rochmpr Rev. 4 - Broke (Build) Thread

[rochmpr]

Got the alignment done today. Adjustment is maxed out at just over 4* of caster.

 

[96r50]

...one smashed finger and chunk of the cuticle torn off with the glove on. Cleaned up with a flapper wheel and paint. Will weld some reinforcement later.

That's hardcore. I probably would have used a bandaid, maybe some gauze.

:hiding:


Nice looking truck!

 

[rochmpr]

Not much progress as of late, but I dropped the Runner of with Luke @ 4X4 Labs to be the donor vehicle for a front bumper. While there, some sliders and rear. Gonna be a few weeks, hopefully, and BudBuilt skids arrive tomorrow.

Man, I can't wait to go wheeling.

 

[rochmpr]

For fun, here's some old photo's

Rev. 1 - 1981 Hilux with 22R (2002 - 2002)



Rev. 2 - 1992 Hilux with 3.Slow (2002 - 2005)



Rev. 3 - 1997 FZJ-80 (2009 - 2014)


Rev. 4 - 2014 4Runner TE (Current) - Progress from the LAB

 

[st8rocks]

How did you go about installing the front suspension with the KDSS swaybar? Disconnect at the LCA?

 

[rochmpr]

How did you go about installing the front suspension with the KDSS swaybar? Disconnect at the LCA?

Yeah, disconnected the arms at the LCA's and propped up the piston. Getting the clips back on and bolted up was a HUGE PITA. And I mean HUGE.

 

[st8rocks]

Yeah, disconnected the arms at the LCA's and propped up the piston. Getting the clips back on and bolted up was a HUGE PITA. And I mean HUGE.

Great, thanks. It sounds like some have not disconnected the front sway bar but instead used a jack to push down enough on the LCA to get the new shock in. Not sure which method I'm going to try.

 

[Rorck]

That's looking great!!! I wonder if the hood and fenders are the same on the 14-15... If that's so I could possibly change my bumper order and do a front end upgrade.

 

[rochmpr]

Even with them disconnected, I had a hell of a time getting the new coil overs in, even after I adjusted the collar all the way up to reduce the overall height. Probably didn't help that i did the whole thing solo.

 

[Rorck]

Also do you have a pic from the front? I see you got the cut outs for the round fogs. On that 4X4Labs bumper.

 

[Rorck]

Even with them disconnected, I had a hell of a time getting the new coil overs in, even after I adjusted the collar all the way up to reduce the overall height. Probably didn't help that i did the whole thing solo.

I live just around the corner, If you ever need help let me know.

 

[bimrunner]

That's looking great!!! I wonder if the hood and fenders are the same on the 14-15... If that's so I could possibly change my bumper order and do a front end upgrade.

14-15 = same front end.

 

[rochmpr]

I live just around the corner, If you ever need help let me know.

Great timing, after I'm done. Good thing, left me more beer to enjoy! Sounds like you, Bimrunner and I will have to go have some fun soon.

 

[Rorck]

14-15 = same front end.

Sorry, I ment if the 10-13 are the same as 14-15. I wouldn't mind buying the grille and headlights to do a conversion.

Great timing, after I'm done. Good thing, left me more beer to enjoy! Sounds like you, Bimrunner and I will have to go have some fun soon.

Bahaha! Yeah, I've got a buddy that lives there in west sac right by Nugget as well and he's allways changing the suspension on his Tacoma. He could have helped as well.

Once yore bumper and mine are done we should take some photos for 4x4Labs. I put down a deposit but Luke said it wouldn't be done until mid March...

 

[rochmpr]

Sorry, I ment if the 10-13 are the same as 14-15. I wouldn't mind buying the grille and headlights to do a conversion.


Bahaha! Yeah, I've got a buddy that lives there in west sac right by Nugget as well and he's allways changing the suspension on his Tacoma. He could have helped as well.

Once yore bumper and mine are done we should take some photos for 4x4Labs. I put down a deposit but Luke said it wouldn't be done until mid March...

Yeah, I down past the Nugget at the end of town. I am hoping to have the vehicle back in 3 weeks, hopefully, with gears done as well (fingers crossed)

 

[bimrunner]

Sorry, I ment if the 10-13 are the same as 14-15. I wouldn't mind buying the grille and headlights to do a conversion.


Bahaha! Yeah, I've got a buddy that lives there in west sac right by Nugget as well and he's allways changing the suspension on his Tacoma. He could have helped as well.

Once yore bumper and mine are done we should take some photos for 4x4Labs. I put down a deposit but Luke said it wouldn't be done until mid March...

10-13 is slightly different because of the headlights. I have a 13. This mod is for the 14/15 refresh. Most likely you are pushed to March/April due to Luke's largest group buy ever over on Mud.

 

[Rorck]

I talked to Luke yesterday and it looks like this bumper is going to be mine once he's done with your mock up.

 

[rochmpr]

You mean this one? I am so impatiently waiting!!

I talked to Luke yesterday and it looks like this bumper is going to be mine once he's done with your mock up.

 

[Rorck]

You mean this one? I am so impatiently waiting!!
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Same here, he said i can have mine in about two weeks.

 

[rochmpr]

As long as I get mine first! :evil:

Guess there will be local triples here in SAC area