Scrapper's half-as* build thread

[scrapper]

Antenna

So I researched here the best method of installing a new antenna to
replace my broken OEM power one.
I decided the Taco whip had the coolest name and proceeded to order
parts.
Here is what I received when I ordered part # 86300-35090
Description: ANTENNA ASSY. W/HOLD

 

[scrapper]

A shot in the driveway yesterday. Wish I would have looked at it
and I would have retaken it due to that annoying beam of light at
the right headlight.

 

[scrapper]

Nice looking 'runner, Scrapper. Looking forward to pics of the rest of your mods.

Thank you! I'm ready myself.

Great looking 4Runner! I love the tires and front bumper. Keep up the awesome work/updates.

Thanks Dizzy. Those were certainly the two mods that made the most visual impact. I appreciate it.

Looks great! Haha love the "half as*" concept because that's how I do just about everything keep up the good work!

Thanks, JeepKiller. I can't really master anything but I can halfa** a couple of things. lol

Nice looking Scrapper - keep up the half-arseness!

[MENTION=75316]jgue467[/MENTION]
thanks. i will!

Wanna know what the best investment for my truck was?

A cordless impact wrench. A Milwaukee to be exact


Truck is looking good btw. Nice bumper!

[MENTION=58830]JWaldz[/MENTION]
Thank you. And I took your advice.

I agree on the cordless impact. I have a Craftsman C3 19.2v impact and it has not failed me yet. Less than $100 at Sears last time I looked.

[MENTION=115590]StreetCreeper[/MENTION]
Your's too. Thanks. :cheers:

 

[Scramble]

Looking good man, I'm hoping for a smooth change out of my new Shrockworks bumper/LED's when it arrives in July.

 

[scrapper]

Looking good man, I'm hoping for a smooth change out of my new Shrockworks bumper/LED's when it arrives in July.

I'm hoping you do a write up I can follow so I can give mine another try.
They have to be fairly similar.

 

[Scramble]

I'm hoping you do a write up I can follow so I can give mine another try.
They have to be fairly similar.

I will, what was the brand of the mud flaps you bought? I'm looking for a pair myself.

 

[scrapper]

I will, what was the brand of the mud flaps you bought? I'm looking for a pair myself.

Here they are. If you have an Advanced Auto Parts store local they are $15

Also online. I saw that Weathertech makes a more OEM looking flap to fit many makes and models on their website but I had already bought these.

Dee Zee Black Composite Rubber; Universal Splash Guards DZ17939: Advance Auto Parts

 

[Scramble]

Here they are. If you have an Advanced Auto Parts store local they are $15

Also online. I saw that Weathertech makes a more OEM looking flap to fit many makes and models on their website but I had already bought these.

Dee Zee Black Composite Rubber; Universal Splash Guards DZ17939: Advance Auto Parts

I do have one near by. Thanks :bigok:

 

[A.Wilson013]

Reading through and I cannot figure out the issues you're having with the LED signals...

All I did was clip the factory turn signal wires, and attached them to the LED signals' wiring... Then I was having the "hyper flash" issue, so I went to autozone or orielley's and got the proper relay to fix the issue... I could probably find that relay for you in a bit.

 

[scrapper]

I'm beginning to really like it.

 

[scrapper]

Reading through and I cannot figure out the issues you're having with the LED signals...

All I did was clip the factory turn signal wires, and attached them to the LED signals' wiring... Then I was having the "hyper flash" issue, so I went to autozone or orielley's and got the proper relay to fix the issue... I could probably find that relay for you in a bit.

Thank you. I bought the relay. I'll try it.

 

[Kmurt]

Your thread is pretty genius so far. Your setup is pretty much how I want mine to look.

I need more pics of the way the front mudflaps look. I can't figure out if I want to run flaps in the front but you raise a good point of having rocks, gravel, sand fly up everywhere and your half a** picture isn't cutting it lol. And how do you like your tires? Any rubbing issues on/offroad?

This right here is "half" the reason I subbed to your thread:

Today each and every one of you will know exactly why I refer to it as a "half ass" build thread.
This will NEVER be nominated a 'sticky' for it's wealth of information.
Though it might be locked for it's profanity and uselessness.

So the freshly powdercoated new CBI bumper is here but if I could
pick the enormously huge, heavy sonofa***** up I would lift it over
my stupid head and throw it through the plate glass living room window.

Getting these god***n bolts off to remove the factory bumper is killing me.
I am so f***ing pissed now I can't even remember what size socket seemed
to ALMOST fit. I still haven't found an exact fit. And these liquid wrench
tolerant f***ing bolts haven't moved unless you count the stripping
that I've caused.

 

[scrapper]

Your thread is pretty genius so far. Your setup is pretty much how I want mine to look.

I need more pics of the way the front mudflaps look. I can't figure out if I want to run flaps in the front but you raise a good point of having rocks, gravel, sand fly up everywhere and your half a** picture isn't cutting it lol. And how do you like your tires? Any rubbing issues on/offroad?

This right here is "half" the reason I subbed to your thread:

After a look back I will have to agree those pictures suck.
Here are a couple taken in daylight.

As for the tires I only get rub at full turn and flexing simultaneously.
And even then it's minor. The front bumper/lift solved 99% of the rubbing.

Here you go. Hope these help. And thank you!

 

[Kmurt]

Much better. I think you got me sold on the mud flaps.

Thanks for the pics. Looking forward to whatever may happen with your build.

 

[scrapper]

Finished the grill mod with the old Land Cruiser emblem I
always wanted to use.
Someone else here gave me the idea.

 

[zoombyu86]

I've lifted, removed running boards, installed Alpine speakers, Kenwood head unit, GTcovers seat covers in dark grey leather, timing belt, water pump, hoses, LBJ's, and ordered the following:
CBI Offroad Fab T4R3 Front Hybrid Bumper (Powder Coat ,Satin Black/Smooth Finish) purchased today.
Goodyear Duratrac 285/75/16, purchased today
Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers
1996-98 grill for Satoshi grill mod

What lift did you use here? What tire size are these? (it didnt quote the picture, i was referring to your initial lift in the first few posts)

 

[scrapper]

What lift did you use here? What tire size are these? (it didnt quote the picture, i was referring to your initial lift in the first few posts)

The lift was done at a local shop w/ coil-overs adding 2" but what kind
I have no clue. I wish I was so inclined to do these things and
admire the hell out you all who can pull it off.
The tires are Goodyear Duratracs 285/75/16
Also has Spidertrax spacers.

 

[RPS99SHO]

After a look back I will have to agree those pictures suck.

Here are a couple taken in daylight.

Just to be clear, the front flaps are the universal ones you bought at autozone? Did you just screw into the fender well liner?

 

[scrapper]

Just to be clear, the front flaps are the universal ones you bought at autozone? Did you just screw into the fender well liner?

Yes. Absolutely. A $10 investment

 

[RPS99SHO]

Excellent. Just bought a set for myself. Took the boards off my Limited, so looks a bit odd with rear flaps but nothing for the front. Thanks for the info.