cpepper
New member
After a lot of research on this site, I bought my 99 4Runner about a year and a half ago. It had 145k miles, 4x4, 5-spd, factory locker, and was in immaculate shape.
I was already addicted to this forum, so I read everything I could and started putting together my own build. Nothing crazy, but I am thrilled with the result so far. It looks pretty good, and is way more capable than it was!
Suspension & Treads
Front: Toytec coilovers set to 3"
Rear: OME 890 & Bilstein 5100s
Tires: 265/70 GY SilentArmors
Wheels: Stock 5-star painted black
Poly bushings all around
Performance
Deckplate
ISR
Lighting
Roof: 4x 18W LED 30deg beam
Front: 2x 18W LED 30deg beam
Dome: 24 SMD LED
Map: 2x 12 SMD LED
Cargo: 2x 24 SMD LED
Racks
Thule crossbars
4x Thule Criterion bike trays
Interior
Coverking ballistic seat covers (rugged!)
Weathertech liners front, rear & cargo
Audio
Sony headunit with remote microphone
MB Quart Pro separates in stock front locations
JL Audio 10" Subwoofer
Soundstream Reference Class A 3.0 Amp
JL Audio 250/1 Subwoofer Amp
Maintenance
Replaced LBJs
Replaced CVs
Replaced rear axle bearings & seals
Replaced Starter solenoid
Replaced broken endlinks
Other
Satoshi mod
Diff breather mod
Need to do
Sliders - got some serious dings already!
And here she sits today..
Here it looks like it has some reverse rake, but that is just because of my steep driveway. It actually sits very level.
The Toytec coilovers have been great, I love the adjustability. And if I get a plate bumper one day, it will just be a small adjustment.
The Sony head unit is pretty cheap, but offers the features that are critical to me: a nearly flawless Bluetooth implementation, digital delay, digital crossover, high-voltage line output, and a remote mic input.
I built this ported sub enclosure to be tough, but also easily removable because it takes up a lot of cargo space. It is covered with ballistic nylon to take some bumps and bruises. I put handles on the sides (it is heavy) and used a 30A 110V plug and receptacle so that I could easily disconnect the power, ground, and remote on/off.
With the cover on, it blends in pretty well under the cargo cover, even when closed.
The Soundstream amp is mounted under the driver's seat. I put it in a 3" tall tupperware container (without the top so heat can escape), since I have occasionally been through deep enough water to get the floor wet. Kind of ghetto, but it gets the job done. The MBQ separates fit right in the stock locations, including the tweeter. It sounds great and is pretty stealthy.
I mounted four 18W LED lights on a Thule load bar on the roof and two on the grill. I used the Thule because A) I already had it, and B) I can remove it in about 2 minutes. It makes quite a bit of wind noise, so it is nice to remove for longer trips. Shameless plug: I sell these off-road LED lights at my LED store. They are certainly not PIAAs, but they provide tons of light for my desert camping runs. I mounted two switches to independently control the roof lights and grill lights.
The Satoshi mod was one of the most fun projects I've done. I had not done glass work in a while, so it was cool to get back into it. When I added the lights, I thought it had kind of an FJ look to it.
Many, many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post articles on repairs and maintenance. I don't know how I could have done the LBJs, CVs, starter solenoid, and especially the rear axle seals (especially!!). This place has definitely made me fall in love with my T4R and the modding that comes with it.
Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts, or need me to post a picture of anything I've done..
I was already addicted to this forum, so I read everything I could and started putting together my own build. Nothing crazy, but I am thrilled with the result so far. It looks pretty good, and is way more capable than it was!
Suspension & Treads
Front: Toytec coilovers set to 3"
Rear: OME 890 & Bilstein 5100s
Tires: 265/70 GY SilentArmors
Wheels: Stock 5-star painted black
Poly bushings all around
Performance
Deckplate
ISR
Lighting
Roof: 4x 18W LED 30deg beam
Front: 2x 18W LED 30deg beam
Dome: 24 SMD LED
Map: 2x 12 SMD LED
Cargo: 2x 24 SMD LED
Racks
Thule crossbars
4x Thule Criterion bike trays
Interior
Coverking ballistic seat covers (rugged!)
Weathertech liners front, rear & cargo
Audio
Sony headunit with remote microphone
MB Quart Pro separates in stock front locations
JL Audio 10" Subwoofer
Soundstream Reference Class A 3.0 Amp
JL Audio 250/1 Subwoofer Amp
Maintenance
Replaced LBJs
Replaced CVs
Replaced rear axle bearings & seals
Replaced Starter solenoid
Replaced broken endlinks
Other
Satoshi mod
Diff breather mod
Need to do
Sliders - got some serious dings already!
And here she sits today..
Here it looks like it has some reverse rake, but that is just because of my steep driveway. It actually sits very level.
The Toytec coilovers have been great, I love the adjustability. And if I get a plate bumper one day, it will just be a small adjustment.
The Sony head unit is pretty cheap, but offers the features that are critical to me: a nearly flawless Bluetooth implementation, digital delay, digital crossover, high-voltage line output, and a remote mic input.
I built this ported sub enclosure to be tough, but also easily removable because it takes up a lot of cargo space. It is covered with ballistic nylon to take some bumps and bruises. I put handles on the sides (it is heavy) and used a 30A 110V plug and receptacle so that I could easily disconnect the power, ground, and remote on/off.
With the cover on, it blends in pretty well under the cargo cover, even when closed.
The Soundstream amp is mounted under the driver's seat. I put it in a 3" tall tupperware container (without the top so heat can escape), since I have occasionally been through deep enough water to get the floor wet. Kind of ghetto, but it gets the job done. The MBQ separates fit right in the stock locations, including the tweeter. It sounds great and is pretty stealthy.
I mounted four 18W LED lights on a Thule load bar on the roof and two on the grill. I used the Thule because A) I already had it, and B) I can remove it in about 2 minutes. It makes quite a bit of wind noise, so it is nice to remove for longer trips. Shameless plug: I sell these off-road LED lights at my LED store. They are certainly not PIAAs, but they provide tons of light for my desert camping runs. I mounted two switches to independently control the roof lights and grill lights.
The Satoshi mod was one of the most fun projects I've done. I had not done glass work in a while, so it was cool to get back into it. When I added the lights, I thought it had kind of an FJ look to it.
Many, many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post articles on repairs and maintenance. I don't know how I could have done the LBJs, CVs, starter solenoid, and especially the rear axle seals (especially!!). This place has definitely made me fall in love with my T4R and the modding that comes with it.
Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts, or need me to post a picture of anything I've done..
