kaimiles' 99 Build Thread

[kaimiles]

Hello, I am new to this forum. Been following other threads for a long time now and I figured this would be a good way to document everything that happens to the car. Looking forward to this journey!

Pics are when I first purchased the vehicle. I am the 3rd owner. Purchased at 140,987 miles. I plan to slowly restore the car and build it slightly.

First things I will be doing to the car:
- WeatherTech Heavy Duty Floormats
- WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors
- Hood Deflector
- Window Tinting (the old tint is peeling)
- Wet Okole Seat Covers
- Audio Improvements

 

[kaimiles]

Update #1

I have done the following since I purchased the vehicle...

I first off took the truck to my trusted toyota mechanic and he swapped the old shocks and installed new ones. He installed some new brake disks and rotors. He also fixed the leaking power steering lines and topped off the whole car with fluids. I have changed the oil at 500 miles, 1000 miles, 1500 miles, 2500 miles, and most recently 3000 miles after purchasing the truck. I use Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W-30 and some Marvel Mystery Oil to clean out the engine of any old gunk. Also been putting some Lucas Fuel Treatment in the tank. The truck is running perfectly.

From here, I went on to buying all the accessories.
I installed....
-Weathertech Heavy Duty Side Window Deflectors
-Weathertech Heavy Duty Floor Mats
-Toyota OEM Hood Deflector
-Replaced old Window Tint (5% trunk/rear, 15% back seat, 35% front seat)
-Wet Okole Seat Covers (Waterproof)
-Installed full line Alpine Audio System (except for amp)
-Alpine UTE-52BT Bluetooth Head Unit
-Pioneer GMD9601 Amp
-Alpine SPR-50 5-1/4" Coaxial 2-Way Type-R Speaker Set (Back seats)
-Alpine SPR-60C 6.5" Component Type-R Speaker Set (Front seats)
-Alpine SWR-12D2 Type-R 12" Subwoofer (Trunk)

 

[kaimiles]

Update #2

I purchased a set of four used Toyota 5 Star stock wheels. I've always liked the look of the 5 spoke design better on 4runners. I picked them up for $150 total and they were in descent condition. After 6 hours of scrubbing with SOS pads and Quick N' Brite, they looked like they came right out the factory. I plan on getting some General Grabber AT2's to go along with the new wheels.

Pics are of current wheel and new ones.

 

[4RUNNERTMAN]

Great Looking truck and good start on some mods. Like the Seat covers as my leather is getting rough looking up front. Deflectors look great as well. Glad you are with us on here and glad you got the 4WD model. These trucks are great and yours has low milage on it so should last you a very very long time! What also do you have in mind you may like to do to the truck?

 

[davidslee101]

Nice 4runner. Would love to see what it's like now that you've had a year to work on it!

 

[kaimiles]

Update #3

I installed a trailer receiver that I purchased from uHaul! The pictures show a top side view of the bumper and hitch, followed by a view from the bottom showing the spare tire.

***Tire tread is almost up, I should be swapping my new Toyota 5 spokes on some all terrains within the next 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[4RUNNERTMAN]

Looks good....nice and tight!

 

[gimbalsoph]

I plan on getting some General Grabber AT2's to go along with the new wheels.

 

[kaimiles]

Update #4

Finally got my General Grabber AT2 265/70R16 tires mounted on some clean 5 stars. I ordered some clear corners, a rear spoiler, and the 2001/2002 front grill to install next.

 

[4RUNNERTMAN]

Those look good and should serve you well. Where did you order your clear corners?