Official Build Thread, Creation of Truck Norris.

[963rdgen]

Truck Norris:

Current:
1996 4runner Limited
E-locker, Auto.
265/75/16

When I first got it:

I removed the bull bar as It took up the front tow hook point, and this would not suffice if I wanted to take it off road!

Towed this trailer full to the brim in heavy crap. He didn't like it too much.

Got myself some recovery gear...

Blacked out the factory rims with some spray on duplicolor for wheels from CT

New tires and rear steel bumper:

Cleaned up:

Recent acquisitions for build:
Warn XD9000

Current part stockpile:
Addicted Offroad Front Bumper
Toytec 2" Body Lift
Warn Xd9000
Tokico Trekmaster Shocks

Coming up:
Some maintenance items
Suspension Lift:
-Toytec Ultimate Coilover Up Front with 650 Pound Springs
-Ome 861 Rear Coils with Extended Billstein Shocks
-35" Duratracs, or 36x11 Super swampers.
Sport Hood- Painted Black
Black Flares/Side Panels
Thrush Welded Exhaust
Whitson Rack
Savage Sliders w/kickout
Snorkel
Tire Carrier Add on for Rear Bumper
Gears and ARB's
Custom Paint Job, Colour TBD.

I'm hoping to have this all done for next wheeling season!

Stay tuned.

 

[shootmymime]

:banana:
oh yeah, lookn good!

 

[AZTOY]

Where is the pic of your truck with the addicted front bumper? Because I never saw the pics from your solid axle swap. That's a big project to leave out of your build pics. LOL

 

[BlackCat914]

Where is the pic of your truck with the addicted front bumper? Because I never saw the pics from your solid axle swap. That's a big project to leave out of your build pics. LOL

I don't think it's installed yet, and I'm pretty sure that's a pic from addicted's web site.

 

[AZTOY]

I don't think it's installed yet, and I'm pretty sure that's a pic from addicted's web site.

I know, it was a joke. :lmao:

 

[BlackCat914]

I know, it was a joke. :lmao:

oooohhhh. haha!??

 

[quicksilvr]

:facepalm:


:lmao:

 

[963rdgen]

Ya caught me!

Yeah it should hopefully be going on next week along with the body lift and winch

Thanks guys.

 

[963rdgen]

While waiting on my bumper to be ready to go, I've been trying to decide which lights I would like to mount.

Found these:
IPF Light kit - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

Anyone have any experience with them? They'll be mounted on the bumper.

I like the look, and the dual reflector concept is perfect for what I need right now. I'm not too worried about them being super bright as I plan to add four lights on the roof rack.

It sucks playing the waiting game, the winch is sitting in my living room staring at me.

 

[Greg_Canada]

I've got them on my truck. If you're in the 427 corridor area you can check em out before you buy.

I like them, not HID's but for the price they are good.

 

[963rdgen]

Have you had them in the water at all?

Just wondering how waterproof they are.

James

 

[963rdgen]

Decided to go with a 2" BL, seems to make the 35's a lot easier to work in.

Bumper is shipping friday, ordering the BL friday, should be here roughly same time. Looking to get them installed before my trip to Montreal (5 Hour drive) Last time I was up there, I could have used the winch twice getting to houses during freezing rain. Unfortunately a 2WD Saturn Vue can only go so far (My mom's)

 

[963rdgen]

Also need a wheel bearing done before the trip!
I really wanted to do most of the repairs on my truck myself to learn how, but with it being pretty cold here already, not going to have too much time to tackle this one.

 

[TRDteen]

Any picture with the new bumper? :hungry:

 

[963rdgen]

Any picture with the new bumper? :hungry:

I am hoping it arrives before the weekend. Trust me as soon as I receive it and get it installed there will be many pictures .

 

[963rdgen]

Tied up some loose ends today, bought a license plate mount for the roller fairlead. Gotta keep er legal.

Also ordered a set of IPF 968's for the bumper. Got a great deal, basically $80 for the pair.

Got a Warn hook strap. I got screwed on ebay. I guess I was on the American site, and when I saw the ad it had said $6.99 + $1.98 shipping. I clicked buy, signed in, and then found out I committed and had to pay $19.99 for shipping this lanyard like item.

At least I got my hands on one of those Antenna mounts from Outdoor Logic, they were very fair only charging me $10 for shipping. Good guys there.

Hopefully everything comes in this week and I can get **** done son.

Done a bunch of reading about the body lift install and it seems pretty simple.

James

 

[963rdgen]

Ordered some Tokico Trek master shocks today for the rear, they were discontinued so I was able to find a set on ebay for 60+ 30 shipping to Canada.

Great score

 

[963rdgen]

Well, it has been a while but some major changes.

Lift:
Toytec Ultimate Front- 9 Wrap Land Cruiser Coils with Tokico Trekmaster Shocks in the Rear.

New tires- 295/75/16 Hankook Dynapro M/T RT03

I had a fabricator put my winch inside my front bumper on a plate.

Here are some new pics:



2.5" Taller than my Duratracs.
Ever wondered what 34's would look like on a Saturn Vue?

Finally got around to installing lift kit. Currently the front is done, hopefully the rear is done tomorrow morning.
Before:

After:

Stance: (Rear not done, and coilovers not tuned yet.)

 

[dorton]

Looks great!

 

[963rdgen]

Thanks man! Still needs some tweaking but pretty happy with it so far!

Hopefully getting out for a day of offroad fun next Saturday to test er out.