Building, Driving and Adventuring the MTN4RNR

[WallyT4R]

Still waiting patiently for full design details on your cargo platform. Thanks.:baby:

 

[MTN4RNR]

Trip Report - The Eclipse: A reason to explore the E. Sierras

I just published my recent trip report from my trip to the Eastern Sierras with [MENTION=115782]RedStripeRanger[/MENTION] to see the Great American Eclipse! Enjoy!

Click here to view the report

 

[5280 TRail-Runner]

Not sure why I haven't been getting notifications from the site but I just went to your site and I just want to say coming from someone who's a web designer/graphic designer, you did great job with it! Its simple and clean and everything flows together nicely and has a nice personal touch to it that makes it unique to you!

 

[Bpfish]

Light Bar Write-up

Thanks for the light bar write-up, made install a breeze!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Not sure why I haven't been getting notifications from the site but I just went to your site and I just want to say coming from someone who's a web designer/graphic designer, you did great job with it! Its simple and clean and everything flows together nicely and has a nice personal touch to it that makes it unique to you!

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the comment, especially coming from someone with a background such as yours. Producing the website and it's content has been a fun and new challenge for me. I am still trying to update it with older material, and soon starting a few new features on it as well (gear reviews, advice columns, etc). So keep a look out!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Thanks for the light bar write-up, made install a breeze!

Looks killer! Still one of my favorite items that I have added to the 4Runner! Function and form in one package, can't beat it! :high5:

 

[4RCrusing]

On your differential breather mod would it work using a nippled tee fitting underneath connecting both hoses and then running one hose from there up into the jack area?
Great thread and mods, my favorite.

 

[MTN4RNR]

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On your differential breather mod would it work using a nippled tee fitting underneath connecting both hoses and then running one hose from there up into the jack area?
Great thread and mods, my favorite.

Hey! Yes, you can run them with one line from my understanding. I just wanted to be extra weird and run separate lines.

Thanks for the kind words :thumb3:

 

[4RCrusing]

Hey! Yes, you can run them with one line from my understanding. I just wanted to be extra weird and run separate lines.

Thanks for the kind words :thumb3:

Thanks for the response, if we could get Knee Deep here I'd probably do two too!

 

[ShermanOlsen]

Suspension Upgrade

Hey [MENTION=129593]MTN4RNR[/MENTION], I enjoyed your eclipse report. Proof that a little adventuring doesn't need to take a week.

I saw mention of your forthcoming suspension upgrade, which got me thinking about options for my own "2016 MGM Trail Premium - KDSS." I trust you will let us know what you picked and why...?

 

[GoHerd]

Xtreme HIDs still going strong?

Just this week, I got my HIDs installed, following your amazing write-up. Made the drilling much easier, although it was painful to spend $44 on a drill bit. Oh well.

Your build steps are fantastic and I thank you so much for being the guinea pig and teacher.

Quick question -- I ran my Xtreme HIDs without relays, as you have. No problems but when I'd done this in my 2015 Outback, folks recommended the relays. Running without is a cleaner install but I want to make sure it's not going to overtax existing wiring or anything of that nature. You did yours some time ago. Any issues since?

Thanks again!

I did not use the supplied relays, as the startup power to the HID's is similar to the standard headlights that the 4Runner uses, according to Xenon Depot. I also did not need to reverse the polarity either. It should be plug and play, very simple and straight forward. Let me know if you have questions!

Good luck!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Hey [MENTION=129593]MTN4RNR[/MENTION], I enjoyed your eclipse report. Proof that a little adventuring doesn't need to take a week.

I saw mention of your forthcoming suspension upgrade, which got me thinking about options for my own "2016 MGM Trail Premium - KDSS." I trust you will let us know what you picked and why...?

Hey! I'm glad that you enjoyed the write-up! That is one of the points I have been trying to make the whole time I have had my 4Runner; a little goes a long way.

That being said, I am quite excited to upgrade my suspension setup with something that will perform much better than stock both off and on road, all while increasing ground clearance and reliability. I will be doing an extensive article on my website regarding suspension upgrades, and everything I considered before pulling the trigger on my new components. I'm currently drafting the first version of the article, hoping to have it up once I return home next week. But in short, it's a mid-travel suspension setup with upgraded upper control arms, rear springs, lower links, and shocks with remote reservoirs (no adjustment knobs). I wanted to increase clearance and travel, but I won't be "maxing out" the 4Runner lift capability at 3". It will end up between 2" and 2.5" front lift. I will go into a lot more detail in the article :thumb3:

 

[rochmpr]

Hey! I'm glad that you enjoyed the write-up! That is one of the points I have been trying to make the whole time I have had my 4Runner; a little goes a long way.

That being said, I am quite excited to upgrade my suspension setup with something that will perform much better than stock both off and on road, all while increasing ground clearance and reliability. I will be doing an extensive article on my website regarding suspension upgrades, and everything I considered before pulling the trigger on my new components. I'm currently drafting the first version of the article, hoping to have it up once I return home next week. But in short, it's a mid-travel suspension setup with upgraded upper control arms, rear springs, lower links, and shocks with remote reservoirs (no adjustment knobs). I wanted to increase clearance and travel, but I won't be "maxing out" the 4Runner lift capability at 3". It will end up between 2" and 2.5" front lift. I will go into a lot more detail in the article :thumb3:

Such a tease!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Just this week, I got my HIDs installed, following your amazing write-up. Made the drilling much easier, although it was painful to spend $44 on a drill bit. Oh well.

Your build steps are fantastic and I thank you so much for being the guinea pig and teacher.

Quick question -- I ran my Xtreme HIDs without relays, as you have. No problems but when I'd done this in my 2015 Outback, folks recommended the relays. Running without is a cleaner install but I want to make sure it's not going to overtax existing wiring or anything of that nature. You did yours some time ago. Any issues since?

Thanks again!

Hey there, glad that the write up helped you with the installation. After over a year of on and off-road use, the HID's have held up just fine with no issues for me whatsoever! Hope that helps!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Such a tease!

Ha! I have spend so much time researching what I wanted and there are so many threads that pop up here with "what should I do for an upgrade" that I wanted to create on an article that would discuss everything that I considered before making my final decision. More as a reference for anyone asking... It's a tease for now, but that's because I don't want to write everything twice :smokin:

 

[T4Rdvm]

OK, time to address this. So far my design has held up well to punishment. Loaded, over 500 miles off road, and about 15k miles total. In the coming month or so, I am going to be contacting a few companies to see if there is any interest in producing my design. I will keep y'all updated with new information as it comes. I have been quiet about this project because as many of you know, I am an attention to detail guy and I wouldn't feel right producing or helping product something that wouldn't stand the abuse that I originally designed it for. And seeing as I designed it myself with many hours of thought into structure and function, it would be a direct reflection of my own quality and reputation that would be at stake. So hang in there. Thanks!

Any updates on this?

I was wondering from a practicality standpoint of how tall you are and if you are able to stretch out back there? I was thinking about this and wasn't sure how comfortable it would actually be for someone over 6 feet tall. Thanks!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Any updates on this?

I was wondering from a practicality standpoint of how tall you are and if you are able to stretch out back there? I was thinking about this and wasn't sure how comfortable it would actually be for someone over 6 feet tall. Thanks!

Currently, this is looking like a winter project. I am exploring options with CNC routing to make the process a little easier as it's not really worth my time (or anyone's $$) to produce them by hand.

As for the space, I am roughly 6'0" and with the bottom part of the rear seat folded forward, there is JUST enough room to fit in there. So, I elected to remove mine (2 bolts) and now I sleep with my head at the hatch and there is plenty of room to spare :thumb3:

 

[MTN4RNR]

Tomorrow is going to be a big day! With 37k on the stock suspension, I have worked my ass off for an upgrade and soon it will be MINE.

More to come...​

 

[Albacore]

Tomorrow is going to be a big day! With 37k on the stock suspension, I have worked my ass off for an upgrade and soon it will be MINE.

More to come...​

Damnit! Now we can no longer use your rig as an example of how capable a stock T4R is and why one doesn't need to swap out suspension right out the gate. [emoji6]

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[rochmpr]

Tomorrow is going to be a big day! With 37k on the stock suspension, I have worked my ass off for an upgrade and soon it will be MINE.

More to come...​

Good, now you can join us and I won't be the only one beating the piss out of a 4Runner on the trail.