LawnDart's Build Thread

[LawnDart]

[MENTION=124732]LawnDart[/MENTION] I am happy with the dual compressor, but we could have gotten away with the single for tires. Jonathan Hansen, co-founder of Overland Expo uses the ARB single to run rear lockers and air up tires in just a couple of minutes. I think if you were running 37s you would really need the dual.

I'm well aware of the capabilities. That said you assume I'm only filling up MY tires. I often head out with rigs that are running 37s or larger.

A big part of how I built my vehicle is because I work in the film world so being able to hose off dirty gear with the air compressor was critical.

 

[CharlestonFisher]

I'm well aware of the capabilities. That said you assume I'm only filling up MY tires. I often head out with rigs that are running 37s...

No doubt and I agree with you 100%. I just posted this for the other poster on the fence between the two models. My thinking was, by the time I factored in the bracket and labor, the difference in the two compressor costs was a drop in the bucket. On a side note, my dad was disappointed he couldn't mount the dual in his Tundra's engine bay, but after talking to Jonathan he will be okay with the single.

 

[Jhalko]

No I haven't made that terrible life choice thankfully. Hence disposable income, or at least some sort of income.

And thanks, I think mine might be the first TRD Pro in Inferno to go drastically under the knife.

Nah if you marry the right one AND she also has a good job the mods can still continue. It's those rug rats that'll dampen the mod allowance!

Rig is coming along great, I'm almost off the fence about a rear cbi bumper.

 

[LawnDart]

Nah if you marry the right one AND she also has a good job the mods can still continue. It's those rug rats that'll dampen the mod allowance!

Rig is coming along great, I'm almost off the fence about a rear cbi bumper.

Thanks. Hoping to have it back in a week or two.

Adding a slide out cargo tray, non Toyota brand, and that'll help with gear until I get the ARB fridge.

Also adding the fender flares as soon as they're released. Hoping for the safari snorkel as well before end of the year.

 

[Whitetrdpro]

What fog lights are those. Can you post a pic of them on at night?

 

[jrob]

I guess the only other thing to consider is an ARB fridge. I have two ideas on how to do that.

1. I buy the Toyota sliding cargo tray, and use that as the mounting platform for the ARB fridge + sled.

2. Get some MDF and basically make a platform, have that upholstered, and use some furniture non-slip material so it can jump around or slide, along with straps so it can't hop while on trails, and use that as the mounting platform.

Thoughts?

I read further, and it sounds like you may already have your mind made up on this, but thought I would pitch 2 cents anyway.
I have my fridge strapped to my factory sliding tray and it's no good. Fo one the toyota sliding tray is quite flimsy and with that much weight on it, is somewhat difficult to slide out.
Further, the fridge likes to slide around on trails even ratcheted down via the handles.
I am going to build a cargo system incorporating a dedicated fridge slide to eliminate this.

All I'm getting at is, if you're going to buy something to slide the fridge out, I would recommend getting something purpose built for the fridge instad of trying to make it work on a full tray. Just my experience though, I tend to get a little rowdy on the back roads, so my requirements may differ from yours.

 

[xcvnvhj]

Pretty much what I'm wanting to do. Very nice

 

[LawnDart]

I read further, and it sounds like you may already have your mind made up on this, but thought I would pitch 2 cents anyway.
I have my fridge strapped to my factory sliding tray and it's no good. Fo one the toyota sliding tray is quite flimsy and with that much weight on it, is somewhat difficult to slide out.
Further, the fridge likes to slide around on trails even ratcheted down via the handles.
I am going to build a cargo system incorporating a dedicated fridge slide to eliminate this.

All I'm getting at is, if you're going to buy something to slide the fridge out, I would recommend getting something purpose built for the fridge instad of trying to make it work on a full tray. Just my experience though, I tend to get a little rowdy on the back roads, so my requirements may differ from yours.

I think originally my belief was that the tray (which I didn't get installed from the factory, and as it appears it's near impossible to get after the fact if you didn't opt for it installed from the dealer) was going to be the mounting platform I could mount the ARB + ARB sled. But from what you're saying it's rather flimsy.

So I guess my next question is would it be smarter to just cut some MDF plywood, radius the corners, and add tie down points for securing to the cargo bed, and then just upholster it? That would level the cargo area and I could drill this platform to attach the ARB sled?

Thoughts?

 

[blkhwk]

I think originally my belief was that the tray (which I didn't get installed from the factory, and as it appears it's near impossible to get after the fact if you didn't opt for it installed from the dealer) was going to be the mounting platform I could mount the ARB + ARB sled. But from what you're saying it's rather flimsy.

So I guess my next question is would it be smarter to just cut some MDF plywood, radius the corners, and add tie down points for securing to the cargo bed, and then just upholster it? That would level the cargo area and I could drill this platform to attach the ARB sled?

Thoughts?

Putting down some plywood to cover the entire floor is something I've been debating as well. It's cheap and can be taken out anytime. Spray it with bedliner and forget about it. I had drawers in my previous vehicle and it was cool but took away storage space.

 

[LawnDart]

Putting down some plywood to cover the entire floor is something I've been debating as well. It's cheap and can be taken out anytime. Spray it with bedliner and forget about it. I had drawers in my previous vehicle and it was cool but took away storage space.

That's a fair point. Maybe it just needs some bedliner and then just countersink some holes to pass the bolts through for the ARB's add on-sled.

It evens out the cargo area, and acts as a mounting platform. I'd just need to secure some D-rings so it could be strapped 4 ways so it can't hop around on the trails. Then all I'd need to do is add in an extra 12V port that runs dedicated to the battery so it's always on.

 

[blkhwk]

That's a fair point. Maybe it just needs some bedliner and then just countersink some holes to pass the bolts through for the ARB's add on-sled.

It evens out the cargo area, and acts as a mounting platform. I'd just need to secure some D-rings so it could be strapped 4 ways so it can't hop around on the trails. Then all I'd need to do is add in an extra 12V port that runs dedicated to the battery so it's always on.

Here's a shot of what I had. Test fitting before bedliner.

For the new setup, I've thought about putting a 3" wall in the back and sides and putting tie points in various locations to secure cargo. At first I was going to put the tie points on the bottom but I want a flat surface for cargo. It's still in concept mode and having autocad helps with design ideas.

Use this for your fridge to battery connection.
ARB FRIDGE WIRING KIT

 

[jrob]

That's a fair point. Maybe it just needs some bedliner and then just countersink some holes to pass the bolts through for the ARB's add on-sled.

It evens out the cargo area, and acts as a mounting platform. I'd just need to secure some D-rings so it could be strapped 4 ways so it can't hop around on the trails. Then all I'd need to do is add in an extra 12V port that runs dedicated to the battery so it's always on.

This sounds like a better plan to me bud.

In response to the earlier post, yes I find the stock cargo tray to be quite flimsy once you put a loaded fridge, 5 gal water jug, and camp box on it. And really all that stuff doesn't need to move if you just want to grab a be...juice box out of the fridge.
Personally I want to go for a full custom system that I won't clutter you thread by describing. Though as far as securing in the back, I was just gonna pull out my factory cargo tray and see whats down there to work with, and maybe instead of leveling the entire floor, just spacing the mounting points up to an aluminum subframe with multiple sliders. Weigh saving being the idea.

If you really want to venture down a rabbit hole click here Post up your drawer/storage system - Expedition Portal

Wealth of ideas, inspiration and info there.

As for your dedicated outlet for your fridge, roll with 10G wire if you can, it helps with current draw. Peep my build thread that I just posted if you like, It's covered in there somewhat.

 

[GooseGear]

33" Spare

Oh awesome. The question becomes is the TRD plate worth keeping.

So here's my plan for the next upgrades, likely in november/december:

1. Dual Battery
2. ARB Dual Compressor
3. Pocket Fender Flares (Bushwacker says before end of summer)
4. Diff Breather Mod
5. RCI Skid plates

Now here's where I open up to suggestions:
1. Snorkel? I know it'd be useful, but is it useful enough to justify? Can you add a pre-filter to the 5th gens instead?
2. CBI rear bumper. I'd love to have a full 33" spare tire. As far as I know the 33" won't fit in the underside spare wheel well (is that confirmed?). But i'd be adding a lot of weight and adding a lot of length in the process, which when you live in the city is sort of a drag

We have shoe horned our 33" (28575R16) under there but it takes a lot of work and required a 3" commercial ratchet strap and 7psi to squeeze and pull it away from the panhard bar. We are waiting for our new rear bumper with swing out which wont be ready until early next year so we had to figure something out as a temporary solution.

 

[LawnDart]

We have shoe horned our 33" (28575R16) under there but it takes a lot of work and required a 3" commercial ratchet strap and 7psi to squeeze and pull it away from the panhard bar. We are waiting for our new rear bumper with swing out which wont be ready until early next year so we had to figure something out as a temporary solution.

The swing out bumper was easier in the end. And it looks awesome.

 

[LoneWolfTRD]

Gobi Roof Rack

How do you like your Gobi rack? I want a slim line either the Gobi or Baja, i haven't decided yet, also have you added any additional storage?

Thanks Loy

 

[LawnDart]

How do you like your Gobi rack? I want a slim line either the Gobi or Baja, i haven't decided yet, also have you added any additional storage?

Thanks Loy

What do you mean by additional storage? On the roof?

 

[wadle5]

As you have heard before, one of the best looking inferno TRDP out there. Whenever you want to sell it let me know!
Cheers and keep the pictures coming.

 

[LawnDart]

As you have heard before, one of the best looking inferno TRDP out there. Whenever you want to sell it let me know!
Cheers and keep the pictures coming.

Thanks man. I make videos for a living, so I have to make stuff that looks good, and also functions, so this 4Runner has been a fun challenge.

I think it's REALLY easy to go over the top and lose what makes the 4Runner the 4Runner, too many lights, bull bar, ditch lights, weird front end, it's just pretty easy to put it over that fine line between awesome and awkward. That said that's peoples' choices and trucks are an expression of themselves, so I respect that.

But as I said towing that line has been fun. The ONLY stuff next is:

-Fender Flares
-Snorkel
-Cargo organizer so I can mount the ARB Fridge
-Multi-band radio

 

[wadle5]

But as I said towing that line has been fun. The ONLY stuff next is:

-Fender Flares
-Snorkel
-Cargo organizer so I can mount the ARB Fridge
-Multi-band radio

I agree with you greatly and I really am starting to appreciate the more subtle but practical builds. In regards to you "ONLY" comment. I laugh, because lets be honest. Something else will come up. . . .Again great looking Runner

 

[cjacob316]

That's a fair point. Maybe it just needs some bedliner and then just countersink some holes to pass the bolts through for the ARB's add on-sled.

It evens out the cargo area, and acts as a mounting platform. I'd just need to secure some D-rings so it could be strapped 4 ways so it can't hop around on the trails. Then all I'd need to do is add in an extra 12V port that runs dedicated to the battery so it's always on.

You just gave me an idea, and I don't know why I didn't think of it before. I tossed around the plywood idea, but didn't think straps to the mounting points would make it sit the way I wanted. I just now had the thought to remove the panel with the tie downs at the base of the rear seat, and remove the tie downs near the hatch. You can cut your plywood to fit the entire space, and use bolts to secure the plywood to the original tie down mounting points.