StormRunner Build & Adventure Thread

[JohnTheLuck]

Is your rig lifted? Even stock height I am thinking you probably would not be able to fit in a standard garage with any rack and a RTT.

Not lifted yet, but I will keep it legal here and lift only 2.5 inches maximum. I should then think about a way to put it on top outside.

 

[jdtaylor42]

Headed out yesterday to see some of those fall colors

New plate arrived

Lockett Meadow

The left one hangs a little lower than the right

I guess maybe I need to go long-travel

 

[Nostrathomas]

Sweet build. Took lots of notes.

 

[tmeays8]

After looking through your build and you having the trail wheels re-powder coated has convinced me to get a set and powder coat them :thumb3:

 

[n2advnture]

This may be one of my favorite threads on any sight I've been on.

Awesome pics...where do I even begin taking pics like that?

Makes me want to get out...right now

 

[jdtaylor42]

Sweet build. Took lots of notes.

After looking through your build and you having the trail wheels re-powder coated has convinced me to get a set and powder coat them :thumb3:

This may be one of my favorite threads on any sight I've been on.

Awesome pics...where do I even begin taking pics like that?

Makes me want to get out...right now

Thanks everyone. Appreciate it

 

[jdtaylor42]

I have been SUPER busy working lots of hours with a huge project at work. Leaves little time to adventure but does create extra funds for upgrades so it's a trade-off.

First thing is I wanted to see if I liked black fender flares so I dipped them to get a feel. If I decide I want it permanent I will either have them painted or vinyled

Next I finally got the TRD Grille upgrade that I have wanted to do forever. Such a huge difference in the look of the front end. Big money upgrade for the parts you get but totally worth the look

Next I got in on the group buy for the TredPro's. Got two sets so I am ready for anything! Now I just gotta weld up some mounting brackets so I can secure these to the roof rack

And the overall new look

 

[kcsaysngo]

Headed out to the Cinders OHV area this evening to enjoy a campfire with some friends. Had to grab a few shots of the truck and stars while we were out:

My wife and I trying to capture some star shots but the moon was much too bright this evening.

your photos are amazing!

 

[jdtaylor42]

your photos are amazing!

Thanks! I am trying to learn as I go :bigok:

 

[jdtaylor42]

I have been working so much overtime lately that I decided to take a break and head to Sedona. I did some hiking and some wheeling and some night photography for a fun day


New look front end look. Got my group buy RCI skids installed and also got my grille lights installed.

I don't have my grille lights wired in yet as I think I want them controlled from their own switch rather than controlling with the headlights.

Soldiers Pass.

And another from Soldiers Pass. There is a petition to get Soldiers Pass closed to vehicles so I figured I better run it again just in case it gets closed down.

Still loving my Duratracs. They are really fantastic tires

Desert floura and fauna

Sedona Red Rocks

I really love these RCI skids. The weight for aluminum is minimal and they look amazing and they seem to be really well built for protection. Hopefully I won't put them to the test too soon

Sun going down

When you wheel all day long you have to air back up in the dark

Having a little night photography fun

And with the sparklers

Green Sparklers

Red Sparklers

 

[kcsaysngo]

I have been working so much overtime lately that I decided to take my wife to Sedona for a "date-day" on Saturday. We did some hiking and some wheeling and some night photography for a fun day





New look front end look. Got my group buy RCI skids installed and also got my grille lights installed.

I don't have my grille lights wired in yet as I think I want them controlled from their own switch rather than controlling with the headlights.

Soldiers Pass. My wife was not entertained by me stopping on this very steep section to take a picture

And another from Soldiers Pass. There is a petition to get Soldiers Pass closed to vehicles so I figured I better run it again just in case it gets closed down.

Still loving my Duratracs. They are really fantastic tires

Desert floura and fauna

Sedona Red Rocks

I really love these RCI skids. The weight for aluminum is minimal and they look amazing and they seem to be really well built for protection. Hopefully I won't put them to the test too soon

Sun going down

When you wheel all day long you have to air back up in the dark

Having a little night photography fun

And with the sparklers

Green Sparklers

Red Sparklers

sooooo sick dude


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[ahbot]

Very fun thread to follow. I've been itching to go out to Sedona.

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[007Tacoma]

...New look front end look. Got my group buy RCI skids installed and also got my grille lights installed.

The grill lights look really clean! Got any part numbers or close-up shots to show how they went in? I am trying to avoid doing this mod and having it look like an after-thought. I want to make it look like it was always supposed to be there.

...like yours.

 

[jdtaylor42]

Very fun thread to follow. I've been itching to go out to Sedona.

Sedona is definitely an awesome place to explore. Whether you want to hike or bike or four-wheel there is lots to see.

The grill lights look really clean! Got any part numbers or close-up shots to show how they went in? I am trying to avoid doing this mod and having it look like an after-thought. I want to make it look like it was always supposed to be there.

...like yours.

Thanks! I bought mine through Amazon. I am actually still working on finding a permanent mounting for them. Once I get it figured out I will definitely post some pictures on this thread here.

I can tell you that most people just zip tie them to the outside of the grille as they will not fit in the grille slots in their stock form. I didn't like that so I trimmed the plastic down so they would slide into those slots from the backside. They are still zip-tied for now but I have a couple ideas to do something more permanent and clean.

Also most people just tap into their headlight or parking lights for power but I don't like that so I plan to install a switch just for them. Hopefully I will get that all done over the holidays and can post up pics on the install.

 

[tral]

Re the RCI Skids... is that just the aluminum version raw? looks bad @$$ regardless.

 

[jdtaylor42]

Re the RCI Skids... is that just the aluminum version raw? looks bad @$$ regardless.

Thanks and yes it is. I am debating painting them but for now they are just raw aluminum

 

[007Tacoma]

Not that you're asking for opinions (unless you are), but I vote don't paint the skids. I agree that they look really good as is...
:decision:

 

[Liquidmantis]

Not that you're asking for opinions (unless you are), but I vote don't paint the skids. I agree that they look really good as is...
:decision:

Agreed. I left my RCI aluminum raw as it looks good already and will "weather" better than paint that would get immediately trashed.

 

[WallyT4R]

I just ordered these skids through the "thanksgiving" promo code. I'm thinking about fluid filming them yearly for corrosion prevention here since they salt the roads

 

[tral]

Thanks and yes it is. I am debating painting them but for now they are just raw aluminum

Did you get the filler plate too?