Dawg4Runner's Build

[Dawg4Runner]

T4R Of The Month Feb 2013 *** T4R Of The Year 2013

The Dawg in Dawg4Runner

From the factory

Current build

Communications-Yaesu FTM-350AR Ham Radio w/APRS

IBS Dual Battery System with Odyssey PC 1200 MJT-L secondary battery

ARB Fridge / LED interior lighting

Adventure Trailer Storage Drawer/Recovery gear

Perkins Performance Roof Rack w/adjustable bars

Rigid Industries E-Series 40" LED Light Bar

Suspension

Icon 2.5 extended travel coilovers with remote reservoir
Icon billet Upper Control Arms
Icon 2.5 piggyback reservoir rear shocks
Icon lower shock shin guard
Icon adjustable panhard bar
Coil Spring Specialties progressive rate rear springs-240/300 lbs, 18" free height
Allpro Offroad upper and lower rear links
Wheelersoffroad Superbump bumpstops

Tires/Wheels

Toyo Open Country MT 295/70R17
Method Race Wheels 17x8.5, model PN:MR30178560500

Communications

Yaesu FTM-350AR VHF/UHF Transceiver
Yaesu FGPS-1 GPS Antenna Unit
Yaesu MLS-200-M10 Speaker
Diamond K400CNMO Antenna mount
Comet SBB1NMO/SBB5NMO Antenna
Cobra 75wx-st CB

Offroad

Shrockworks Front Bumper
Warn 9.5xp winch
Amsteel Blue Synthetic Line
Shrockworks aluminum fairlead
CBI rear bumper
Bud Built front skid
DeMello Off-Road bolt on rock sliders
Kurtfab front diff bracket
Crown stainless steel brake lines
Front body mount chop
WabFab rear sway bar links
Staun tire deflators
ARB recovery gear
Hi-Lift Extreme Jack
SBE Hi-Lift base
WabFab Hi-Lift slider adapter
Rear differential breather mod



Outfitting

Perkins Performance custom roof rack w/adjustable cross bars
Rigid Industries 40" E Series LED Flood/Spot combo light bar
5000k HID headlights
PIAA 510 superwhite driving lamps
IBS Dual Battery System / Odessy PC1200MJT-L
OverlandWarehouse Heavy Duty air compressor
ARB Fridge/Freezer
Adventure Trailer 36-B Composite Drawer
Scepter fuel and water containers
Amerex Halotron I fire extinguisher
Ultimate Petliner

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Ultimate Petliner from Cargoliner.com

 

[Dawg4Runner]

The Dawg4Runner is a 2008 4Runner, Sport Edition, 4x4, V8. It was originally purchased as a transport ride for Franky. Its still his ride... except with a few modifications.

Started out the build the by replacing the xreas suspension with Icon extended travel remote resi's up front, Icon piggyback resi's w/shin guards and Downey Offroad springs in the rear. The Downey springs added about 1.5" of lift over stock, rode great and were very comfortable. Once loaded with several hundred pounds of gear, however, they sagged more then I liked so they were replaced with Icon 2" lift springs. Also replaced the panhard bar with an adjustable one from Icon.

The oem uca's were replaced with Icon billet aluminum uca's.

The oem brake lines were replaced with Crown extended braided stainless steel lines.

Body Mount Chop.

The oem tires and wheels were replaced with American Racing ATX Artillery wheels and Cooper Zeon LTZ 285/60/18 tires.

Six weeks after ordering, the Schrockworks front bumper arrived.:target:

Installation was pretty simple and straight forward.

Warn 9.5xp winch with synthetic rope line.

Jaos Aura grill.

Installed HID headlights
OEM

5000K HID

BajaRack MegaMule on top of the factory roof rack.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

DeMello Offroad Hybrid Sliders

Replaced the oem roof rack/BajaRack MegaMule with a Perkins Performance roof rack designed by our very own darkie3495 :artist: The rack also has adjustable bars and a removable grate that goes over the sunroof opening.

The end clamps for the adjustable bars came bare aluminum. They were bored out and delrin sleeves where made to line them where they clamped onto the rack. Then I had them anodized black.

Rigid Industries E-Series LED 40" Light Bar

I welded a couple of tabs onto the Perkins Rack and the light bar fit perfectly.

Oem FJ Cruiser light switch

Replaced the ATX Artillery wheels and Cooper LTZ tires with Method Race Wheels and Toyo Open Country M/T 295/70/17

CBI rear bumper.

Because of the extra weight from rear bumper, spare tire, and gear, the Icon springs were no longer adequate. I had custom rear springs made by Coil Spring Specialties, ordered through Deaver Spring.
CSS spring specs are:
18" free height
240 / 300lbs variable rate
.671 diam
7.625 coils

From left to right-CSS custom, Icon 2", Downey OffRoad 1.5", oem

AllPro Offroad rear lower links, Wabfab adjustable rear sway bar end links.

AllPro Offroad rear upper links.

AllPro Offroad lower link skids.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

IBS Dual Battery System with Odyssey PC 1200 MJT-L secondary battery

The Odyssey battery is mounted on the passenger side between the airbox and the firewall. I have a 750 amp in-line fuse on the cable connecting it to the main battery and 50 amp circuit breaker to the line going into the cabin. The power from the Odessy continues to the back cargo where there is another 50 amp circuit breaker feeding 2 "always powered" 12 volt sockets. The control box for the IBS system is routed into the center console.


Battery mount location. The fuse is mounted in front of the airbox. The relay for the IBS is mounted below the fuse.

The IBS controller/monitor mounted in the center console. I also installed an additional "always powered" 12 volt socket in the console.

The monitor showing the charge status of both batteries.

Both batteries manually linked

The charge status of the batteries after 2 days parked with the ARB Fridge operating and maintaining 31 degrees.

Voltmeter in the rear cargo area. The 2 outlets on the left are "always powered" while the oem outlet on the right is still switched with the ignition.

Yaesu FTM-350AR UHF/VHF transceiver w/Yaesu FGPS-1 GPS Antenna Unit.

The mic clip is attached to a bracket that I made that mounts in the ashtray slot.

The radio chassis is mounted in the rear compartment next to the auxiliary battery power bus.

Yaesu MLS-200-M10 external speaker. I fabricated a bracket for it to mount behind the driver underneath the head rest. The speaker wire is routed under the seat cover.

Diamond K400CNMO Antenna mount w/ either a Comet SBB1NMO or SBB5NMO Antenna.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Adventure Trailer 36-B Composite Drawer and ARB Fridge Slide installation.

I started out by cutting a sheet of 5/8" plywood to fit the rear cargo area and covered it with indoor/outdoor carpet. The plywood was then anchored to the body at the tie down points.

Slide attached to plywood using 5/16" bolts and T-nuts.

The storage drawer is secured by turn buckles attached to tie down points.

A tie down track was installed across the cargo area to secure the back of the drawer.

Recovery gear and tools.

Bed

 

[4-Ripcord]

Sub' d!

I love this 4runner.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

I wish I could "Like" this whole thread.
I'm amazed it took so long for you to make a thread to pay homage to your awesome rig.
:cheers: to the very well deserved 4Runner of the Month :trophy:

 

[JohnnyMack]

Perfection. :hail:

 

[oljedi11950]

Dawg n Dawgrunner

Best mod !!

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Sub' d!

I love this 4runner.

I wish I could "Like" this whole thread.
I'm amazed it took so long for you to make a thread to pay homage to your awesome rig.
:cheers: to the very well deserved 4Runner of the Month :trophy:

Perfection. :hail:

Best mod !!

Thanks guys! Just updated the first 6 posts with pics.

 

[SkylineGTRracer]

Very nice truck. The execution in the mods you did came out very well.

 

[momo.75]

One of my all time favorite builds!

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Very nice truck. The execution in the mods you did came out very well.

One of my all time favorite builds!

Thanks!

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Cleaning up the gallery. Moved to the 4th gen section.

 

[fulltiltboogie]

Awesome build... What's left to do to it before it's not streetable?

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Awesome build... What's left to do to it before it's not streetable?

Thanks fulltilt! I've slowed down on the mods since it does what I need to it to do in its present condition. Perfect balance of very on-road friendly and very off-road capable. I'll still tweak it here and there as it's needed just cause its what we (people who just can't leave stuff alone) do. It'll always be streetable for the dog's sake since it's his main ride.

 

[Coveman]

Great Truck! Death Valley?

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Great Truck! Death Valley?

Thanks Coveman. Yes, Badwater Basin. The lowest elevation in North America.

 

[Coveman]

Thanks Coveman. Yes, Badwater Basin. The lowest elevation in North America.

Awesome Pic! My wife and I wound up there on one of our misadventures a while back (we had set out for Yosemite and the pass was closed). We didn't have a truck yet but still had a really fun time checking out the sights and learning about those 20 mule teams.

I have a feeling that you've been to some great places... Maybe a new thread idea?