BrianSD_42 Photo Journal Build Maintenance Thread

[ryankmasuda]

Nice looking 4runner, I'm getting good ideas for my near future rear brake shoe replacement.

 

[Dezert4Runner]

Yeah, man you are in walking/bike distance to Beacon's and Grandview. They are both great reefs to learn to surf.

And then hit up Juanita's or Filiberto's afterwards!

Nice work on painting the drums. I just replaced mine or this would be on my list of things to do!

 

[fightman80]

Nice job painting out your drums man! Those wheels look great too! :trophy:

 

[BrianSD_42]

Thanks for all the support! I spend my week watching everyone elses posts, often in awe of the awesome rigs on t4R.



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Toyota 5-Star 16" Factory Wheels, Powder Coated Gloss Black
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* I finally got my new 5-Star Toyota Wheels installed.
* I had them Powder Coated at --San Diego Powder Coating-- which is located in El Cajon.
* I painted the Center Caps Toyota logo gloss red by hand.

Total cost: $320 out the door for the powder-coating.



Mounted on a 16" BFG





Here it is with the new Tundra Exhaust Tip installed as well





Factory Center Cap Painted Red (above)

* It took about 1 hr to paint the Logo red on all 4 of these
* I actually spent far more time failing at painting the center-caps gloss black before adding the red
* I was forced to strip them down to the plastic and primer them before I got the paint to stick

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[BrianSD_42]

\Decided to give my 4Runner some tender loving care today

* I started with a full wash followed up by a nice hand waxing
* I try to wax my truck at least 3 times a year
* I am pretty sure this is one of the reasons why after being in the sun 14 years, she is still black as night



My new "this is why I'm hot" pic




And a nice side shot

The lift is still holding up even after 4 years and the addition of an ARB bumper.





Upcoming mods; within 4 weeks:

* Wheel spacers
* Interior lighting
* Alpine stereo install (finally ...)
* Dual battery setup

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[4-Ripcord]

Wow man, those wheels turned out great. And I can't believe how flawless and clean your truck is after all these years!

 

[rickashay]

Wow man looks awesome with the new kicks!!

and nice center caps....

hahah glad yours turned out awesome as well!!

 

[BrianSD_42]

I decided it was time to update my thread finally

Last week I got these in the mail. They are still wrapped up so that I don't damage them before the install. Another T4R member is going to help me do the install on Monday. He is trading installation labor for my set of Eagle Alloy wheels.



* Lexus RX-AFS Projectors with custom TSX-R Lens

* D2SL Philips 85122+

* Morimoto 5FIVE (50W) Ballasts


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[BrianSD_42]

I Did some minor work on my 4Runner today. Sorry no pictures but I will post some after the retrofits are completed on Monday.


My Sunday:

Cleaned out the interior and back cargo area.

Finally installed my SmittyBilt tan tailgate storage cover. It is something I saw on another members thread and felt I had to get one. I installed it into the back of my dual 12" subwoofer box.

I pulled my cargo cover out of the attic and re-installed it. I had previously removed it when I the truck was tinted but I decided to reinstall it to help with my goal of a "clean" looking interior.

I rewired my aftermarket stereo's power wires. I decided to ditch the 1F R.F. capacitor and just run my amplifiers off the battery directly. I installed a 4G distribution block under the rear seat the wires are pretty well hidden now.

Installed the mounting clips for my LED Maglight 3D

Replaced the rear window wiper with a Toyota part. The wiper from Auto-Zone did not match correctly and actually would have scratched the paint.
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Upcoming Mods

* Lexus HID Projectors!
* Front sway bar install; I have been running without one for 3 years now
* Replace sunroof motor because it barely works anymore
* Paint front calipers aluminum; rust color is just not doing it for me anymore
* Dash and interior lighting upgrade


Signature upgrade
A few days ago I upgraded my signature and included a link to this Johnny Cash music video. The song is titled "Gods Gonna Cut You Down" and it is one of the last songs he wrote before he died. I am actually not very religious but I really like this song, I think it is written and performed very well.

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eJlN9jdQFSc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


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[BrianSD_42]

reserved

 

[BrianSD_42]

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Finally Installed Cargo Storage Bag by SmittyBilt (for Jeeps)
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Here is my cargo bay with the new storage carrier installed. It is mounted on the back of a dual 12s subwoofer box - fits perfectly!



















SPECIAL THANKS GO OUT TO Pure_98!

He featured this cool storage setup on his thread and I ordered one months ago but it took 2 months to get it in tan.

Here is a link to his thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/65351-pure-98s-build-thread-lots-pics-10.html


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[rickashay]

Awesome man! lotsa cool progress. Im stoked to see you got a good deal on some retrofit labour and can't wait to see the results! What shroud are you going with? Going to paint the shrouds and bowls??

 

[Smog-guy707]

damn...sex on wheels. Ive never came across your build thread man your runner has turned out awesome so far...:bravo:

 

[fightman80]

Nice additions man! I really like that head unit.....I'm still rocking my JVC, but will most likely search for a double din when this one craps out.....

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Those Alpine's are good decks... great sound quality.

I've gotta give you props for your willingness to make the investment in projector headlights. For me it's a bling item, as my IPF's light up the road to my satisfaction and then some, for $150 and minimal labor.

However, if I had a chance to buy some projector headlights, professionally done, for a decent price.... I would in a heartbeat.

Speaking of... there's a thread in the classifieds on YT right now.....

 

[BrianSD_42]

Rickashay
Awesome man! lotsa cool progress. Im stoked to see you got a good deal on some retrofit labour and can't wait to see the results! What shroud are you going with? Going to paint the shrouds and bowls??

I ended up going with the gatling. Paint? --> more info to follow. I'll be posting the pics tomorrow.

Smog-guy707
damn...sex on wheels. Ive never came across your build thread man your runner has turned out awesome so far.

Thanks man for the compliment. I've been following your rig for a bit. I'm glad to see someone taking their 4Runner to the mountains so much.

Fightman80,
Nice additions man! I really like that head unit.....I'm still rocking my JVC, but will most likely search for a double din when this one craps out...

Thanks, I really like the older Alpines which is why I kind of decided to go vintage.

BigFishAllDay
Those Alpine's are good decks... great sound quality.

I've gotta give you props for your willingness to make the investment in projector headlights. For me it's a bling item, as my IPF's light up the road to my satisfaction and then some, for $150 and minimal labor.

I totally know what you mean about projectors being $$$. I lucked out in trading labor for my old wheels. Cutting and retrofitting the lights was a lot of work. I stood by and observed Will work on them.


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[BrianSD_42]

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Retrofit In-Progress
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[fightman80]

"No disassemble Johnny 5!"

 

[BrianSD_42]

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Here are some pictures of the projectors on the truck
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[fightman80]

That looks good man! :guitar3: