patkelly4370
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Called Avid to check on status. Slider tubes are done, still need the top plates welded on.
Another week or so. Not in any big hurry.
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Another week or so. Not in any big hurry.
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patkelly4370
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A while back my Wife drove my pickup (68 F100) to work (County jail). The "kids" there (much younger officers) called it "the Old Farm Truck".
Last week she drove the 4runner. The kids oohed & ahhed over it.
I'll have to get my old muscle bike back on the road and get their reaction to it. 1980 Yamaha XS1100le. Bumped from 1100cc to 1200cc and compression ratio from 9.5 to 10.4/1. It moves pretty good for 40 years old.
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Last week she drove the 4runner. The kids oohed & ahhed over it.
I'll have to get my old muscle bike back on the road and get their reaction to it. 1980 Yamaha XS1100le. Bumped from 1100cc to 1200cc and compression ratio from 9.5 to 10.4/1. It moves pretty good for 40 years old.
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Picked up my Avid sliders Wednesday. They are above me in the upper bunk of my 18-wheeler until I get home Monday morning.
Remove nerf/steps, test fit, reinstall nerf/steps, degrease, sand, clean, dry, prime & paint.
Goal for Mon/Tue is to get to at least prime. Though rust isn't much of an issue where I live.
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Remove nerf/steps, test fit, reinstall nerf/steps, degrease, sand, clean, dry, prime & paint.
Goal for Mon/Tue is to get to at least prime. Though rust isn't much of an issue where I live.
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Removed the Nfab nerf/steps. Hmmm... the nekkid look isn't bad. But I'm not that concerned with looks.
These sliders are 'substantial'
The test fit is superb!
Comparison specs:
Nfab nerf/steps
14.2 lbs each
Ground to step 15¼"
Ground to bar 17¼"
Body to step 4"
Avid sliders
43.8 lbs right, 45.2 lbs left
Ground to bar 17½" (I'll have to step a little higher)
Body to bar front 3½" (less surface)
Body to bar rear kicker 6½" (it sticks out a little farther than my rear tire).
One side degreased, scuffed washed, rinsed, dried, and primed. I'll do the other one tomorrow, then set them aside until next week when I get back home. Then paint, probably satin black with bedliner on the plate.
These sliders are 'substantial'
The test fit is superb!
Comparison specs:
Nfab nerf/steps
14.2 lbs each
Ground to step 15¼"
Ground to bar 17¼"
Body to step 4"
Avid sliders
43.8 lbs right, 45.2 lbs left
Ground to bar 17½" (I'll have to step a little higher)
Body to bar front 3½" (less surface)
Body to bar rear kicker 6½" (it sticks out a little farther than my rear tire).
One side degreased, scuffed washed, rinsed, dried, and primed. I'll do the other one tomorrow, then set them aside until next week when I get back home. Then paint, probably satin black with bedliner on the plate.
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All primered. Now they sit curing till I get home next week, then the black paint.
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Got home last week and put 2 coats of black on. Then they sat for another week curing.
Intended to put on 1 or 2 more coats this last Monday, but it started snowing. Snowed another 2-3 inches yesterday (I live in the desert, with cactus, roadrunners, coyotes and scorpions).
Next Mon & Tue is forecast in the 60°'s. Hopefully another coat or 2 then install the following week.
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Intended to put on 1 or 2 more coats this last Monday, but it started snowing. Snowed another 2-3 inches yesterday (I live in the desert, with cactus, roadrunners, coyotes and scorpions).
Next Mon & Tue is forecast in the 60°'s. Hopefully another coat or 2 then install the following week.
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patkelly4370
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Sliders installed. Finally
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spartacus
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Sliders installed. Finally
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Looks really good.
patkelly4370
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Found another handy use for the kick out.
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So many things I've wanted to do to and with the 4runner, but life keeps blocking me.
I set funds aside earmarked for mods, but it always gets diverted to others' (family) wants/needs.
Plus, son(s) have needed it for transportation the last couple of months. I've been back in my 68 F100.
The lack of driving it lately plus the inability of being able to do the work on it that I want is causing an apathy.
Guess I'm just being selfish.
I get home tomorrow (Monday) morning from my usual 3,000 mile commute, hop in Wifes pickup and go get the last load of my youngst sons familys belongings and bring it here. Another 1,000 miles on my day off. They're moving here, very near us.
Next known expense, oldest son (3 sons, and a daughter that identifies as male) asked for for financial help with his wedding next year.
By then I'll need tires. Last time I had money for a 4runner present, Wife needed tires, then the Jeep broke, then downpayment for a car for son...
But life is ok.
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I set funds aside earmarked for mods, but it always gets diverted to others' (family) wants/needs.
Plus, son(s) have needed it for transportation the last couple of months. I've been back in my 68 F100.
The lack of driving it lately plus the inability of being able to do the work on it that I want is causing an apathy.
Guess I'm just being selfish.
I get home tomorrow (Monday) morning from my usual 3,000 mile commute, hop in Wifes pickup and go get the last load of my youngst sons familys belongings and bring it here. Another 1,000 miles on my day off. They're moving here, very near us.
Next known expense, oldest son (3 sons, and a daughter that identifies as male) asked for for financial help with his wedding next year.
By then I'll need tires. Last time I had money for a 4runner present, Wife needed tires, then the Jeep broke, then downpayment for a car for son...
But life is ok.
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Washing machine quit last week. Bought another.
Hooked it up, started the first load in it, when I am informed the the oven isn't working. Stovetop does, no oven.
So we now have a new oven too.
So much for the CBI skids and front bumper.
On a positive note, got my quarterly bonus so that I covered the washer.
Then got a 2nd smaller bonus and that is my front facing camera (anytime backup camera kit) that I just ordered.
Important with the prospect now of Grandbabies in the yard ages 2, 1, and one on the way.
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Hooked it up, started the first load in it, when I am informed the the oven isn't working. Stovetop does, no oven.
So we now have a new oven too.
So much for the CBI skids and front bumper.
On a positive note, got my quarterly bonus so that I covered the washer.
Then got a 2nd smaller bonus and that is my front facing camera (anytime backup camera kit) that I just ordered.
Important with the prospect now of Grandbabies in the yard ages 2, 1, and one on the way.
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"Anytime backup camera" kit arrived today. VERY fast shipping!
Now to find the right time to install it. Many irons in the fire (future pun) with little time off to work on them.
Have the camera to install. Got metal today to continue my vise and grinder stand projects. Which will go along with my anvil stand project. I'm intending to try my hand at hobby blacksmithing (see above pun).
It's not as hot today, 99°. But chance of rain tomorrow. If so, the 4runner is getting muddy(er).
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Now to find the right time to install it. Many irons in the fire (future pun) with little time off to work on them.
Have the camera to install. Got metal today to continue my vise and grinder stand projects. Which will go along with my anvil stand project. I'm intending to try my hand at hobby blacksmithing (see above pun).
It's not as hot today, 99°. But chance of rain tomorrow. If so, the 4runner is getting muddy(er).
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"Anytime backup camera" kit installed.
Functions as advertised, but I have an issue with illuminating the switch with the dash lights. I'll address that another day.
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Functions as advertised, but I have an issue with illuminating the switch with the dash lights. I'll address that another day.
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I used the CTH kit at a fraction of the cost but made my own harness.
Reason why your switch illumination are both on is because they didn’t use isolation diodes in there design.
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Today I drove around our property with the sunshade on the windshield (blind) using only the front camera.
Going slow, I didn't hit anything (fence or bushes).
Just had to try it.
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Going slow, I didn't hit anything (fence or bushes).
Just had to try it.
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Sitting at the glass shop having 2 rock chips addressed.
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Added one of these today.
Now for hardware to attach stuff
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Now for hardware to attach stuff
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Let's see...
Got the other molle panel. Now the back is caged in.
Just installed the Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 suspension, JBL upper control arms, and CBI aluminum skid plates.
Ordered new tires today, Toyo Open Country AT3. Truck currently has the original version, just AT. Will have those put on next Tuesday, then hopefully an alignment.
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Got the other molle panel. Now the back is caged in.
Just installed the Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 suspension, JBL upper control arms, and CBI aluminum skid plates.
Ordered new tires today, Toyo Open Country AT3. Truck currently has the original version, just AT. Will have those put on next Tuesday, then hopefully an alignment.
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Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 suspension and CBI aluminum skid plates last week.
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Toyo Open Country AT3 and alignment today.
Happy happy.
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Toyo Open Country AT3 and alignment today.
Happy happy.
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When I got home after the tires (Discount Tire) and alignment I checked the air pressure and wheel nut torque.
Torque was fine. Air pressure was a tad high. The tires were all set at 45ish psi. Some higher, some lower. My gauge tops out at 45. Lowered them to my summer, not offroading 35 psi (cold).
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Torque was fine. Air pressure was a tad high. The tires were all set at 45ish psi. Some higher, some lower. My gauge tops out at 45. Lowered them to my summer, not offroading 35 psi (cold).
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