teotwaki
Senior Member
Yes they are! Good eye! I bought them in 2006 and ran them on my '05 4R until I sold it. I don't know if Ken Hanna is still in business.
Teotwaki's 2018 TRD Off Road Premium Build Thread
- Thread starter teotwaki
- Start date
Yes they are! Good eye! I bought them in 2006 and ran them on my '05 4R until I sold it. I don't know if Ken Hanna is still in business.
PeoplecallmeIan
New member
So gen 4 sliders fit the gen 5?
A10MileHusker
New member
Ya last I heard he wasn't which is unfortunate as those were great sliders. I put mine through their paces for sure and they held up wonderfully.
Glad to see they were able to transfer over with little modification.
teotwaki
Senior Member
I can only vouch for this particular brand which uses large U-bolts to clamp to the frame. It would not be a good idea to make a blanket assumption about all sliders' fitment.
teotwaki
Senior Member
The offset blocks for the swaybar have been installed and I now have the swaybar back into the 4Runner.
I purchased the blocks from Radflo.
The block goes in first and serves to move the swaybar a little forward so as not to contact the coilover.
Here is what it looks like with the OEM Right Hand Bracket and swaybar reinstalled
I purchased the blocks from Radflo.
The block goes in first and serves to move the swaybar a little forward so as not to contact the coilover.
Here is what it looks like with the OEM Right Hand Bracket and swaybar reinstalled
teotwaki
Senior Member
Completed a couple of small projects today. I fabbed a front license plate holder that is down below the bumper. Keeps the LEOs happy but I avoided drilling holes in my nice n' new front bumper. I also installed my aftermarket end links for the rear swaybar.
Here is a comparison shot -
Here is a comparison shot -
teotwaki
Senior Member
ScanGuage II is back in operation
I came up with a simple way to mount my ScanGuage II in a spot that allows unobtrusive yet easy viewing. This entailed making a simple mounting bracket out of thin aluminum and also some of the time-honored Velcro strips to allow removal for cleaning or other issues.
The cable for the OBD-2 connection routes next to the steering column. If I can find a right angle adapter I may be able to use the ScanGuage's rear port and lessen how much the cable hangs out in the open.
I came up with a simple way to mount my ScanGuage II in a spot that allows unobtrusive yet easy viewing. This entailed making a simple mounting bracket out of thin aluminum and also some of the time-honored Velcro strips to allow removal for cleaning or other issues.
The cable for the OBD-2 connection routes next to the steering column. If I can find a right angle adapter I may be able to use the ScanGuage's rear port and lessen how much the cable hangs out in the open.
teotwaki
Senior Member
I made good progress on the ARB air compressor install above the driver's side fender well.
For the air compressor to fit it is necessary to move a small electronics module as well as a small box that contains three relays.
The module was moved from the top of the fender well to an existing bracket for the braking system.
The relay box is normally fastened to the side of the fuse box and it has a series of channels that allow it to slide onto the fuse box's bracket.
I made up a small plate out of aluminum and fashioned three "fingers" of aluminum that slide into the channels on the relay box. This new plate fastens to the wall of the engine bay above the fender.
Here is the relay box fastened onto the new plate where it can be easily accessed.
With the space above the fender cleared out here is how the compressor will look once installed.
For the air compressor to fit it is necessary to move a small electronics module as well as a small box that contains three relays.
The module was moved from the top of the fender well to an existing bracket for the braking system.
The relay box is normally fastened to the side of the fuse box and it has a series of channels that allow it to slide onto the fuse box's bracket.
I made up a small plate out of aluminum and fashioned three "fingers" of aluminum that slide into the channels on the relay box. This new plate fastens to the wall of the engine bay above the fender.
Here is the relay box fastened onto the new plate where it can be easily accessed.
With the space above the fender cleared out here is how the compressor will look once installed.
flimmyflammy
New member
Looks great can't wait to see where it goes from here!
teotwaki
Senior Member
I finished up the mechanical part of the compressor install
Here is the compressor's bracket fastened to the thick aluminum base plate. I keep a box of miscellaneous metal plates and angle which get repurposed into things I need for the 4Runner or trailer.
This view shows the dense foam vibration absorption layer between the metal plates.
How the compressor looked on the plate during a test fit. Note that I had swapped out the OEM white plastic connector for a 45 Amp Anderson Power Pole connector. The original connector developed corrosion on the contacts, overheated and melted.
Compressor is installed! The pressure switch and outlet are screwed in too.
Here is the compressor's bracket fastened to the thick aluminum base plate. I keep a box of miscellaneous metal plates and angle which get repurposed into things I need for the 4Runner or trailer.
This view shows the dense foam vibration absorption layer between the metal plates.
How the compressor looked on the plate during a test fit. Note that I had swapped out the OEM white plastic connector for a 45 Amp Anderson Power Pole connector. The original connector developed corrosion on the contacts, overheated and melted.
Compressor is installed! The pressure switch and outlet are screwed in too.
Last edited:
teotwaki
Senior Member
The original purpose of the foam was for anti-fatigue floor mats:
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html
They are made of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA), a closed cell foam. EVA's effective service temperature ranges from -58° to around 176°F. In summer heat and stalled traffic a 180-200F under hood temp is possible.
Previously I used 3 sheets of a red rubber from Home Depot's plumbing aisle. It grew hard with time so I cut a square out of one of the mats to give it a try.
teotwaki
Senior Member
It was time to "tear" open the dash and install the offroad trailer's brake controller. a Tekonsha Prodigy P2. Similar to the last 4Runner there is a good spot on the bottom left of the dash. Toyota has the truck pre-wired with a connector so as to make it an easy plug-n-play install. Most of my efforts centered around the mechanical installation which meant opening up the dash.
Always hard to tear into a new car!
Installation complete!
Always hard to tear into a new car!
Installation complete!
teotwaki
Senior Member
Thanks for following the adventure! I need to figure out how I want to install the second battery between the air filter and firewall on the passenger side.
A10MileHusker
New member
Jim, rig is coming along nicely.
Here is a link to the battery tray I used for my dual battery system. It was simple install and doesn't require any relocation of wires like other systems out there. Also, it goes exactly where you described, passenger side by the firewall behind the air filter.
https://www.offgrid4x4.com/collections/battery-trays/products/2010-2017-toyota-4runner-auxiliary-battery-tray
teotwaki
Senior Member
Thanks! I did not see install pix in your build thread unless I missed them? I have a really nice stainless steel battery tray from my 4th gen but no matter how I examine it I still have to modify it quite a bit. I may sell it and buy the OffGrid tray even though they ask for a king's ransom. It does make for a simple install.
ltsr
New member
Would love to see more pictures and details on your second battery setup. What battery are you using for your house battery? and how did you come to chose it?
I purchased the same CTEK unit as you did but they sent me the new updated D250SA version (i'm not complaining). I'm piecing together my dual battery parts and looking for inspiration from others who have done it.
I purchased the same CTEK unit as you did but they sent me the new updated D250SA version (i'm not complaining). I'm piecing together my dual battery parts and looking for inspiration from others who have done it.
