Jsmarine's 4runner build thread (lots of pics)

Picked up some Blue Top Optima batteries, I killed my cheap auxiliary battery, it wasn't a deep cycle. I was told to get a deep cycle when I decided to add a second battery as an auxiliary, but I didn't think it would matter if it wasn't a deep cycle...guess it does. Anyways, decided to get two of these Optimas and go ahead and replace my main battery as well. I hope to get these installed soon.
 

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Wow........unreal....I ended up here (the site) quite by accident yesterday, idea hunting for an '06 SR5 V8 4x4 I'm in the process of purchasing. Pretty tame beginnings as it's 100% stock and just in need of the wheels/tires that have brought me here(or so I thought). After coming across your thread last night, the tame and laid-back vision of the new ride went out the window, totally shattered, and has been replaced by one that breaths fire and has cost me all of my time & money (in my mind anyway)!
After reading through the entire thread, I'm not sure exactly what you or your brother do for a living, but if it's not related to what you have shared here in some way, you may just be doing yourselves a disservice. Very impressive creative design & problem solving ability that you guys have, as well as your bro's welding. It really got my mind going, thanks (doesn't seem to happen often these days!). You do realize, there are a whole lot of so-called custom type shops around the country staying very busy, despite themselves and their lack of imagination.......... I'm just sayin'........ it was difficult to tell from the last 6 or 8 pages if your tractor filter is still in use, if it is, it occured to me that it might look quite good if you could get hold of some type of smoked plexi dome for it, or maybe just a bit of limo tint would produce the same effect- maybe even stop your girlfriend from bustin' your chops about it .....like that could really happen ;-) Thanks and I look forward to whatever comes next- Tpa
 
After reading through this entire thread, I now have to redo my future budget yet again... Thanks a-hole! lol :cheers: awesome rig!
 
Wow ive been debating on getting an aux battery and well guess i should fork out the cash to get some optimas like i originally wanted. How much did they cost u if u dont mind me asking?
 
Deckplate mod. It is a must for our rigs. Find a Truflow filter too. They dont make them anymore but you can still find them out there I heard. The ISR (intake silencer removal) is popular too.
Mind if I ask where u got the recessed screw lid from, or what call that part ! I have been all over trying to find one, even showed the hardware shop owner..... Yet, he had no clue..
 
Mind if I ask where u got the recessed screw lid from, or what call that part ! I have been all over trying to find one, even showed the hardware shop owner..... Yet, he had no clue..

The recessed screw lid you are referring to is called a Deck Plate, its for boats. I got mine off ebay, similiar to this one, 4 inch Screw Out Deck Plate Inspection Hatch BLACK - eBay (item 330526120575 end time Mar-03-11 14:22:34 PST)

But I'm sure you could probably get them at your local boat shop as well if you didn't want to wait for shipping. 4" is the size you want.
 
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Found it thanks !
Ya, everyone at the hardware stores kept trying to sell me toilet parts, lol
How is the spray on liner working on the rims ? Does it chip off ? And what about the balancing waits the clip on to the rim ? Did u take the fender flares off when u painted? If so what type of rubber did u use as a spacer between the body and the fender flare when u re-attached them?
 
Found it thanks !
Ya, everyone at the hardware stores kept trying to sell me toilet parts, lol
How is the spray on liner working on the rims ? Does it chip off ? And what about the balancing waits the clip on to the rim ? Did u take the fender flares off when u painted? If so what type of rubber did u use as a spacer between the body and the fender flare when u re-attached them?

The spary on liner is holding up pretty well on the wheels, on a few minor chips here and there. My balencing weights were not an issue as they are mounted on the inside of the wheel.

I did not take the fender flares off, I could not figure out how they come off without breaking the plastic clips, so I just left them on and taped off around them, then painted.
 
Question on snorkel

Do you notice any noise coming from your snorkel when driving on the highway? I am about to buy a snorkel and have been worried about it making annoying sound.
 
Do you notice any noise coming from your snorkel when driving on the highway? I am about to buy a snorkel and have been worried about it making annoying sound.

Facing the snorkel forward, you will not hear it inside the cab. Either way, the noise is not irritating... you will only hear it if you are standing right next to it.
 
Thank you both for your reply! Greatly appreciated! What snorkel would you suggest for our 3rd gens? manufacturer/model. Again thanks!
 
Thank you both for your reply! Greatly appreciated! What snorkel would you suggest for our 3rd gens? manufacturer/model. Again thanks!

You only have two choices, and neither was originally designed for the 3rd Gen 4runner but they do fit. Either the ARB Safari for a 95-04 Tacoma or an Airflow like mine, which was not designed for the US model 4runner, but it fits.

Here is my write up of the Airflow: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/64284-new-snorkel-3rd-gens.html#post540552

ARB: Safari Snorkel Kit 1995-2004 Tacoma SS170HF
 
Important note. The Safari Snorkel (ARB) will require the addition of the factory Tacoma intake tube, which is cheap and available at any dealership.
 
Thank you again fellas. I love being able to ask questions from guys that have been there already. Ordering the Safari for Tacoma snorkel.

Mr Leary, the intake tube you mention if I ask the toyota dealer for that he will know what I am talking about? I have searched for it online and am unable to find anything. I am not embarrassed one bit in having to ask what is obviously a noob question. How else would one learn....and learning is the goal.

Thanks again fellas,

Tony
 
Thank you again fellas. I love being able to ask questions from guys that have been there already. Ordering the Safari for Tacoma snorkel.

Mr Leary, the intake tube you mention if I ask the toyota dealer for that he will know what I am talking about? I have searched for it online and am unable to find anything. I am not embarrassed one bit in having to ask what is obviously a noob question. How else would one learn....and learning is the goal.

Thanks again fellas,

Tony

Tony- as a noob you dont know how dangerously close you are to hijacking this build thread. PM's are a good way to get that info. Just be careful is all im saying.
 
Thanks for the heads up...this is my first time to ever use a forum so a little new to the proper protocol. I apologize to anyone who may have been offended.
 
I would hardly call ReconCmdr's comment a "protocol infraction" but yes PMs are a good way to keep the thread clutter free.

Btw jsmarine, this is a great thread. Thanks for the response. I like your truck and now am thinking of attempting some of your mods on my 97.

I used to wear Navy Blue, now I just wear my civis.

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