Bimrunner Build Thread & Pics

[bimrunner]

You don't like your truck at all, do you? LOL That's sick! Oh, and you'll be out of gas soon.

Nah. Lol. Oh, that is more than half a tank of gas left!

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

Ben you need to re calibrate your compass by doing the drive in a circle thing. Lol

 

[bimrunner]

Ben you need to re calibrate your compass by doing the drive in a circle thing. Lol

I know this sounds crazy, but I am actually facing North in the picture... lol.

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

I only say because I see the dot next to the direction. #hastag

 

[bimrunner]

I only say because I see the dot next to the direction. #hastag

So the dot means it wants to be calibrated? I never look at it tbh but maybe I'll give it a go and see if it changes. Thanks!

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

Yup. I forget what direction you go but the manual will tell ya.

 

[2nd Chance]

Just went through this entire thread.

Wow is all I can say

 

[norwal42]

bimrunner, can you tell me about your experience with your 4x4labs products? Specifically, I'm looking into ordering a front bumper (Luke is adapting this awesome 5th gen design for the 4th gen

Any thoughts, advice, things to consider based on your experience?

Thanks

 

[marshal]

bimrunner, can you tell me about your experience with your 4x4labs products? Specifically, I'm looking into ordering a front bumper (Luke is adapting this awesome 5th gen design for the 4th gen

Any thoughts, advice, things to consider based on your experience?

Thanks

his powdercoater does a phenomenal job, have it PC'd. also, expect to wait a while, they like to take their pot breaks. Luke is super nice - just keep calling every little bit if he doesnt answer, he'll eventually pickup.

 

[bimrunner]

bimrunner, can you tell me about your experience with your 4x4labs products? Specifically, I'm looking into ordering a front bumper (Luke is adapting this awesome 5th gen design for the 4th gen

Any thoughts, advice, things to consider based on your experience?

Thanks

Pretty much what [MENTION=104049]marshal[/MENTION] said. Luke makes excellent products but he isn't fast. He has a 4th gen he picked up and I expect all the armor will become available for the 4th gens. I wouldn't hesitate to get his gear again. I have both rigs outfitted with labs kit.

 

[acolle]

Nice Build. Thanks for posting! Luke picked up another customer thanks to you and rochmpr.

 

[Alaska_4Runner]

Step Side & Rocker Panel

Images 5-8, love the step side and the removal of the Rocker panel. Recently removed my factory step side in search for something a little more aggressive and functional. Would you recommend picking up a more recent 14-16 rocker panel or simply remove what you have?

 

[bimrunner]

Images 5-8, love the step side and the removal of the Rocker panel. Recently removed my factory step side in search for something a little more aggressive and functional. Would you recommend picking up a more recent 14-16 rocker panel or simply remove what you have?

It all depends on what slider you plan to run. Mine were designed to be used without rockers to get as much clearance as possible. You can remove and use any designed for the TE but some may leave you with a slightly unfinished look.

 

[MTN4RNR]

Finally got around to spraying out the chrome handles. Krylon Fusion flat black. Love how 3 came out. Skrewed one up (seems obligatory...). Guess I get to have some more practice. Missed a part and didn't see it until I took off all the protection. Then, I decided to try to "touch it up." Note to self: DO NOT DO THAT AGIAN!

http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/bbimson/media/Mobile Uploads/20131227_150245_zpsnlfw1pxr.jpg.html

Awesome, I might copy your style on this one. I always liked the 10-13 silver trail editions with the black handles and fender flares. Did you paint them on the truck? Or remove them completely?

 

[bimrunner]

Awesome, I might copy your style on this one. I always liked the 10-13 silver trail editions with the black handles and fender flares. Did you paint them on the truck? Or remove them completely?

On the truck.

 

[MTN4RNR]

On the truck.

I love a good risk of overspray in the morning :whoo:

Need some more courage to do that one haha...

Thanks for the reply

 

[rochmpr]

I love a good risk of overspray in the morning :whoo:

Need some more courage to do that one haha...

Thanks for the reply

Drink that Knee Deep and get after it!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Drink that Knee Deep and get after it!

I will be up there in Auburn/GV on the weekend of 2/7. I will definitely be going to the watering hole when I am up there. Let me know if you want to meet up and the Brewery!

 

[marshal]

i hate you people and your localness to the sierras.

 

[bep.uvu]

With the extra weight from the front bumper do you find the ride just as comfortable as the stock?