Okki's Build Thread

[Keemonrunnin]

Will this drain valve work/clear with the factory skids in place?

 

[Okki]

Will this drain valve work/clear with the factory skids in place?

Yes.

You can actually even add a small section of hose if you wanted to make it drain from a lower point. access is REALLY good with the factory skids/access panel. With the Shrockworks skids not so much. Did not have time to really mess with it, but it looks like it will still work, just need girly hands to reach in and flip the lever; sausage fingers likely need not apply.

Okki

 

[Okki]

He was installing skids and an oil drain valve! Surprise ruined!

You forgot regreasing the slipyokes.....:spy:

Busy day to say the least.

Okki

 

[eddiebx]

Yes.

You can actually even add a small section of hose if you wanted to make it drain from a lower point. access is REALLY good with the factory skids/access panel. With the Shrockworks skids not so much. Did not have time to really mess with it, but it looks like it will still work, just need girly hands to reach in and flip the lever; sausage fingers likely need not apply.

Okki

So are you admitting you have girly hands? :hiding:

 

[Okki]

So are you admitting you have girly hands? :hiding:

Scrawny little dude here at 127Lbs... and I prefer the term "Ninja sized" :jump::rockon::tea:


Okki

 

[Gabex35]

Subd

 

[Keemonrunnin]

Okki, would you happen to have the pt# for this valve? I looked this up and I wanna make sure to get the right one.

 

[Rise65_Emily]

Hi Craig, You will have to replace the front fender molding because those dont' match up with the TE rockers. I did not replace the rear because while they dont match up with the TE rockers, they do not look out of place. There is actually a rubber piece under the rear fender molding that prevent dirt etc from getting under it; the front does not that have that.

It's a pricey addition to the rock rails and I probably would simply cut the OEM limited rockers if I were to do it again and possibly change the rockers to TE later. If you have a Limited and are getting the Shrockworks sliders, remember to have them put bolt on gussets on all 4 corners so you dont have to mess with the XREAS lines.

Okki

Hi Okki,
We just finished putting BudBuilt rock sliders on my SR5 and are too facing the issue of what to do about the missing rocker. Based on doing it and seeing several others face this issue, what would you suggest for a SR5?

 

[Okki]

Okki, would you happen to have the pt# for this valve? I looked this up and I wanna make sure to get the right one.

Sorry for the late response.. I fully thought I'd have my write up done in a day or so.. looks like it won't be till next year now.

Anyway; the requested info below:

Fumoto F-103N Engine Oil Drain Valve
Price: $26.5
Fumoto F-103N Engine Oil Drain Valve : Amazon.com : Automotive

Okki

 

[Okki]

Hi Okki,
We just finished putting BudBuilt rock sliders on my SR5 and are too facing the issue of what to do about the missing rocker. Based on doing it and seeing several others face this issue, what would you suggest for a SR5?

Either cut your existing rocker, or get the Shrockworks rocker trim. the first one is free (but takes some guts) and the other is the best priced alternative option.

Okki

 

[bimrunner]

I wonder if my wife will change the oil for me if I get one of those drains... prob. a big NO! Still, I want one! Thanks for the part number!

 

[Alex T4R]

Hi Okki,
We just finished putting BudBuilt rock sliders on my SR5 and are too facing the issue of what to do about the missing rocker. Based on doing it and seeing several others face this issue, what would you suggest for a SR5?

What Okki said before or you can do what I did, I bought Trail edition rocker panels and put them on. I think I paid for both of them around $300

 

[Okki]

What Okki said before or you can do what I did, I bought Trail edition rocker panels and put them on.

That's what I did, but you need to replace the front fender molding in order to make it line up nicely. The rear fender molding is a rubber plug and lines up in an okay fashion.

Once you do all the above you are looking at a way pricier option compared to the Shrockworks rockers. Since I don't have any personal experience with the Shrockworks rockers, I'm not quite sure how they line up with the fender molding, but from their site it looks pretty nice with no adjustment/replacement needed:

http://www.shrockworks.com/Trail-Edition-Rocker-Trim-5th-Gen-4Runner-pr-16265.html
$269

Details on the Trail rocker installation etc can be found over here in my build thread.

Okki

 

[Rise65_Emily]

That's what I did, but you need to replace the front fender molding in order to make it line up nicely. The rear fender molding is a rubber plug and lines up in an okay fashion.

Once you do all the above you are looking at a way pricier option compared to the Shrockworks rockers. Since I don't have any personal experience with the Shrockworks rockers, I'm not quite sure how they line up with the fender molding, but from their site it looks pretty nice with no adjustment/replacement needed:

Trail Edition Rocker Trim, 5th Gen 4Runner
$269

Details on the Trail rocker installation etc can be found over here in my build thread.

Okki

Thanks for the input. i saw the shrockworks rockers and they do look like a good, clean option. My husband would prefer to just go for the Trail rocker trim, so price and time may be the deciding factors. Love your truck!

 

[Rise65_Emily]

What Okki said before or you can do what I did, I bought Trail edition rocker panels and put them on. I think I paid for both of them around $300

Thanks Alex T4R. I will be looking at both options. Good looking truck!

 

[Okki]

Fumoto oil drain valve write up completed here:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/94578-okkis-build-thread-9.html#post1542027

Okki

 

[Titanpat57]

I have one sitting on my shelf to put on....thanks for doing this.:clap2:

 

[Okki]

Diehard Platinum 35D Battery

Since the project to lengthen all the cables for my Group 31 Marine battery to fit nicely in the OEM location is going slower than expected, I ended up getting what will eventually become my second battery. I had to leave my truck at the Airport for a week in the cold and as expected, it was dead when I returned. It started right up with the Emergency Starter (something similar to the one below).

Since we're freezing our ass off here and I don't want to have to mess with the emergency starter (and loose my radio presets all the time), I sucked it up and found the best battery deal (for what I wanted) at Sears.

The OEM "TrueStart" battery that comes in a 2010+ 4Runner is a Group 24F. I could not find any specifications on the TrueStart Battery online. This Group 35D battery fits in the OEM location without having to stretch any cables. It is a AGM battery and a deep cycle.

Specifications & Dimensions
Item# 02850035000 | Model# 50035

Dimensions:
Group Size: 35
Height (in.): 8.9
Item Weight (lbs.): 50.0
Length (in.): 9.5
Width (in.): 6.9

Power Ratings:
Amp Hours at 20 Hour Rate: 59
Capacity Amp Hours at 10 Hour Rating: 55
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA at 0 deg.F): 740
Reserve Capacity (RC): 100

Design & Construction:
Battery Design: Absorbed Glass Mat
Battery Grade: DieHard Platinum
Container Material: Polycarbonate/polyester
Maintenance: Maintenance Free
Number of Cells: 6
Overall Type: Deep-cycle
Positive Terminal Side: Right
Temperate Zone: North or South
Terminal Post Location: Top

Warranties & Coverage:
Free Replacement Warranty Term: 48 Months

EDIT 4/20/2014: I ended up NOT lengthening the alternator cables, but bending the OEM terminals in order to fit a Diehard Group 31M in the EOM Main Battery location. The 35D is currently not installed and will be used as a secondary battery eventually.

Okki

 

[DannyLlama]

Info on your emergency starter please ! I like to buy things that have been proven to work by other T4R Owners!

 

[MeBe4running]

Im glad you decided to find a battery that will fit using the factory battery cables. The one thing I've learnt is if something is remotely hard to take off or apart it is USALLY better off being left and not touched.