Black Magic Build Thread

sn0wrunner · Feb 5, 2013

Thanks fellas!

JohnsD90 said:
Looks good, i like the look of this one!

Is this one stick?

Negative. This one is also auto.

the kid said:
how are you liking those tire? i know Glen is running those and they have worked well for him, i have thought about getting those before, im just no sure how well they do in snow and ice, being as though the tread doesnt really have any sipping... how have they been working for you on road?

So far so good. I haven't really gotten a chance to drive with them on the road in the snow. We did do a snow camping trip 2 weekends ago and they seemed to do really well offroad in the snow. I've probly only put about 100 miles on the tires myself, so I really haven't gotten a good feel for them yet. But I'll keep ya posted.

SantaCruzRunner · Feb 6, 2013

I envy you guys so much! glen has my favorite 3rd gen. i love watching all your videos. i need to get another runner and take a trip out to wheel with you guys

ok im done being a fan boy lol :frog:

T4Rex. · Feb 9, 2013

Getta :bolt

n MORE MODS!!!!:drummer:

sn0wrunner · Feb 11, 2013

As you wish....

Put my Outdoor Logic front bumper on this weekend. Still need to put the winch in there. I bought a Warn m8000 and will be running a synthetic line.

Also in the process of doing a 55W HID retro with projectors. Big thanks to Mr. [MENTION=9139]steezemcqueen[/MENTION] for doing the retro-fit. You the man. I'll be installing them later tonight hopefully.

Up next: Tundra brake upgrade and rear bumper.

SCRunner12 · Feb 11, 2013

Bumper looks awesome on the 4runner. What are you doing for the rear?

Also are you doing 55W with the Mini H1's? I'd be interested to see how they handle it. They look awesome though, Dylan is getting good at it.

sn0wrunner · Feb 11, 2013

Thanks Robert!

These are the options I went with: Mini D2S, 5Five 55w ballast, 5Five 5000k bulbs, No Halo, LHD, NO Glue, Gatling Gun Shroud, H4 Harness

For the rear bumper It'll be the same one I had on my silver one. It's the sonoran steel bumper with a custom built Lil' Skips Tire carrier. I need to power wash it and grind off some rust and re-paint it. Then It'll be ready to go on.

MCObray · Feb 22, 2013

Nice documentation you got going there. The bronze wheels, as well as the bumper, really set it off. Your video's... well done. Keep it up!

Bryan1 · Feb 22, 2013

Sweet truck sn0wrunner! I noticed you have a 1.5" bl and almost no gap between the truck and bumper...it looks super clean. I looked on the odl website and it looks like its either 1" or 2" for bl options. Did you just have them fab one up to accommodate your 1.5" bl?

sn0wrunner · Feb 24, 2013

MCObray said:
Nice documentation you got going there. The bronze wheels, as well as the bumper, really set it off. Your video's... well done. Keep it up!

Thanks man! I appreciate it! After looking at yours I really want to do a color matched grille and hood scoop. So much to do...

Bryan1 said:
Sweet truck sn0wrunner! I noticed you have a 1.5" bl and almost no gap between the truck and bumper...it looks super clean. I looked on the odl website and it looks like its either 1" or 2" for bl options. Did you just have them fab one up to accommodate your 1.5" bl?

Thanks! I went with the 1" body lift option. ODL makes their bumpers sit right up on the fenders and grille. Like there would be no gap at all if you have a 1" body lift and select that option. Without a little gap the bumper can actually move and cause damage to the body of the vehicle because of frame flex when offroad. This is part of the reason I went with the 1.5" body lift. There is about 3/8" gap between the bumper and body. Sits about perfect if you ask me. Not so much that it looks like it was fabbed wrong, but just enough to allow for some frame flex. I'll try to get some up close pictures when I get it back on there (putting the winch in now!).

Bryan1 · Feb 24, 2013

sn0wrunner said:
Thanks! I went with the 1" body lift option. ODL makes their bumpers sit right up on the fenders and grille. Like there would be no gap at all if you have a 1" body lift and select that option. Without a little gap the bumper can actually move and cause damage to the body of the vehicle because of frame flex when offroad. This is part of the reason I went with the 1.5" body lift. There is about 3/8" gap between the bumper and body. Sits about perfect if you ask me. Not so much that it looks like it was fabbed wrong, but just enough to allow for some frame flex. I'll try to get some up close pictures when I get it back on there (putting the winch in now!).

yeah it looks to sit just where id want it if I end up with one of these. I was watching the video from the rock lobster guy testing his out (I forget what his username is) and his didn't seem to flex when winching himself toward a concrete post. I guess other offroad winching scenarios may put more strain on the truck and that 3/8 gap will save some body damage. Some more pictures would be great! thanks!

sn0wrunner · Mar 3, 2013

Bryan1 said:
I was watching the video from the rock lobster guy testing his out (I forget what his username is) and his didn't seem to flex when winching himself toward a concrete post.

Yeah after seeing the bumper on his rig in person I decided that was the one to go with. It's very high quality. He is running a 2" body lift and the bumper is fabbed for 1" so he won't have issues with frame flex.

Here is a closer picture of the gap between my bumper and the body.