Flemster's 2000 SR5 Sport

[Flemster]

I recently picked up a ARB Compressor and got it installed to my switch panel. One of the last few things I needed for a big upgrade soon to come.

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I decided to delete the cruise control for this install because its a nice spot for the compressor and it is also something that I never use.

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A nice big spot for it!
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Whipped up a bracket out of 1/8" plate.

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Painted and installed.

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Stoked with how it turned out. This will also serve as a great backup to my CO2 setup or if I don't want to lug the CO2 tank around this a nice alternative.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Super rad.

 

[blarblarjosh]

Any chance you will be selling those compressor brackets? :zoom:

 

[Bud4me0007]

New Grille and Raptor Lights

Grille is from SRQ Fabrications
Lights were given to me by a friend, not sure of brand.

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4XInnovations Bumper IS ON!!!

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Hey man I just bought the same Bumper with the swingout tire. Want to ask you a question. To install the bumper is just the 6 bolts on the bottom that come with it. thanks...

 

[Flemster]

Hey man I just bought the same Bumper with the swingout tire. Want to ask you a question. To install the bumper is just the 6 bolts on the bottom that come with it. thanks...

From what I recall yes, there may have been one on the side for each but I would have to go and look.

 

[Flemster]

Any chance you will be selling those compressor brackets? :zoom:

Sadly, no. Just a one-off. Way too much time involved to consider selling them, much too busy as it is.

 

[Flemster]

Some updates on this lovely holiday weekend.

I took the fullsize on a trip down to Mexico for the Baja 1000, that was a freaking blast. It started with a 1 week renovation of a $150 camper I bought on marketplace.

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I got all the appliances working and installed a new freshwater system in it. I also wired it up to plug into the gooseneck trailer wiring on my truck. Stoked how it came out for a total of about $1300 all said and done and a week of afternoons well late nights working on it.

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The trip was awesome as well.
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Then, on the 4runner got this setup finally and replaced my switch covers thanks to ebay.
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[RomanSchnobrich]

That camper renovation was so fun to watch unfold, you sure made quick work of that impressive project. This probably sounds weird, but man do you make me feel unaccomplished considering we're the same age, haha. Sure hope we get to wheel together one day. Rock on man!

 

[Flemster]

That camper renovation was so fun to watch unfold, you sure made quick work of that impressive project. This probably sounds weird, but man do you make me feel unaccomplished considering we're the same age, haha. Sure hope we get to wheel together one day. Rock on man!

Thanks Roman! It's hectic at times for sure, but I certainly love to be busy.

 

[Flemster]

Haven't done much at all other than lending it out to a friend for a week while his truck was down and take it out for a recovery mission.

I did switch up the wheel setup a bit. These are FN 16" Five Stars. The trade came with some bald"ish" KM3's but I plan to switch over to General Grabber X'3 in the near future.

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Also, my axle seal said goodbye again. (3rd time in 12 months) Probably need to look into the bearing job or something. The Axle shaft and housing seams straight, everything is new.

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Recoverd a buddy who got his JK stuck up Argentine Pass by himself.

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[Chuckles89]

How many miles on the bearing?

 

[wrench.n.wheel]

I recently picked up a ARB Compressor and got it installed to my switch panel. One of the last few things I needed for a big upgrade soon to come.

Whipped up a bracket out of 1/8" plate.

Painted and installed.

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Stoked with how it turned out. This will also serve as a great backup to my CO2 setup or if I don't want to lug the CO2 tank around this a nice alternative.

Same spot as mine but tons better on delivery

 

[Flemster]

Same spot as mine but tons better on delivery

Ha, thanks, man! Spent a better part of a day making it. Took my time for sure.

How many miles on the bearing?

The bearing only has around 5k-6k miles on it. The wheel doesn't wobble or anything, no excessive play, and doesn't make any noise or feel gritty.

 

[Flemster]

Finally making some moves on the ole 4Runner!

Took it out for the last time for the next few weeks the other night.

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The diffs came out and are being sent off to Pheonix [MENTION=121903]Black798[/MENTION] to get 5.29's and an ARB Front Locker finally!!!

I also have some minor maintenance things to do and a pile of parts to weld on. Total Chaos Cham Tab Gussets, Total Chaos Coil Bucket/UCA Gussets, 8" Limit straps for the front finally, and [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] Coil Top Plate Gusset thing. I may not have time to weld that all on here super soon, but I'll at least get the diffs done and the front locker working! I also have been collecting a few parts to get an Eimkieth Rear Bumper on the back of this thing!

In other news, I built a flatbed for my Duramax and got a new camper, the racecar is doing well and we are getting faster and faster, and my girlfriend bought a badass 92 Land Cruiser that has already been on the trailer once.

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[Flemster]

In preparation for the new rear bumper, the 4xInnovations bumper is sold! Diffs are sent off as well. Making progress.

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[RomanSchnobrich]

Sad to see the legendary bumper go, but the Eimkeith one sure looks badass. Are you adding a swingout to it?

 

[Flemster]

Sad to see the legendary bumper go, but the Eimkeith one sure looks badass. Are you adding a swingout to it?

I am honestly not planning on it. This truck is so heavy as it is I am on a mission to lighten it up and keep the weight low. 99% of the time I'm with other people running the same bolt pattern and tire size and they all carry spares. If not I'll always have a plug kit on me. So unless it's a catastrophic failure Ill be covered. On the off chance I feel like I need a spare, I'll just run it in the back of the truck instead of my fridge.

 

[Flemster]

The GFC Superlite Showed up this last week! Got to take it for a spin over the weekend on the girlfriend's Landcruiser.

Really enjoying this tent so far, definitely need to get used to the setup and takedown but fairly quick and love the weight. Super easy to install with 2 people and definitely possible solo. The main reason I even bought one is the weight.

This one is a blem, the only reason I was able to get one in less than 7 months. The part number on it is Tent 61 which is pretty rad. It's nice working in the industry for sure. Still waited almost 5 months.

Excited to get it on the 4Runner once it is all buttoned up!

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[Flemster]

Making more progress on the 4Runner.

Front diff is back in the truck, front ARB locker is plumbed. Waiting on the rear diff to get built. All the parts just showed up finally.

I ordered new wheels and tires as well. Would have kept my wheels but the size I wanted was only offered in a 17" wheel.

I went with KMC Impact OL's in a 17x9 -12 and am pretty stoked on these. Excited to see them in person.

As far as the tires I picked up Kenda Klever RT's in a 35x10.5r17 which is a pretty rad size. At only 63 pounds a tire this should be a pretty great setup for the underpowered pig.

Traveling through the next week, but the goal is to get the 4runner back together by Rock Therapy which is the end of the 3rd week of October.

Lets see if it can happen!

 

[Bad Luck]

I had no idea anyone offered a 35x10.5R17. That's awesome! I can't wait to see them mounted and see what you think of them!