Midnight Runner build

[Johns06yota]

little updates

Nothing major has been going on just a few updates here and there. Painted the side mirrors to match the car about a month ago, just did an oil change, also just finished my center caps after about 6 months. Really happy with how they turned out.

I also have a few plans coming up that I'll update everyone on. I have some 1.25 inch wheel spacers on the way and I also have supplies to repaint the roof of my 4runner. The original paint has not peeled but the clear coat is faded beyond fixing so fingers crossed I'll get that knocked out soon. Also going to look around for a sport roof rack

 

[RumpYak]

Did you replace the cup holder lights? Can you get me some details on that if you did? Like what bulb, where did you get them, how did you get to them, etc.

 

[AGrav09URunner]

My next mods took place later on but included my backup camera install. sorry for the poor quality, there was a lot of light from my flash. Along with this I installed led lights in the interior.

Where on your hatch did you install your b/u camera. I’m looking for placement ideas.


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[Johns06yota]

Did you replace the cup holder lights? Can you get me some details on that if you did? Like what bulb, where did you get them, how did you get to them, etc.

I originally used a 3mm led with a resistor but it crossed terminals and popped the fuse. I have since then replaced it with a regular bulb from autozone until I can get the proper led

 

[Johns06yota]

Where on your hatch did you install your b/u camera. I’m looking for placement ideas.


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I bought one that replaces one of the tailgate bulbs. Basically it just screws in place and has an led that lights up the license plate like the original bulb

 

[Johns06yota]

back again!

Alright I'm back to this thread haha. Not much progress happening on the turbo build at the moment. I have a 255 fuel pump that I'll install this weekend but other than that it just needs a tune and it'll be done!

Now Here I'm focusing my attention on my lift. For now its just a budget 3/1.5 lift until hopefully this summer when I can afford new coils and bilsteins. But just did the body mount chop today with the help of a buddy of mine. All cleaned up and got the pinch weld hammered in as well. Here are a couple pics!

I also got the 33's that I needed went with a set of falken wildpeaks in a 285/70r17. Hoping I have enough caster to clear everything lol. My biggest worry is my offset. I probably have about -40 offset due to my wheels and wheel spacers. If worse comes to worse I can always remove the spacers.

 

[sundance-runner]

I was wondering where you bought your new leather seat covers from? I've been wanting to replace mine but haven't been able to find a place to buy them from, and I wanted to know if you could help me.

 

[Johns06yota]

I was wondering where you bought your new leather seat covers from? I've been wanting to replace mine but haven't been able to find a place to buy them from, and I wanted to know if you could help me.

leatherseats.com is where I got mine

 

[Johns06yota]

Closeout for this 4Runner

After a long hiatus from posting on the forums I wanted to give a closeout for this project. Through the course of ownership I did quite a few modifications, repairs and a lot of restoration work to make this 4Runner what is was. Some of you probably recognize this vehicle from certain facebook groups. In the end this 4Runner served me well for almost 8 years but I ultimately wanted a specific spec 4th gen which ended up being the replacement for this one. Here are some close out photos before I sold it back in late 2023. I plan to create a new thread for the "new" 4Runner I've been restoring for a little over a year. Look forward to sharing updates on it!

 

[Johns06yota]

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