COB's 4Runner Timeline (Pic Heavy)
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ChildrenOfBodom
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The front seats in my 4Runner are from a 97. Pre 1999 3rd gens didn't have a sensor in the passengers seat or a passenger seat belt light. I went to a part out of a 99 Limited and took out the passengers seat. After taking off the lower seat skin, I peeled off the weight sensors that switch on the passenger seat belt light. This modification also requires a seat belt buckle from a 1999+. I got a good price for the sensor and belt buckle.
I took my seat apart and cleaned up the tracks, replaced the seat belt plug, and installed the weight sensor.
Solved another issue where the seat would no longer slide forwards or backwards, turns out that there's a just a metal wire to release both tracks for adjustment. It was no longer the correct length, so some quick tightening to eliminate slack and it's sliding like new again.
Got a few miscellaneous interior bolt covers too. Good day.
I am now looking for 4 cargo cover brackets and a cargo cover. Anyone?
I took my seat apart and cleaned up the tracks, replaced the seat belt plug, and installed the weight sensor.
Solved another issue where the seat would no longer slide forwards or backwards, turns out that there's a just a metal wire to release both tracks for adjustment. It was no longer the correct length, so some quick tightening to eliminate slack and it's sliding like new again.
Got a few miscellaneous interior bolt covers too. Good day.
I am now looking for 4 cargo cover brackets and a cargo cover. Anyone?
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ChildrenOfBodom
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WOW!
Insane day.
So a little while ago, I was on cardomain.com checking out the articles. Sometimes they post some cool stuff, a lot of times it may just be buried between ricers.
I entered a contest called the Castrol Edge: Unlock Your Performance contest. They basically judge rides and award someone who has done the most to unlock their performance.
Well enough bullshitting around, I won the Castrol Edge: Unlock Your Performance contest!
I get $500 and a case of Castrol Edge. They will send a host and do a filmed interview with me and my 4Runner. They are coming on Wednesday to film it. I will definitely post it! I am quite surprised they chose my 4Runner out of so many rides. I can finally get that new windshield/wipers. Any suggestions as to what I should do with the remaining $300?
http://www.cardomain.com/id/CastrolEdge
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3045612
Insane day.
So a little while ago, I was on cardomain.com checking out the articles. Sometimes they post some cool stuff, a lot of times it may just be buried between ricers.
I entered a contest called the Castrol Edge: Unlock Your Performance contest. They basically judge rides and award someone who has done the most to unlock their performance.
Well enough bullshitting around, I won the Castrol Edge: Unlock Your Performance contest!
I get $500 and a case of Castrol Edge. They will send a host and do a filmed interview with me and my 4Runner. They are coming on Wednesday to film it. I will definitely post it! I am quite surprised they chose my 4Runner out of so many rides. I can finally get that new windshield/wipers. Any suggestions as to what I should do with the remaining $300?
http://www.cardomain.com/id/CastrolEdge
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3045612
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driffter33
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arty::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::bravo::bravo::bravo::drummer::beer::girl::cheers:Thats great that you won you have done a great job on your runner. $300 is a start on collecting parts for that 4x4 mod. cant wait to see your vid.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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Thats great that you won you have done a great job on your runner. $300 is a start on collecting parts for that 4x4 mod. cant wait to see your vid.
What parts do I need? It's a ton of stuff and a lot of money, I can see it...
I'd need hub spindles, transfer case, a new trans mount, CV's and axles, new shifter, I'm sure some sort of ECM, new gauge cluster, driveshaft(s), 4.56 front diff... this would be one hell of a pricey modification. I guess you guys are right, collect, and over time, it won't dent me so hard.
driffter33
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Ya no hurry take your time shop around you might find a wreck with everything you need.
ChildrenOfBodom
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Multiply cost x 3
I think with the $500, I will get:
New Windshield + Rain X Latitude wipers = $200ish
D-Ring Shackles (2) = $20-30ish
67" Trailgear Sliders = $150-170
the rest I am using to buy some new clothes and shoes that I wouldn't mind having
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ChildrenOfBodom
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Yeah, seriously hah. It's like the 4WD conversion isn't hard enough... I'm not gonna go too far.
Man, I am still wondering how the weight will be and gas mileage after the fact...
t4r4life
Elite Member
well if u are gonna stay with stock tiresize which is 265/70/16 or 265/75/16 ur gas mileage would be 14-16 in city 19-21 on hwy, weight for stock 4wd runner is 4900 or something i cant remember.
ChildrenOfBodom
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I've already got 265/70/17s, which are just about the same as 265/75/16.
The weight will go up about another 200lbs, I can imagine between the transfer case and diffs and all. It's like having another person with at all times, and well with a 4 cylinder engine, that's a lot to think about.
t4r4life
Elite Member
yeah but i've seen 4 banger 4wd tacos before, surprisingly has plenty power for off road, but its really slow on the road.
ChildrenOfBodom
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You serious?
You don't know how good that makes me feel man, thank you! I hope the best for you! Welcome to the forum!
ChildrenOfBodom
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the shoot for the contest is tomorrow.
In other news, I am now looking for a 4th Gen for my mom now that this happened to her van this morning:
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what a day...
In other news, I am now looking for a 4th Gen for my mom now that this happened to her van this morning:
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what a day...
t4r4life
Elite Member
well at least the new runner ur mom is getting is gonna be way safer. look at the size of the damage, i think our 3rd gens with metal bumpers worst damage would be dented bumper since the ride is higher
ChildrenOfBodom
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the unfortunate thing in this event was that the accord was on top of a curb, and where it hit, it completely went over the bumper and the strong points... so it just smashed in the bodywork...
