threads.
I realized that it's just too tight (not sure why yet), and dremeled down some material on the filter. It then went on perfectly, like it should.
Big question, why the hell is there no clearance?
Unner
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That's very strange with the oil filter issue. Hopefully you can get that worked out. I'd like to hear a clip of the exhaust too. That's the same muffler I run on my 87 Supra I believe, I run it with a hushpower resonator as well. If it is too loud for you, you could always go with a longer muffler like a 24" or so. That should cut a little more of the noise too.
dustin Keeler
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I love your rig. I will be blacking out mine soon
I love your rig. I will be blacking out mine soon
aeroneer1
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Nice truck, that chrome brings back the memories.
Are you planning on keeping your wheel color? I like the gunmetal. If I had more cash flow I would upgrade to some gunmetal wheels ..
dustin Keeler
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Nice truck, that chrome brings back the memories.
Are you planning on keeping your wheel color? I like the gunmetal. If I had more cash flow I would upgrade to some gunmetal wheels ..
I think ill keep the gun metal. It was cheap to do. Duplicolor Graphite wheel paint
