Bandit Runner
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That there my friend is a 3rd Gen 4Runner
Nice! Whose is that? Is there a build thread?
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Nice! Whose is that? Is there a build thread?
blcktpgsr
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That's mine lol!....and I promise to get a build happening soon..:becky:
Bandit Runner
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Whoops! My bad. I don't ever remember seeing that pic before.
blcktpgsr
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Ah no worries....NO one else has since I just recently finished it..I'll see if I can get it happening tonight.
smkd13
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That there my friend is a 3rd Gen 4Runner
Now that is sexy!!! Daddy like!!!
4runner907
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Hey man, your bumbers are crazy cool. I'm working on half backing my 3rd gen this summer. I will be post the entire build here as I go, once the snow melts. I have already started on measurments and will be doing tear down soon. My question, Are you allowing the plans from your build to be used? I want to do bumbers while I am doing the welding for the back and already have a huge task of making that work. I would love to get the plans for yours and build some like it while working this summer.
foxrider56
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Hey man I don't know if you ever said it but what is in between the body and bumper is it like a rubber seal to cover a gap? It looks like some sort of rubber unless it's metal, do you mind explaining what it is? Thanks and love the bulid
Bandit Runner
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Hey man I don't know if you ever said it but what is in between the body and bumper is it like a rubber seal to cover a gap? It looks like some sort of rubber unless it's metal, do you mind explaining what it is? Thanks and love the bulid[/QUOTE]
You are correct. I designed the bumpers (front and rear) to have about a 1" gap between the bumper and the body. Then I added a piece of 1/2" thick piece of rubber to cover most of the gap. The rubber is actually bolted onto the inside of the bumper. Sorry, I don't think I have any pics of that though.
foxrider56
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You are correct. I designed the bumpers (front and rear) to have about a 1" gap between the bumper and the body. Then I added a piece of 1/2" thick piece of rubber to cover most of the gap. The rubber is actually bolted onto the inside of the bumper. Sorry, I don't think I have any pics of that though.[/QUOTE]
This is actually a perfect idea for me now, I have a 4xinnovations front bumper and wanna do a 1" body lift so I can just add a piece of rubber like you did to cover the gap since 4xinnovations don't have a body lift option. Where did you get the rubber piece? Thanks
This is actually a perfect idea for me now, I have a 4xinnovations front bumper and wanna do a 1" body lift so I can just add a piece of rubber like you did to cover the gap since 4xinnovations don't have a body lift option. Where did you get the rubber piece? Thanks
Bandit Runner
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I just used some scrap rubber I found at work, but you should be able to find something at McMaster-Carr
Bandit Runner
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I've decided that I am going to mount it to the center dash, like the image I posted earlier. I mocked up a few switches up on the headliner like yours, and I just don't think that will work for me. I didn't care for that location. I wish I did though, because yours looks awesome. I'm still in the prototyping stage for my switch housing.
Bandit Runner
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Took a little break from the roof rack build to finish up a few items on the front bumper. Finished up the limb riser mounts on the hoop corners. I finally got the new fog light inserts installed, and figured out the mounting for the RI LED lights. I just have to repaint the bumper yet.
I've also got a ton of parts sitting in my garage that need to be installed.
Front diff with 5.29's and ARB air locker:
Rear diff with 5.29's and ARB air locker:
Gear oil, lube locker, rear axle seals:
ARB twin air compressor with all the goodies:
And to top it all off, I'm finally upgrading to the Tundra 231mm brakes (OEM pads and rotors, Autozone rebuilt calipers):
I actually took the day off of work tomorrow, so my buddy and I can intall the diffs and brakes. I can't wait!
I've also got a ton of parts sitting in my garage that need to be installed.
Front diff with 5.29's and ARB air locker:
Rear diff with 5.29's and ARB air locker:
Gear oil, lube locker, rear axle seals:
ARB twin air compressor with all the goodies:
And to top it all off, I'm finally upgrading to the Tundra 231mm brakes (OEM pads and rotors, Autozone rebuilt calipers):
I actually took the day off of work tomorrow, so my buddy and I can intall the diffs and brakes. I can't wait!
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Bandit Runner
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Well I've been wanting to regear my diffs ever since I went to 35" tires. So as long as I was doing that, I figured I might as well go all out and get the lockers too. I probably don't really need a front locker, but I like the fact that the ARB carrier makes the front diff a lot stronger (so I've heard).
Plus, I got a large bonus from work this year, so that made it all possible. It was now or never.
02_SE_Runner
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Nice pay load!!! Woo I'm exited for you. Keep up the good work!
SCRunner12
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Wow that is awesome! Any reason you are using 85W-140 gear oil? I thought we used 75W-90 or is it more preference/gear set up?
