Mason's Build Thread

[fo' runnin']

Dude, nice start! If you ever get around to it, I feel like there'd be more than just me who'd be interested in a write-up on how you wired those footwell lights -- did you tap into the little rubber button in the driver door frame?

Yeah, I would love to do those lights on my rig!

 

[MasonT4R]

Bit of a late update considering I did this stuff last weekend but oh well.

Finished installing my winch and wound it under a load.

And added the Savage Skids my wife got me for Christmas!

This weekend I'll probably work on some maintenance. Need to change the oil and rotate the tires. Check things over. Spring trips start soon. :thumb:

 

[MasonT4R]

Slightly less than one year apart.

 

[Limbwalker]

I would like to use these two photos for an article I am writing... Ill give full credit, if you wouldnt mind. The higher the resolution, the better. You can contact me directly at [email protected]
Thanks
Scott #ForgeOverland

 

[habanero]

That looks a bit like our neck of the woods...okay, on the other side of the state but still... :thumb3:

 

[MasonT4R]

I'm a sucker for electrical projects so I decided to wire up some rock lights. I'm hoping to do a night run at the upcoming Lone Star Jamobree and thought they'd be fun to have.

 

[Bandit Runner]

I'm a sucker for electrical projects so I decided to wire up some rock lights. I'm hoping to do a night run at the upcoming Lone Star Jamobree and thought they'd be fun to have.

Looks great. What lights did you use?

 

[MasonT4R]

Looks great. What lights did you use?

Thanks!

I went with 8 of these and jb welded a stout neodymium magnet to the back of them and stuck them were I needed. So far they haven't budged, we will see if that is still the case after getting offroad some.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...3smd-series-high-power-led-module-string/145/

 

[MasonT4R]

I've never had a great system for organization on trips. It usually just ends up being a huge mess of stuff crammed in the back. Watching the Classifieds a Group Buy for these slides came up. The dimensions for the 3rd Gen didn't quite match up but a modification could make it happen, and add even more functionality.

Started with this:

Added one of these:

And ended up with this:

Fits two large storage containers and two smaller storage containers underneath.

Loaded up! (Not going to use the bungee cords on the heavy stuff of course, just getting a feel for fit) And it sits behind the backseat as well.

*Update*

Used it for the first time on a trip and it worked great! Couple of improvements coming soon!

 

[GreenbowCounty]

Nice

For clarification, it does not drop in properly between the wheel wells (first pic) without modification correct? Looks good by the way man.

 

[MasonT4R]

For clarification, it does not drop in properly between the wheel wells (first pic) without modification correct? Looks good by the way man.

It is a very tight fit. I didn't bolt it down to try it but it will rub the carpet quite a bit.

Dude, nice start! If you ever get around to it, I feel like there'd be more than just me who'd be interested in a write-up on how you wired those footwell lights -- did you tap into the little rubber button in the driver door frame?

Provide 12v to the positive side of the lights and then connect the ground side to the door jam switch. When the door opens the circuit is complete.

 

[MasonT4R]

Last weekend I went down to the Lone Star Toyota Jamboree which admittedly isn't my normal type of trip. I like remote places and good friends but this event turned out to be a very good time. It was nice being able to look at the vendors wares and look over their rigs.

Most trails were muddy and rutted from recent rains making even the easy trails potentially challenging. Eventually new trail ratings were being changed at the pavilion to try and help people find what they were looking for. I didn't run as many trails as I was hoping to due to the unknown and stuck with a couple guided runs before setting off to explore the second day.

After watching a few FJs sticking a wheel in the air here I thought it'd be fun to do the same. The 4Runner had other plans!

Waiting on a guided run to start.

 

[MasonT4R]

The only thing I wasn't loving about the slide was the lack of anywhere to tie down in the center. When the ice chest is in it blocks off the right side tie downs. At the Lone Star Jamboree a vendor had some Front Runner adjustable tie down so I picked some up and today got around to installing them.

I lined it up and marked out the center. Then routed out a slot for it to sit down into.

 

[D Farms]

[QUOTE/]

Thats an awesome flex shot!

The best thing about a flexy rig is you dont always have to pick the best line.

 

[MasonT4R]

The best thing about a flexy rig is you dont always have to pick the best line.

Thanks! I rather like that shot myself. I'm not sure what I did but it does seem to flex pretty well.

 

[KCcarguy]

^^^^Man....that's stuffed pretty good in front! Do you still have your swaybar removed?

 

[MasonT4R]

^^^^Man....that's stuffed pretty good in front! Do you still have your swaybar removed?

Yeah I'm running without a sway bar up front. Just running the rear.

 

[Tyota89]

Yeah I'm running without a sway bar up front. Just running the rear.

Awesome build, really liking that stance on your lift. How much lift did you get on the 99? Assuming it was the tall springs.

 

[D Farms]

Didn't even hardly drive the 4Runner after the lift and it was onto the next project. This one a little more critical. Inner/Outer Tie Rods and LBJs! It looks like I got to the LBJs just in time.

I'm not 100% sure... but I think the Inner Tie Rods were worn out...

VID_20140614_133821.mp4 Video by Mason_BBQ | Photobucket

Got it all replaced and bolted down tight, then limped to get an alignment. She drives great now. It drives a million times better now. I've been driving it around just short of a week now and couldn't be happier.

Tonight I decided to see how it flexed.

I'm pretty happy with it. I can not wait to get out and wheel it some with the new setup. To top it all off my wonderful amazing wife got me 4xinnovations sliders for our anniversary. Guess I need to figure out welding. Especially cause I have a few more projects in the works that require welding.

what coils are you running in this picture?

 

[MasonT4R]

Sorry it has taken me some time to get back with you guys.

Awesome build, really liking that stance on your lift. How much lift did you get on the 99? Assuming it was the tall springs.

Thanks, it wasn't the highlander springs (which I believe are the tallest) but it was on the factory '99 springs. I don't remember measuring for my lift but I remember it was around a few inches up front and three or four or so in the rear. It came out up little more than advertised because I was replacing old worn out equipment.

what coils are you running in this picture?

Bilsteins all around and OME 881's + 890's.