Masson74 - My Rig

[masson74]

Masson74 Build Thread

Well so far I have lifted her with OME coils and shocks and added AT ko tires.

I just ordered a third generation specific Baja Rack and a Defiant light bar (pics not of my rig but just to show what it looks like. I went with the two light option.)

Taking her on my first real 4x4 day trip on Saturday near Big Bear CA with my churches 4x4 club. A little nervous but they assured me it wouldnt be too harry. The one guy did laugh at me when I told him I had recently waxed my 4runner.

Pics to come

Dave

 

[denverunner]

The one guy did laugh at me when I told him I had recently waxed my 4runner.

Dave

Nothin wrong with givin it a little TLC. Looks good!

I've still yet to take mine out for the maiden off-road voyage, but hopefully i can get her out one of these weekends. I'm still pluggin away at a small list of things I need to fix before i hit the trails.

 

[pbcolt]

are you waiting for Paul to finish the light bar for the fat lip bumpers? Im working with him on fabbing one up right now. If you ordered the one for the 96-98, that wont fit. just fyi... rig looks sick btw have fun off roadin

 

[masson74]

are you waiting for Paul to finish the light bar for the fat lip bumpers? Im working with him on fabbing one up right now. If you ordered the one for the 96-98, that wont fit. just fyi... rig looks sick btw have fun off roadin

He told me that, and wondered when you were bringing your rig in to trial fit it.

I might run down there in the next few weeks so he can try it out on mine. Thanks for the heads up. Paul was one step ahead of you! Thanks.

Dave

 

[pbcolt]

Ill be down there not this weekend but next weekend. going home for mothers day. I just got off the phone with Paul. We're all trying to get this worked out! haha.

 

[masson74]

Are you getting the two three or four light. I am still having trouble deciding.

 

[Pure 98]

You should remove your running boards just for the trip, less chance of bending them and you'll have more clearance. But no big deal if you stay on the fire roads. The 1st time I went wheeling i was complete stock with street tires and running boards and the 4runner was very capable. Some Fj owners asked me what i did to the truck I told them it was stock,:wow: they where in shock. have fun take lots of pic.

 

[pbcolt]

four. IMO two lights don't "fill" the light bar, (spacing is too far between), and with 3, I don't like the one light dead in the middle. but again, just imo

 

[spongerx]

The light bar looks like a really cool idea.

 

[Fireball]

The light bar is great looking. I actually wanted to buy one about a year ago - Paul was saying they were right around the corner. Ended up getting the SW front bumper - glad I didn't wait around for him to finally figure out the 99+ light bar!

I like the 3 light version myself. Can put a pencil beam in the middle and flood/fogs on the outside.

x2 on taking the running boards off for the weekend trip. Only takes 15 min, and the truck looks much better without them. Also might want to cut the lower rubber portion of the rear mudflaps off. This looks good as well IMHO.

Keep up the nice work - anything else in the plans for your truck?

 

[masson74]

Went offroading this weekend to the base of Slide Peak in the San Bernardino Mountains. A few pics. My friend Nathan and his kid came along and also three other families from our church 4x4 club (the rest of them all had old cheorokees) Waiting on the mud pics from my buddy as my camera batteries ran out before the mud began.

 

[masson74]

Baja Rack ON!!!!

Well I put the baja rack on yesterday. First I took off the gutters sanded them down and painted them with Krylon BBQ sparaypaint. This stuff is the closest I have found to black powdercoat and it is VERY durable. I also took off my running boards so she is looking very different these days.

I was pleasently surprised as to how quiet this rack is at speed. Way less than I thought it would be. Though more expensive it turned out AWESOME.

Defiant light bar next month!

 

[Pure 98]

Nice rack :bravo:
How did the truck perform?

 

[quicksilvr]

That rack looks really really good! Glad to hear it's quiet as well....that's the rack I think I'll eventually spring for. I can't fit in my current garage with a rack though, so I probably won't get one for awhile.

Your BFG's are 265/75's right? I've been trying to decide between 265/75's and 285/75's. One day I'm sure I want the 265's, then other days I'm sure I want the 285's. lol


EDIT: Your updated signature answered my question. Thanks.

 

[masson74]

Nice rack :bravo:
How did the truck perform?

It did great offroad! My buddies Jeep with the Fox shocks could go about a third faster than me but he paid triple for his shocks and coils. I am very pleased. I did get a few brush scratches:moping: but I guess that is all part of the game and she is broken in a bit more.

Dave

 

[masson74]

My son and I took the 4runner up to Little Mountain in San Bernardino for fathers day to fly model gliders. Slope Soaring is my other main hobby next to 4 wheeling
Dave

 

[techno]

How's the bbq paint performing on the roof rack gutter rails? I need to repaint mine and was wonder how yours are one month later. Any issues?

 

[brian2sun]

That's crazy, I've flown RC planes on Little Mtn. too!

 

[masson74]

How's the bbq paint performing on the roof rack gutter rails? I need to repaint mine and was wonder how yours are one month later. Any issues?

The bbq paint is holding up like a champ on the rails and I have used the powerer sprayer at the car wash 4 times since I sprayed them so go for it!!! I used 3 or 4 coats I cant remember

It is a perfect match as well.

Dave

 

[masson74]

went wheeling with my son this weekend. went over to check out the seven oaks reservoir and then the back way up to Angelus Oaks. Good Fun.