Here she is in her stock glory, running boards and all.
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OJxtiW0H4ynrug4GhuloPkd7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/TbydnCixrtI/AAAAAAAACSc/cJZZw_jYVvU/s800/DSC02698.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=112883606064985547477&target=ALBUM&id=5601525039780792113&feat=embedwebsite"></a></td></tr></table>
2000 SR5 4x4 - Automatic 3.4 L
No elocker
- rear diff breather
- scanguage 2
- dual batteries
- outlet and usb outlet (wired to 2nd battery) in center console
- cobra cb radio in ashtray
Here's the primary occupant
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Sm0BlWpzGj8rkjjTgieQxEd7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tby_Vy5w-7I/AAAAAAAACVw/WQm2RVM8_CI/s800/DSC02707.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=embedwebsite">4Runner</a></td></tr></table>
2006 - Giant male mix from rescue league
- testicles removed by previous owner
He sleeps in the truck when the weather and I allow.
The 4runner is more or less capable as is for what I do, but I am hoping to gradually expand her abilities. I would prefer her to be more capable than I'll ever require as I travel remote and alone quite often.
Right now she is partial daily driver (shares it with my other truck) and partial overnight camper for when I'm travelling and mostly dog kennel for whenever I bring the dog along for the ride.
The first thing I wanted to do was make the truck more comfortable when camping as well as provide a bit of peace of mind. I am paranoid about killing batteries which leads me to idle or worry excessively.
So.... here is my first mod
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KTaJNOzG5i-t5eXjkjf2P9TseUxsUCUE96knVTKCgvs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tbycq7FVS2I/AAAAAAAACRw/rLn_g1X-Bz8/s800/DSC02685.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/DualBatteries?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSh052a9PPSgAE&feat=embedwebsite">Dual Batteries</a></td></tr></table>
Red and Yellow Optimas, CS-144 alternator, 140 amp Isolator, Ford Starting Solenoid
I paid to have it done, so the next time I take the batteries out I'll get more shots of how it's all put together. There is a plate welded to the fender that supports everything, the mount for batteries and isolator is bolted to the plate and the battery crossbar bolts into the mount.
I then did some interior wiring
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0O8Lb_DcnuKwE4vc404_I0d7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tbydo6Qc8lI/AAAAAAAACSo/WkanltsZuV8/s800/DSC02701.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=embedwebsite">4Runner</a></td></tr></table>
Look closely and you'll notice the head unit is on and the key is not in the ignition. Headunit is wired to the 2nd battery so I'm not concerned about leaving it on and draining the battery. I have an on-off-on switch so I can turn the radio on, turn it off, or turn it on with the key.
Got a CB, need an antenna
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It currently has the following in it full time:
Hi-lift jack (with a lift mate so I can lift tires without bumpers or sliders)
Hi-lift recovery kit (includes all extensions to turn hi-lift into a winch)
25 feet of chain
30 foot snatch strap
10 foot tree saver
2 shackles
booster cables
12 volt air compressor
shovel
Tool kit
first aid kit
flash light
and probably some other stuff
Future mods:
?? watt inverter (was originally going to go all out and get a 1000 watt pure sine but have since realized I don't think I could ever use it fully, will probably just hardwire a 400 - 600 watt inverter)
Rear sleeping platform with cargo storage
Off road rear bumper to replace current rusty one
Sliders
Off road front bumper & electric winch
Suspension will need to be replaced at some point, may result in 265/75/16's
I keep thinking about installing a computer, it's completely unneeded and would cost way more than necessary and would be an endless source of troubleshooting... but it would be pretty kick ass. I have several computer consulting jobs so maybe I can pretend I need it for work...
This is a work in progress and will be a long time before it's finished.
Here's more pictures of the 4runner https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=directlink
Here's more pictures of the dual batteries
https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/DualBatteries?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSh052a9PPSgAE&feat=directlink
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2000 SR5 4x4 - Automatic 3.4 L
No elocker
- rear diff breather
- scanguage 2
- dual batteries
- outlet and usb outlet (wired to 2nd battery) in center console
- cobra cb radio in ashtray
Here's the primary occupant
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Sm0BlWpzGj8rkjjTgieQxEd7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tby_Vy5w-7I/AAAAAAAACVw/WQm2RVM8_CI/s800/DSC02707.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=embedwebsite">4Runner</a></td></tr></table>
2006 - Giant male mix from rescue league
- testicles removed by previous owner
He sleeps in the truck when the weather and I allow.
The 4runner is more or less capable as is for what I do, but I am hoping to gradually expand her abilities. I would prefer her to be more capable than I'll ever require as I travel remote and alone quite often.
Right now she is partial daily driver (shares it with my other truck) and partial overnight camper for when I'm travelling and mostly dog kennel for whenever I bring the dog along for the ride.
The first thing I wanted to do was make the truck more comfortable when camping as well as provide a bit of peace of mind. I am paranoid about killing batteries which leads me to idle or worry excessively.
So.... here is my first mod
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KTaJNOzG5i-t5eXjkjf2P9TseUxsUCUE96knVTKCgvs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tbycq7FVS2I/AAAAAAAACRw/rLn_g1X-Bz8/s800/DSC02685.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/DualBatteries?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSh052a9PPSgAE&feat=embedwebsite">Dual Batteries</a></td></tr></table>
Red and Yellow Optimas, CS-144 alternator, 140 amp Isolator, Ford Starting Solenoid
I paid to have it done, so the next time I take the batteries out I'll get more shots of how it's all put together. There is a plate welded to the fender that supports everything, the mount for batteries and isolator is bolted to the plate and the battery crossbar bolts into the mount.
I then did some interior wiring
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0O8Lb_DcnuKwE4vc404_I0d7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tbydo6Qc8lI/AAAAAAAACSo/WkanltsZuV8/s800/DSC02701.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=embedwebsite">4Runner</a></td></tr></table>
Look closely and you'll notice the head unit is on and the key is not in the ignition. Headunit is wired to the 2nd battery so I'm not concerned about leaving it on and draining the battery. I have an on-off-on switch so I can turn the radio on, turn it off, or turn it on with the key.
Got a CB, need an antenna
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tBSnCPI77FDJFA5l1rEtHkd7MpBn3Qh4aQvDFSrPjXU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_MJDBJXuWo8A/Tbydqb83rDI/AAAAAAAACS4/bDNhKkA0d-E/s800/DSC02712.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=embedwebsite">4Runner</a></td></tr></table>
It currently has the following in it full time:
Hi-lift jack (with a lift mate so I can lift tires without bumpers or sliders)
Hi-lift recovery kit (includes all extensions to turn hi-lift into a winch)
25 feet of chain
30 foot snatch strap
10 foot tree saver
2 shackles
booster cables
12 volt air compressor
shovel
Tool kit
first aid kit
flash light
and probably some other stuff
Future mods:
?? watt inverter (was originally going to go all out and get a 1000 watt pure sine but have since realized I don't think I could ever use it fully, will probably just hardwire a 400 - 600 watt inverter)
Rear sleeping platform with cargo storage
Off road rear bumper to replace current rusty one
Sliders
Off road front bumper & electric winch
Suspension will need to be replaced at some point, may result in 265/75/16's
I keep thinking about installing a computer, it's completely unneeded and would cost way more than necessary and would be an endless source of troubleshooting... but it would be pretty kick ass. I have several computer consulting jobs so maybe I can pretend I need it for work...
This is a work in progress and will be a long time before it's finished.
Here's more pictures of the 4runner https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/4Runner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOk8LeI3-mu6gE&feat=directlink
Here's more pictures of the dual batteries
https://picasaweb.google.com/112883606064985547477/DualBatteries?authkey=Gv1sRgCJSh052a9PPSgAE&feat=directlink
