Matt's 07 - Build to the perfect Daily Driven wheeler

[Roody]

Nice truck, keep us posted as the build progresses. Fellow WRX owner here as well...

 

[theoutbackdream]

OOO we basically did the same thing. i just sold my 14 WRX - fuel pump, TMIC, Tune, straight piped turbo back - and just bought a 08 limited.

Looking to do the same stuff really, except mine has XREAS and RAS...are you removing the XREAS? im thinking of just putting in a space in the front and then looking into possibly adjusting the RAS for a high setting....i wish i read more into the RAS before i got this haha.

Nice!

I actually got lucky and my t4r doesn't have XREAS! :dancin:

After doing some research, I'll probably just hold off and wait for a good set of suspension.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Nice truck, keep us posted as the build progresses. Fellow WRX owner here as well...

Thanks! Which gen wrx did you have?

 

[theoutbackdream]

So.. For the few weeks I've owned my 4r, I keep hearing a squeak sound. It made me think it was a mouse, so I tried to trace it down. Luckily, no mouse. But I did remove the window cowl and added a screen just incase since it's a HUGE hole for animals to get into...

Since I'm going to be camping this weekend, and I noticed that my low beams were extremely dim, I opted to do the H9 mod. Almost night and day. I've noticed this lens is better than my WRX lens too, since I did the same mod, and it wasn't as bright and sharp. H11 on the left. H9 on the right.

Finally, I got lucky. I haven't gotten around to buy an AUX cable until today. I wanted to make sure it worked, but the AUX cable didn't go in. I realized that the original owner had broken the aux connector inside the connector. PITA to get it out, but got it working again.

 

[2003-4x4runner]

So.. For the few weeks I've owned my 4r, I keep hearing a squeak sound. It made me think it was a mouse, so I tried to trace it down. Luckily, no mouse. But I did remove the window cowl and added a screen just incase since it's a HUGE hole for animals to get into...



Hey Matt, Mike G here. Can you post a video of the squeak sound your hearing? I'm sure someone here can help identify with problem.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Hey Matt, Mike G here. Can you post a video of the squeak sound your hearing? I'm sure someone here can help identify with problem.

Hey Mike, totally didn't know who you were until I found you on OB. haha

I'll try to get a video of it, but the sound has just gone away for some reason.

Also, a new sound has emerged... :rip:

Sounds like a dremel cutting plastic while at highway speeds, only when there is wind.. I looked at the wheel wells for any wear from the tire, but nothing... merp...

I'll get videos of both when I can.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Dumb questions.

1. Is there any way to "install" A-Trac into our cars? I came across a thread where certain FJ cruiser models can just buy the A-TRAC switch from toyota, and they already have the harness there, so it's plug and play.
2. Is there a way to "install" Auto LSD? I'm wondering if theres just a connector there...
3. Underneath the center console, there is one plug that is unused. It's a white connector, but does anyone know what it's for? The rest of the plugs are used for heat seaters, DC adaptor, DAC button and I think one more thing? I forget.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Came back from a camping trip yesterday in Bishop and Alabama Hills.. Man this rig is fun to play with off road.. Too bad I came to an obstacle, and bent my exhaust. But what fun is there without some damage? haha

 

[theoutbackdream]

Very annoying sound from the front of the car.
It almost sounds like you're taking a dremel to plastic and cutting it up. I checked the wheel wells for any signs of rubbing or loose panels, but nothing. The sound comes somewhere from the front. It's REALLY hard to isolate where this sound is coming from simply because it's so loud.

Does anyone know what it could be or where I should look?

Here's the thread I made...

 

[theoutbackdream]

Still trying to diagnose my weird noise.. but in any case...

Any recommendations for a locking lug nut? Planning to order them from amazon.

 

[MRpink]

Nice Miata and WRX! I'm thinking of getting a 1st gen Miata for auto-x but decided to get a motorcycle first.

I have an 07' Black Limited too so looking forward to your seeing your lift/build.

 

[theoutbackdream]

Nice Miata and WRX! I'm thinking of getting a 1st gen Miata for auto-x but decided to get a motorcycle first.

I have an 07' Black Limited too so looking forward to your seeing your lift/build.

Thank you!

I autox'd my miata and man, that was fun as hell. 269k on the stock motor and it was still going strong with very good compression numbers, not even a single drop of oil. I ended up selling it to my friend since I had too many cars.. :/ What bike did you get?

Thanks! I'm pumped as well!

 

[MRpink]

Thank you!

I autox'd my miata and man, that was fun as hell. 269k on the stock motor and it was still going strong with very good compression numbers, not even a single drop of oil. I ended up selling it to my friend since I had too many cars.. :/ What bike did you get?

Thanks! I'm pumped as well!

I have a soft spot for pop up headlights, my first car was an 89' MR2 which I regrettably sold. I'll get another one when the time is right.

I had CBR600 which I sold last year and in the market for a street legal supermoto. I'd love to get a KTM or Husky, but DRZ400SM is more in my budget and just enough power to have fun in the local backroads and small tracks.

 

[MRpink]

As for your lift, I'd recommend shock and spring replacements, the ride will be so much better. I'd only consider the spacer lift if the truck was new, adding spacers to old suspension means you'll still have old soft suspension. I was torn between the same thing and really glad I went with shocks/springs.

 

[theoutbackdream]

I have a soft spot for pop up headlights, my first car was an 89' MR2 which I regrettably sold. I'll get another one when the time is right.

I had CBR600 which I sold last year and in the market for a street legal supermoto. I'd love to get a KTM or Husky, but DRZ400SM is more in my budget and just enough power to have fun in the local backroads and small tracks.

That makes sense... I too regret selling my miata, and the pop-up headlights... nothing can beat them!!!!!

CBR600, thats a nice bike from what i've heard, although I admittedly don't know too much about them. haha

 

[theoutbackdream]

As for your lift, I'd recommend shock and spring replacements, the ride will be so much better. I'd only consider the spacer lift if the truck was new, adding spacers to old suspension means you'll still have old soft suspension. I was torn between the same thing and really glad I went with shocks/springs.

Yea thats exactly what i've been thinking about, but I'm still stuck on what I want to get.

The one thing I know for sure is that I'll be going with Bilstein 5100's..

As for springs.. It's just been a headache. I've been contemplating the Moog's for the FJc, but my only worry is that they don't fit on the rear axle all that well, and there's no sure answer on whether they've been fixed or not..

5th gen t4rs were another option, but apparently it's not that much of an improvement.

oem fjcs are nice too, but i'd just be worried about the age on them.

 

[theoutbackdream]

So...

I've been having this weird mouse like sound.. I opened up the cabin filter but there's no sign that a mouse is there or got into the system, but I could be wrong.

Could someone possibly identify what this sound is coming from or what it could be?

 

[theoutbackdream]

Finally got off my butt and did two things to the car.

1st. Finally replaced my cabin filter thats carbon filtered, which I received in the mail from amazon. Cabin smells MUCH better, I don't have headaches driving the car, and not sneezing all the time.

2nd. Installed USB ports into the center console. It's awesome, but I kind of regret buying the one I got. It sticks out like a sore thumb. Nonetheless, it works.

Finally, when I was installing the port in the car I found that there was this extra white connector(left of 2*L). Does anyone know what this is for????

 

[theoutbackdream]

Finally got around to removing the running boards. LOVE the visual lift, and also the fact that I don't rub my pants all over then getting in and out of the car, as I don't use them...

2 things...

1st. while removing the boards, I noticed that there was axle grease from the pass front CV. Are rockauto replacements just as good?
2nd. My 2nd row recliner is missing the push button to make it recline. Does anyone have a p/n or diy fix for this?

Thanks

 

[Folsom4Rnr]

Finally, when I was installing the port in the car I found that there was this extra white connector(left of 2*L). Does anyone know what this is for????

Not positive, but some Limited's came with an adjustable suspension as factory option and that might be the pigtail for the center console controls for it...