El Cheapo 4Runner build
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Coastal616
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Do they pop out of adjustment??
Thanks to Nic and Francis Andrew for the re****ed quick powder coating service! Also picked up an XRC8 winch with synthetic line from Big Country Customs.
Stick Figure
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We could be REALLY good friends if you lived a little closer. I see a few toys in your tool collection that I don't have yet.
Coastal616
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Coastal616
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Some parts showed up.....
1985taylor1925
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Coastal616
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Hahah...ya a bit has changed....
Here's a quick shot from a couple weekends ago.....I will make some updates shortly
Coastal616
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Picked up an Espar heater from a friend, these are commonly used in rigs and boats to heat without having the motor running. I figured it would be mint for winter camping in the 4runner.
The heater and location I picked:
The fuel tank and bits to make it run:
Cut a hole:
This is the intake and exhaust on the bottom of the heater:
Tank installed
Exhaust tucked up for travel, it all pops out when its heater time
These things crank an unreal amount of heat, and use a tiny amount of fuel and 12v power. Unfortunately i had the wrong fuel pump for it and it was way too rich and wouldn't fire at the whipsaw elevation. I now have the right pump and can't wait to use it.
The heater and location I picked:
The fuel tank and bits to make it run:
Cut a hole:
This is the intake and exhaust on the bottom of the heater:
Tank installed
Exhaust tucked up for travel, it all pops out when its heater time
These things crank an unreal amount of heat, and use a tiny amount of fuel and 12v power. Unfortunately i had the wrong fuel pump for it and it was way too rich and wouldn't fire at the whipsaw elevation. I now have the right pump and can't wait to use it.
Coastal616
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A few updates....
BCC got me some shocks for the front
Everything Installed
Tacoma fiberglass fenders
outboarded rear shocks for now
And time to lose the old chinese man colour
BCC got me some shocks for the front
Everything Installed
Tacoma fiberglass fenders
outboarded rear shocks for now
And time to lose the old chinese man colour
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Coastal616
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awesome! do you have anything in mind that you might do next for your rigI think a hood scoop would make it complete
This one still has a ways to go, roof rack, RTT, steering upgrade, I need to get the tundra diff installed, 1UZ, manual tranny, and redo the entire rear suspension to keep up with the front. Then it will be where I want it.
I would like the factory hood scoop.
Dezert4Runner
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Paint, glass & LT is looking good man. I like those fenders a lot. Main reason for going with Camburg over TC? Boxed arms is my guess. Did the 4Runner side markers not fit in the new fenders? I have always wondered if they would work with Tacoma glass. Looks like you have Tacoma markers in there.
Tundra axle? I know that Tacomas often use them to outboard shocks like you did and widen the rear stance when widening the front with LT.
This one still has a ways to go, roof rack, RTT, steering upgrade, I need to get the tundra diff installed, 1UZ, manual tranny, and redo the entire rear suspension to keep up with the front. Then it will be where I want it.
I would like the factory hood scoop.
Tundra axle? I know that Tacomas often use them to outboard shocks like you did and widen the rear stance when widening the front with LT.
Coastal616
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Thanks, Main reason for Camburg, uniballs instead of bushings, price, and boxed arms.
I actually got the wrong fenders, they are for 97-99 tacomas, apparently they make a 96-97 fender too, I think the early ones would have fit better and possibly used the stock corner lights.
Tundra front diff with a 9" ring gear, I had it narrowed to fit.
