My 4th gen build

[yotaguy674]

Thats a good looking rig!

Do you have any rubbing, or have to do any cutting of the fender liner for your tires? I see you took the mud flaps off

Yeah, I took the flaps off. The liners by the front bumper have been trimmed and moved forward. Still get a slight rub when backing up at full lock sometimes.

I will have to do more trimming as I recently won a set of Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 tires. I have 285's coming in those so I'll have to get the cut off wheel ready. Also planning a BMC. :biggrin1:

 

[yotaguy674]

Ordered up some CBI ditch light mounts. These things are pretty beefy for just being light mounts! Added some light pods and got it all wired. Also installed a switch that fits in the blank in my dash. I'm officially out of room for switched in factory blanks:wacko:

I'll post some light output pictures later. I will say that these will come in handy and I'm glad I added them!

 

[yotaguy674]

Began fabrication of a compressor mount. All aluminum and will be riveted to the vehicle when installed. I'm thinking around 4 rivets total, just going to drill 4 3/16" holes into the inner fender and pop them in. The other end rests on the edge of the power steering fluid reservoir to make it more sturdy. I'll be adding some protective to the reservoir to keep any damage from driving and vibrations.

Here's the location I picked. Right in front of the air box. I can still get to the headlight connector too iin case you're wondering lol.

Left my rivet gun at work so I'll be updating this later this week.

 

[yotaguy674]

I won tires from a Yokohama contest about a month ago...well they finally showed up! I mounted them up to some 2016 4runner SR5 wheels I bedlined. I also had to cut the bumper up a bit and did a body mount chop. I'm really liking how they turned out! :bigok:

Tires: Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003
Size: LT285/70-17

 

[yotaguy674]

Another crappy phone picture

 

[jsmith21]

Another crappy phone picture

Those look sweet! ...hows the ride, noise, etc.?

 

[yotaguy674]

Those look sweet! ...hows the ride, noise, etc.?

I only have a few miles on them. I will say they hum more on the highway compared to my KO2's, but that was to be expected and I don't mind.

Once I get some more miles on them I'll let you know how they wear and ride.

 

[Nashvillerunner]

Another crappy phone picture

Those look awesome! I had a guy at Mr. Tire here in Atlanta try to sell me a set of those Yokohama Geolander MT tires but I opted for the new Falken Wildpeak MT and they are very good so far. They have a hum to them but nothing really loud. How would you rate them so far?

 

[yotaguy674]

Those look awesome! I had a guy at Mr. Tire here in Atlanta try to sell me a set of those Yokohama Geolander MT tires but I opted for the new Falken Wildpeak MT and they are very good so far. They have a hum to them but nothing really loud. How would you rate them so far?

They look tough as nails and actually balanced out quite well. Like I said, I haven't drove them more that 15 miles. Once I get some more miles on them I'll let ya know! :bigok:

 

[yotaguy674]

I got around 100 miles on them so far. The highway noise really isn't bad and they ride quite well. I did have a rock get jammed in the lugs and get flung out on the highway and smack the inner fender which gave me a scare lol.:shocked:

 

[yotaguy674]

Some close up pics

 

[JayberCrow]

This is a sharp looking rig man!

I've never been big on the red 4th gen color but seeing this rig has changed my mind.

 

[yotaguy674]

This is a sharp looking rig man!

I've never been big on the red 4th gen color but seeing this rig has changed my mind.

Thanks! It's different for sure, but I like it and it's a never ending addiction.

 

[yotaguy674]

Hit up my favorite local trail this afternoon to try out the new tires. These things are beasts and gripped damn good in the mud and water and rocks.

I took a hit on MPG and road noise, but getting them for free..well..the price was right.:high5:

 

[yotaguy674]

No new updates, just been patiently waiting 4xinnovations to release their bolt on 4th gen sliders. I'll be making the trip down to Platteville to pick them up and get them bolted on. Can't wait!\

Oh, I guess I did install some LED fog light bulbs since I got into some deep water and burned out the oem ones. I also removed the yellow fog covers.

 

[DeathMetalTony]

Nice build . . .

 

[yotaguy674]

Transfer case oil and front diff oil changed today @ 186k miles. Rear diff was changed around 5k miles ago.

 

[Arikara]

Ordered up some CBI ditch light mounts. These things are pretty beefy for just being light mounts! Added some light pods and got it all wired. Also installed a switch that fits in the blank in my dash. I'm officially out of room for switched in factory blanks:wacko:

I'll post some light output pictures later. I will say that these will come in handy and I'm glad I added them!

Looks very nice ! Where can purchase switches like that ?

 

[yotaguy674]

Looks very nice ! Where can purchase switches like that ?

Cali Raised LED

 

[Bundutrailer]

Hey all, figured I would document some of the things I've done to my rig here!

Here we go...

My first picture of my new to me 2006 V8 4WD Sport.

My first "mod" was getting my wheels painted matte black at a friends body shop.

Then I got some lamin-x yellow fog light covers and removed the steps.

After driving around like that for a while, I decided my ride height was way too low. On went a Daystar lift!

Not wanting to look like I skipped leg day, on went some All-Pro 1.5 inch wheel spacers and LT275/70/17 BFG KO2's!

My girlfriend got me a ROLA basket for my birthday, so on that went! Also found a color matched grille and installed that too.

On the way to our camping spot!

I also use my rig as my race hauler on the weekends

Decided I "needed" an ARB awning. So I installed that and used it that same weekend.

I built a sleeping platform and got a folding full size memory foam mattress and me and the girlfriend sleep pretty good now!

Well, that's all I can think of right now. Future changes will be new suspension and 4xinnovation rock sliders. After my tires wear out I plan on getting 285's as well. We plan on making a trip out west sometime to do some off roading/camping, hopefully soon!

Hi any chance to see the bed platform without the mattres?