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Looks super clean man! How’s the light output on the 10” bar in the hood scoop? Too much light on he hood when it’s on? How’s it mounted?
And let’s see some pictures of that rear CBI with dual swing outs!
And let’s see some pictures of that rear CBI with dual swing outs!
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[MENTION=109102]MattJakobs[/MENTION] Hood scoop LED install was awhile back. I added the link to the build list on page 1...it has been on the list of things to do...you got it moved to the top 
Anyway, here is the link http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/185361-led-bar-hood-scoop-write-up-3rd-gen-4runner.html
Little glare on hood at all...if any it is below the scoop where I can barley see it or it doesn’t bother me. With that said the bar is still adjustable...turn up or down and tighten as desired. Light output is good and most helpful to me for close fill light but it does have decent throw. I am biased because my projectors are stupid bright to the point I intentionally aim them low.
I will get some pics up of the rear bumper soon.
Anyway, here is the link http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/185361-led-bar-hood-scoop-write-up-3rd-gen-4runner.html Little glare on hood at all...if any it is below the scoop where I can barley see it or it doesn’t bother me. With that said the bar is still adjustable...turn up or down and tighten as desired. Light output is good and most helpful to me for close fill light but it does have decent throw. I am biased because my projectors are stupid bright to the point I intentionally aim them low.
I will get some pics up of the rear bumper soon.
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Tonight’s project of 10mm driver rear spacer install is complete! This was a bit of a PITA to do by myself with OME 861s but I got it done...O’Reilly’s for the win with some spring compressors and a 3ft pry bar were my helpers.
I went for a short ride post install to let things settle a bit...measurements aren’t perfect but are better. We will see how they pan out.
New hub to Fender measurements
Driver Front- 23 3/4 24 -Passenger Front
Driver Rear- 24 1/2 24 3/4 -Passenger Rear
Also, steering wheel cover removed and rotated to dead center so my OCD can relax. Woohoo!
Last but not least...my ARB 50 refrigerator is dead...no lights on the display and interior light flickers. All fuses good, same thing with 12/120V. I took the back off and all connections look to be tight. I am guessing it is a connection near the display...ARB said they will repair for free if I ship which I still can’t believe but it is worth a shot. Well see how much shipping sets me back. If they really fix for free it is probably worth it!
I went for a short ride post install to let things settle a bit...measurements aren’t perfect but are better. We will see how they pan out.
New hub to Fender measurements
Driver Front- 23 3/4 24 -Passenger Front
Driver Rear- 24 1/2 24 3/4 -Passenger Rear
Also, steering wheel cover removed and rotated to dead center so my OCD can relax. Woohoo!
Last but not least...my ARB 50 refrigerator is dead...no lights on the display and interior light flickers. All fuses good, same thing with 12/120V. I took the back off and all connections look to be tight. I am guessing it is a connection near the display...ARB said they will repair for free if I ship which I still can’t believe but it is worth a shot. Well see how much shipping sets me back. If they really fix for free it is probably worth it!
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[MENTION=109102]MattJakobs[/MENTION] rear bumper pic as requested...the telescoping light has a coiled wire in the tube that allows stretch and is wired on-off-reverse in the cab with a master shutoff pendant on the pole for easy control while camping.
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That thing looks awesome man, definitely jealous of the dual swing out! Thanks for sharing.
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The plan is to ditch the wire supports and make a bracket/support arm that swings out and supports each table from below so I can put larger/heavier items on the tables.
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Thanks for the compliment! I have Slee duals on my 80 series as well and really like them. The tables here are great but the other significant bonus is the lack of clearance required to open up the arms as compared to a single swing arm. I will say that CBI doesn’t make a lot of these rear bumpers and they forgot to drill some holes, some holes were misaligned and parts were missing. It was all fairly easy to fix and they were easy to work but the experience was a little annoying. If you choose to go this route I would ask CBI to test fit all the pieces and check the packing list before shipment.
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Of course. I’ve been looking long and hard at rear bumpers, especially with Black Friday around the corner. How much of a convenience factor is having the dual swingouts? Sometimes annoying, easy with the weight distribution?
For fuel storage, are you happy with just one jerry can holder or do you wish you had gotten two?
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Super convenient...wouldn’t have it any other way (nor would my wife). This bumper is HEAVY! I switched to OME 861s and required shims on drivers side to help with lean, not perfect but pretty close to level. I run with 1 tank for the most part and am happy. I have 2 more I can put on the roor rack if needed. I use my 80 series for longer trips...more comfy for everyone and better range and it holds two extra tanks on the roof most of the time.
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Nice. Everything but the front ARB bumper on my 4Runner I either welded or cut/designed myself. Lots of time was spent but less than 400.00 in material for rear plate bumper, sliders, swing away and such. Really happy with it. I looked at doing a little table behind my swing away but decided against it as I have a table with my tailgate.
Currently my dad and I are working on a cover like this for the rear of my vehicle.
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I'll definitely be switching to the 861s too, plus Sonoran Steel's rear body mounts.
Thanks for the info man, I really like the look and functionality of the dual swings. Just want to make sure it's the right decision.
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Tail turn light upgrades
Added some VLED tail turn lights and resistors. I did try a “LED” flasher but it didn’t work so I went with the resistors.
VLED HIGH VISIBILITY AMBER 6 LED 7443 744
VLED VLR-6 PRO SAFE LOAD TURN SIGNAL RESISTOR EQUALIZER
Added some VLED tail turn lights and resistors. I did try a “LED” flasher but it didn’t work so I went with the resistors.
VLED HIGH VISIBILITY AMBER 6 LED 7443 744
VLED VLR-6 PRO SAFE LOAD TURN SIGNAL RESISTOR EQUALIZER
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Thanks for the compliment! I really should have started this years ago, glad it has been helpful thus far. If you have any questions just ask.
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Been driving around for awhile now since adding the spacers on the drivers side and alignment seemed a litte off, turns out the toe drivers side toe was way out of spec...tires also needed R&B’d...all better now. Before and after numbers below.
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Spent some $$$ today
I heard from ARB...they fixed my fridge/freezer and are sending back for free. Needed a new display. So I figured now was as good a time as any for a fridge slide. After much debate and review and consideration for making my own I ordered an Alu-cab tilting slide from OK 4WD during their Black Friday sale. My wife is short so I needed a solution that would work for her and this was the easy answer...not the cheap one. Nonetheless I think this will work well for both of us. Pic below is for attention only...not my rig.
https://ok4wd.com/brands/alucab/alu-cab-tilting-fridge-slide-small-medium-fridges
I will add some install pics when I get it.
Also...I “needed” something to aid my fishing habit and entertain the family. So today I picked up a Kayu Kayak Voodoo. Something of a hybrid kayak/paddle board. My family and I did a little demo with the company owner, Kevin, and it was an easy sell for us. It just came out last week...isn’t even on his website yet but plenty of videos on Facebook.
Kaku Kayak | Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards
You can see the video here:
https://www.facebook.com/kakukayak/videos/954705344681201/
I heard from ARB...they fixed my fridge/freezer and are sending back for free. Needed a new display. So I figured now was as good a time as any for a fridge slide. After much debate and review and consideration for making my own I ordered an Alu-cab tilting slide from OK 4WD during their Black Friday sale. My wife is short so I needed a solution that would work for her and this was the easy answer...not the cheap one. Nonetheless I think this will work well for both of us. Pic below is for attention only...not my rig.
https://ok4wd.com/brands/alucab/alu-cab-tilting-fridge-slide-small-medium-fridges
I will add some install pics when I get it.
Also...I “needed” something to aid my fishing habit and entertain the family. So today I picked up a Kayu Kayak Voodoo. Something of a hybrid kayak/paddle board. My family and I did a little demo with the company owner, Kevin, and it was an easy sell for us. It just came out last week...isn’t even on his website yet but plenty of videos on Facebook.
Kaku Kayak | Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards
You can see the video here:
https://www.facebook.com/kakukayak/videos/954705344681201/
