Our '87 4R SR5 Honduras Coffee/Missions Rig Build...
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_ExpeditionMan
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Just wanted to say I am working through your build thread and it is awesome to see the progress!
Adventure Copan
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Thanks guys!
I ordered the flooring from here: http://www.auto-interior.com.
Should be ordering first of next week sliders from Rocky Road Outfitters! Bolt on and rock solid!!
I ordered the flooring from here: http://www.auto-interior.com.
Should be ordering first of next week sliders from Rocky Road Outfitters! Bolt on and rock solid!!
Adventure Copan
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Ok decided to make my sliders as I saw some last night at a Toyota event that were super simple and strong! Stay tuned!
flyinhawaiian01
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2x4 square tubing! That's how I did mine!!! 45º angle cuts on the ends, cut some simple plates and welded the ends shut. 3 short pieces of the same tubing to stand off from the frame, a few more flat plates that I welded to the frame, then welded the standoffs to that, then the tube to the standoffs.
I've had the whole vehicle drop onto a huge boulder several times in a certain rock garden, rear wheel actually off the ground, not even a bend! Of course, there's a couple small gouges in the steel, but nothing bent and it saved the body.
I used my CorelDraw program (for doing signwork) and just mocked up the whole thing, then used the local school's plasma cam machine to cut the plates out, think it took me half a day to put it all together and paint them with some wrinkle finish paint so they aren't too slippery.
I could probably give you the dimensions that I used, but it would be for an xtra cab, not a 4runner. Probably really close, but I can't say for sure.
Some pics of my sliders:
Index of /t4r/sliders
(the last photo is of my truck resting on a boulder, its the only thing holding the truck from going over!)
I've had the whole vehicle drop onto a huge boulder several times in a certain rock garden, rear wheel actually off the ground, not even a bend! Of course, there's a couple small gouges in the steel, but nothing bent and it saved the body.
I used my CorelDraw program (for doing signwork) and just mocked up the whole thing, then used the local school's plasma cam machine to cut the plates out, think it took me half a day to put it all together and paint them with some wrinkle finish paint so they aren't too slippery.
I could probably give you the dimensions that I used, but it would be for an xtra cab, not a 4runner. Probably really close, but I can't say for sure.
Some pics of my sliders:
Index of /t4r/sliders
(the last photo is of my truck resting on a boulder, its the only thing holding the truck from going over!)
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Adventure Copan
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That's pretty much what I saw. Yours look good!!
Adventure Copan
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Seat covers ordered...$488!!! I HOPE they are great!
Adventure Copan
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Dash carpet ordered!
Adventure Copan
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Anyone have a lead on a aux rocker/push light switch for the 1st gen 4R?
flyinhawaiian01
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Hmmm, I know @%1;Tigger did a group buy for the 5th gens a few months back, maybe he'll chime in and say where he got them from. Maybe that company has older style switches too?
flyinhawaiian01
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Okay, the link to Brian didn't work, let's try this:
Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum - View Profile: tigger
I'll see if he's able to post the info here.
Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum - View Profile: tigger
I'll see if he's able to post the info here.
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Adventure Copan
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[MENTION=120209]tigger[/MENTION] will those switches fit the 1st gen 4R's? I'm hoping so! Thx [MENTION=118444]flyinhawaiian01[/MENTION]
Adventure Copan
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Where's the unlike. 
I'll check it out. Thanks!
I'll check it out. Thanks!
Adventure Copan
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Debating on buying an Aussie locker...
Write up... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-rear-differential-installation-write-up.html
Another write up... http://www.yotatech.com/f116/writeup-removal-third-locker-install-161405/
Lockers... https://www.torqmasters.com/products/brand/aussie_locker
Write up... http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-rear-differential-installation-write-up.html
Another write up... http://www.yotatech.com/f116/writeup-removal-third-locker-install-161405/
Lockers... https://www.torqmasters.com/products/brand/aussie_locker
flyinhawaiian01
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Detroit soft locker for the rear, you'll get through most stuck situations with just that, and if you really need it, ARB up front will get you through much more!
I like the idea of having a mechanical locker in the rear. You never need to worry much about it, they are extremely reliable and really are maintenance free. ARB air lockers are also fantastic, but requiring a compressor, means you will need electrical to lock it, air lines to get it to work, and those extra pieces just mean more failure points you're prone to. I'm thinking of this from the standpoint that you will most likely be somewhere in the Honduran forests/hills, with no other vehicles to pull you out, and having a rear locker should get you out of most situations, while having the front locker is more of an "oh shit" situation where the rear locker isn't cuttin' it!
This is the setup on my truck, and its worked really well for many years. If you've never had a locker, the rear locker really does a lot of work. Putting the ARB up front really does make obstacles seem like nothing, but it can get you in trouble really quick too! Trails that I did before without the front locker were literally uneventful and nothing to the truck once I did! And that's when it gets "fun"! You start pushing a LOT further than normal, locking all 4 wheels will make you overconfident and that's when you quickly find yourself on your side or in a spot that's impossible to get out of without extra help!
That's just my opinion though! I'm sure others will have differing opinions, but I like having a true locking differential in the rear rather than just a "lock right" type of locker. I've always said to do it right the first time and you'll never regret it.:becky:
I like the idea of having a mechanical locker in the rear. You never need to worry much about it, they are extremely reliable and really are maintenance free. ARB air lockers are also fantastic, but requiring a compressor, means you will need electrical to lock it, air lines to get it to work, and those extra pieces just mean more failure points you're prone to. I'm thinking of this from the standpoint that you will most likely be somewhere in the Honduran forests/hills, with no other vehicles to pull you out, and having a rear locker should get you out of most situations, while having the front locker is more of an "oh shit" situation where the rear locker isn't cuttin' it!
This is the setup on my truck, and its worked really well for many years. If you've never had a locker, the rear locker really does a lot of work. Putting the ARB up front really does make obstacles seem like nothing, but it can get you in trouble really quick too! Trails that I did before without the front locker were literally uneventful and nothing to the truck once I did! And that's when it gets "fun"! You start pushing a LOT further than normal, locking all 4 wheels will make you overconfident and that's when you quickly find yourself on your side or in a spot that's impossible to get out of without extra help!
That's just my opinion though! I'm sure others will have differing opinions, but I like having a true locking differential in the rear rather than just a "lock right" type of locker. I've always said to do it right the first time and you'll never regret it.:becky:
Adventure Copan
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Well I just called on the Detroit Soft Locker and the guy was very helpful in answering my questions. Basically he says they are way stronger, but they are also twice as much. I will likely go that route anyway as I don't want it to break. I'm not going with a locker up front though as I think for me it's over board and I'm ready to stop spending money on this thing!...for a while at least. LOL
Thanks for the info!!!
Thanks for the info!!!
Adventure Copan
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What are your thoughts on an e-locker? I have someone trying to sell me one. Thanks!
Adventure Copan
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Ok I just read up on elockers and I'm gonna pass. I need to keep this as simple as possible and I think the Detroit Soft locker is the solution. About the same price as a elocker, but with out any wiring or switches. This will eventually be mostly used off road so select ability isn't as important.
