FROGRunners build.

[FROGrunner]

Kinda new to the forum so hello all from San Diego.
Haven't posted too much lately but i figured might as well start a build thread since i don't see too many built in my color.
First thing was clean out about 5lbs of dog hair from the PO (ugh disgusting) Removed running boards next. Maintenance came after i.e timing belt, water pump, idler pulley, serp belts, spark plugs, PCV valve, valve cover gaskets, coolant flush, brake flush, syn diff fluid, full syn 5W30 liquimoly... blah blah blah

Sorry for the crappy iphone pics:
This is how she currently sits..nothing special yet.

L.E.D map lights:

Painted stock wheels with duplicolor graphite:

I will upload rest of pics tonight of what i have currently done.

Next is weld on PoisonSpyder D shackle mounts to rear bumper, a set of sliders, tundra front brakes, chrome delete, LED hood service light and some method race wheels "standards" wrapped in 265/75/16 BFG AT.

 

[bvrr0]

Welcome to the forum!

What LED's are you using for your dome, map and cargo lights?

 

[FROGrunner]

Welcome to the forum!

What LED's are you using for your dome, map and cargo lights?

I got them from Hazardous Lighting out of Alpine. Map lights are almost too bright at night. Dan Hazard the owner is helping me install a rear hatch light for camping and hood light for emergency trailside repairs. He does excellent work with converting/installing LEDs, HID projector retrofits, and custom automotive lighting.

 

[BigSlim]

I'm interested in seeing the front bumper better. Looks like you deleted the lower plastic valance? I am thinking of doing the same. Just would like to see what one looks like without. I have the same LED's in mine. Love them.

 

[danthemanx07]

Love the wheels man. Want to do the same with mine. How did you prep/paint those guys?

 

[FROGrunner]

Love the wheels man. Want to do the same with mine. How did you prep/paint those guys?

1. Rinsed wheels off with soap and water..let dry.
2. Sanded with high grit sand paper.
3. Wiped down with acetone...let dry.
4. Sprayed self etching primer...2 coats let 1 hour to dry.
5. Sprayed Duplicolor graphite wheel paint ...4 coats... 10 mins between coats.
6. Sprayed clear coat enamel the next day...2 coats.. 5 mins between coats.
7. Let dry for min 2-3 hours.
8. Had a 6 pack of Stellas.

 

[FROGrunner]

I'm interested in seeing the front bumper better. Looks like you deleted the lower plastic valance? I am thinking of doing the same. Just would like to see what one looks like without. I have the same LED's in mine. Love them.

ill post up some more later after work.

 

[danthemanx07]

1. Rinsed wheels off with soap and water..let dry.
2. Sanded with high grit sand paper.
3. Wiped down with acetone...let dry.
4. Sprayed self etching primer...2 coats let 1 hour to dry.
5. Sprayed Duplicolor graphite wheel paint ...4 coats... 10 mins between coats.
6. Sprayed clear coat enamel the next day...2 coats.. 5 mins between coats.
7. Let dry for min 2-3 hours.
8. Had a 6 pack of Stellas.

Thanks for the information. I ordered some paint and will get the beer on ice as soon as it arrives. :eyebrows:

Thanks for the help.

 

[FROGrunner]

Thanks for the information. I ordered some paint and will get the beer on ice as soon as it arrives. :eyebrows:

Thanks for the help.

No worries dude, just remember prep is key, take your time sanding, its a PITA but worth it in the end.

 

[SantaCruzRunner]

welcome to the addiction

 

[FROGrunner]

welcome to the addiction

Thanks this is my third offroad rig to build so far. Looking forward to being broke again lol

 

[danthemanx07]

No worries dude, just remember prep is key, take your time sanding, its a PITA but worth it in the end.

Damn that prep work. Thanks again.

 

[FROGrunner]

Finally got new tires and wheels, and installed my king coilovers last night!! pics to come tonight.

 

[shootmymime]

Finally got new tires and wheels, and installed my king coilovers last night!! pics to come tonight.

oh man i need to see these! you had just installed them! sick! so you have the 600 lbs coils? are you running a lift? have you cranked them up yet? they ride so so nice! take bumps like a boss. what are you doing with the rear. what tires did you put on?

 

[shootmymime]

Finally got new tires and wheels, and installed my king coilovers last night!! pics to come tonight.

oh man i need to see these! you had just installed them! sick! so you have the 600 lbs coils? are you running a lift? have you cranked them up yet? they ride so so nice! take bumps like a boss. what are you doing with the rear. what tires did you put on?

:worthless:

 

[FROGrunner]

Finally had time to upload some stuff sorry for the shitty phone pics.
New LED reverse lights, crazy bright!!

New wheels and bfgs.

Bad shot of the kings but the front sits about 1.25" higher then the rear even with 99 talls... Only have had them on since Saturday. o well time for some 906's

 

[Mike&Ike]

906s compliment the kings nicely. What kind of shocks are you going to run in the back?

 

[FROGrunner]

Most likely some bilstein smooth body shocks on some custom mounts. The above pics are with brand new 99 tall coils. Waiting for 906's to come in.

 

[t4rfredd]

did you get those MB 352's from Discount Tire Co? =]

 

[shootmymime]

I'm running super flex and 94 land cruiser shock from auto parts store. Then my kings up front with no rake. About 3.5" of lift.