jbrentd
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CBlock's 98 Limited Build/Maintenance Thread
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This is an awesome thread! I like your methodical approach to the order you are taking care of things. I have the same exact truck, color, and all. I also have an e36 M-sport that I love. Keep up the great work!
cblock406
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Thanks! It's a pretty boring thread so far with just maintenance basically but need to get it all knocked out and dead reliable before putting money into the fun stuff. Looking forward to following yours too!
octanejunkie
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Projector retrofits are fun, albeit a little time consuming (if painting too) but really rewarding. Lots of good project threads on the subject here.
I just did a trans cooler too, no leaks and performance since the add has been great! On average about 20 degrees cooler trans temps across the board and no leaks.
Looking forward to your progress
I just did a trans cooler too, no leaks and performance since the add has been great! On average about 20 degrees cooler trans temps across the board and no leaks.
Looking forward to your progress
cblock406
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Thanks! I can’t wait to get the headlights done, I’ve done a retrofit on my E36 so hope this isn’t too bad.
The tranny temps can jump if you work it hard but most people put them on to bypass the radiator cooler as they can fail and mix with the engine coolant. I did mine in series since I just replaced the radiator.
cblock406
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I know, we need to get them out! And you need to start a build thread already! :tongue1:
My workday should slow down enough today to do something!:fro:
Longhorn425
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I took apart the the window switches and the ECT switches to swap LED's into them. Neither of these take a plug in bulb, the LED has to be soldered to the board on both.
Here is the LED soldered into place; not the prettiest job but it works:
What bulb did you order? I was looking at doing something similar this weekend
cblock406
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It was one of these guys, I had to pull the LED out of the plastic case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E92EHXK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Longhorn425
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Oh gotcha. I was going to just order some more bulbs from superbright. thanks man!
cblock406
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I was off work today and started messing around with the 4Runner. When I first tried installing the Hella Horns I didn't have them grounded properly. Fixed that today and mounted them up, damn are they loud!
I also bought a new bug shield. The dipshits that stole our 4Runner managed to break the factory bug guard, dented the bumper and scratched the shit out of the hood. I thought it looked kind of naked without one so I threw a new one on today.
My two new headlights were delivered today so I'll start the HID retrofit this week while I'm off work and I also have another factory bumper to throw on. Would have liked to wait for a custom one but I'm sick of looking at the dent so it'll do for now.
Happy Holidays everyone!
I also bought a new bug shield. The dipshits that stole our 4Runner managed to break the factory bug guard, dented the bumper and scratched the shit out of the hood. I thought it looked kind of naked without one so I threw a new one on today.
My two new headlights were delivered today so I'll start the HID retrofit this week while I'm off work and I also have another factory bumper to throw on. Would have liked to wait for a custom one but I'm sick of looking at the dent so it'll do for now.
Happy Holidays everyone!
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ToyotaBrah
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Looking good man. I think I may step up to the Hella horns too!
Random note, I like how your pics are taken in the unique foliage of the NW! I've always liked the NW since I visited family in Seattle. Clean, crisp air and little allergies.
I need to hurry up and get done with school so I can move up there while it's still affordable.
Random note, I like how your pics are taken in the unique foliage of the NW! I've always liked the NW since I visited family in Seattle. Clean, crisp air and little allergies.
I need to hurry up and get done with school so I can move up there while it's still affordable.
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Longhorn425
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GREAT LOOKING PICS! Where did you get your bug shield? I've been trying to junk yard one, but am either too late or they're all a POS.
Where are you also going for your HID's?
cblock406
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Thanks! Good luck with school and hurry up here because it's not getting any cheaper!
Thank you! This is the bug guard I bought; hard to beat it for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventsha...4158599&sr=8-5&keywords=4runner+bug+deflector
Longhorn425
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Thanks! Just bought.
cblock406
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I've spent the last two days doing a projector retrofit. Everything came from the retrofit source and seems of good quality. This was my second retrofit job and each time has been a learning experience to say the least lol.
I started with a set of DEPO's with glass lenses, really impressed with the quality. Here they are stripped down and sanded ready for paint:
Here is the mockup and getting the projector mounted. Instead of the flimsy H4 conversion mount I decided to bolt these straight into the headlight assembly. This install would have been way easier without doing this but these projectors are mounted SOLID!
After getting everything fitted it was time to paint the assembly and shroud. I wrapped the projector in aluminum tape to prevent any light leakage.
Here it is with the shroud on:
On the car; I like this pic seeing the horns and the tranny cooler :whoo:
And all back together, don't mind the dented bumper, that will be replaced soon.
Tomorrow I need to spend some time getting them fine tuned in and adjusted right but the cutoff looks great, just a bit too low. Will follow up with pictures soon!
I started with a set of DEPO's with glass lenses, really impressed with the quality. Here they are stripped down and sanded ready for paint:
Here is the mockup and getting the projector mounted. Instead of the flimsy H4 conversion mount I decided to bolt these straight into the headlight assembly. This install would have been way easier without doing this but these projectors are mounted SOLID!
After getting everything fitted it was time to paint the assembly and shroud. I wrapped the projector in aluminum tape to prevent any light leakage.
Here it is with the shroud on:
On the car; I like this pic seeing the horns and the tranny cooler :whoo:
And all back together, don't mind the dented bumper, that will be replaced soon.
Tomorrow I need to spend some time getting them fine tuned in and adjusted right but the cutoff looks great, just a bit too low. Will follow up with pictures soon!
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