BrianSD_42 Photo Journal Build Maintenance Thread

[LittleCaesar]

I have to say Brian that your 4runner looks better at 200,000+ than it did I'll bet when it came out of the factory.

Once you get everything on, the only missing cog so to say is a 2nd gen S/C.

I did not know you were a Banana Slug BTW. The location right over Monterey Bay is priceless.

 

[4Running Daily]

Looks awesome!

With the new rear bumper it looks like it brought up the rear end a little. I like the rake!

 

[T4R2014]

Nice build. Very detail oriented.

Did you use SEM on the frame as well?

 

[BrianSD_42]

Thanks.

I used rustolium primer and satin black on the frame.

Then for the area of the body by the rear bumper, which I had to repaint because I previously marked it up, I used SEM primer and then their XRP (mid grade) Satin black.

Do not ever use the bottom line ($3/can) of SEM, it will fade in a few months.

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[BrianSD_42]

How about that aluminum front skid?

I will post pics of it on the car soon. It looks just like the BB now that I had it powder coated red as well. It is easily 4x lighter in weight but I was told that it will hold up very for the kind of light wheeling I normally do.

 

[4ever4running]

Man the skid plate and frame came out great! I know that sanding that stuff couldn't be easy, but the prep work definitely shows in the final product. I'm sure it looks better than it did when it was brand new!

 

[BrianSD_42]

***** Trimmed the ARB Bumper (thanks Brian2Sun and JMoney$) *****

 

[4ever4running]

The ARB came out really nice, I like the cleaner lines. Nice work!

 

[Fishwerks]

4Runner is so clean! I really like the savage bumper. The undercarriage paint makes it look brand new. Probably even better than new...

:trophy:

 

[JadatheRottweiler]

great paint job brian!

 

[Hepar]

Dang. Bumper looks great and real nice work underneath.

 

[fightman80]

Hey man! The truck is looking great! Nice work on the undercarriage restoration.... but aren't you apprehensive about getting it dirty now??

 

[BrianSD_42]

Just posted this in the what did you do today thread ... but I thought I should share here as well.


Sunday Fun!


:bluejump:
Washed & Waxed then ....

Installed new rear Toyota LC shocks, front sway bar (bought from COB then refurbished by me), new bushings and custom front end links from Stick Figure.

I have been without a sway bar for a year; wow what a difference it makes to have it back on.



Pics ....


















:jump:

 

[BrianSD_42]

BTW, thanks for all the nice comments guys!

I am putting my baby into storage next week since I don't want to leave it on the street for two months while I am on the East Coast.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Hats off to ya Brian for keeping the original OTR and ITRs, as well as OEM CVs in good working order. It does look as if the LBJ may need some attention.

Enjoy the East Coast.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Hmm what is concerning about the LBJ in that pic?

I had them checked a few months ago and they have about 50k on them since I had them replaced with Toyota parts.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I had another window open at the same time and the LBJ I happened to see on another 4runner is not yours. My bad. Sometimes multi-tasking can get the best of me. The 4runner looks so good.

I have always wanted to inquire whether anyone gets their panties in a wad in your condo complex when doing auto work. I lived in one years ago where an old lady whined to the manager anytime I helped someone out with a flat tire, etc. and I always received these reminder notes that no manual labor was to be performed by the tenants. So I moved on.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I had another window open at the same time and the LBJ I happened to see on another 4runner is not yours. My bad. Sometimes multi-tasking can get the best of me.

Thanks for scaring me!

I have always wanted to inquire whether anyone gets their panties in a wad in your condo complex when doing auto work.

Luckily no, but my neighborhood is full of cranky older folks. I am planning on moving south towards true San Diego in the next few weeks.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Just started up my truck for the first time in 2 months and it is still running strong (knock on wood) ....

The battery was fine as well, that solar trickle charger worked great.

Washed the 4Runner as well

BTW, if anyone is interested my BudBuilt skid is still for sale (since I'm back now) and has a reduced price.

 

[thebrandon]

I really like those wheels. Your rear bumper almost looks exactly like mine. Nice truck!