Saker’s Midnight Build

[Saker]

This is how my T4R looks as of 4-30-2019

RIP 10-10-20

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November 27, 2013
Bought 2014 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4X4

December 7, 2013
Ran 12V Circuit for Trailer Back-up Lights


December 7, 2013
Picked up and installed Weathertech Floor Mats


December 17, 2014
Installed OEM Hood Protector

January 30, 2014
Installed my Factor 55 HitchLink

March 20, 2014
LED Light Bar Installed Behind the Grill w/FacePlate
For full description, refer to link:
LED LIGHT BAR INSTALL on a 2014 T4R

April 16, 2014
Engine Compartment LED Light Mod
For full description, refer to link:
Engine Compartment Light Mod ~ My Post

April 20, 2014
Side Mirror (Puddle Lights) Bulbs replaced with LEDs
For full description, refer to link:
2014 Side Mirror Bulb Access - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum


June 6, 2014
Installed Scuba Mod on Rear Differential
For full description, refer to link:
Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum - View Single Post - Rear Diff Breather Mod - Complete!

June 7, 2014
UltraGauge Installed & 20% Ceramic Window Tint Installed

June 17, 2014
TRD Bilstien Shocks from 2013 FJ with Off Road Suspension

July 24, 2014
Installed Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights
Direct Replacement LED Fog Light Assemblies for 2014 & Other 5th Gens

August 1, 2014
Installed H11 Morimoto Elite HID System
For full description, refer to link:
HID upgrade, which one to go with

August 2, 2014
Installed 9011 HIR Bulbs in High Beam Sockets (2530 lumens ea)
H11-H9 9005-9011 Headlight Mod

August 8, 2014
Road Trip to So. Fla

August 26, 2014
Installed TRD Wheels Part # PTR20-35110-BK

September 18, 2014
TRD SKID PLATE Part # PT938-00140
TRD Pro Parts Skid Plate Install

October 19, 2014
Installed 2) 18w 6" LEDBAR Flood Lights wired to the Towing Back-up Circuit
For full description, refer to link:
Warn Backup Lights - Trailer Power ?

 

[Saker]

March 2, 2015
Installed 5) BFG AT TA KO2's 265/70R17 LR(C)

March 13, 2015
Purchased Parts for Upper Strut/Coilover. 2) 90948-01100 Shock Cushions, 6) 90080-17215 Flange Nuts, 2) 90948-02205 Lower Cushion Retainers, 2) 90948-A2003 Upper Cushion Retainers, 2) 48609-60100 Sub Assembly Support… Items purchased for Install of 6112 Bilsteins.
Ordered Bilstein 6112 Series Shocks (46-227294) & 5160 Shock Pair (25-227661)

March 19, 2015
Rec'd Bilstein 6112 Series Shocks (46-227294)

March 25, 2015
Rec'd 5160 Shock Pair (25-227661)

March 29, 2015
Ordered Wheeler's Front SuperBump Bumpstops


April 2, 2015
Installed 5160 Shock Pair (25-227661)

April 7, 2015
Installed Wheeler's Front SuperBump Bumpstops & Bilstein 6112 Series Shocks (46-227294) & Aligned Front End

April 10, 2015
Disabled DRL
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1978748-post53.html

April 24, 2015
SouthernSS Sliders Installed

May 16, 2015
Installed T4R.ORG Badge ~ Modded
Installed my T4R.ORG Badge ~ modded with 1/16" thick X 2 1/2" dia Teflon disc between the badge and grill, stainless steel studs, stainless steel flat & lock washers, & stainless steel nylon insert locking nuts !
Used an Aluminum plate painted flat black on the backside of grill.

May 19, 2015
Side Exhaust Mod
Description of parts used: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/2013845-post8553.html

 

[Saker]

May 28, 2015
Upgraded Back-Up Lights to Rigids
Upgraded my Backup lights from the ebay 18W epistars (Orig install date Oct 19, 2014) To Rigids 35W SR-Q2 Wides
They are angled to each side, last picture is directly behind the beam!

 

[absalom]

Good so far. It's amazing how little these trucks have really changed through the years.

 

[serial0l0]

Looks good man! I'm thinking about painting my skid plate. Love how that plastidip looks. It would probably be easier to touch up after it scrapes off as well.

 

[adio3x]

I don't know what your plans are for wheeling, but a suggestion for those 5160s, add bump stop extensions, even if you do any desert driving at medium speeds. The shock will bottom out and before you know it, they'll be covered in oil (I've gone through 3 pairs......)

 

[serial0l0]

I don't know what your plans are for wheeling, but a suggestion for those 5160s, add bump stop extensions, even if you do any desert driving at medium speeds. The shock will bottom out and before you know it, they'll be covered in oil (I've gone through 3 pairs......)

I'm going to look into that for the 5100s on my t4r. I plan mostly mid-low speed desert running in mine. Thanks.

 

[jicko]

I have been thinking about 6112 + 5160. Please provide some feedbacks and reviews!

BTW, your roof rack rails should be "black". ;-)

 

[Saker]

I have been thinking about 6112 + 5160. Please provide some feedbacks and reviews!

BTW, your roof rack rails should be "black". ;-)

Enjoying the 6112's & 5160's.
Ride is nice and soaks up the harsh bumps and handles nice on the road and off road.
So much better than the OEM Tokico's and even better than the TRS/Bilstein Off Road Suspension I have previously installed from a FJ Cruiser.

I can't compare to 5100's but understand no comparison there as well.

 

[SouthernSS]

Your sliders are tacked together. Im going to add the gussets and weld them all up today, so they'll be waiting on you when you have time on Friday!

 

[CSix]

Awesome build. Thanks for keeping track of the 6112 parts list too. I should be ordering the 6112s soon.

 

[Saker]

Your sliders are tacked together. Im going to add the gussets and weld them all up today, so they'll be waiting on you when you have time on Friday!

Thanks Kevin, will be in contact as discussed!

 

[adio3x]

I'm going to look into that for the 5100s on my t4r. I plan mostly mid-low speed desert running in mine. Thanks.

Sorry for the thread jack, Saker.

You shouldn't have a problem with the 5100s, I never did. The 5160s allow a little bit more travel over the 5100s.

 

[barryhiram]

Nicely done Saker, truck looks great!

 

[Saker]

Nicely done Saker, truck looks great!

[MENTION=81322]barryhiram[/MENTION],
Thank you sir!

 

[Saker]

[MENTION=110183]SouthernSS[/MENTION],
Thanks Kevin for the Custom Sliders!
Photos added to Post #2

 

[CSix]

The sliders look great. I have stock Trails that will be replaced by these... Nice!

What notch did you end up with on the 6112s? Also, looks like you kept the rear stock springs? The 5160s give a bit of height?

Sweet rig!

 

[Saker]

The sliders look great. I have stock Trails that will be replaced by these... Nice!

What notch did you end up with on the 6112s? Also, looks like you kept the rear stock springs? The 5160s give a bit of height?

Sweet rig!

Thanks!

3rd notch on the 6112's gave me 2" lift in the front.
No spring change in the rear, and no height difference with the 5160's.

 

[fargo4x4]

nice clean build

 

[Saker]

nice clean build

[MENTION=123371]fargo4x4[/MENTION],
Thank you sir!

You recognize any locations in my thread?