BrianSD_42 Photo Journal Build Maintenance Thread

[4-Ripcord]

Wow, that looks so much better! Looks great!

x2, night and day. Great job!

 

[BrianSD_42]

New headlights & corners

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New Headlights
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So I bought new headlight housings off of EBAY. The install was a lot easier than I thought it would be.


Lighting verdict:
* THESE LIGHTS LOOK GOOD BUT THE OUTPUT SUCKS!
* I RECOMMEND YOU JUST SWAP THE GLASS AND NOTHING ELSE!


I bought the headlights from EBAY for $77 and the corners were $30 each.
These are glass not plastic

1999-2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER GLASS HEAD LIGHT LAMP RL NEW | eBay



* OLD GRILL AND LIGHTS

* I added some silicone sealant - just feeling extra cautious


















thanks for all the comments!

 

[BrianSD_42]

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Satoshi Grill Mod
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I wanted to add this to my build thread. I already posted pictures in a separate thread as well.

Link to expanded pictures of my Satoshi Mod:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/84963-satoshi-grill-mod-build-thread-pic-heavy.html


I decided to add the Satoshi Grill Mod to my truck a few months ago. I am pretty happy with the result.

This is not the same as a normal "grill mod" - the Satoshi mod is from a poster on YotaTech. In order to do the mod you need to insert a blacked out mesh grill and a Toyota FJ Cruiser "TOYOTA" logo.














































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[Kotrin]

Looks great. What did the verdict on your head / cylinder issue be? ( so busy working haven't had a chance to read all the posts)

 

[SCRunner12]

Wow nice job on the 4runner. Those flares look awesome. I want to do that to mine, but it's a lot of cash. Are the stock flares dark grey or black on the black limiteds?

 

[BrianSD_42]

Are the stock flares dark grey or black on the black limited?

I believe they are all dark grey. Mine was stock and you can see the peeling gray in the comparison shots.

The cost of painting the fenders was higher than I originally intended but it took extra labor and clips to get them on "right"

 

[blcktpgsr]

Looks like you got a lot accomplished, and having those gray flares painted really brought back life to the truck in general, not to mention the headlights.

Looks great!:bluejump:

 

[michael833]

niiice. let's get some glamour shots up in this thread.

 

[azn-sensation]

Satoshi FTW! Looks great! Makes me miss my 3G...

 

[fightman80]

Lookin good man! I really like the newly painted flares and the Grill Mod!

 

[Hepar]

Looking sweet. The repaint of the flares really cleans it up. Mind if I ask how much that ran you?

 

[SCRunner12]

Update: I got the fender flares back. It ended up costing me $550 total to repaint them. This included removal, painting, install and Toyota clips.

Looking sweet. The repaint of the flares really cleans it up. Mind if I ask how much that ran you?

Geez, can't you read?:jk:


I could have sworn the flares on the black limiteds looked black, but I have never been up close to one. Once again great job and everything turned out amazing.

 

[Hepar]

Geez, can't you read?:jk:


I could have sworn the flares on the black limiteds looked black, but I have never been up close to one. Once again great job and everything turned out amazing.

Lol. Apparently not. :ybrick:

Been gone for a bit so I'm trying to catchup on everything quickly!

 

[BrianSD_42]

Thanks for the comments!

RE Flare Cost:

Professional paint jobs are not cheap. I had two quotes, the first one was $800 for just the paint job, NO removal, install or parts. That was a paint shop in Orange County.

I thought that price was high so I asked my Toyota mech in San Diego (non-dealer) if he knows any quality paint shops. It turns out that he used to own a paint shop across the street. He offered to take care of the flares for $300 total. I have been going there for awhile and I have had them do all my repairs for years. He said the price was basically the painting at cost plus his guys labor. So I had them do it, the only complication was that a many of my clips were broken + the Toyota parts cost more $, and it ended up taking a LOT longer to finish getting all the flares on correctly.

I ended up paying $550 but I think it was a good deal considering the other quote plus his guys spent 4 hrs on a Sat putting the damn flares back on while I waited. Also, the work comes with a warranty.

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[corny]

What part of SD are you from? I've never seen you on the road yet!

 

[BrianSD_42]

LOL. There are a lot of cars on the road down in SD. I currently live in Encinitas not San Diego proper.

 

[jd31]

LOL. There are a lot of cars on the road down in SD. I currently live in Encinitas not San Diego proper.

I'm down the street in Poway.

 

[HuntNFish]

Now that you have had the lights in for a while what do you think? Any issues?

Looks great.

 

[HoffPSH13]

What type and size are your American Eagle Alloy Wheels?

 

[BrianSD_42]

Now that you have had the lights in for a while what do you think? Any issues?

The aftermarket lights .. well they are SO much better than my 97 Toyota "clouded" lights but the beam patter is slightly off. I think one of them is just out of alignment. At least these are glass.

What type and size are your American Eagle Alloy Wheels?

I am not 100% sure. I bought them from Discount Tire and if I find the receipt I will let you know the exact sizing. I know they are 16" --> I think the wheels are 16x8.