smkd13's Build Thread

[smkd13]

Table Of Contents

Floor Lighting

LockRight Locker Install Instructions

Washer Fluid Reservoir Relocation



I acquired a 2001 Toyota 4Runner back in November 2012 with 126k on the clock. My "Heep" Grand Cherokee is now :rip: Didn't get to do much to it at first, but slowly i have been doing my research and getting together what i want to do with it and now I am actually starting my build.

As I am new to this site, most of you don't know me but I am not new to off-roading or vehicle modification. I have a strong history with electronics. I don't like to take my cars/trucks to shops because i like to learn from experience.

Here she sits shortly after i got her:

Currently:

Current Mods:

Engine:

Stock - No Modifications
B&M 70268 Trans Cooler - 03/02/13 - 130k
Timing Belt / Water Pump - 11/08/12 - 126k
Spark Plugs (BKR5EKB-11) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Air Filter (FRAM CA7626) - 11/25/12 - 127k
Air Filter (Purolator) - 07/26/13 - 138.5k
AmsOil 5w-30 - 02-18-13 - 133.5k
PCV - 03/02/13 - 130k
Window Washer Relocate - 03/25/13 - 131k
Fuel Fitler - 08/12/13 - 139.5k
Tank to FF Hardline - 08/12/13 - 139.5k
Thrush Muffler - -


Front Suspension:

ToyTec Boss Coil-overs - 03/02/13 - 130k
TTL Boss Warr Replace - -
Light Racing UCAs - 05/12/13 - 133.5k
Left & Right LBJ - 03/02/13 - 130k
Left & Right OTREs - 05/16/13 - 134k
LCA Bushings - 05/14/13 - 133.5k
Removed Front Sway Bar - 03/15/13 - 130k
Syn Diff Oil 75W-90 - 03/24/13 - 131k

Rear Suspension:

ToyTec Superflex Coils - 03/02/13 - 130k
Bilstein 5100 9602R703 shocks - 03/02/13 - 130k
HD Panhard Bar - 03/02/13 - 130k
Rear Sway-bar removal - 03/02/13 - 130k
LockRight Locker (1620-LR) - 03/24/13 - 131k
Syn Diff Fluid - 03/24/13 - 131k
DayStar comp bumps - 04/27/13 - 133k
Diff Breather - 08/12/13 - 139k


Electrical:

Andymod 2.0 - 11/10/12
ABS disable - (to be done)
DRL disable - 03/11/13 - 130k
Blue Sea Aux Box
Floor Lights -
LED Conversion -
LED Turn Signal Mod -

Interior:

Alpine CDA-105 - 11/07/12
Hi-fonix Brutus Sub - 11/13/12
Hi-Fonix Titan Amp - 11/13/12
Garmin Nuvi 1300LMT - 11/09/12
Uniden 520XL Pro -



Exterior:

Savage Off-road Sliders - 04/27/13 - 132k
Plasti-Dip Emblems - 12/27/13
Reinstalled "Flipped" Hitch - 03/31/13
"Fix" Fender Flares - (to be done)
ODL antenna mount - 04/09/13
Modified Rear Bumper - 05/09/13



Future Mods:

TRD Supercharger /w URD 7th
CBI Custom Rear Tube Bumper
Custom Front Tube Bumper
BudBuilt or Savage Skids
HD Adjustable Rear LCAs and UCAs
Viair Setup (480C Duals)
Rear Cargo Box w/ Air
Smittybilt X2O 8000lb
Ford F-150 Tank swap
Some front and rear lights



DISCLAIMER:
This is will be a reference point for me as well as my way to show you the progress so you will have to just deal with a lot of pictures and notes. I rather be able to reference back to this if i need something as well as have a reference for other to come to. I research everything I do and like to be as detail as i can be. So for this I apologize for the lengthy picture heavy post that may happen from time to time.

As well you all are welcome to use anything that i have posted for you own reference, (BUT GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IT DUE).

If anyone has any suggestions or questions, please post them!

 

[smkd13]

Well here are some pictures of current things done:

Sub Box and Battery - (Will be chopping the box in half soon)

AndyMod 2.0 - (mandatory first mod :hat

Timing Belt / Water Pump (w/ custom tool)

Old Belt:

Custom Tool:

New Belt and Water Pump:

 

[smkd13]

One more Reserved

 

[4-Ripcord]

Thats an awesome list of part you have incoming!

Look forward to meeting you in Moab :cheers:

 

[smkd13]

Thats an awesome list of part you have incoming!

Look forward to meeting you in Moab :cheers:

Thanks bro! :thanks:

Now it is just the "it needs to get here feeling" lol Looking forward to meeting you there too. :thanks:

How do you like your CB antenna placement? I am looking at going the same location/mount but was just wondering how your preformance has been with it there. I will be running a 4' FireFly.

 

[4-Ripcord]

My CB antenna is the one big thing I regret about my build. Drilling through the quarter panel for a CB mount? What was I thinking..

If I were to put a CB into another 4runner I would either go with the Driffter mount from outdoorlogic and a 5'-6' firestik, or use that motorized antenna mount I have on my roof for my VHV/UHF radio antenna for a CB antenna instead..

 

[smkd13]

My CB antenna is the one big thing I regret about my build. Drilling through the quarter panel for a CB mount? What was I thinking..

If I were to put a CB into another 4runner I would either go with the Driffter mount from outdoorlogic and a 5'-6' firestik, or use that motorized antenna mount I have on my roof for my VHV/UHF radio antenna for a CB antenna instead..

hmm I have thought about ordering one of those but i guess Driffter is gonna be building more which i guess is soon but we shall see. A 6' antenna now that is on hell of an antenna but as long as i can get 2' min above the roof then i would be ok with the Driffter mount. i have just been reading that the back corner like that is a bad location, but that could all be conjecture.

How is your reach (distance) with the current setup?

 

[4-Ripcord]

Reach is fine I guess, I only use the CB on wheeling trips and we dont get very separated. Never tried to talk to someone very far away. I can hear everyone crystal clear.

 

[smkd13]

Reach is fine I guess, I only use the CB on wheeling trips and we dont get very separated. Never tried to talk to someone very far away. I can hear everyone crystal clear.

Ok well that is really all it is gonna get used for anyway lol but it might get used randomly just to listen to chatter or something. I will have to do some measuring and see what one is gonna work best. If i can avoid punching holes in my rear quarter panel i would like to.

thanks again for your response btw.

 

[smkd13]

Went and picked up the parts for my adjustable HD panhard bar.

Total price - 93 bucks

3/4 in Hiems w/ misalignment - 55.00
5/8 in Grade 8 bolts - 8.35
3' DOM - 24.75
Beasty PH Bar - PRICELESS

Should be welding this thing on Saturday if all goes well.

 

[NateMob]

Got a great build going so far man, I wont be making it to this years Moab trip but hopefully next year! Who knows what our trucks will look like then!

 

[smkd13]

Got a great build going so far man, I wont be making it to this years Moab trip but hopefully next year! Who knows what our trucks will look like then!

Well ya know what they say start saving now lol and yeah by next year our rigs will probably look nothing like they do now. This summer hopefully a s/c will be done

 

[smkd13]

Oh yes the FedEx guy showed up this morning before work

 

[ALBPM]

Can you take a picture of the Bilstein 5100 9602R703 shocks out of the box??

I want to see if they come with all the bushings for the top and Bottom.

 

[smkd13]

Yep will do when I get home.

I took them out of the box and of course they come compressed and come with two washer style bushing retainers, bushings, and the nut for it. The bottom hole has the bushings as well.

 

[smkd13]

Can you take a picture of the Bilstein 5100 9602R703 shocks out of the box??

I want to see if they come with all the bushings for the top and Bottom.

Ok so here is the picture of what comes with the 9602r703. They measure 22 1/2" from the bottom of the top bolt and center of the eye.

for those of you wondering, the uncompressed coil length of the Superflex 024RCBL Coils are 19"

 

[Brian757]

Looking good so far!
I plan to do some of the mods youve completed! (Tran-cooler and TB/WP jobs)
Your going at a really good pace. Keep it up!

 

[ALBPM]

Ok so here is the picture of what comes with the 9602r703.

Thanks!!

 

[smkd13]

Thanks!!

no problem bro!!!

 

[smkd13]

Looking good so far!
I plan to do some of the mods youve completed! (Tran-cooler and TB/WP jobs)
Your going at a really good pace. Keep it up!

ha ha i am gonna try and keep it up. the most expensive part of all of it is now done.