Dusty’s 4Runner Picture Thread

[T4RSportGrl]

PHASE 11
Since the kiddo (Jack) came on 2 /12/13, I asked my wife for black WeatherTechs all around for Christmas. With the car seat, I figured it was best to protect the back of the 4Runner as much as I can.

Other than the 4Runner, this is my little side project. I bought this utility trailer on craigslist pretty cheap and I’m (very slowly) working on rebuilding it and making it camp worthy. But with all the preparation for the kiddo, work and everything else, I haven’t had any chance to work on it. I’m hoping, once it warms up and the days get longer, that’ll change.

And here is a sneak peak of what is on deck once I receive a couple more packages and get a free/warmish weekend.

Thanks for looking, stay tuned for more updates and lots more pictures!

Congratulations on Jack your new family member!! I see a future offroad buddy.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Great looking truck, dude. And congrats on the baby! I've got white and I am looking to plasti dip the same places you did. Have you ever thought about doing the door handles? They're on my list to do, as well

I've considered doing the handles, but not sure how that would hold up.

Congratulations on Jack your new family member!! I see a future offroad buddy.

Yep, he's my little buddy. This is the face he made when I told him I took a little cruise without him this afternoon.

Anyway, on to the shots from this afternoon's cruise.

 

[LTDSC]

Looks good, i like that net.

I did the PFran LED kit too, yours is a little different though. I had bulbs much like the license plate bulbs for my front map lights. I like the set up you have MUCH better. I love my LEDs.

Your 4Runner is one of the reasons i stayed with just my Daystar set up. So clean and simple.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Looks good, i like that net.

I did the PFran LED kit too, yours is a little different though. I had bulbs much like the license plate bulbs for my front map lights. I like the set up you have MUCH better. I love my LEDs.

Your 4Runner is one of the reasons i stayed with just my Daystar set up. So clean and simple.

Thanks, the bulbs are bright, but the panels provide even more light (almost too much). The only problem is when you instal it, there is no place to attach the 3M sticky back because the reflector shroud that helps reflect the standard bulb is not flat and it's in the way. I kinda tried to remove it, but it was stuck in there pretty good and I didn't want to force it.

 

[momo.75]

Everything is looking good man!....:hatsoff:

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

While organizing my pictures, I came across some others that I liked

 

[superman3043]

Holy crap man, I've been missing out. Haven't had a ton of time for T4R as of late.

First off, CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your son!!! What a good looking boy! Hope that baby and momma are both doing well!

Also, thank you for all the new parent tips you've been keeping me posted on. We did our own shopping and researching on car seats and while we liked the Graco stuff for a bit, we'll be buying Britax just like you suggested.

I'm adding the Raingler barrier to the list. I need one pretty badly. I've got one of those metal expanding tube barriers to keep the dog in the back, but I hate it. I don't have it in there right now. It just never worked as well as I wanted it to. I modified it to work a little better, but I like this solution a lot better. My buddy Bobby (@Darklight) has one in his truck and I like it a lot.

Truck looks gorgeous as always Jeff! Take care man.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Holy crap man, I've been missing out. Haven't had a ton of time for T4R as of late.

First off, CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your son!!! What a good looking boy! Hope that baby and momma are both doing well!

Also, thank you for all the new parent tips you've been keeping me posted on. We did our own shopping and researching on car seats and while we liked the Graco stuff for a bit, we'll be buying Britax just like you suggested.

I'm adding the Raingler barrier to the list. I need one pretty badly. I've got one of those metal expanding tube barriers to keep the dog in the back, but I hate it. I don't have it in there right now. It just never worked as well as I wanted it to. I modified it to work a little better, but I like this solution a lot better. My buddy Bobby (@Darklight) has one in his truck and I like it a lot.

Truck looks gorgeous as always Jeff! Take care man.

Thanks, we're all doing well. I know what you mean about missing out, the time I have to mess around online is far more limited than it once was. The Britax stuff really is top notch. I didn't do a lot of comparing, but I figured I'd trust my wife's judgement.

The Raingler net is nice, the part number is the FJBN. They just revamped the design, which I think I got, but yours may be slightly different if you order it a couple months down the road. I'm not thrilled about the upper attachment points, but I got creative and made due with what I had.

I hope you and your wife are coming along nicely and feeling well throughout the process.

 

[momo.75]

lol....not to hijack the thread, but i know exactly what you guys mean. When our twins were born, almost 6 years ago, i didn't have time for anything and was off the forum for a few years. Now that they are older it is so much easier. The Britax seats are top notch and usually have, or at least at the time they had, the best safety ratings. When the kids went to the forward facing seats they got to where they could buckle themselves, which was really nice. When they switched to the booster seats they were not able to do it by themselves because the buckles were so far down in the seats. About that time i found out about Toyota having these extenders and giving them to you free if you requested them. Photobucket is down right now so i can't get to the link, but you can see them on post #102 on this thread.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/137319-easy-weekend-mods-3.html#post1329383

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Got a couple more pictures of the cargo net from the rear view mirror to show the blind spots.

And, here is a night time shot of the LED Swap

 

[oljedi11950]

Your thoughts on net in rear view ? Looks ok but little weird maybe ?

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Your thoughts on net in rear view ? Looks ok but little weird maybe ?

Admittedly the pictures are not the best, but it really isn't that bad. Obviously, it does block your view a little bit. But, all in all, it really isn't that big of an obstruction once you get used to it.
Note: I got used to it in less than a week.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

So, this odd, late March system dumped 13" of snow on St. Louis yesterday. Which offered a perfect opportunity to go for a drive. These shots were taken about mid-day when there was <6" on the ground.

And, here are the final accumulation shots of my patio furniture. I can't remember the last time we saw this much snow in St. Louis!

 

[Stuck CAPS]

Sadly, I didn't get to enjoy all the fun in my 2WD, as there was a foot before they plowed it here, and I didn't get to any parkinglot fun!

 

[kmccrate]

Awesome build thread bro. The ride looks great!!!

 

[oljedi11950]

So, this odd, late March system dumped 13" of snow on St. Louis yesterday. Which offered a perfect opportunity to go for a drive. These shots were taken about mid-day when there was <6" on the ground.

And, here are the final accumulation shots of my patio furniture. I can't remember the last time we saw this much snow in St. Louis!

Driftwood looks good in the snow !! :cheers:

 

[oljedi11950]

Photoshop me bro

Hey don't mean to jack your's BUT could you ? I think it was lovemy4runner who did it . Trying to see what mine would look like with bumpers & skirts painted black or grey .I have NO idea . You can say no if this is a no no ?

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Why, you thread jacking:boxer:...


I kid, I kid, I'll try to see what I can come up with.

 

[oljedi11950]

Cool thanks Jeff I was thinking to ask someone & then saw your 's on 3rd gen & bang, so if you know how move outta your 's to somewhere else do it & only at your convenience please.

 

[Dusty Driftwood]

Cool thanks Jeff

Your Photoshopped images can be found HERE