Gen's empty wallet build/picture thread

[genmarks]

I bought her with about 180k in January of 2015. Also came with a Supercharger...

1999
TRD Supercharged - 3.4 automatic


The day I bought her:


As She sits currently:

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Mods/Maintenance

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Engine/Performance/Drivetrain Upgrades
2nd gen TRD Supercharger
Deckplate Mod
Gibson Cat-Back 2.5" Exhaust
Catalytic Converter delete
B&M 70268 Transmission Cooler
E-locker Retrofit!!!

Wheels/Tires/Brakes
305/70/16 Cooper STT Pro
FN Five Star wheels
Toytec extended rear brake line
1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers
Red brake calipers for extra HP:llama:

Suspension
Front ~ 3.5" lift
Tundra/Bilstein 5100 on lowest perch with 1.5" Daystar spacer
Total Chaos Uni-ball UCA
Wheeler's Off Road Diff Drop
Rear ~ 4.5" lift
LC 9 wraps (color code: blue pink white/grey orange white)
Bilstein 5100 (extended travel ones with eye to eye & bracket)
Toytec Pahard Drop Bracket

Exterior
HID 6k headlights
Homemade Roof Rack: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/191023-home-made-roof-rack-99-highlander.html
Custom Homemade Bumper (after stock one got smashed) http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/204818-99-hybrid-bumper-build.html
Jaos/Hilux spoiler/wing thing
SSRG emblem for more HP

Interior/Sounds/Stereo
TRD Boost Gauge
Husky Floor Liners
Rockford P-300 10" Subwoofer - preamped
Alpine Head Unit

Other Maintenance/stuff
Rear axle seals (@190K)
Rear Diff Gasket (@190k)
New CV axles (@191K)
Red Top Optima Battery
NGK spark plugs (@195K)
Repainted all plastic trim black
Painted grill black
Undercoated the undercarriage (@198k)
Replaced Radiator (@198k)
Replaced Power Steering Pump (@198k)
Replaced Alternator (@200k)
Replaced LBJ's & Tie Rods (@201K)
Energy Suspension steering rack bushings (@204K)
Replaced U-Joints (@205K)
Trans Flush/New Filter (@211K)
TB/WP & drive belts (@215k)


Mahalo for checking out

 

[genmarks]

Random Old pics for some eye candy

 

[genmarks]

Roof Rack build

My dad and i built this rack last year, so sorry if you guys have seen this already, im just trying to organize the build thread in order. Enjoy
If you wanna see the whole rack build in more detail check it out: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/191023-home-made-roof-rack-99-highlander.html

I built this rack for my surfboards... not cargo. My goal was to make a light weight simple rack that didn't need any extra drilling into the top of the runner
Its all aluminum, everything welded, machine rolled, etc. in my garage




No roof holes necessary

 

[genmarks]

Bumper build

This is also from last year so sorry if it sounds like a broken record, again just trying to organize the build thread.

After one of my friends backed into my front end, i found out it was gonna be cheaper to make a bumper then to buy one and have it shipped to Hawaii.
Here is a more detailed build thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/204818-99-hybrid-bumper-build.html

Bumper is all aluminum and extremly light, which is what I was going for.
Everything was welded and rolled by hand
Got the turn signals at a local truck/trailer shop

Damage (Also had to get a new fender, but thats not as exciting):

Made these brackets so the bumper can be removed with a few bolts

 

[Freb_mc]

Nice 4runner, I love that front bumper!

 

[Shaun1987]

That rack looks great, inspiration for my 2 gen rack I have planed. Would carry a kayak and or a bike so not much different needs.

 

[genmarks]

Nice 4runner, I love that front bumper!

Thanks man, really appreciate it!

That rack looks great, inspiration for my 2 gen rack I have planed. Would carry a kayak and or a bike so not much different needs.

Thank you! Yeah most racks on here are for cargo haha, ive had a kayak on mine a couple times and its worked perfect

 

[oryades]

Nice lightweight bumper :lookout:

 

[genmarks]

Nice lightweight bumper :lookout:

Thanks man!

 

[Sisente]

Nice rig.

 

[rallypoint_1]

Sweet!!! 4wd w/ a SC!!!

Which front spacers are you using?

 

[genmarks]

Sweet!!! 4wd w/ a SC!!!

Which front spacers are you using?

yup, cant beat a 4x4 with boost!

I believe they are daystar 2.5"

 

[rallypoint_1]

yup, cant beat a 4x4 with boost!

I believe they are daystar 2.5"

Ah thanks!! Looks more than 2.5"

 

[genmarks]

Ah thanks!! Looks more than 2.5"

Yeah sorry I forgot to change that haha!

 

[kurticus91]

Nice man!! My mother used to have a green SR5 sport and she sold it :doh: That bumper looks awesome as well as the roof rack. I really need to learn to weld! Subbed

EDIT:

I used to live on Oahu for 5 years when I was a kid. Definitely moving back when I retire! I wanna open up a small breakfast/brunch restaurant and just spend the afternoons fishing and riding dirt bikes. Hawaii is heaven on earth.

 

[genmarks]

Nice man!! My mother used to have a green SR5 sport and she sold it :doh: That bumper looks awesome as well as the roof rack. I really need to learn to weld! Subbed

EDIT:

I used to live on Oahu for 5 years when I was a kid. Definitely moving back when I retire! I wanna open up a small breakfast/brunch restaurant and just spend the afternoons fishing and riding dirt bikes. Hawaii is heaven on earth.

Thanks man really appreciate it!! Its a slow build but once I get the ball rolling it should be real fun

Haha thats awesome! what part of Oahu? I like that idea, can't beat it that life!

 

[kurticus91]

Thanks man really appreciate it!! Its a slow build but once I get the ball rolling it should be real fun

Haha thats awesome! what part of Oahu? I like that idea, can't beat it that life!

We lived in Kapolei. When I move back I'm either going to live near the north shore of Oahu or on Maui

 

[genmarks]

We lived in Kapolei. When I move back I'm either going to live near the north shore of Oahu or on Maui

Nice! yeah i have family on both islands, only place i go if on oahu is up country, i cant stand town! I love maui too

 

[zoombyu86]

I lived on the windward side, waimanalo, kaneohe, and kailua. To me that was always a good mix of being "not so busy" and still had good access to all parts of the island without traffic. I never went into town unless it was an absolute must haha. Im currently trying to find an engineering job out there so I can move back!! Any connections?

 

[genmarks]

I lived on the windward side, waimanalo, kaneohe, and kailua. To me that was always a good mix of being "not so busy" and still had good access to all parts of the island without traffic. I never went into town unless it was an absolute must haha. Im currently trying to find an engineering job out there so I can move back!! Any connections?

Yeah I feel the same way about town haha. That sounds sick, unfortunately i am unaware of any connections for engineering, Im sure there are is demand for that on Oahu