Ripcord's Return

[4-Ripcord]

Where are the rest of the pics? jk. Damn man nice find, looks well kept & super clean even down the steering wheel.

Yup, took me 5 months of searching.

Mmmm, she's minty!

Everything is super nice except the tires.

Thundercloud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its funny cuz i'd do anything for this many people to comment this much on my thread, but i'll leave the real mod's to the Pro's

You even have like all the same mods I had.

i don't check t4r in 3 days and all this had happened???

none the less.. welcome back bud.

Thanks man. I was always a fan of how your rig turned out.

Nice! I love the sport trim with the grey interior.

It just doesn't mesh well with the oak interior. Sticks out to me every day I get into mine.

Completely agree, there was no way I was getting Oak interior

Glad to see you're back. I loved your 4runner. Gave me ideas for mine. Ready to see what you do to the new one.

Thanks for the post!

That's one cleaning looking 3rd gen. Can't wait for the actual build thread.

Me either! :hungry:

We knew you could not stay away! I for see a full SAS build this time around. You have to step your game up son. Good to have you back and look forward to the build and what you do this time around.

Blue

Nah no SAS here, if anything I would go LT. But don't hold your breath on that either.

 

[SoSoJeff]

Awesome B5.... and a nogaro blue too! I had a silver B5 with the sport package and I regret selling it. One day ill pick up another one

 

[4-Ripcord]

I got to the airport at 4am and returned home at 10pm, 9 hour drive from Memphis, but shes home.

Already had the first mod waiting for me too, sound deadening materials.

:bluejump:arty:

I have been very impressed with this truck, in no way does it feel like a 13 year old vehicle with 130k. It feels like a 2 year old vehicle with 20k. I am very confident this was a great purchase and will be an excellent platform to jump off from.

I will start a build thread once I have something post-worthy.

 

[justwoody1]

The a nice find. Welcome back dude.

 

[ALBPM]

Welcome back!!!

I didn't think you could go without a Runner for too long.
Congratulations on the new Job. Too bad it is in Ohio but I'm sure you will make the most of it.

I'm ready for another epic Build Thread....Let the Mods Begin!!

 

[zacattack20]

Piss everyone off and just leave it stock.

 

[derpiful]

That thing looks to be in perfect shape! Suuuuuper excited for this upcoming build, and welcome back!

 

[xcgnxg]

Glad to see you're back. I loved your 4runner. Gave me ideas for mine. Ready to see what you do to the new one.

 

[4Running Daily]

I got to the airport at 4am and returned home at 10pm, 9 hour drive from Memphis, but shes home.



Already had the first mod waiting for me too, sound deadening materials.



:bluejump:arty:



I have been very impressed with this truck, in no way does it feel like a 13 year old vehicle with 130k. It feels like a 2 year old vehicle with 20k. I am very confident this was a great purchase and will be an excellent platform to jump off from.



I will start a build thread once I have something post-worthy.

Post what sound deadening you used and where if you could. Thanks

 

[4-Ripcord]

Post what sound deadening you used and where if you could. Thanks

You ever seen Rock slides build on yotatech? Prettymuch that.

 

[4Running Daily]

You ever seen Rock slides build on yotatech? Prettymuch that.

Nope, but I'll google it. Thanks!

 

[4-Ripcord]

So the only aftermarket item on the truck was a keyless entry system, today I found out it was actually a remote start keyless entry system. Neat!

 

[masphx]

Welcome back. Looking forward

 

[poleclimber63]

Awesome! Welcome back!

I got to the airport at 4am and returned home at 10pm, 9 hour drive from Memphis, but shes home.

Already had the first mod waiting for me too, sound deadening materials.

:bluejump:arty:

I have been very impressed with this truck, in no way does it feel like a 13 year old vehicle with 130k. It feels like a 2 year old vehicle with 20k. I am very confident this was a great purchase and will be an excellent platform to jump off from.

I will start a build thread once I have something post-worthy.

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I was truly saddened when you made the decision to sell your last 4r, but with all the bad luck you had, I kinda understood. This community grieved but I did notice the odd post you made! I myself learned a ton from your past contributions, and between you and BFAD, you inspired me to rediscover my interest in wrenching! My only limitation now has been $$$... When I was in my early 20's I had a great deal of confidence and rebuilt and modified a couple of cars, but in time, with kids and mortgages and family demands, I lost it. With the purchase of my 4r, and the work I've done, I've regained that confidence and interest due to, in part, your inspiration and many others on this forum. Thank you. And welcome Back! I will be watching with interest!

 

[4-Ripcord]

No progress yet, work has been super busy. Hopefully this weekend I can start tearing the interior apart. I also got some more packages in this week, lots of goodies await.

I currently have waiting to install:
-sound deadening
-new carpet padding
-Big 3 Mod supplies
-Optima yellow top
-Blue sea fusebox and breaker (12 circuit w/negatives if that gives you an idea where I'm headed)
-Tons of OEM parts for a big tune up

Stay tuned! Again I will make an actual build thread once I have a build going. Just living in my new members thread as long as I can.

I was truly saddened when you made the decision to sell your last 4r, but with all the bad luck you had, I kinda understood. This community grieved but I did notice the odd post you made! I myself learned a ton from your past contributions, and between you and BFAD, you inspired me to rediscover my interest in wrenching! My only limitation now has been $$$... When I was in my early 20's I had a great deal of confidence and rebuilt and modified a couple of cars, but in time, with kids and mortgages and family demands, I lost it. With the purchase of my 4r, and the work I've done, I've regained that confidence and interest due to, in part, your inspiration and many others on this forum. Thank you. And welcome Back! I will be watching with interest!

Thanks man, I tried to check in once in a while. I am glad you took inspiration from mine and so many other threads. That is why I write up things how I do, still nowhere close to as in depth BFAD goes.