Anyone need any how-to videos?

knightsfs4

knightsfs4

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Decided I was going to start making some how-to videos for the group. Anyone need any help with anything? Just reply to this thread and I'll see what I can do!

Jack
 
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I'd like to see one on removing the dash... specifically the instrument panel. I'm always afraid of snapping hidden clips.
 
Awesome!

I second the motion for one on taking apart the dash (to change the head unit).

Also would like a good video on installing a spoiler on a runner that doesn't have a spoiler.
 
Here are a few that come to mind that have come up pretty consistently:
  • Top out spacer lift
  • Pre-load spacer lift
  • Coilover full lift
  • Upper control arm install
  • No compressor lift install method
  • FJ cruiser spring only install
  • Front bumper removal/aftermarket bumper installation
  • Bleeding brakes/Brake flush
  • Driveline service
  • Gauge cluster LED swap with switches (As mentioned by SkylineGTRracer)
  • Dash disassembly
  • Center console disassembly
  • Sound deadening installation
  • New head unit install
  • Secondary Fuse block wiring (constant and acc on)
  • Roof rack light wiring (Front windshield method/rear hatch method)
  • How to use a hi-lift
  • Black out headlights
  • Dual battery installation (non-kit)
  • Wheel liner trim to fit larger tires
  • Body mount chop
  • Body lift install
  • HID install
  • Piaa/LF/Hella HID retrofit
  • Zero Point Calibration
  • Fj cruiser fog light switch with aftermarket lights
  • Clean engine bay
  • Scratch removal
  • Rear diff breather mod
  • Stainless steel brake lines install
  • CB install

That's all i can think of right now. I'm sure there's more.
 
darkie3495 said:
Here are a few that come to mind that have come up pretty consistently:
  • Top out spacer lift
  • Pre-load spacer lift
  • Coilover full lift
  • Upper control arm install
  • No compressor lift install method
  • FJ cruiser spring only install
  • Front bumper removal/aftermarket bumper installation
  • Bleeding brakes/Brake flush
  • Driveline service
  • Gauge cluster LED swap with switches (As mentioned by SkylineGTRracer)
  • Dash disassembly
  • Center console disassembly
  • Sound deadening installation
  • New head unit install
  • Secondary Fuse block wiring (constant and acc on)
  • Roof rack light wiring (Front windshield method/rear hatch method)
  • How to use a hi-lift
  • Black out headlights
  • Dual battery installation (non-kit)
  • Wheel liner trim to fit larger tires
  • Body mount chop
  • Body lift install
  • HID install
  • Piaa/LF/Hella HID retrofit
  • Zero Point Calibration
  • Fj cruiser fog light switch with aftermarket lights
  • Clean engine bay
  • Scratch removal
  • Rear diff breather mod
  • Stainless steel brake lines install
  • CB install

That's all i can think of right now. I'm sure there's more.
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I would love a how-to on the HID install for the headlights and foglights and the led dashboard light mods and led door light mods. Those are the next mods i'm going to tackle!
 
Doozi said:
I'd like to see one on removing the dash... specifically the instrument panel. I'm always afraid of snapping hidden clips.
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webby said:
Awesome!

I second the motion for one on taking apart the dash (to change the head unit).

Also would like a good video on installing a spoiler on a runner that doesn't have a spoiler.
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+3 on taking apart the dash to install a head unit for example.
 
4Runners said:
I would love a how-to on the HID install for the headlights and foglights and the led dashboard light mods and led door light mods. Those are the next mods i'm going to tackle!
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The LED door light mods are the simplest mods I have done, and I have done a lot. You don't really need a vid for it. Those downward facing door light modules will pop out using a butter knife, and then it's pretty self-explanatory, changing the OEM bulb out in favor of the LED bulb.

I haven't done the HID headlight and foglight mod & LED dashboard mod.
 
Brake pad/rotor change, sealed tranny fluid change, differential fluid change, shock/springs lift/change, and tranny snorkel mod.
 
webby said:
The LED door light mods are the simplest mods I have done, and I have done a lot. You don't really need a vid for it. Those downward facing door light modules will pop out using a butter knife, and then it's pretty self-explanatory, changing the OEM bulb out in favor of the LED bulb.

I haven't done the HID headlight and foglight mod & LED dashboard mod.
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Yeah the LED dashboard mod is a hard one IMO, but in order to do that mod you need to take apart the dash and remove all the pieces which i know lots of people need to do for different mods (like changing their radio units...etc) So you can make a video that will kill two birds with one stone (since you'll be showing multiple mods in one)

Also if OP really is making these videos then thanks in advance because i know it will take lots of time on your part :)

BTW You can now embed youtube videos directly into your posts. To do so, simply wrap your youtube video id with

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4Runners said:
Yeah the LED dashboard mod is a hard one IMO, but in order to do that mod you need to take apart the dash and remove all the pieces which i know lots of people need to do for different mods (like changing their radio units...etc) So you can make a video that will kill two birds with one stone (since you'll be showing multiple mods in one)

I think if done right you can earn a sticky thread with all the basic how to videos. Start with taking apart the dash since that seems to be one most people need and it's really easy to do!
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I know of one member here that is local to me that is doing the LED swap so maybe we can get that one on video for everyone.

We currently have a DIY/How-to thread stickied on the General forum but if these videos are 4th Gen specific, I can create a separate sticky thread.
 
darkie3495 said:
I know of one member here that is local to me that is doing the LED swap so maybe we can get that one on video for everyone.

We currently have a DIY/How-to thread stickied on the General forum but if these videos are 4th Gen specific, I can create a separate sticky thread.
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Well, the taking apart of the entire front dash for the 4th gen is 4th gen specific and very easy to do, and it seems like lots of people need that instruction to start doing lots of mods/repairs (like replacing head unit, accessing burnt out bulbs in ac controls, or doing led swap) That should probably be the first vid, then do vids for mods stemming from that video like the led swap. I guess that will still be 4th gen specific since the dashboard itself is different to the other gens. The sticky could be a master "how to" video thread on multiple 4th gen specific mods that i think will be really useful. Perhaps we will get more people like this guy making how to vids: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/91953-sound-deadening-new-audio-setup.html
 
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