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fightman80

fightman80

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Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share a little story about my 4Runner. Yesterday, I was at work, (I'm a Security Guard) and just happened to scan the parking lot with the CCTV Camera and found some guy checking out my rig. That in itself, isn't really funny, but he stayed there, looking at it, waiting in his Saturn Vue, and getting out, looking at it again, checking under my truck, checking the hood Temperature, and then finally after an hour, left!

I'm guessing, that he was either hoping that the owner would come out, and he could either ask a question about the truck, or offer to buy it?? If so, it would be the 4th time this occurred since I put my lift, wheels, and tires on it!

Lifted 3rd gens, are few and far between in my town, actually, I think mine is the only one around here. So occasionally, the 4Runner gets some attention, which, to me is not really that funny...I guess..., but rather flattering!

Anyway, I would have gone out to talk to him, but was busy doing a surveillance on somebody at the time.......

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thats pretty cool ya you dont see any lifted 3rd gens around here let alone any with winch bumpers
 
It's because you've got a pretty well-built truck..I'd probably check it out myself and see what you did..but not for an hour...that is flattering indeed.
 
Nice truck. How do you have the spare mounted on the back, it doesn't look like you have an aftermarket bumper? What roof basket is that?
 
Nice bud. I'm in the security field too, but technically we are called security specialists and work for the city. Kind of a weird deal as we are a unique public security outfit.

Anyway, I am familiar with the CCTV system as I've used it to keep an eye on my rigs as well.
 
COShadow said:
Nice truck. How do you have the spare mounted on the back, it doesn't look like you have an aftermarket bumper? What roof basket is that?
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Thanks for the compliment! The spare is mounted on a Home made tire carrier I and some friends built out of 2" and 1" square tubing, 2 heavy duty hinges, and some other scrap metal we had lying around the garage. I mounted it all off of my towing package, and have been rolling with it since January. Although, I had alot of nay sayers, it's been holding up well! I wanted to keep my chrome bumpers, and still rock a tire carrier....kinda like a factory look. I didn't have the money for one from Japan, and thought, why not just try to make my own. I like to be different, so I went against the grain, and designed mine myself, and had some friends help me put it together. It swings down, rather than out, but I like it.

The basket, I made out of recycled retail clothing racks......the lights that are mounted, still need to be wired up, but I'm not even sure I like the basket yet......lol!

Here are the link to my tire carrier:

http://www.yotatech.com/f88/newbie-attempt-3rd-gen-rear-tire-carrier-202047/

The rest you can find on Car Domain:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2892481/7
 
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fightman80 said:
Thanks for the compliment! The spare is mounted on a Home made tire carrier I and some friends built out of 2" and 1" square tubing, 2 heavy duty hinges, and some other scrap metal we had lying around the garage. I mounted it all off of my towing package, and have been rolling with it since January. Although, I had alot of nay sayers, it's been holding up well! I wanted to keep my chrome bumpers, and still rock a tire carrier....kinda like a factory look. I didn't have the money for one from Japan, and thought, why not just try to make my own. I like to be different, so I went against the grain, and designed mine myself, and had some friends help me put it together. It swings down, rather than out, but I like it.

The basket, I made out of recycled retail clothing racks......the lights that are mounted, still need to be wired up, but I'm not even sure I like the basket yet......lol!

Here are the link to my tire carrier:

Newbie attempt at a 3rd gen rear tire carrier - YotaTech Forums

The rest you can find on Car Domain:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2892481/7
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HaHa, that's awesome:cheers:
 
Hey! Just thought I'd update you guys on the 4Runner's Secret Admirer!

When leaving the store today, I had the same guy from before, get out of his 3/4 Ton Dodge Ram Diesel, run over to my truck, and asked me to stop driving away! I parked the 4Runner, and rolled down the window, and we began to talk. It would seem that he really admired my rig, thought it was in amazing condition and was wondering what kind of rust proofing I did to prevent corrosion! I live in a region that uses Road salt liberally, and he couldn't believe that the truck was winter driven.

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I ended up telling him that I spray the undercarriage and inner body panels with recycled engine oil, (for all you tree huggers, I know I'm evil!) and use All Purpose grease on the inner bumpers and other components.

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Anyway, after a lengthy conversation, and another peek of my undercarriage, we parted ways, but not before he told me for the 4th time, that I had a nice truck!

Not sure about you guys, but when I get compliments about my rig, it really makes me appreciate it a whole lot more!


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Funny. Im in the security field also. Medical Security doing Dispatch and CCTV... Maybe Security and 3rd Gens go together...

Great looking ride there...
 
cj80cruiser said:
Did you ever figure out why he was checking the hood temperature? What the hell was that all about, lol?
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Elementary my dear Watson....Elementary! JK! It's an old Detectives trick, check the hood temp, to see if the car was recently running. If it's cool enough outside, it's indicative of how long the car may have been sitting there, and possibly when the driver may be coming back......
 
I'm glad you're defeating the rust monster but the underneath looks like their alot of build up on everything. Is that stuff hardened or does it rub off if you touch it. Working underneath looks like a messy proposition.

I'm glad I live in a dry climate.
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It all rubs off, and yes....it's a messy undertaking!

The positive side, is it's easier to disassemble stuff, and well, I shouldn't have to worry about my diff housing rusting out! Also, the E-brake still works......that's something that alot of people around here can't say about a 12 year old vehicle!:girl:
 
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