Mistaken's 4Runner build & pic thread

bimrunner said:
What was the worst part about doing it? Been thinking about going that route...
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Well you know you obviously lose the touch sensors on the handle but you have to undo part of the sensor before removing the handle. Which is a pain. If you disconnect the sensor all together your key fob won't work anymore. As well as the rear hatch lock/unlock buttons. So you need to reconnect the sensor and hide it somewhere but out of the way of the window sliding down. There is a cable you can zip tie it to and that's what I did. Mainly it was a ***** since I didn't know I'd run into this. I didn't realize it till I already buttoned the driver door up and decided to test it after the passenger door.
 
Mistaken said:
Well you know you obviously lose the touch sensors on the handle but you have to undo part of the sensor before removing the handle. Which is a pain. If you disconnect the sensor all together your key fob won't work anymore. As well as the rear hatch lock/unlock buttons. So you need to reconnect the sensor and hide it somewhere but out of the way of the window sliding down. There is a cable you can zip tie it to and that's what I did. Mainly it was a ***** since I didn't know I'd run into this. I didn't realize it till I already buttoned the driver door up and decided to test it after the passenger door.
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Wow, um I don't hate chrome that much after all. I guess my truck being silver it's much less noticeable anyway.
 
Mistaken said:
Well you know you obviously lose the touch sensors on the handle but you have to undo part of the sensor before removing the handle. Which is a pain. If you disconnect the sensor all together your key fob won't work anymore. As well as the rear hatch lock/unlock buttons. So you need to reconnect the sensor and hide it somewhere but out of the way of the window sliding down. There is a cable you can zip tie it to and that's what I did. Mainly it was a ***** since I didn't know I'd run into this. I didn't realize it till I already buttoned the driver door up and decided to test it after the passenger door.
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Yeah. That's what has kept me from that project. The paint I did in flat black looks ok from a distance and when dirty but I'm getting so much pin stripe etc, maybe I'll forgo shiny color matched handles that will be the only shiny left. lol. I like the idea of it though! I can live without the touch. I do like the push to start though.
 
don't think i can do that, plastic dip will have to do for now.
I've been so used to leaving the keys on me without reaching for it, just touch to open and touch to lock. I'm getting lazy. lol
 
bimrunner said:
Yeah. That's what has kept me from that project. The paint I did in flat black looks ok from a distance and when dirty but I'm getting so much pin stripe etc, maybe I'll forgo shiny color matched handles that will be the only shiny left. lol. I like the idea of it though! I can live without the touch. I do like the push to start though.
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Magnetic4R said:
don't think i can do that, plastic dip will have to do for now.
I've been so used to leaving the keys on me without reaching for it, just touch to open and touch to lock. I'm getting lazy. lol
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I did a little test for the last week or so and used my fob only and I trained myself to reach for it each time again now. It was nice not needing to hit the buttons but I'll live. But for sure, I love the push start. Ha!
 
I think limited mag gray/redwood guts + TRD pro look + lift/wheels would be one badass truck. All the amenities of an LE but with the sporty look of the TRD.
 
Mistaken said:
My buddy owns a body shop and he had it cheaper than Camelback Toyota. If you need something, let me know and I can reach out to him.
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Can your buddy get cheap trd parts so i can do the trd front grill on my trail? Im in lynnwood so im local if that helps.
 
I liked both looks you had....with the 20s and TRD PRO rims,looked damn good. But im not much of a off roader so i liked that street look with your 20s. Im trying to accomplish that street look with a mild lift and hopefully ill be done. Lol ....hopefully
 
Seattle206 said:
You get your new front end pieces yet?
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Seattle206 said:
I think limited mag gray/redwood guts + TRD pro look + lift/wheels would be one badass truck. All the amenities of an LE but with the sporty look of the TRD.
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My office at home is flooded with parts. Just need to order a few more things and then have time to complete it all. I agree, that's what Im going for now. But no redwood interior for me, but I would have loved that setup.
 
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