Apohl17's AventuRunner Build Thread - V8 4th Gen

[hinmo24t]

respect, you dig into it!

 

[apohl17]

respect, you dig into it!

Thanks mate!

 

[apohl17]

Got my stereo installed and my wiring finished up for anytime backup cam! Did this on my 3rd Gen, and won't go back to another vehic without Android Auto and eyes on the back of the rig...

Parts list:
Kenwood DDX6705S Stereo
Crux SWRTY-61S SWC Harness
CCD Backup Cam - link here
3ft RCA Male-Female RCA extension
Metra 95-8202 Dash Kit
Scoche MDAB Micro antenna adapter
Metra UV43 Antenna Y- splitter
Female RCA to Aux 3.5mm Y adapter

Optional:
Scoche MAGDMB magnet phone mount

Step 1. Start removing trim on the console area

2. Move up to the dash, a few 10mm bolts and a bunch of clips, boom.

3. Head unit, see ya!

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[apohl17]

Steps 4-9. (the longest part)
Connect and verify all of the wiring connections between the Crux harness, stereo, backup cam, and mic. I use closed end crimp terminals after twisting the wires together.

10. Transfer the brackets and the plastic side plates from the Metra kit to the new stereo

11. (not pictured, did this previously) run the backup camera wiring along the driver side floorboard wire channel, three wires - RCA for video, ACC power so the camera is always on, and reverse signal to the yellow/red wire for automatic switching in R.
12. Connect and verify before making this tidy

13. Tidy up with tape so it isn't so messy behind the dash, then carefully push it into place!

14. Voila. Test for functionality, check all speakers, mic, USB, SWC, and aux functionality before buttoning all the trim up in reverse order!

15. Lastly, measure out the reverse cam distances for referencing. For me, the bottom of the screen was 2ft from the hitch and the middle yellow line across the screen was 4ft. Schweet.

 

[apohl17]

So I keep going back and forth between posting pictures from Tapatalk on my phone and uploading them as attachments on the computer and tbh, i'm disappointed in both methods as of late! Tapatalk started to severely reduce image size and upload one at a time, whereas the forums here make me reduce the size to something ridiculous in able to post, then the pictures are almost too large on the screen to look at normally.

Oh, and Photobucket is :bolt:

Anyone want to tell me any tips for posting full, or at least half res pics so my future images aren't a chore to look at???

 

[apohl17]

Took a couple pics with the ol' FLIR attachment after a 3 hour highway drive. 40 degrees out, and max temps were in the 110-120s on the tailpipe. I mainly did this to check my CV joints, as I still have a bit of noise from the front passenger side and I'm skeptical of the non-OEM CV that was installed by the PO a year or so ago. It was reading about 30 degrees higher than the OEM, so it might be at least due for a regreasing or something... Or I just swap in a rebuilt OEM...

 

[Inv4drZm]

So I keep going back and forth between posting pictures from Tapatalk on my phone and uploading them as attachments on the computer and tbh, i'm disappointed in both methods as of late! Tapatalk started to severely reduce image size and upload one at a time, whereas the forums here make me reduce the size to something ridiculous in able to post, then the pictures are almost too large on the screen to look at normally.

Oh, and Photobucket is :bolt:

Anyone want to tell me any tips for posting full, or at least half res pics so my future images aren't a chore to look at???

After photobucket died, I went to Flickr and have been happy with it ever since.

 

[apohl17]

After photobucket died, I went to Flickr and have been happy with it ever since.

Good to know man. Gonna have to check that out. I assume the free version is good enough for what ya use it for? Looks like she be $50 a year for the "pRO vErsIoN"...

 

[Inv4drZm]

Good to know man. Gonna have to check that out. I assume the free version is good enough for what ya use it for? Looks like she be $50 a year for the "pRO vErsIoN"...

I think you get 1000 images with the free version, and I've gone over that so I'm a pro now.

 

[apohl17]

Attaching some pictures from my recent endeavor just outside of Golden, CO...
Let's see how this Flickr thing works!
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[apohl17]

Went and tossed a bunch of bird pictures on a new thread so this one can be more focused on the Runner! Go check it out and post your pics.
The Neature Picture Thread
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[Terminator03]

Next, switch out and retorque all the lugs. After removing the front passenger wheel to replace the center cap last weekend, I found out I had about 4 turns on the acorns. Not good!
Bought some extended Gorillas and replaced 'em all. Now i' m at 9 turns to snug. Muuuuch nicer!

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Wow, I never knew those lugs existed. I’ve seen extended lugs before, but never with a conical seat. Do you have the part number and where you ordered them by chance? I have very few threads on my front wheels in particular with my Fuel wheels, and was planning to press in new studs, but that seems way easier and will do the rear as well, which is “ok” for thread engagement, but more is definitely better! Great build thread btw!

 

[apohl17]

Wow, I never knew those lugs existed. I’ve seen extended lugs before, but never with a conical seat. Do you have the part number and where you ordered them by chance? I have very few threads on my front wheels in particular with my Fuel wheels, and was planning to press in new studs, but that seems way easier and will do the rear as well, which is “ok” for thread engagement, but more is definitely better! Great build thread btw!

Right on! Part #21134ETBC from Wheelers Offroad or Amazon is the 24pk gloss black version w/ the spline drive socket. You can also get a similar set from DP that are matte.
This is where I got 'em.
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Auto...rds=Gorilla+spline+lug&qid=1572099517&sr=8-17

Thanks for the shout out!

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[apohl17]

Booted up my Mstudt rear links today to give them a head start on winter's wrath. Had to take two needlenose pliers and lube to pull them over the heims... Not as quick as I thought!

Also recieved word that my rack and skids should be shipping out next week. :rockon:

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[apohl17]

Toying around with headlight options. Whipped out a quick #mspaint edit...

So I started with [MENTION=118801]jch0707[/MENTION] 's rig w/ OEMassive DRL units
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and did a little magic...
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48952673267/in/album-72157711478030402/" title="The AventuRunner - TB"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952673267_6d73b1ba0f_b.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner - TB"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48973990418/in/album-72157711510133311/" title="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48973990418_30e25064bd_b.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Hmmmmmmmm....I don't know :twitch:

 

[montijo505]

Toying around with headlight options. Whipped out a quick #mspaint edit...

So I started with [MENTION=118801]jch0707[/MENTION] 's rig w/ OEMassive DRL units
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48974536131/in/album-72157711510133311/" title="a54d42319b1f26d5d1ad362070bfda54"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48974536131_9888f2eb87_b.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="a54d42319b1f26d5d1ad362070bfda54"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
and did a little magic...
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48952673267/in/album-72157711478030402/" title="The AventuRunner - TB"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952673267_6d73b1ba0f_b.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner - TB"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48973990418/in/album-72157711510133311/" title="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48973990418_30e25064bd_b.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Hmmmmmmmm....I don't know :twitch:

I think you do know!


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[apohl17]

I think you do know!


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I like them, but I think I'm going to hold off and do my retrofit as intended.

Let me back up-
Since day 1, I planned on doing a retrofit. Why? Because i was so flippin' impressed with my morimoto retros on m 3rd gen. As others say, once you go retro, you never go back. Now, tbh, the LED talk has got me thinking I sould try some $40 LED's and see what that gets me for simplicity, but then I would be stuck with a standard housing (or one like I edited before). i like to do things different, to stand out, to think outside the box in a different way (i.e. to create extra work for myself).

So, last month, I bought a spare set of OEM headlights. This past weekend I cleaned the yellowing off and repolished the lenses. I ripped one apart with a heat gun and careful prying. (And in the process, knocked a housing off the table and broke off two of the tabs, i'll just throw that in there). Man, if only these things had glass housings like the 3rd did! Haha

Anyways, I was trying to figure out if I just wanted to change directions and buy an aftermarket, blacked out, non-oem looking set..... I like the lights I edited above, but now I think I want to take the time and do something unique. :cheers:

 

[apohl17]

Back at it with another edit, this time of [MENTION=122620]T4RNightHawk[/MENTION] 's sick setup.
Start with this pic...
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And get:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48979494408/in/dateposted-public/" title="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit 2"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48979494408_0def62b507_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner Headlight Edit 2"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/185141496@N07/48952673267/in/album-72157711478030402/" title="The AventuRunner - TB"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952673267_6d73b1ba0f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="The AventuRunner - TB"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I think I like this one more...

 

[apohl17]

Found out my passenger side ITRE has noticeable play. Maybe that's what's causing my vibrations at 40-50mph! Also found my sway bar end links are pretty toast, and might as well do the OTRE's as well. Proforged, here I come...

For those who don't know, I was very impressed with their links & joints on their 3rd gen components at a fraction of the cost of OEM, and I can only assume their 4th gen stuff is on par as well. Looks like another weekend project in the works!

 

[doofenshmirtz]

Found out my passenger side ITRE has noticeable play. Maybe that's what's causing my vibrations at 40-50mph! Also found my sway bar end links are pretty toast, and might as well do the OTRE's as well. Proforged, here I come...

For those who don't know, I was very impressed with their links & joints on their 3rd gen components at a fraction of the cost of OEM, and I can only assume their 4th gen stuff is on par as well. Looks like another weekend project in the works!

I did the proforged 3rd Gen Rear End Links on my 4th Gen. They're longer so they run like "extended" length ones for way cheaper. I actually received nuts that were not the proper size for the bolts in my box, but I had some that fit... Unfortunately my nut came loose without me noticing, and in the time it took to notice, the vibration/friction had flattened the threads to where it couldn't be tightened anymore. The links are so cheap that it's hard to decide if I want to get a tap and die for that size bolt, or if I just need to buy another set of links.