Mytoy4 Build Thread

[Mytoy4]

Are you gonna do the Grille on this one?

Satoshi done!

 

[momo.75]

Satoshi done!

Swank!

 

[T4R916]

How'd you get the chrome piece on the grille off? Paint it over?

Satoshi done!

 

[Mytoy4]

How'd you get the chrome piece on the grille off? Paint it over?

You mean the frame of the grille? Yes, it was painted to match the truck.

 

[LOBO79]

That looks soooooooooooooo good!!!!!! I like that Toyota emblem

 

[sportsbriefcase]

Is that the 14" FJ Cruiser Toyota emblem you used?

 

[Mytoy4]

Is that the 14" FJ Cruiser Toyota emblem you used?

No, it's not 14"; closer to 11-12". It's the emblem that comes on the newer FJ Cruisers. I don't think you can buy them by themselves. I believe they only come attached to the grille. I just got lucky enough to get one from a body shop that was going to just toss it out.

 

[jdotlim]

Satoshi done!

did you take apart the headlights and sprayed it black? or did you buy these? Thanks.

 

[Mytoy4]

did you take apart the headlights and sprayed it black? or did you buy these? Thanks.

Nope, these are aftermarket headlights.

 

[wadle5]

Somedays I miss the old bodyshop, and the amount of money you can save by working for one. Your front end looks great with everything tied together.

 

[Mytoy4]

Somedays I miss the old bodyshop, and the amount of money you can save by working for one. Your front end looks great with everything tied together.

It's a lifesaver having access!
Thank you :hug:

 

[mpyle]

I have always preferred white runners(mine is silver go figure) but have to admit your black one looks great and better than your white one. Not that the white one didn't look good just think your black one looks better. Also, I have a quick question for you. I see you installed the same lift again. Is the spring seat position on the front Bilsteins set to 0" and was/is it the same for both the white and black runner?

 

[Mytoy4]

I have always preferred white runners(mine is silver go figure) but have to admit your black one looks great and better than your white one. Not that the white one didn't look good just think your black one looks better. Also, I have a quick question for you. I see you installed the same lift again. Is the spring seat position on the front Bilsteins set to 0" and was/is it the same for both the white and black runner?

Thank you! I've always had an eye for white as well. Black just gives it a more beefy look, I think. Definetaly a color I'm still getting use to, as I've never owned anything but white and silver
The bilsteins were not adjustable. The set I got is a 3" lift and exactly the same one I put on the white one.

 

[gm350reratliff]

Somedays I miss the old bodyshop, and the amount of money you can save by working for one. Your front end looks great with everything tied together.

It's a lifesaver having access!
Thank you :hug:

Yeah, having shop access is awesome. I worked over 10 years at a truck accessory shop. We did everything from bugshields to custom flatbeds, lift kits, full on bumper and suspension fab work. Definitely miss having access to a TIG welder, alignment rack, 2-post lifts, plasma cutters, fork lifts, etc. It's also nice having access to all the stuff a shop like that throws out. There was definitely a market on ebay for stuff like that. Awe, the good ole days.........

 

[jdotlim]

Nope, these are aftermarket headlights.

where did you buy these? mine is starting to yellow. and i thought about just replacing them. thanks.

 

[iAlex684]

I'm guessing you chopped the body mount. Do you rub on the pinch well? Or did you solve that problem?

 

[Running4x4]

So sorry for the delay! Yesterday got away from me. Not the best quality but hope these help.

Just the way i like my burger patties, extra Beefy :tea:

 

[Mytoy4]

I'm guessing you chopped the body mount. Do you rub on the pinch well? Or did you solve that problem?

All I've done so far is grind off the edge of the body mount. So far it doesn't seem to be rubbing the pinch weld. I think I've gotten all the rubbing under control. I hope...

 

[Mytoy4]

where did you buy these? mine is starting to yellow. and i thought about just replacing them. thanks.

Here ... Black 2006 2009 Toyota 4Runner Replacement Headlights Headlamps 06 09 Left Right | eBay

 

[Brian3676]

Here ... Black 2006 2009 Toyota 4Runner Replacement Headlights Headlamps 06 09 Left Right | eBay

Did they fit well or need some playing with? Also, how is there actual light output compared to OEM ?