Dec 09 / Jan 10 / Feb 10 T4ROTM - darkie3495

[K.C.]

Kevin,

Congratulations on T4ROTM!!

Why am I not surprise? ... Because you have a gorgeous 4Runner!!

 

[Mason Fresh]

Love that galactic grey - I'm rockin' the same color on my SR5 - beautiful. I'm half way through my interior light conversion also (what a popular, and sweet mod), i was wondering what lights you used for the speedometer gauges and the time, temperature, mpg, area?

also, is it hard to replace the gauge lights? i think i can handle the time, temp, ac controls, one... but not sure about the speedometer one... help?

thanks! beautiful 4runner.

 

[darkie3495]

Sick ride man!

As for the interior lights (speedo and dash), do you know the part #'s?

for the Speedo i used PLCC-2 Surface Mount SMT LEDs. For the dash and switches i just used 3MM Flat top LEDs with 1k 1/8 resistors.

Kevin,

Congratulations on T4ROTM!!

Why am I not surprise? ... Because you have a gorgeous 4Runner!!

Thanks Kenny...I think the snow in the background worked in my favor. Did you ever get your retro's installed?

Love that galactic grey - I'm rockin' the same color on my SR5 - beautiful. I'm half way through my interior light conversion also (what a popular, and sweet mod), i was wondering what lights you used for the speedometer gauges and the time, temperature, mpg, area?

also, is it hard to replace the gauge lights? i think i can handle the time, temp, ac controls, one... but not sure about the speedometer one... help?

thanks! beautiful 4runner.

Thanks man. part numbers are the same as above. the gauge lights aren't hard, just take your time. the DIY thread below provides my original how-to and also very helpful hints from others who have done it. Good Luck!!!

DIY: Interior LED swap (cluster, HVAC, switches, window, *steering wheel)

 

[woodyc]

Nice setup! Did you notice any difference in handling when you installed your aftermarket UCAs?

 

[DavidAlexander]

Congrats......You have a really nice 4runner. You make all of us proud to be owners. Keep it up!

Btw, those are some massive UCA's. Sweet.

 

[4runr30]

Great lookin t4r! Even with all the accessories youve added, it still looks so clean and uncluttered. I wish I could say the same for mine.

 

[darkie3495]

Nice setup! Did you notice any difference in handling when you installed your aftermarket UCAs?

Thanks!! Actually i installed the UCA at the same time so i couldn't tell you the difference. Just wanted to be able to get back to factory specs immediately after the lift.

Congrats......You have a really nice 4runner. You make all of us proud to be owners. Keep it up!

Btw, those are some massive UCA's. Sweet.

Thanks...you can really appreciate how beefy they are when you put them up against our factory UCA's.

Great lookin t4r! Even with all the accessories youve added, it still looks so clean and uncluttered. I wish I could say the same for mine.

Thanks!! Not sure if i can keep it that way with the next round of mods....

 

[the_josh]

congrats darkie!! nice rig :dancin::dancin:


maybe some day ill make the 4rotm... sniff sniff

 

[darkie3495]

congrats darkie!! nice rig :dancin::dancin:


maybe some day ill make the 4rotm... sniff sniff

Thanks Josh.....

You definitely get my vote for next month.

 

[orthoboy]

Just posting a small pic so I can get it on the main page

absolutely beautiful! I'm in awe.

I only hope I can do half that with my 2010 limited.

congrats on giving me confidence of a great purchase. I was going to wait for the next gen Grand Cherokee but this has completely and unconditionally validated my decision.

 

[4Runner8]

cnograts man!!

 

[Falls]

Thats is really sweet looking , congrats !!!

 

[darkie3495]

absolutely beautiful! I'm in awe.

I only hope I can do half that with my 2010 limited.

congrats on giving me confidence of a great purchase. I was going to wait for the next gen Grand Cherokee but this has completely and unconditionally validated my decision.

Can't wait to see what you end up doing. Post pics so we can see your progress.

congrats man!!

Thats is really sweet looking , congrats !!!

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Yota_Tech87]

Dude Sick is all i can say. i envy your runner.

 

[Casper]

Wow!

helluva rig...

totally worthy of T4ROTM!

Im constantly amazed of how many mods I see from members that I would love to incorporate on my rig.

 

[darkie3495]

Dude Sick is all i can say. i envy your runner.

Thanks man!!

helluva rig...

totally worthy of T4ROTM!

Im constantly amazed of how many mods I see from members that I would love to incorporate on my rig.

Thanks!! I thought i would be happy with just HIDs but then i found this place and it all kind of snowballed....:cheers:

 

[Jayarea]

Sick ride. Now that what I call a Snow mobile! wish I had that bad-boy on my next boarding trip! Great job!

 

[darkie3495]

Sick ride. Now that what I call a Snow mobile! wish I had that bad-boy on my next boarding trip! Great job!

Thanks man. snowboarding was the reason why i got the 4Runner in the first place...ha. I'll let you know when i head to mammoth or bear mtn.:cheers:

 

[RXvedub]

I'm diggin the roof rack. Im assuming it bolts into the factory locations. does he sell them?

 

[darkie3495]

I'm diggin the roof rack. Im assuming it bolts into the factory locations. does he sell them?

Thanks!! Yes, it mounts directly to the stock locations with a middle mount that sits on the rubber rain rail. And yes, Jason over at Perkins Performance is selling them. they aren't on his site just yet since he's finishing up the last wave of orders.

Here are the details of the rack and purchase info:
2003+ $4Runner Roof Rack

I think he may be willing to extend the GB pricing if you order it soon.