Finally...a build, or rather built, thread

[48HMSFAN]

**Edit**

I realized I should have provided the starting point...




First off I have to thank some people for inspiration, advice, and work...


1) Brian2Sun -- talking me through the big decision of a regear and lockers -- it's worked out great
2) Bobby at High Tech Auto and Truck -- for all the things I either couldn't do, or just didn't have the time or patience to do. If you are in the Washington DC Metro area and need a quality shop this is the place to go.
3) Countless others, without even knowing it, who gave me ideas by posting their rigs and sharing their experiences...4Runit, Brian2Sun, Mr Leary, JSMarine, 97RunnerSR5, and many more





Ok long time coming, but here it is...

I. Armor
ARB Bumper
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders
Bud Built IFS Skid (Powdercoat Option)
Bud Built Belly Skid (Powdercoat Option)
Lil Skip Gas Tank Skid (Powdercoat Option)
ToyTec Rear LCAs
Perkins Performance Rear Bumper

II. Recovery
Warn M8000 Winch
Pull Pal
ARB X-Jack
ARB X-Trax
ARB Snatch Block
ARB Snatch Strap
ARB Tree Trunk Protector
Smittybuilt D Rings x 4
Smittybuilt Receiver Hitch D Ring Shackle
Viair Heavy Duty Air Compressor
ARB Tire Repair Kit
ARB Tire EZ Tire Deflator
Spade Shovel
Axe
Fire Extinguisher
Jump-N-Carry JNC300XL 900 Peak Amp Ultraportable 12V Jump Starter
First Aid Kit
Go Bag (Sleeping Bags, Fire Source, Food, Compass)
Craftsman Mechanics Socket Set (104 Piece)

III. Communication
Cobra 19DXIV 40 Channel Mobile Compact CB Radio
3' Firestik Tunable Antenna
Pyramid PA Speaker
FireStik K-8R18 18 foot Fire-Flex coax cable with Fire-Ring
Spring Shock SS HD up to 5'

IV.Mechanical
4.88 Front Differential
4.88 Rear Differential
ARB RD-90 Air Locker Front
ARB Air Locker Rear
ARB Mini Compressor
Tundra Brake Upgrade (Highly encourage this to be one of the first mods anyone does if they are adding armor, lifting, towing, or adding any extra weight)
Rear Diff Breather Mod
Hayden Transaver Plus - Transmission Cooler
Auto Meter 2640 Transmission Gauge

V. Suspension/Wheels/Tires
Old Man Emu Lift Kit
Mickey Thompson Sidebiter Wheels 16 x 8
McGard Black Lugs
Michelin LTX A/T 2 265/75/16
ToyTec Diff Drop
Prothane Power Steering Rack Bushings
Prothane Sway Bar Bushing (Front and Rear)

VI. Lighting
Hella Rallye 4000 100-W Black Euro Beam (Front)
Navigator NV-509W Cyber White Driving Light Kit x4
Clear White LED Oval Trailer Reverse Back Up Lights
Rigid SR Series 6" Hybrid LED Light Bar - White - Flood (Rear)
99-02 Headlight Upgrade (OEM Used)

Great at night too…





And it does get dirty...

 

[96743runner]

Very nice! Great start to your build. Any other plans for it?

 

[48HMSFAN]

I hope not, kinda went past my budget on the regear and lockers! :bluejump: Although after seeing the Shrockworks Front bumper I just couldn't resist...here's hoping it will be on the truck by February.

 

[awdjunkies]

Nice tank!!!

 

[1fast_e]

Great looking setup. Looks very capable w/out going overboard

 

[Stick Figure]

Somebody has to say it.....

that is a really long list of very nice upgrades to only have one picture of it getting dirty....

I'm going to want to see some real pictures of it now please

Nice truck through

 

[Hepar]

Now that's how to do it! Just drop it all at the same time. Great build. Super clean.

 

[48HMSFAN]

Stick Figure....fair enough.

The goal was to build a truck that struck a good balance of being capable off road, and was easy to still drive to get there. Unfortunately us East Coast guys have to travel to get anywhere to wheel our trucks.

While everything "appeared" at once here the build didn't come together instantly.

But to satisfy the demand....

 

[fightman80]

Looks great man!

 

[Bandit Runner]

Looks great. So you are replacing the ARB bumper with a Shrockworks?

You said this didn't all come together at once. How long did it take to do all these mods?

I've been modding my truck for 5 years, and I'm still not at your level.

 

[liv2bike]

well done my friend. looks tough.

 

[brian2sun]

Thanks for the mention, the truck looks awesome!

 

[48HMSFAN]

Looks great. So you are replacing the ARB bumper with a Shrockworks?

You said this didn't all come together at once. How long did it take to do all these mods?

I've been modding my truck for 5 years, and I'm still not at your level.

It took right about a year...the timeline pretty much got fast tracked once I did the re-gear -- an unplanned mod, but a necessary one in order to maintain any chance of highway cruising speed. Lockers -- definitely not something I ever thought I would do, but given that I was already doing the re-gear I didn't want to regret not having done it at the time. Once that happened I just decided to finish it all off.

And yeah once I saw that Shrockworks in person...I just had to pull the trigger, strictly vanity I know since I have the ARB.

 

[48HMSFAN]

Thanks for the mention, the truck looks awesome!

Thanks! I like how it all came together, especially after the regear.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Looks great man!

Can you post individual pics and explanation for how you mounted each light for the undercarriage and rear. I know mentioned the type above but more detail would be great. I have never seen a lighting setup like yours.

 

[SCRunner12]

Nice build, how are the 4.88's with the 265's?

 

[48HMSFAN]

Looks great man!

Can you post individual pics and explanation for how you mounted each light for the undercarriage and rear. I know mentioned the type above but more detail would be great. I have never seen a lighting setup like yours.

Sorry for the delay, and sorry this isn't your answer. Got caught up at work and currently away from the 4Runner for the holiday week. I'll get you some pics and write-up sometime next week and shoot you a PM in case you aren't checking this thread

 

[48HMSFAN]

Nice build, how are the 4.88's with the 265's?

4.88s are great. Definitely a must. Before the upgrade it would get bogged down at highway speed on the slightest of grades and would always have to downshift to maintain speed. Now...smooth sailing, pretty much back at stock "power." About a 500RPM bump at highway cruising speed...at 80mph just shy of 3000. Sorry for the delayed response.

 

[noclinkers]

Nice, runner!

 

[hrt4me]

very nice!