Oh I had one casual observer at the gas station waving and putting his thumb up and it was a cool gesture and all..until he finally spoke and asked.....nice truck buddy, what is that a JEEP? :rockthrow:Geezzz!
I laughed out loud while reading this at work. I had a weird Cheech lookalike come up to me the other day and say, "Hey man, I like your Jeep. We should take it up to the Rubicon together."
What bothered me most is that we've never met each other and he thinks we should go together. And he was driving a beater Honda Civic.
The sub install is great man, i have been trying to figure out a solution to be able to keep my 2 12" subs without them taking up all the space in the rear hatch and this would be the perfect solution so i may have to copy it well similar if u dont mind.
I laughed out loud while reading this at work. I had a weird Cheech lookalike come up to me the other day and say, "Hey man, I like your Jeep. We should take it up to the Rubicon together."
What bothered me most is that we've never met each other and he thinks we should go together. And he was driving a beater Honda Civic.
Ha. Glad to hear mine's not the only one that get's mistaken for a Heep. Oh well I just take any comment and turn it into a positive no matter how widely off.
I just spent a good part of my day reading this thread from post 1.... Im 24yrs old, I grew up with a 2nd gen 4runners around my family, absolutely loved them, and I still remember the day the 3rd gen came out, I used to drool all over it as a kid ... I always told my self I would have a 4runner when I was old enough to drive, when that time came... it was all about the 4th gen and the 3rd Gens were really rare here in venezuela, also only a handful of 4wds were sold........
Point of this story, is that I just relived a lost child hood dream by seeing your build!! Rarely does someone execute such an immaculate build to the level of quality you have done on a 10+ year old vehicle, and for that I congratulate you!! Its been a very inspiring read and I hope you get to keep her and enjoy her for many years to come!
I just spent a good part of my day reading this thread from post 1.... Im 24yrs old, I grew up with a 2nd gen 4runners around my family, absolutely loved them, and I still remember the day the 3rd gen came out, I used to drool all over it as a kid ... I always told my self I would have a 4runner when I was old enough to drive, when that time came... it was all about the 4th gen and the 3rd Gens were really rare here in venezuela, also only a handful of 4wds were sold........
Point of this story, is that I just relived a lost child hood dream by seeing your build!! Rarely does someone execute such an immaculate build to the level of quality you have done on a 10+ year old vehicle, and for that I congratulate you!! Its been a very inspiring read and I hope you get to keep her and enjoy her for many years to come!
You left me spechless there for a minute or so...but with that in mind I wanna thank you for taking a slice of your time reading through the build. Also glad that what transpired along the building of this rig gave you a chance to go back and reminisce precious memories from the youths past.
:hatsoff:much obliged
In other recent news,I just got back from our Whipsaw trip and boy, all I can say is awesome! The views were spectacular..pretty sure you've seen them through rickashays build by now. Some trails were challenging to say with alot of technicalities...with a bunch of off-camber, slalom type situations. We've pretty much tackled all of them except for some mud puddles we weren't sure of..but then again I don't like mud!
All in all IT was a good trip with no recoveries to be done and no casualties to the entire group except one itty bitty minor incident with yours truly.
Little more about that in abit.
Just to quickly summarize..
Whipsaw trailhead from Princeton side.
Already getting lost 1 minute into the trail going to the camp site due to some offshoot trails and forks that lied ahead. Huddle time.
The Hunter's cabin
Memorial rock climb..I was the first among the group to attempt but in my haste, I forgot to get someone to videotape me climbing.
The first ascend I did was with the diff lock on, but on the second attempt seen on the video was with an open diff. Reese though, thought I did have the lockers on.
We started the run just past 4Pm and amidst all the chat, photoshooting and scenic viewing, we'd forgotten how quick the time went by and before we know it, darkness was falling and we still had a few KM of trails to run. Mind you some of these trails were real funky and time was a running so no photos were taken. It was my first time night wheeling as well.
We didn't get to Wells Lake campsite til just before 11PM..and we still had to set up our tents and food to eat.
Morning after
Few guys have bypassed this obstacle as it's abit steep and technically challenging
With my buddy just to compare..
'nother one of those harder-than-it-looks-on-video obstacle
Aftermath
For some reason the shocks top mount nut came off explaining why the whole trail run the morning after was comprised of
constant clunking sound at the rear end. I paid no heed until we stopped for a quick break at LodeStone lake rec site.
Aha here's the culprit shock that kept on banging against the control arm. Luckily it was tucked safe and never interfered
with anything else. I tried just re-inserting it into the top perch mount, but everytime the rear flexes, it would just come undone
since I lost the nut that held it. I should've just taken the shock out but I decided to just leave it on. It was not a big deal
on the 3 plus hour highway drive back home.
This could have alot to do with the new 861 coils I put in, in preparation for this trip and with all the extra baggage I'd be carrying.
Darn flexy coils! I also removed the front swaybar endlinks since I have the disconnects.
Highest peak at 6500 ft.
We left Princeton after coming off the mountain down to Coalmont at 8PM. I didn't get home til after 11pm last night.
I was tired but the whole trip was priceless. We also got me meet a couple that met with us from Calgary just to tackle Amazing Whipsaw.
Very nice videos. I really enjoyed seeing the differences in an open diff vs a locked diff. Nice bit of wheeling, and I am jealous that I don't have anywhere around here like that to go and play.
Very nice videos. I really enjoyed seeing the differences in an open diff vs a locked diff. Nice bit of wheeling, and I am jealous that I don't have anywhere around here like that to go and play.
Oh that's right you live in a flat land area. You just gotta get out and explore because you're missing out on the 4runners true capability off the road!
Thanks Addison..Now that i've experienced Whipsaw I now know what you and Vic were ravin' about. Truly one of the best in Southern BC. SDV 0637 - YouTube
If you can bring your rig and explore some of Southern BC's backroads, then I strongly suggest it. Also, small town folks are very accomodating, hospitable and they keep to their traits of generosity without asking anything in return.
I appologize in advance if this question was asked earlier. How did you get the fog lights in the ARB front bumper? Im only guessing that isnt from the ARB factory..Also when installing the Tacoma Bumper, are the mods done to the truck permanent, or can the OEM bumper be reinstalled?
I'm drooling. If Marty McFly could see your rig, he'd want to jump in the Delorean and head to the future! From a professional photographer, great shots with the long lenses and fantastic detail and write ups.
I plan on the doing the Cobra ash tray CB install as you did. Do you have a detailed write up/photos or know of a post here that would be good to work off of for that? I really want to get the Driffter custom antenna mount bracket too but I don't think he's making them anymore.
I appologize in advance if this question was asked earlier. How did you get the fog lights in the ARB front bumper? Im only guessing that isnt from the ARB factory..Also when installing the Tacoma Bumper, are the mods done to the truck permanent, or can the OEM bumper be reinstalled?
As far as the modifications for the Tacoma bumper- the only real permanent alteration done is the frame end cap mod for when you plan on winching. But nonetheless this doesn't affect re-mounting the OEM bumper at all if you wish to do so.
I'm drooling. If Marty McFly could see your rig, he'd want to jump in the Delorean and head to the future! From a professional photographer, great shots with the long lenses and fantastic detail and write ups.
I plan on the doing the Cobra ash tray CB install as you did. Do you have a detailed write up/photos or know of a post here that would be good to work off of for that? I really want to get the Driffter custom antenna mount bracket too but I don't think he's making them anymore.
lol. i sometimes use the Canon T2i for the shots I feel requires attention, otherwise it's just the point & shoot.
PM t4r4life as he still fabs up the antenna mounts...and no, I don't believe I went into detail as to the CB install.. Pretty sure someone's done a write up or two, only thing you can do is search a lil more otherwise it's a pretty straight forward process.
I'm not sure there is every anything boring in Canada. Atleast compared to where I'm originally from haha! Your rig is totally sick and makes me want to cut up my ARB every day. Also just a little tidbit. Totally love the two backwards facing PIAAs.
haha cool, came to see some pictures of your ride trying to convince my self on buying Nitto mud grapples, and you just updated ! do you mind telling me how many Miles/KM's youve rolled on those Nittos and what are your opinions on Wear ?? That is my only concern with that tire....
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