NYC-Runner Build Thread

[Nyc-Runner]

Newly installed Vision X rock lights pics along with the 20" spot light on the front bumper. Happy with the results the only thing i might do is add 2 more under the front bumper since you can't really see much under there. Other than that i'm ready to do some night wheeling!

 

[telum01]

Well that's just goddamn beautiful

 

[KingGeorge]

Thanks for the new desktop background! :thumb3:

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Well that's just goddamn beautiful

Thanks for the new desktop background! :thumb3:

Thanks guys.. Your welcome :hatsoff: Haha I was messing around with the DSLR trying to get some cool long exposure shots but it's hard at night with all the light. I'm still learning the photography thing..

 

[philskeeter]

Thanks guys.. Your welcome :hatsoff: Haha I was messing around with the DSLR trying to get some cool long exposure shots but it's hard at night with all the light. I'm still learning the photography thing..

Bumper looks great! When you put it on is there anything that had to be adjusted since the bumper doesn't cover much? I've been looking to get a bumper but making a decision is the hardest part.

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Bumper looks great! When you put it on is there anything that had to be adjusted since the bumper doesn't cover much? I've been looking to get a bumper but making a decision is the hardest part.

Thanks man! No not really it pretty much fits right up nice and tight. There's a little bit of adjustability because i remember when we first mounted mine up there was slightly more of a gap on one side then the other and we were able to loosen it and get it evened out but that's about it. I hit everything under there with flat black paint before and after, including the water bottle so everything blends in nicely. But i'm not really worried if everythings not completely hidden i wanted this bumper more for functionality being the it has the best approach angle and clearance over every other aftermarket bumper out there and is about as snug and tight to the body and frame as your ever going to get it! Scotty at AOR really did a nice job with these and they're base off of the same platform as the one's he's been building for years which are build strictly for rock crawling so they're strong as shit and personally love the look of them!

Demello was my original choice because i really love the style and looks of it but it also leaves some things like the washer bottle exposed again never bothered me but some don't like it. Also Demello uses a little thinner steal for weight savings, not a huge problem for most but i have a buddy that said he questioned how much of a hit it would be able to take if he came down on it hard enough? But i think Demello hit the mark with making one of the best bumpers for 4th Gens and did a great job of following the body lines and also has the best 3 hoop design.

CbI is a good option also look into SOS concepts [MENTION=90013]HHIRunner[/MENTION] has one of the first and maybe only one's made for a 4th gen and i think it has similar aesthetic to Demello! I've never been a fan of Shrockworks i'm sorry i know everybody love's them i just think they're too bulky and don't compliment are trucks that well but hey they'll cover everything up for ya:drum: haha Anyways these are just my opinions but hopefully they help you on your way to the right decision for what works best for you.Everybody body has there one taste and intended use so i'd say whatever you like and works best for you man...

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Awesome day of wheeling today Today at Ma Bell in MA. All in all it was a great day some really good challenging wheeling and great new trails we got to explore. I ended up leaving with a trail damage :moping: but i guess it's bound to happen when we wheel our trucks the way we, i snapped one of my valve stems towards the beginning of the day and then while squeezing thru two trees my wheel slid down off one of the stumps and my rear driver side door slid into the tree so i have a nice dent now:doh: I'm not gonna lie it hurt a little inside when i looked in the mirror and so my truck on the treehwell: Anyways we still a blast and i left with a smile on my face for one of the last wheeling trips of 2014!

 

[28.]

Man that sucks about the dent.. Great build though, truck looks awesome..

 

[Nyc-Runner]

 

[Nyc-Runner]

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Man that sucks about the dent.. Great build though, truck looks awesome..

Yeah the dent sucks, i'll def be looking into a good dent specialist! Thanks Man ..

 

[Nyc-Runner]

A couple more pics from on the trail yesterday

 

[crashman]

nyc-runner
is the paint on the rim peeling? or is it damage in the picture with the stick in the valve stem above?

 

[wadle5]

Sucks about the damage, but definitely lucky on where you hit. Fortunately no broken glass and your door handle and locking mechanism and everything still works. So I guess next up is an exoskeleton huh??????

 

[Nyc-Runner]

nyc-runner
is the paint on the rim peeling? or is it damage in the picture with the stick in the valve stem above?

No the paint isn't peeling the wheels are just really dirty in the picture with mudd,dirt and leaves but there is a good amount of rock rash on a couple of the wheels. I'll have to do some re touching after this winter for sure! There was some big rock at this place and that's how my valve stem got snapped off! Yeah know pretty tough wheeling when my buddy's 1st Gen on 35s and my other buddies 70 series LC on 37's have winch multiple time! I def had to take a couple of bypasses and even those weren't the easiest hence my door. The stick we shoved in there to try to hold a little bit of air in the tire to move it into a better position to jack it up haha but it worked!

Sucks about the damage, but definitely lucky on where you hit. Fortunately no broken glass and your door handle and locking mechanism and everything still works. So I guess next up is an exoskeleton huh??????

Yeah It definitely sucks but i guess it's to expected to happen from time to time wheeling our trucks the way we do! Yes for sure though it could always be worse! I'm going to pull the inside of the door panel off and see how much i can pop it out, if it still looks like shit my buddies cousin is a dent specialist so hopefully take care of it! Lol my buddy said that to me the other day and i'm not going to lie i thought about it haha I think down the road if i or when i ever designate this truck to just a trail or exhibition rig then hey you never know ..

 

[wadle5]

Yeah It definitely sucks but i guess it's to expected to happen from time to time wheeling our trucks the way we do! Yes for sure though it could always be worse! I'm going to pull the inside of the door panel off and see how much i can pop it out, if it still looks like shit my buddies cousin is a dent specialist so hopefully take care of it! Lol my buddy said that to me the other day and i'm not going to lie i thought about it haha I think down the road if i or when i ever designate this truck to just a trail or exhibition rig then hey you never know ..

Yeah that dent is a little big for a dent specialist, your best bet is trying to probably back it out from the inside, then maybe trying the heat and upside aerosol can to pop out what remains, or whatever remains your dent guy should be able to at least improve, but it would be hard to make it completely gone. Guy in our bodyshop is good, but he also honest, something like this he would say I can definitely make it better, but it still might slightly be there that maybe a trained eye would notice it. Post up pics!

 

[Darklight]

Dang Jared. Glad you had fun and made it off the trail. Those tpms sensors are bad news for off roading. They don't flex like rubber valve stems do. Regardless glad you had a good time wheeling !

Happy new year! :yawn:


Bobby
Charlotte, NC

 

[Nyc-Runner]

Dang Jared. Glad you had fun and made it off the trail. Those tpms sensors are bad news for off roading. They don't flex like rubber valve stems do. Regardless glad you had a good time wheeling !

Happy new year! :yawn:


Bobby
Charlotte, NC

Yeah man all ended well and we made it home safe and sound ray2:Yes I know going to get them all replaced with rubber valve stems, the aftermarket ones I bought for these wheels haven't been working pretty much since I put them in lol

Happy New Year to you to broarty:

 

[fuel-n-fire]

I've got 2 questions about your Addicted bumper.

1. Did you have the bumper powder coated after you received it? Their website doesn't give an option for coating and it says that all bumpers "ship raw".

2. Did you request a build with no spots for a blinker? I think it looks better but I am curious how that works with your local law?

Really nice build BTW.

 

[HHIRunner]

I've got 2 questions about your Addicted bumper.



1. Did you have the bumper powder coated after you received it? Their website doesn't give an option for coating and it says that all bumpers "ship raw".



2. Did you request a build with no spots for a blinker? I think it looks better but I am curious how that works with your local law?



Really nice build BTW.

I can answer number 2 for you, 06-09 4runners have the blinkers in the headlight so he doesn't need them in the bumper like an 03-05 4Runner would.