So Cal 4Runner BS Thread

i'm trying to convince my wife that she wants to go camping in death valley for new year's eve. not gonna be easy!
 
Installed my LED light bar onto my bull bar and wired up the mictuning switch/ harness. It was pretty straight forward I ran the wires through the rubber boot next to the master cylinder.

Also getting my Demello sliders/ body mount chop welded up today. Had to remove the stock side steps and all the XREAS lines, I will post more pics after they're all welded up.

 
Isn't duralast from autozone?
ah yea, probably. i was looking on their website too. but that kind of generic stuff is ok?
Brake pads? Yes for my beater Honda. No on my 4runner. I'll use ebc pads on the 4runner.

what about rotors and calipers? are better pads even necessary for a 3rd gen upgrading to Tundra brakes? i figure even the generic stuff will be leaps and bounds better than what I currently have, even if it's toyota oem.
 
I ran ceramic AutoZone pads after my TBU. They still made too much dust and they grooved my rotors.

Spend the extra $30, skip eating out a time or two and get better brakes that will last much longer. Brakes are important.
 
ah yea, probably. i was looking on their website too. but that kind of generic stuff is ok?


what about rotors and calipers? are better pads even necessary for a 3rd gen upgrading to Tundra brakes? i figure even the generic stuff will be leaps and bounds better than what I currently have, even if it's toyota oem.

I put Akebono pads in my wifes lexus. They are just as good if not better than orm for almost half the price. Look them up.
 
Tundra brake upgrade going on over Thanksgiving weekend.

Do people just use the "Duralast" stuff from NAPA?

Doing the TBU is a great upgrade. I just got done with mine about a week ago and such a difference. Cleaned and painted mine using Por-15. I lucked out and got everything in the junkyard but run centrics rotor's and pads on the 4th gen and lexus. Been happy with it so far. Got it at rockauto.
 
what about rotors and calipers? are better pads even necessary for a 3rd gen upgrading to Tundra brakes? i figure even the generic stuff will be leaps and bounds better than what I currently have, even if it's toyota oem.

I think brakes are more of a personal preference based on past use kinda like tires. I used EBC because of my Subaru's and I think I used red stuff pads. I like the warranty on duralast pads if they crack they replace them. Just dont buy drilled rotors. They suck, have no benefit and can crack.
 
Had a chance to install my spacers and my 32" LED bar in the grill
Before
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After
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Installed my LED light bar onto my bull bar and wired up the mictuning switch/ harness. It was pretty straight forward I ran the wires through the rubber boot next to the master cylinder.

Also getting my Demello sliders/ body mount chop welded up today. Had to remove the stock side steps and all the XREAS lines, I will post more pics after they're all welded up.


Updates!!!!!!!!!!!!! :whoo:

Before sliders went on, ohhhh so clean without any sides.


Making sure they're level before tacking them in place.



Final welding


Lift test from sliders, Mmmmm flexy!


Shout out to @b1_jo if anyone needs a full length room rack or some welding services hit this guy up, super professional! :cheers:
 
Can you send me his info looking for a basic roof rack not to break the bank


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Pm'd you back man! Yes then Joe's racks are what you're looking for. If you pickup just a bare rack (raw metal finish) with no options like wind deflector, light bar mounts, or sunroof cutout it will be very affordable!
 
Pm'd you back man! Yes then Joe's racks are what you're looking for. If you pickup just a bare rack (raw metal finish) with no options like wind deflector, light bar mounts, or sunroof cutout it will be very affordable!
Can you shoot me his information also

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