Hi-desert Cheapskate build thread

[Hi-desertT4R]

Awesome build! Great looking titanium metallic!!

Thank you!

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Sweet 4Runner dude, I love the build thread and your bumper is slick asf. Your pictures are awesome!

Thank you! I wish I were a better photographer, I do what I can with an old iPhone haha. Your 03 is looking good too.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Recent trail pics.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

eimkeith PCK

Installed the eimkeith PCK and swapped the Toytec panhard bar for the stock one.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Went to the mountains, for testing purposes.

 

[TLar25]

Installed the eimkeith PCK and swapped the Toytec panhard bar for the stock one.

How's the handling now?

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[Hi-desertT4R]

How's the handling now?

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Maybe not night and day difference but I have my front sway bar removed and my tires were at 15 psi for the short drive on pavement to the trails. I’ll be able to tell once I have my tires at a normal pressure and run highway speeds.

On the trail it felt phenomenal.
No more squeaky heims in the rear too.

 

[originalg00kster]

Maybe not night and day difference but I have my front sway bar removed and my tires were at 15 psi for the short drive on pavement to the trails. I’ll be able to tell once I have my tires at a normal pressure and run highway speeds.

On the trail it felt phenomenal.
No more squeaky heims in the rear too.

yeah wait till you hit a big round turn on the highway. You're going to feel the difference right away.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Right side body mount chop. Never had much of an issue hitting that side but on the last two trail rides it hit several times. Glad it’s done.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Headlight restore using the Mothers restoration kit. These haven’t looked this good for years. I wet sanded the lenses using 2000 grit then 3000 grit and only used the foam polishing pad and compound in my drill instead of the 800 grit, 1500 grit and 3000 grit pads the kit came with.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

My 1st attempt at a flush grill mod. Kinda turned out lame but oh well. The plastic grille was starting to fall apart. The mesh is used is 1/8” diamond mesh used for security doors I think. Idk it was in my dads shop. Also peeled the plasti-dip off the chrome surround.

 

[thegame7]

Headlight restore using the Meguiars restoration kit. These haven’t looked this good for years. I wet sanded the lenses using 2000 grit then 3000 grit and only used the foam polishing pad and compound in my drill instead of the 800 grit, 1500 grit and 3000 grit pads the kit came with.

Clean! Next time try this method.

The BEST Guide to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY! - YouTube

I did mine this way and I haven't touched them for a couple years now. 2K clear is the shit!

 

[smc08i]

Welcome to my thread. My name is Matt. I’m originally from Salt Lake City, UT. I have lived in Southern Nevada since 2005. I’m an Environmental Compliance Technician for a hazardous waste landfill. I’m a member of the site’s Emergency Response Team and am a licensed EMR in Nevada. I love the outdoors and spend as much time as possible.

My 2007 SR5 4WD V6 was purchased new from Findlay Toyota in Henderson, NV in Feb. 2007. It is titanium metallic with stone gray interior. Sunroof, Homelink, compass and cargo net…pretty basic.

The 4Runner stayed mostly stock until 2015 when I finally lifted it. This forum was a huge influence in my rigs progression. I appreciate all the members who have taken the time to post maintenance and mods for all our benefit.

The dealership did all the routine maintenance for the first two years and replaced one inner cv boot. Except for a couple alignments I’ve done all my own maintenance and modifications.

I lost most pictures of it still bone stock.
Earliest pics I have from around 2015 after installing a Toytec 3” lift. Bilstein 5100 fronts set at 0”. 265/75r17 Firestone Destination a/t.
And current as of 8/5/22

Love this build!

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

New shoes and alignment today.
285/70r17 Ironman All Country M/T

I told my wife I’m parking on these ugly pink landscape rocks from now on lol:der:

 

[monsterbuilder]

What rims are you running? They look good.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

What rims are you running? They look good.

Thanks. I like em but they look better on classic trucks imo. They’re American Racing Baja 17x9 -12 backspacing. I didn’t care for the center caps so they’re on the shelf.
BAJA | American Racing

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

3D printed shift knob. Thanks [MENTION=83833]thegame7[/MENTION]

 

[thegame7]

3D printed shift knob.

Looks familiar lol.

How are you liking the 3D printed cup holder insert? Found that on thingiverse, might print it.

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Yeah dude it turned out killer. Thanks again. Wasn’t sure if you wanted me advertising where I got it or not.
I like the cup holder. Since you can print your own you might want to play with the cup opening sizing. I got mine with equal size openings. It’s definitely better than the lame stock one.

 

[thegame7]

Yeah dude it turned out killer. Thanks again. Wasn’t sure if you wanted me advertising where I got it or not.
I like the cup holder. Since you can print your own you might want to play with the cup opening sizing. I got mine with equal size openings. It’s definitely better than the lame stock one.

Yea I don't mind, put it on blast! Good to know on the cup holder. I'll have to see if they also posted up the CAD file so I can manipulate it.