Dirtco's 1999 4Runner Build

[Dirtco]

And here are a couple pictures with the tailgate open

 

[Dirtco]

Before I started on the side braces I needed to do something about the exhaust. I plan on routing it above the frame and having it exit by the bumper. While I’m not ready to take on that project, it was still in the way and looked horrible. Not to mention the first time I go wheeling it will get caught on something. So I broke out the sawzall

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[Dirtco]

I cleaned up and trimmed my frame plates, then installed them

 

[fightman80]

That's Quality right there! :bluejump:

 

[Dirtco]

Then I cut/fit the side braces and installed them

I’m really happy how they turned out, all the tubing flows nice and it should be more than strong enough. I still need to brace the inside of the frame rails, but I need to make some other decisions about the build before I do that.

 

[rickashay]

Dirtco, your my hero.... Seriously.

 

[Dirtco]

That's Quality right there! :bluejump:

Thanks!

 

[Dirtco]

Dirtco, your my hero.... Seriously.

That is a huge compliment, Thanks! I have seen your clubs videos and they are awesome, if you are ever in Colorado (or close to it) I would love to run a trail or two with you and your club.

 

[Dirtco]

I had a busy and productive day in the shop…

I got my Lotus lower control arm skid plates installed

 

[Dirtco]

I also painted the spoiler to match the rear bumper, it was starting to look little sad. It’s not perfect, but a lot better than it was.

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[Dirtco]

I switched the running light LED’s and turn signals back around to the stock configuration, the lower LED’s are brighter and better suited for a turn signal.

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[BrianSD_42]

Dirtco,

that is one of the best tube bumpers I have ever seen. I wish you were in southern CA man I would make an offer to have you build one for me.

 

[Dirtco]

You always need more light when you’re out on the trail or camping, so I added an extra LED light into the rear tailgate.

My camera exaggerated the light output, but here is the LED cargo light in the stock housing along with the extra LED light.

 

[fightman80]

Nice touch!

 

[michael833]

You always need more light when you’re out on the trail or camping, so I added an extra LED light into the rear tailgate.

My camera exaggerated the light output, but here is the LED cargo light in the stock housing along with the extra LED light.

write up, please?

 

[rickashay]

That is a huge compliment, Thanks! I have seen your clubs videos and they are awesome, if you are ever in Colorado (or close to it) I would love to run a trail or two with you and your club.

No Problem! haha I am totally going to take you up on that... In the next couple of years I want to start doing some longer trips down to the US of A. First I have to keep watching your build to make plans for when I jump to 35's, your the guinea pig! Such an awesome build and all your work is sooo clean.

And nice hatch LED's, I've done the same. An awesome mod!
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[Hepar]

Amazing build.

 

[prospectator]

Where do you guys get those LED's?

 

[JadatheRottweiler]

wow, great build so far. Great pictures and timeline. You have skills!!

 

[CanukRunner]

DROOL......... I wish to purchase your vehicle.