T4RNightHawk
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Great job man. When you said high clearance you weren't kidding. Are you double passing all of the tire carrier tube pieces?
Sunpilot's 4Runner Official Build Thread
- Thread starter SunPilot
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It took awhile, but I managed to finish my first fabrication project. Pretty proud of the way it turned out. Here are some pics of the end of the project:
Welding the top on the bumper
Lots of grinding to do
Gave it a coat of primer
I used Rustoleum hammered black for the finish
Finally got it bolted up to the runner
I still have to wire the winch and install the synthetic line...also have to make a bracket to secure the inner fender liners and trim them
New fog lights
Rough Country dual row light bar is very bright, and white! Especially compared to my halogen headlights. Have to upgrade the headlights with HIDs
Headlights at night
With the fogs on
On the street...just headlights
With fogs (need to adjust them)
Just the 30" light bar...no headlights!
In front of my garage
The light bar is awesome!
Both front and rear bumpers look good. Makes me wanna get a welder and start tinkering on the wife's t4r.
SunPilot
New member
Thanks.
I consider most of the welds single pass, except where noted, but I have to elaborate.The tubing I used has a rounded edge, so when a piece is butted to it a gap is present naturally. I filled in the gap, then did my weld pass ontop of that. I put reinforcing plate on the front and rear of the upright-swing arm connection. I first did a weld joint along the connection, then ground down the weld to accommodate the reinforcing plate which went over it. The side welds were just single pass because I also have the angle iron braces. I did double pass on the top of the tire carrier plate for sure, but it also has a brace under it. . I feel that the gauge of the pieces, and the load they are carrying (tire and wheel are only 85#) will be more than adequate for my needs. I guess once I get it on the trail I'll find out!
T4RNightHawk
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Yea I just did a lot of 1/4" gussets on mine. What I've found is that gussets make or break the stability. Once mine is out of the shop I have to go back in and overhaul the bumper with more gussets.
AuSeeker
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Being a DIYer I Love your bumper builds, I'm also of the same opinion that the front bumper corners need to be soften a bit but other than that both are awesome!!
On a different note I sorta have a question, as my username hints at I'm a gold prospector and as you're in AZ which has many gold deposits I couldn't help but notice the pile of dirt/gravel on your driveway in many of your photos, where did the pile come from and what is it for, it may have gold in it depending on where it was dug up?
Couldn't help but ask as my Gold Fever got the best of me, anytime I see dirt and gravel from a gold bearing area I wonder if it has gold in it! :biggrin2:
On a different note I sorta have a question, as my username hints at I'm a gold prospector and as you're in AZ which has many gold deposits I couldn't help but notice the pile of dirt/gravel on your driveway in many of your photos, where did the pile come from and what is it for, it may have gold in it depending on where it was dug up?
Couldn't help but ask as my Gold Fever got the best of me, anytime I see dirt and gravel from a gold bearing area I wonder if it has gold in it! :biggrin2:
SunPilot
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I expect to add another facet to the front bumper at a later date...plenty to do for now!
I am into prospecting but the pile on my driveway is not gold bearing dirt. I bought it to use as a base when I installed my artificial lawn. It's mostly crushed rock. If I thought there was gold in it, it would be in my garage! LOL
SunPilot
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Adding some finishing touches to rear bumper build. Almost done
My new Wavian NATO fuel can finally arrived. What a well built can, definitely worth the money. I passed on the CARB approved fuel nozzle and went with the one you see here. I've read a ton of complaints of the CARB nozzles leaking, pouring slowly, etc. This nozzle is simple and efficient.
20170424_151148 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170424_151213 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
Once I had the can I made a rack to hold it. I decided to weld it permanently to the right swing arm. If I need to move anything later, I can always cut it off, but I don't foresee doing that.
20170429_084612 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170429_084618 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
I also made some restraints to keep the swing arms open and locked in position. Nothing fancy, but they do the job. I was going to do a more elaborate setup but decided that since this is an expedition vehicle, simplicity is best.
20170429_084752 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170429_084805 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
This week I will probably finish the rear bumper. I have to relocate the license plate and add a led light for it. I also need to make a latch for the swing arms and make something to lock the expensive fuel can in the rack. I have some simple wiring to do also...I mounted the Auxbeam lights to the bumper (when I bought the aux. lights for the front bumper I bought the kit with 4 lights. I saved the other two for the backup lights). I found out that the backup lights can be wired directly to the trailer plugs that Toyota conveniently placed underneath. Now, I don't have to mess with the wiring in the tail light assemblies to get the juice to the new lights. I also will make a few brackets to mount my CB antenna and my Ham radio antenna...not a must do right now, but soon. I also need to buy and mount a backup camera that will feed my new display in the dash (one of my next projects). Here's how it looks today
20170429_142327 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170429_142339 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
My new Wavian NATO fuel can finally arrived. What a well built can, definitely worth the money. I passed on the CARB approved fuel nozzle and went with the one you see here. I've read a ton of complaints of the CARB nozzles leaking, pouring slowly, etc. This nozzle is simple and efficient.
20170424_151148 by sunpilot1, on Flickr 20170424_151213 by sunpilot1, on FlickrOnce I had the can I made a rack to hold it. I decided to weld it permanently to the right swing arm. If I need to move anything later, I can always cut it off, but I don't foresee doing that.
20170429_084612 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170429_084618 by sunpilot1, on FlickrI also made some restraints to keep the swing arms open and locked in position. Nothing fancy, but they do the job. I was going to do a more elaborate setup but decided that since this is an expedition vehicle, simplicity is best.
20170429_084752 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170429_084805 by sunpilot1, on FlickrThis week I will probably finish the rear bumper. I have to relocate the license plate and add a led light for it. I also need to make a latch for the swing arms and make something to lock the expensive fuel can in the rack. I have some simple wiring to do also...I mounted the Auxbeam lights to the bumper (when I bought the aux. lights for the front bumper I bought the kit with 4 lights. I saved the other two for the backup lights). I found out that the backup lights can be wired directly to the trailer plugs that Toyota conveniently placed underneath. Now, I don't have to mess with the wiring in the tail light assemblies to get the juice to the new lights. I also will make a few brackets to mount my CB antenna and my Ham radio antenna...not a must do right now, but soon. I also need to buy and mount a backup camera that will feed my new display in the dash (one of my next projects). Here's how it looks today
20170429_142327 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170429_142339 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
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SunPilot
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Got the latch installed.
I used a Destaco 344 R latch to secure the swing arms. Nothing fancy, but it does the job.
20170523_093739 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
I made a simple cover to fit over the spare tire mounting bolts. I can place a lock on it and my tire is safe from dishonest people.
20170430_091536 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170430_091550 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170430_091608 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170430_092453 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
20170523_093724 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
I used a Destaco 344 R latch to secure the swing arms. Nothing fancy, but it does the job.
20170523_093739 by sunpilot1, on FlickrI made a simple cover to fit over the spare tire mounting bolts. I can place a lock on it and my tire is safe from dishonest people.
20170430_091536 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170430_091550 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170430_091608 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170430_092453 by sunpilot1, on Flickr20170523_093724 by sunpilot1, on Flickr
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SunPilot
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Headlight restoration and upgrade
I did a headlight restoration to the lenses, blacked out the insides, added halos and new projectors. I don't want to fill this build with those mods because they are documented in this thread...
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...uik-bi-xenon-projector-swap-06-headlamps.html
If you want to see what I did, and how it came out, check it out. My mod begins on page 7 in that thread.
I did a headlight restoration to the lenses, blacked out the insides, added halos and new projectors. I don't want to fill this build with those mods because they are documented in this thread...
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...uik-bi-xenon-projector-swap-06-headlamps.html
If you want to see what I did, and how it came out, check it out. My mod begins on page 7 in that thread.
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SunPilot
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I started building a set of rock sliders for my rig. Almost done with the left side...pics coming soon.
Also, I finished my headlights and altered my daytime running lights... video shows how they work now.. https://youtu.be/U-a7nRsmQ7E
Also, I finished my headlights and altered my daytime running lights... video shows how they work now.. https://youtu.be/U-a7nRsmQ7E
SunPilot
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Some pics from my rock slider build
I was looking at after-market sliders and was amazed at how expensive they can get. I decided to build my own to save some money, and because I like building my own stuff...nothing like stepping back and seeing something you created!
Here are a few pics of my build so far. These pics are from the left side slider. I'm doing one side first, then I'll do the other side. My thinking is if I mess up one side, I won't duplicate the screw up twice! LOL
I have a Harbor Freight bandsaw that I got on Memorial Day... 25% off...good deal. The saw works well, just a tad slow, but no noise and dirty debris compared to cutting with an angle grinder. I also found the cuts to be fairly precise, and I am able to duplicate the cuts easily. So far I'm happy. I'll get some experience with the saw, and maybe make a few mods to the saw that I found on the internet. My next project, after the sliders, will be a roof rack, so the saw will come in handy for making all the cuts.
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Here are a few pics of the slider part and it's mounting brackets tacked together
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My motorcycle jack is perfect for holding the slider in place while I make adjustments
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After I get the slider welded to it's support legs and plates, I'll add the nerf bars on the outside. I don't have a tubing bender, so I plan on doing a combo of square tube bump outs with a round tube in between them. Hope it looks decent. I'm not worried about looks as much as functionality.
I was looking at after-market sliders and was amazed at how expensive they can get. I decided to build my own to save some money, and because I like building my own stuff...nothing like stepping back and seeing something you created!
Here are a few pics of my build so far. These pics are from the left side slider. I'm doing one side first, then I'll do the other side. My thinking is if I mess up one side, I won't duplicate the screw up twice! LOL
I have a Harbor Freight bandsaw that I got on Memorial Day... 25% off...good deal. The saw works well, just a tad slow, but no noise and dirty debris compared to cutting with an angle grinder. I also found the cuts to be fairly precise, and I am able to duplicate the cuts easily. So far I'm happy. I'll get some experience with the saw, and maybe make a few mods to the saw that I found on the internet. My next project, after the sliders, will be a roof rack, so the saw will come in handy for making all the cuts.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/132372278@N04/35771188830/in/album-72157684433705440/" title="20170606_095117"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4292/35771188830_bcac32acae_b.jpg" width="576" height="1024" alt="20170606_095117"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Here are a few pics of the slider part and it's mounting brackets tacked together
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My motorcycle jack is perfect for holding the slider in place while I make adjustments
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After I get the slider welded to it's support legs and plates, I'll add the nerf bars on the outside. I don't have a tubing bender, so I plan on doing a combo of square tube bump outs with a round tube in between them. Hope it looks decent. I'm not worried about looks as much as functionality.
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techoguy
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Looking good. I'm curious, how are you cutting the sheet metal at home?
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SunPilot
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I just got the bandsaw for the tube steel. I've been doing all my metal cutting with an 4-1/2" angle grinder and cutoff disks. Dirty and loud, but gets the job done. I get my disks at Harbor Freight on sale. So far I've made a front and rear bumper and started the rock sliders using the grinder.
SunPilot
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It keeps me busy and out of trouble LOL
SunPilot
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Slider update
I finally finished the left slider and have the steel cut and ready to weld on the right side. Should have it on later this week. This heat, here in Arizona, is keeping me from spending much time in the garage. Almost done though.
So, here are a few pics for you to look at:
In primer
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Giving it some gloss black enamel. I'll only do the visible parts in the enamel. The undercarriage parts will be sprayed with undercoating.
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So, here is how it looks. I didn't worry about aesthetics as much as simplicity and protection.
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It sticks out enough to protect the doors and the fender flares.
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I'm anxious to get the other side mounted, then start working on the roof rack...the last of the fabrication for this season!
I finally finished the left slider and have the steel cut and ready to weld on the right side. Should have it on later this week. This heat, here in Arizona, is keeping me from spending much time in the garage. Almost done though.
So, here are a few pics for you to look at:
In primer
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Giving it some gloss black enamel. I'll only do the visible parts in the enamel. The undercarriage parts will be sprayed with undercoating.
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So, here is how it looks. I didn't worry about aesthetics as much as simplicity and protection.
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It sticks out enough to protect the doors and the fender flares.
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I'm anxious to get the other side mounted, then start working on the roof rack...the last of the fabrication for this season!
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BagiMT
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Sliders look great. Do you have some pictures of how you bolted them on. I have some weld on sliders but I would rather bolt them on. Trying to figure out how to designe the plates and where to drill holes. Any information would be appreciated.
Sorry, just saw all the pictures further up, problem of looking at threads on my phone [emoji5]
Sorry, just saw all the pictures further up, problem of looking at threads on my phone [emoji5]
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SunPilot
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Yep...there are 12 bolts on each slider. I used existing nuts that were welded inside the frame for all the bolts except one, which went all the way through the frame. I may weld along the edges in a few places, but not sure yet...I'll try jacking the car and see how they hold up first.
Drummer1
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I finally finished the left slider and have the steel cut and ready to weld on the right side. Should have it on later this week. This heat, here in Arizona, is keeping me from spending much time in the garage. Almost done though.
So, here are a few pics for you to look at:
In primer
Giving it some gloss black enamel. I'll only do the visible parts in the enamel. The undercarriage parts will be sprayed with undercoating.
So, here is how it looks. I didn't worry about asthetics as much as simplicity and protection.
It sticks out enough to protect the doors and the fender flares.
I'm anxious to get the other side mounted, then start working on the roof rack...the last of the fabrication for this season!
You did an amazing job on the sliders and they turned out great looking. Wish I had the skills and tools to make something like that.
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