Ajohnson85's '87 build

[Cali 4runner]

Your welcome! I actually haven't done it but it looked like a clean install so I thought I'd spread the word. Love the way this truck is coming together!

 

[ajohnson]

Your welcome! I actually haven't done it but it looked like a clean install so I thought I'd spread the word. Love the way this truck is coming together!

I don't think I would have figured it out if you didn't mention it lol. I kept searching for cooler installs with the AC radiator and was getting frustrated.

Cheers, you deserve a beer

 

[ajohnson]

I worked on my sliders today. Got one side ready to weld to the frame

 

[Hyde802]

Kickout is always a good idea. Whens the shake down run?

 

[ajohnson]

Kickout is always a good idea. Whens the shake down run?

Hopefully next month at Uwharrie N. Forest. If all goes well I'll join some friends for a good run on April 18th

 

[BoatRacer]

I missed it, which sliders are those? I dig the little kick out.

 

[ajohnson]

I missed it, which sliders are those? I dig the little kick out.

4innovations. I really like them, especially for the price. They come with legs, frame plates and gussets loose so they be set at the desired height and angle. I notched the pinch weld for each leg to tuck them up, and then angled it leaving about 1" between the door.

 

[Cali 4runner]

That's what the forums are for! I'm not quite 21 yet, only 18, but I'll happily take the compliment.. Haha

 

[ajohnson]

Worked on the engine bay today. It is filling up quickly

 

[BoatRacer]

You got some print in the March/April issue of 4WD Toyota Owner, Pg 80. Congrats man, very cool!

 

[ajohnson]

You got some print in the March/April issue of 4WD Toyota Owner, Pg 80. Congrats man, very cool!

Yea I saw that! Haven't got my issue yet though. Thanks!

 

[ajohnson]

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted a cool truck pictured in a magazine. Now I have two in a magazine

 

[hurt4x]

You gonna have this ready by the flats ride april 25th?

 

[ajohnson]

You gonna have this ready by the flats ride april 25th?

I think so

 

[Appntr]

I think so

Thats what I like to hear.

I should have my bucket o bolts out there for at least one day.

 

[ajohnson]

Thats what I like to hear.



I should have my bucket o bolts out there for at least one day.

Sweet, hopefully I can make it out. I have a tripped planned for the 18th-19th, then going to the beach first weekend of May.

I worked on wiring again today. It takes me forever, I get distracted so easy and have trouble figuring out exactly what to do. Anyway, I ran 0 guage from the alternator to battery, 0 guage for battery to chassis, 0 guage from engine block to chassis, and 4 guage to the stock fuse block.

I used a hole behind the motor mount for the chassis ground

Mounted and wired my ARB compressor in the stock battery location

Mounted my auxiliary fuse block for lights, and installed my rallylights headlight harness

 

[ajohnson]

Hydro ram mounts are done

 

[ajohnson]

Passenger side slider welded up. I get praises for these welds considering the short time I have been welding. Best investment yet.

 

[ajohnson]

I welded some tabs to the front bumper for my small LED turn signals, then painted it and couldn't resist bolting it on

 

[Darklight]

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted a cool truck pictured in a magazine. Now I have two in a magazine

Congrats Andy! I was just going to post this picture. I open up my subscription to 4wd Toyota Owner and what do I see? ol glamour shot! Looking good man

Bobby