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[mcaz5]

Thanks!! :thumb: I got ALOT more on my list hopefully i can get most of it knocked out by the spring....I really like how u have those lights under ur headlights! I wished i could move my turn signals up to the corner marker lights....but i am not very good with wiring and besides that it scares the CRAP outta me....i can see myself BURNING my vehicle DOWN TO THE GROUND IN SECONDS LOL!!! Usto have a best bro that was a 12 volt specialist but he moved to Florida. I really wished i woulda payed more attention to how he wired stuff up....:shocked:

There's a write up in the tutorial and documentation sticky about moving the blinkers to the corner lights. I'd link ya, but I'm on my phone.

When you installed the 8 wraps, did you install an extended brake line as well? I've been playing with the idea of swapping out my 890s for 8 wraps. The only thing holding my back is the fact that ill have to buy a pan hard drop and possibly some extended brake lines, I think since I'm an 01, I'd have to buy 2.

 

[gotopless]

Rear brake lines are cheap, I got mine from toytec for $39.99

Extended Rear Brake Line - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

Glad to see you got those LC coils in Nic, sounds like your runner is coming along quickly

 

[T4Rex.]

There's a write up in the tutorial and documentation sticky about moving the blinkers to the corner lights. I'd link ya, but I'm on my phone.

When you installed the 8 wraps, did you install an extended brake line as well? I've been playing with the idea of swapping out my 890s for 8 wraps. The only thing holding my back is the fact that ill have to buy a pan hard drop and possibly some extended brake lines, I think since I'm an 01, I'd have to buy 2.

nah....i didnt extend my rear brake line just bent the bracket down...i have read a bunch write ups that say its not necessary, but who knows i may do it in the future. The ride quality between the 890s and the 8 wraps is a world of difference alot softer and smoother ride, cant wait to get it out and flex it out...

My phone(s) all have took a crap on me....so hopefully i can get a new one soon so i can get some pictures posted...

 

[T4Rex.]

Rear brake lines are cheap, I got mine from toytec for $39.99

Extended Rear Brake Line - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

Glad to see you got those LC coils in Nic, sounds like your runner is coming along quickly

when u going to get that LIFT on!! Hell i might as well buy ur extra rear brake line lol....JK!!! I am just gonna go with bending the bracket right now i might extend that brake line not sure yet gonna see how it does on trail first...:director: whenever someone puts a lift on their 4Runner!!!

 

[T4Rex.]

No really big updates...

But....I did get a "New to me" Factory bumper, got it installed a few days ago. Still gotta get factory fog lights working and i am thinking about installing the PIAAs i have in front of my grill sometime soon...

Today i had to replace the U-Joint...think it was due to the LC coils being put in and my pinon angle changed. I also noticed to night that the panhard bar was crocked as HELL...so after taking everything back apart and getting thing everything "I HOPE" back to where it needs to be.


UPDATE ON E-LOCKER

Finally, found a veteran i know that is going to help me with modding my axel housing and also gonna be able to make me a wiring harness for my 4runner...with some luck i may also be getting the UPgrade to disk brakes in the rear sooner than i thought if everything goes to plan...it wont be this month have to many other things on agenda...4Runner is gonna be on back burner for a lil while....Heather is scheduling appointment for her permanent pace maker in the morning! :rockon: but just maybe i can get it in before April 1st!! thats my ULTIMATE GOAL!! (just the E-Locker i could careless about disk brakes right now, but it maybe a freebie :twitch: )

Oh yeah phones are still fubared but should be getting a new one tomorrow so hopefully i can get some pics up!!!!

 

[gotopless]

when u going to get that LIFT on!! Hell i might as well buy ur extra rear brake line lol....JK!!! I am just gonna go with bending the bracket right now i might extend that brake line not sure yet gonna see how it does on trail first...:director: whenever someone puts a lift on their 4Runner!!!

I've had my lift done for a few weeks now. Rides a lot better. I didn't get my rear brake line in and I removed my rear sway bar links. I'm dropping my rig off to get my frame re welded and reprinted. I still gotta replace my front axles and put on the tundra brakes but ill be ready to wheel come the middle of march I'd say. And I would just extend your brake line dude, if you "trail test" it you could snap your line especially with all the lift and flex lc coils give you. My super flex coils don't sit as high but probably flex the same as lc's

 

[T4Rex.]

Random shots...






Some pics at the shop....



One day...this will be the way I want it getting close though....

 

[T4Rex.]

Went to the Black Mountain Off-Road Park today for a lil sunday ride with my girl....



Didn't really get to take very many pictures today, but we a good time just ridin! Weather was AAAmazing~!



I am really enjoying the LC 8 wraps, glad i finally removed rear sway bar. 4Sure!



remember to stop and take pics...



I think next time i go out to the Park i am going to disconnect the front sway bar...hopefully can get a some better flex outta the front...





Met this guy at the trail head and he seemed to know his way around the park pretty well...for nothing but some MTRs this ol' Heavy Chevy rolled around pretty well...probably more his V8 and HEAVY FOOT...



I had just cleaned the interior yesterday...what good it done me...LOL. I have found that my 4Runner can NOT stay clean for longer that 48 hours...then somehow it finds MuDd. :hunter:

 

[crazydubman]

Looking really good t4rex. Keep up the great work. Unhooking that front swaybar will definitely help you gain some flex. Mind you without the rear too i have found it gives a ton more body roll. Still a worthwhile thing to do if you are offroad frequently.

 

[T4Rex.]

Looking really good t4rex. Keep up the great work. Unhooking that front swaybar will definitely help you gain some flex. Mind you without the rear too i have found it gives a ton more body roll. Still a worthwhile thing to do if you are offroad frequently.

Thanks man ...yeah I have experienced the no sway bar infront...and gotta agree there is alot more body roll. I am thinking of a way to be able to disconnect them while airing down...hardest part is trying to figure out a way to keep sway bar out of the way once I disconnect endlinks?

 

[T4Rex.]

Well today I finally got around to getting my factory fog lights working had to replace both light bulbs. Not nothing really to brag about though haha...I did also put the extended sway bar endlinks I had on the rear on the front. Hopefully it gives me a lil more suspension travel.

 

[T4Rex.]

Finally got the PIAAs installed...


Here a few shots of the lighting combos...still need to brighter...i think!!!


Does anyone run the PIAA headlights? These Silverstars are POS!!!
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[T4Rex.]

Wilderness Trails with the kids...

Well..I was going to go wheelin with gotopless in Tennessee...but unfortunately somethings came up and i wasn't able to make the 2 hour trip. I had "the ITCH" though....SO I SCRATCHED IT...

Just a few random shots...













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[gotopless]

Where did you end up going yesterday? Ended up being just me and taco721 from TacomaWorld and it was awesome. This summer I plan to get another trip down there so hopefully you can make it. And we have slade trips coming up here soon.

 

[T4Rex.]

continued....

I dont know who likes wheelin' more...me or HER...LoL!!



Decent lil view....i really need to get a camera!! cell phone pics Suck



Just flexin a lil bit...



Deep thought...i love OreOs Too!!



She says its her 4 wheelin shirt...haha Her first time out on the trail since her surgery...she is doing a lil better. Hopefully she will be fully recovered by the summer!!!



quick picture of my back up lights...



I have a set of el-cheapos underneath the rear.

 

[crazydubman]

Looking great T4Rex.

I need to get out wheelin again haha. Family looks like they are having a blast and glad to hear the wife is doing better. :yo:

 

[T4Rex.]

Where did you end up going yesterday? Ended up being just me and taco721 from TacomaWorld and it was awesome. This summer I plan to get another trip down there so hopefully you can make it. And we have slade trips coming up here soon.

We ended up going to harlan...yeah next time i will keep him at home!!! Yeah we need to plan some trips to slade and or harlan... Harlan is pretty nice, i want to go on the Putney trail head entrance though...its about 15 miles further than the bridge to no where entrance...

 

[T4Rex.]

Looking great T4Rex.

I need to get out wheelin again haha. Family looks like they are having a blast and glad to hear the wife is doing better. :yo:

Thanks alot man....yeah i have been wanting to go for a few days. She is feelin a lil better, we had to go get her setting on stimulater adjusted this past Friday and it seemed to help her alot. She isnt as nauseous and is starting to eat more. She was only eating Ritz crackers and yogurt for about 2 weeks. She ate a Papa Johns pizza Saturday and it didn't bother her. The doc said that it could take up to 3-6 months to have the stimulater dialed in correctly, so she can only start feelin better hopefully!! Yeah the had a blast...lil girl was wanting to drive!

 

[JWaldz]

I thought I read on facebook that this thing was sold.. Did I miss something??

 

[T4Rex.]

I thought I read on facebook that this thing was sold.. Did I miss something??

HAHAHA....yeah man! I posted that on April FOOLS LMAO!!!