Jicko Build Thread ...

[Saker]

I pulled the trigger on the Toyota (Southeast) P/N:00016-48011 "LED Fog Light & DRL 2in1", its not cheap, but it is really the best solution I had seen (a Fog light that is color matched to my 4300K HID). I also dig the fact that it is also a LED DRL.

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6HI7E4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T6HI7E4&linkCode=as2&tag=jickrevi-20&linkId=XR6G3RH76IXJVLEF">2015 TOYOTA SET HIGHLANDER 4 RUNNER LED DTRL FOG LIGHT COMBO 00016-48011</a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jickrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00T6HI7E4" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />

Installation Instructions (relatively plug and play):
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0176/5842/files/00016-48011-4run_toyota_mcdonough.pdf

[MENTION=119516]jicko[/MENTION]

Ok, does this delete the OEM DRL at all, or do you have to do the Disable DRL Mod?

 

[jicko]

[MENTION=119516]jicko[/MENTION]

Ok, does this delete the OEM DRL at all, or do you have to do the Disable DRL Mod?

Don't know yet, I will report back later!

 

[reece04]

At Discount Tires now.....

Have jumped thru LOTS of HOOPS to get here....

Last look of the SR5 wheels and stock tires:

Unboxing of pure beauty:

Their "sole mates" are waiting:

And I'm sitting right here waiting too......

How are you liking these wheels and tires? I had the same setup done a few months ago with TRD wheels and KO2 275 tires... Discount put 40psi and it felt a little sloppy on corners. This past weekend I had them run up the back to 50 and the front to 45, I am much happier with how it rides, even on washboard roads.

 

[jicko]

How are you liking these wheels and tires? I had the same setup done a few months ago with TRD wheels and KO2 275 tires... Discount put 40psi and it felt a little sloppy on corners. This past weekend I had them run up the back to 50 and the front to 45, I am much happier with how it rides, even on washboard roads.

I have them all @ 44psi, I like that a lot. Maybe I will try to play with different pressure if they indeed make a difference.

44psi on these LT tires is equivalent to 32psi on the original P tires.

Why do you run them differently in pressure, front and back?

 

[reece04]

I only did the higher pressure in the back because that day I was towing a heavier trailer (3500lbs) I did not want to squish my tires I have since lowered them to 45 all the way around. and I am happy.... At 40 I could hear/feel them flexing on corners

 

[jicko]

Look! What came in today!

Brand NEW, authentic Scepter NATO MFC / Military Fuel Cans and MWC / Military Water Can!

These are the BEST fuel cans that money can buy!! (yes, they are pricy & difficult to get in the US)

I did find some on Amazon (these are Scepter's):
Scepter Military Fuel Can

I do prefers Scepter's, but LCI's ones work too for the water can:
Scepter Water Can
LCI Water Can

Get this spout if you have one of these water can, it is a pleasure to use:
Scepter Water Can Spout

* Do NOT confuse these with "civilian" version which have a much smaller "cap"; my experience is only with these "military" version that has the big cap. I don't think the "civilian" small cap version works too well.

** I'll do a more detailed review on these soon!

 

[DLH87]

Brand NEW, authentic Scepter NATO MFC/Military Fuel Cans and MWC/Military Water Can!

Thought I was going through deja vu. Saw this over on a Facebook group as well. Very nice!

 

[Mooney]

Brand NEW, authentic Scepter NATO MFC/Military Fuel Cans and MWC/Military Water Can!

Group buy?

 

[jicko]

Group buy?

Explored that, no can't do. :-(

The only place I found that have them in US is way too expensive, and the place I got then from in Canada, cannot/will not ship fuel containers across the border. I ended up arranging someone to physically go there, pick them up, and fly them here to me as their luggage.

Some other ones that I found here in US either are used, or has the "US property" or "For Military Only" markings on, or are not made by Scepter (even tho they look very similiarly).

I think the only ones that will seal perfectly tho (no venting, breathing, and with Viton gasket that will not degrade by gasoline), are the true Scepter NATO version.

Also, I think, since there is no breathing or venting in these Scepter NATO cans, the gas will not become gummy, hence no addictive is needed for long term gas storage (I am STILL researching and confirming on this).

 

[reidbailey]

Explored that, no can't do. :-(

You're a group buy philanthropist! Thanks for thinking of us even though it wasn't realistic.

 

[jicko]

Tepui Roof Top Tent

While still waiting for my Gobi rack, I have decided to mount up my Tepui Roof Top tent and go hit the trail.

So, I mounted my Tepui Autana directly to the factory roof rails, not the factory crossbars tho. The 150lb limit was for the "crossbars" not the solid roof rails.

This mounting method, you won't even need any additional hardwares, everything is included!

When my Gobi Stealth Rack eventually gets here, I will just move this over to the Gobi, probably mounting it the same way.

 

[jicko]

Thomas Mountain / Toolbox Spring Campground

In order to try out the Roof Top Tent, an offroad camping trip is warranted!

I went up to Thomas Mountain of the San Jacinto State Park.

 

[Moto69Joe]

Do you have anymore pics of it set up on the truck? Side profiles etc... It looks aw some by the way. Can't wait to get mine. How the heck are you still waiting for your Gobi? Not to rub it in but mine has been on my truck two months. Crazy it's taking yours so long.

 

[jicko]

Do you have anymore pics of it set up on the truck? Side profiles etc... It looks aw some by the way. Can't wait to get mine.

Side profile of the truck with the tent opened? Or just with the mounted tent closed?

How the heck are you still waiting for your Gobi? Not to rub it in but mine has been on my truck two months. Crazy it's taking yours so long.

I couldn't figure out what configurations I want originally, so I didn't put in my order until the end. And I asked them to build mine last, from the GB, so that I know that everyone has been taken care of.

I also have a few business trips in May and I don't think I can use or mount it even if they delivered it. I wasn't expecting a 12weeks lead time tho. It is what it is..... mine and everyone else is in production now, so it should be here soon.

:noidea:

 

[Moto69Joe]

Side profile of the truck with the tent opened? Or just with the mounted tent closed?




I couldn't figure out what configurations I want originally, so I didn't put in my order until the end. And I asked them to build mine last, from the GB, so that I know that everyone has been taken care of.

I also have a few business trips in May and I don't think I can use or mount it even if they delivered it. I wasn't expecting a 12weeks lead time tho. It is what it is..... mine and everyone else is in production now, so it should be here soon.

:noidea:

A pic with the tent open if you took one. Right on about the Gobi. Very selfless :bigok:

 

[Range]

So what lift have you decided on Jicks?

 

[oljedi11950]

So very much like that it's just on stock rack , how did ride , any issues as far as shifting ? Being as how I don't/won't be getting after market rack .

 

[jicko]

So what lift have you decided on Jicks?

Probably ICON.

So very much like that it's just on stock rack , how did ride , any issues as far as shifting ? Being as how I don't/won't be getting after market rack .

The TEPUI RTT has been on the truck like the above pics for 6 weeks now until today. Today, it came down, and the Gobi rack went on! :high5:

6 weeks, a little bit of offroad, but lots of freeway miles, absolutely zero shift, ride and drive around completely fine. May have 1mpg reduction. If you do not have a need for an aftermarket rail for lights and stuff, mounting the RTT directly onto the factory rail IS the way to go! Zero additional cost! As solid as ANY other solution.

 

[jicko]

Seriously updated the 1st post, due to many members asking about specific part/SKU numbers for the parts/components, I have tried to add those to the list, as well as providing some links to where to buy those parts!

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/187467-jicko-build-thread.html

:worthless

 

[jicko]

Coming home from a wined-out & pig'ed-out trip to in-land British Columbia, Canada....... pleasantly surprised by these deliveries!

* 4x Rigid 6" E-series Combo (Roof Front) SKU: 106312
* 2x Rigid 6" SR-series Combo (Roof Rear) SKU: 906312 (or 90631)

* Nicely packed Gobi Stealth rack & Ladder - best place to order Gobi is thru TrailDuty

* Raingler Net 5th Gen Gobi Set - Toyota lineup