Inv4drZm's Build Thread
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oljedi11950
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Yep just send that pos to me !! So you can do your dream one next .
Inv4drZm
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Tried replacing my thin brake pads all around with Akebono Performance pads. Was in a hurry unfortunately and made the biggest rookie mistake, installed one of the rear pads backwards so the backing plate was rubbing against the rotor.
I noticed it making some weird noises when driving.
I dug the smashed backing plate from where it was riding between the dust shield and the rotor, rebent the tabs around the pad and put it all back together. Hopefully the rotor surface isn't too tore up but it looked pretty bad to me.
I noticed it making some weird noises when driving.
I dug the smashed backing plate from where it was riding between the dust shield and the rotor, rebent the tabs around the pad and put it all back together. Hopefully the rotor surface isn't too tore up but it looked pretty bad to me.
LC2013
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Lol....I did the same last time I did the swap. I was dumb and in a hurry.....had to get another rotor.Tried replacing my thin brake pads all around with Akebono Performance pads. Was in a hurry unfortunately and made the biggest rookie mistake, installed one of the rear pads backwards so the backing plate was rubbing against the rotor.
I noticed it making some weird noises when driving.
I dug the smashed backing plate from where it was riding between the dust shield and the rotor, rebent the tabs around the pad and put it all back together. Hopefully the rotor surface isn't too tore up but it looked pretty bad to me.
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Inv4drZm
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Helped my brother weld a rear bumper to his FJ. He designed it and it tucks up high against his 1.5" body lift so it's about as high clearance as you can get. Basically just 2 rectangle tubes welded together in place of the factory crossmember we cut off. I did the machining at work for the receiver tube and light holes. I really wanted to do this style of bumper for mine but I want the side sliders like found on the 4x4Labs so a full side plate is necessary.
rickashay
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Low profile and functional. Awesome work!
HCWatson997
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Joined the single hoop crowd. Never really liked the single hoop on most bumpers, but I think it blends in well with mine with the side tubes. 2" DOM tubing that I bent at work and welded in myself. I've been driving around town with it unpainted - like a boss.
How much do you think you spent in materials for you’re front bumper? Thinking of eventually doing a prerunner type in the future so I figured I’d start gathering some info
Inv4drZm
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$100 in 1/4" plate steel from work, which is probably their cost.
$100 I paid the plasma/press break guy at work.
$150 2"x.120 wall DOM tube from Ruff Stuff Specialties for side wings and center hoop (bent using bender at work)
$20 shackle mounts/recovery points from ebay
$60 welding supplies/grinding supplies/wire
$430 Total
A prerunner style bumper should be cheaper depending on where you source the tubing and how much you use.
Inv4drZm
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So driving to work one cold and spitty morning, I turned on my windshield wipers for a second, then switched them off. But they didn't turn off... I pulled the fuse to get them to stop, and ordered a replacement windshield wiper stock off ebay, $100. It came in today, so I tore apart the steering column and took the old switch out, and noticed a contact inside was smudged with grease. I cleaned it up and plugged it back in. Voila it worked! Now I'm stuck with a brand new windshield wiper stalk that I might keep until I'm confident my original one won't break again and then sell it on ebay maybe.
Old one before cleaning:
New one:
Old one before cleaning:
New one:
NinjaOne
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Looks like some electronics in the stem. You able to tell if speed is regulated at the stalk or at a relay elsewhere? Interested in adding a mist function 'cause it bugs me it doesn't have one when my '98 did.
Inv4drZm
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Well when I had it in my hand testing it out, I felt a small click every time the wipers activated so I'm guessing thats a timer or relay or something.
NinjaOne
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Can you send/post a picture of the connector on your spare stalk? Want to compare to one with the mist function. It's looking like all the important functions are internal to the stalk so swapping to a stalk with mist function should work if the connectors match
Inv4drZm
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Sorry I could have swore I replied already, must not have hit the submit button.
Here are the pics
Inv4drZm
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Today I installed the SpeedoHealer in my dash and a small washer fluid bottle off Amazon connected to the stock harness and relocated under the hood. I've been running without a washer bottle ever since I installed my bumper.
It's weird now, my speedometer being accurate. Followed [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] 's guide http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/178078-speedohealer-v4-4th-gen.html
Oh yeah, also ordered a 4x4Labs DIY rear bumper on Friday...
It's weird now, my speedometer being accurate. Followed [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] 's guide http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/178078-speedohealer-v4-4th-gen.html
Oh yeah, also ordered a 4x4Labs DIY rear bumper on Friday...
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LC2013
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Which bottle did you go with? It's about time I get one......
That's weird having an accurate spedo.....haha.
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Inv4drZm
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJQ0KZ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one, it seems like it'll work fine. Used the wires I needed from the factory washer bottle connector, she purrs like a kitten! Need to find a sturdier method to attach it other than zip ties, but it's located right behind the passenger side headlight.
Inv4drZm
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Big FJ update: My brother ordered a Diamond for his FJ on Valentine's day. Diamond 9.5" rear axle full float w/ regear, ARB air locker... $$ couple more $$$. I will update this thread of course when we get it. (Of course now I will be saving for the Tundra 10.5" version...:flipoff :flypig:
Slightly lesser 4Runner news, I think I will be getting a 19gal F-150 fuel tank and mounting it where the spare tire went. A couple of 3rd gen guys have gone this route. My stock gas tank skid is beat up, and even if I went to a 3-link rear setup and raised the tank 1.5" (bodylift amount) it would still hang down past the frame rails 1" or so. With the F-150 tank I could run a nice double-triangulated 4-link setup and have no gas tank clearance issues ever. For our trips we usually run with FJ guys anyway, who have 19gal tanks. Throw 2 5gal jerry cans on the back swingout to increase range if I need. Seems like a relatively cheap way to gain a ton of clearance on the belly.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/241381-fuel-tank-relocation.html
Thoughts, comments, concerns?
:flypig:Slightly lesser 4Runner news, I think I will be getting a 19gal F-150 fuel tank and mounting it where the spare tire went. A couple of 3rd gen guys have gone this route. My stock gas tank skid is beat up, and even if I went to a 3-link rear setup and raised the tank 1.5" (bodylift amount) it would still hang down past the frame rails 1" or so. With the F-150 tank I could run a nice double-triangulated 4-link setup and have no gas tank clearance issues ever. For our trips we usually run with FJ guys anyway, who have 19gal tanks. Throw 2 5gal jerry cans on the back swingout to increase range if I need. Seems like a relatively cheap way to gain a ton of clearance on the belly.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/241381-fuel-tank-relocation.html
Thoughts, comments, concerns?
opcorn:Monkey Wrench
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Looks like a great idea for the tank. Only concern would be a rear end collision, but then again a lot of vehicles have the tank towards the back.
momo.75
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Yep, the Ford Pinto....:lmao:
