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[Swede71]

Here is how it sits now and what has been done so far, description below.

Suspension:
King 2.5 remote reservoir coilover w/adjuster extended travel 600lb springs
King 2.5 remote reservoir shock w/adjuster
Icon rear 3" dual rate overland spring
Icon adjustable track bar
Icon billet UCA kit
Icon billet lower trailing arms
Icon billet upper trailing arms

Wheels/Rims
285/70/17 BF Goodrich KO2's E rated
Enkei ST6 rims


Armor/Recovery
Pelfrybilt aluminum bumper
Ordering SSO rear dual swing out bumper with side ladder
C4 Sliders
RCI aluminum front skid plate
RCI aluminum transmission skid plate
RCI aluminum transfer case skid plate
RCI aluminum fuel tank skid plate
RCI aluminum a-arms skids
Warn 10-S platinum winch/remote
Ultrahook factor 55

Exterior
Bajarack utility rack with sunroof cut-out
Bajarack sunroof insert
Bajarack ladder
Echo 4x4 270 Degree Awning
Echo 4x4 Awning Side Walls
3 person Echo 4x4 RTT
Echo 4x4 RTT Annex Room
ARB snorkel
Rally Armor mudflaps
Heavy duty rear door struts for ladder
Koplin Chainsaw Mount, attaching to ladder

lighting/Electrical
Northstar group 31 battery
Saber 55W LED High/Low Beams from DDM Tuning
LED interior lights
Baja Designs S8 30" driving combo in bumper
Baja Designs squadron sport wide cornering fog lights
Baja Designs S2 Pro work/scene back up lights
Sasquatch rocker switch for 30" LED bar, seemed like the right thing to do

For Pups (2 Akitas)
Slovit aluminum extendable dog ramp

For Trips (trip dependent)
6 Echo 4x4 ammo boxes
2 Goal Zero Lighthouse 400 Lantern
Goal Zero Yeti 400
Goal Zero Sherpa 100 w/inverter
Goal Zero Venture 70
Off Grid Trek 120W Solar Blanket
Off Grid Trek 200W Solar Blanket
Dometic CFX-65 fridge/freezer
Hilleberg Nallo 4 GT Tent (saw them when I climbed Kili, so had to get one)
among other things
Chobe Tec Trailer
Tec 5 Trailer
Tec 2 Trailer

More to follow.

 

[Swede71]

Bumper just arrived and just got notice that the baja design driving/combo and led lights were just shipped, getting closer.

 

[Swede71]

Driving/combo lights and fog lights arrived today. And group 31 battery

 

[cmilviper]

Nice feet.....and build!

 

[Swede71]

Winch and mudflaps just arrived.

 

[Swede71]

Snorkel and sliders arrived today. Skids have shipped and just waiting on shipping notice for the suspension.

Was going to powder coat the sliders but lots of good info on this forum has made me go with painting them myself for future wear and tear touch ups. Thank you [MENTION=74569]SOcalTRAIL[/MENTION] for the info in the below thread

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/111233-paint-powdercoat-sliders.html

 

[Swede71]

After reading this thread and being I live near the mountains had to add the Sasquatch switch for my light bar. Thank you [MENTION=118948]blacksheep4[/MENTION] for helping me spend more money.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...ring-switch-through-firewall-grommet-how.html

 

[blacksheep4]

After reading this thread and being I live near the mountains had to add the Sasquatch switch for my light bar. Thank you [MENTION=118948]blacksheep4[/MENTION] for helping me spend more money.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...ring-switch-through-firewall-grommet-how.html

Glad I could help haha. Keep an eye out for the squatches.

 

[Swede71]

Skids arrived, removed the side steps and will start prepping/painting the sliders tomorrow.

 

[cmilviper]

I just received my C4 Fab sliders on Friday, and will be dropping them off to be powder-coated tomorrow.

I'm looking forward to seeing how yours turn out!

 

[Swede71]

I just received my C4 Fab sliders on Friday, and will be dropping them off to be powder-coated tomorrow.

I'm looking forward to seeing how yours turn out!

Will post pics once completed, originally I was going to have them powder coated however after a bunch of reading, it seems that powder coating cannot be touched up easily compared to if I just use a rattle can of rustoleum bedliner. I will probably need to touch mine up yearly.

 

[trailstandardoffroad]

Skids arrived, removed the side steps and will start prepping/painting the sliders tomorrow.

I would recommend getting them at least sand blasted. I spent the better part of 6 hours sanding them to get the mill scale off.

I read similar things as you had about powdercoating them. Both here and jeep forums. After having my paint crinkle after the last coat (don't ask). I opted for power coat. I think I will see how touching them up goes. But you could always paint over the entire powder coat. Scuff and spray, it should stick.

 

[Swede71]

They cleaned up pretty quick about an hr and a half with the acetone and scuffing them up a bit. Used 2 cans of etching primer and 2 cans of the rustoleum bedliner on the first slider. Will do the next one tomorrow, am happy with how the first one turned out.

 

[Swede71]

New tires rims just arrived, and lift kit is late showing up so another 2 weeks before I see it. Now just deciding on if I can stuff them under the vehicle with minimum rubbing for 2 weeks, to save on my winter tires, or just drive with the winter tires and add the sliders and skids, being I want to do something with this vehicle while waiting.

 

[Swede71]

Tires went on today, to save wear/tear on my winters, drove great, had to remove front mud flaps and push forward the inner fender lining. It rubs a bit at the front going in reverse and cranking the wheel, is what it is until my lift arrives. Liking the look of the rims.

 

[Swede71]

Lift kit shipped today, arrives next Wednesday, crossing fingers to have everything installed by Saturday.

 

[Niteghost]

It is looking really nice! I have been looking at the same winch.

 

[gmatherly]

What do you use your Yakima Skybox for mostly/how did you decide on that model and size?

Your truck looks awesome btw and i love those wheels.

 

[Swede71]

It is looking really nice! I have been looking at the same winch.

I think it will be a good option, looking forward to testing it out once everything arrives and is installed.

 

[Swede71]

What do you use your Yakima Skybox for mostly/how did you decide on that model and size?

Your truck looks awesome btw and i love those wheels.

It was based on most usable lockable space and most usable space in between it and my awning where I can add 3 front runner boxes, chainsaw, 2 aluminum camping tables and a few other odds and ends. My requirements are for myself, girlfriend and 236lbs of Akitas living in comfort backcountry so measured accordingly for everything that would be going up there knowing that there needs to be enough room for the passenger front seat to recline for sleeping for long trips. Pups take up the rest of the space in the back.