My 2009 Trail Edition Overland build

Your 4Runner and adventures look fantastic! I'm inspired, once again (love this forum).

Looks like you may have done some good research, or at least can speak from experience, in regards to the difference in backspace/offset between the 8-hole wheels and SCS wheels. Care to elaborate, either here or in a PM? I only ask because I went the same route you did originally (even so far as to make the 8-holes black), but I'm getting some stance-envy after seeing the difference in your pictures between then (8-hole) and now (SCS). :naughty:
 
norseman said:
do you have any install pics for your k9 rack? i too want to go this route but didnt know they would fit.
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I only took a few pictures.

The install did not go as smoothly as I planned. Once I fixed all the install issues I was 100% satisfied with the full K9 roof rack.

The two K9 rails that you install to your existing rain gutter channels on your 4runner have pre drilled holes. First I had to drill these holes a little bigger, about 2 drill bit sizes bigger so I had more wiggle room to install the 4 screws. For example I got 3 screws in but the 4th screw was going in slightly crooked so I did not want to cross thread the oem thread in the roof. To fix this I drilled all the holes 1 or 2 sizes bigger.

Once both rails were permanently installed now it was time to place the rack on top of the feet that are attached to the rails.

I did some quick measurements and to me it looked like the 5th foot would not have a rail to mount to. Lo and behold it didn't.

See here.

IMG_8844_zps5oyzkkju.jpg~original


I needed about 4.5 - 5 inches of rail to attach forward most 5th foot. I had 6 inches in the rear that I could work with. That allowed me to move the rail forward. So I drilled new holes. In the picture below you can see the old pre drilled holes from K9 and the new holes already have screws in them.

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Now the rail is 6 inches forward than previously. The 4runners roof line starts to angle down at this point so I had to bend the K9 rail some so it follows the contour of the 4runners roof line nicely. To bend the rails I put the rail on two 2x4 pieces of wood and I had my buddy stand on one end while I put pressure with my foot on the end that was hanging off. Making sure I do not kink or damage the rail in the process.

Since I moved the rail 6 inches forward I needed to trim some of the 4runners rubber molding. This front molding is taller than existing molding that the rails sit on top of. The top part of the molding has a raised portion (red arrow). I took a box cutter and just cut the top raised portion of the molding. If I did not cut this molding the rail will point up and it would look ugly and not follow the contour of the 4runners roof.

IMG_8629_zpshhz7hkqq.jpg~original


Once these necessary modifications to the rails were done and additional trimming to the 4runner front moldings were preformed I finally could attach the front leg to the rail.

IMG_8907_zpsamivql53.jpg~original


With all that being said I highly recommend this rack if someone is looking for a completely flat expedition style rack. I never seen the 2.2m full length version installed on a 4th gen 4runner before so I took the plunge and purchased it. No regrets at all.
 
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Some more.

You can clearly see from these two pictures that the rail does not need to go as far back where the K9 holes were originally pre drilled. Any further placement of the the rack to the rear will hit the rear spoiler. This is the furthest you can position the 2.2m rack.

Before:

IMG_8843_zpsc2pfkfaw.jpg~original


After necessary modifications to attach the 5th K9 foot.

IMG_8904_zpskjoo927q.jpg~original
 
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I purchased some RCI sliders today for the 4runner. Should get here in a few weeks.

Next on the list to purchase is:

50 quart ARB Fridge
Warn 9.5xp-s winch
CBI bumper with dual swing out.
 
tay4R said:
Did you ever take a look at Prinsu Designs aluminum roof rack? It's also totally flat like the K9. But I think it has a little more style to it.
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When I was looking at Prinsu they did not have any shovel, axe, and awning mounts. Did not seem expedition/overland friendly. K9 and Frontrunner have an option to store a camp table under the rack which is nice.

I guess to me was overall function over style.
 
chmura said:
K9 and Frontrunner have an option to store a camp table under the rack which is nice.
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Very true. Great spot for the camping table. Never thought of that! Digging the build so far! Looking forward to seeing those RCI sliders.
 
So I finally got some work done to my 4runner. The following items were purchased.
- ARB 50 quart fridge
- ARB fridge slide
- ARB wiring kit
- Bolts used – 4 6mm x 50mm metric hex cap screwed. These were screwed into the 4runner existing threaded holes were the Toyota D rings where screwed into.
- 4 tee nuts were used. Size 1/4-20 x 5/16. These were used to mount the arb fridge slide to the base plate made.
- 3 spacers used to level out the base plate in the rear to make the plate flush with the rear seats.
- Bought some auto carpet that is easy to stretch.
- I used a 3/4 inch cabinet grade plywood

Began by taking the weathertech cargo liner to use as a template on a piece of cardboard first. Then test fitted the cardboard a few times making corrections to it and used the cardboard as the final template to trace it out on the plywood.

I went to my friends house who has a wood router to make the edges smooth and made the front of the wooden plate close to a 45 degree angle.

Here are the pictures of the process.

Thank you [MENTION=69441]Dawg4Runner[/MENTION] and [MENTION=89384]cmiller[/MENTION] for the idea!





























 
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Hi -

I have a 2009 TE with the crappy TOM TOM and finally decided to get a new stereo; Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS

I was wondering since there isn't a harness for these and you mentioned that you cut into the OEM, was it pretty straight forward? color to color? If not, can you provide instructions on the correct mapping?

Also, did you have to do any additional wiring with the ASWI other than the red and black? If so, do you remember what additional step I'll need to do.

Any other tips is greatly welcomed

Thanks in advance
 
chmura said:
So I finally got some work done to my 4runner. The following items were purchased.
- ARB 50 quart fridge
- ARB fridge slide
- ARB wiring kit
- Bolts used – 4 6mm x 50mm metric hex cap screwed. These were screwed into the 4runner existing threaded holes were the Toyota D rings where screwed into.
- 4 tee nuts were used. Size 1/4-20 x 5/16. These were used to mount the arb fridge slide to the base plate made.
- 3 spacers used to level out the base plate in the rear to make the plate flush with the rear seats.
- Bought some auto carpet that is easy to stretch.
- I used a 3/4 inch cabinet grade plywood

Began by taking the weathertech cargo liner to use as a template on a piece of cardboard first. Then test fitted the cardboard a few times making corrections to it and used the cardboard as the final template to trace it out on the plywood.

I went to my friends house who has a wood router to make the edges smooth and made the front of the wooden plate close to a 45 degree angle.

Here are the pictures of the process.

Thank you [MENTION=69441]Dawg4Runner[/MENTION] and [MENTION=89384]cmiller[/MENTION] for the idea!





























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Looks factory-sealed! Nice work!
 
How tall are you and how do you fit into your Airtop?

I've been shopping around for an autohome tent but it looks like the Airland is the only one that has the XL option. I'm 6'3".
 
Elan_ said:
How tall are you and how do you fit into your Airtop?

I've been shopping around for an autohome tent but it looks like the Airland is the only one that has the XL option. I'm 6'3".
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I am 6'1" tall and I just fit perfect in the AirTop.

I would say you will need to get the Extra Long version if you are anything over 6'2"+. You can still make it work just depends how you sleep.

I am considering the Autohome Extreme crank version now.
 
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