The Grey Ghost Build Thread

[57buick]

Here is where I put the fill valves next to the rear hatch latch and a quick side shot after driving to the store to settle the springs

 

[57buick]

And I've been getting more of the interior finished today. Got the radio bezel installed. I really like how it came out.

 

[57buick]

All in the details LOL Got this ratcheting paper towel holder on Amazon for $13 and the mounting holes are an exact match to the holes in the Rago Fab molle panels. Handy thing you never think about but is nice when camping for all sorts of things

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SM027DS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[57buick]

a little updating on the interior lighting. I replaced the front MAP light with the ARCLIGHT with red and white leds. you push the button for red or white. red to save your night vision. Spendy but awesome

Icarus eXtreme Map - 5G 4Runner — ArcLightLEDs

 

[BlueGunRunner]

Great looking build! How is the Softex holding up? I may have missed it in the other posts, but did you put an aftermarket remote start in? If so, what was the brand?

 

[57buick]

Great looking build! How is the Softex holding up? I may have missed it in the other posts, but did you put an aftermarket remote start in? If so, what was the brand?

Softex is fine. Better than cloth, cloth seats make me puke lol Yea I used the remote start from 12voltsolutions and its been great.

2010-2019 Toyota 4Runner Plug & Play Remote Start Kit (G-Key) | 12Volt.Solutions

 

[57buick]

Just upgrading my tool box today, just got the bottom box for now, will get the top one later. Trying to get better organized.

Cutting foam for tools is tedious!!

 

[way out west]

Thumbs up for another salem member. Ill have to keep an eye out for your rig. Looks good

I work downtown, will have to keep my eyes open for this when Im out and about.

 

[TX912]

near build

 

[57buick]

Still needed more room so went ahead and got the top box and side cabinet. Should have plenty of room now lol

Started putting my various stickers on it to make it mine. I need some 4runner or toyota stickers

 

[57buick]

When I installed the C4 rear bumper I cut off the exhaust tip to get it out of the way, the instructions said you could just pry it down a little but I idn't like it. So I bought this stainless dual exhaust tip welded on a 90 degree pipe and mounted it. I think it looks pretty good and with the side exit less prone to getting crushed and no more issue of exhaust coming in the back window when its down

 

[bsa70]

Yes, insane! but in a good way. that rear setup has got to add a tremendous amount of weight to your rig. i had something similiar on my jeep tj and when all the bumpers, sliders were added, that baby was heavy.

Very cool interior. What did that cost? You will have a lot in this build, but hey its only money!

 

[57buick]

yes the bumper is 250 pounds so its heavy but I knew it would be, any over landing vehicle is gonna be heavy. Just have to build the suspension and drivetrain to match the weight

 

[kroberts]

What type of material did you use for the headliner recover (vinyl?), and did you spray adhesive it to the original liner - or how did you do it? Looks great, I hate the tan as well...

 

[57buick]

What type of material did you use for the headliner recover (vinyl?), and did you spray adhesive it to the original liner - or how did you do it? Looks great, I hate the tan as well...

yea just used a vinyl off amazon and some good 3m spray adhesive, the adhesive worked good in my dodge and never had an issue with it so.

 

[57buick]

Ordered some metaltech 4x4 rear link arms today to get my pinion angle corrected again and center my rear end

 

[57buick]

Today I installed an oil catch can, good thing to do on any engine. Ran it off the PCV valve into the catch can then back to the intake where the PCV originally went back in.

I used an existing bolt on the front of the engine to mount it here, as a pretty easy mod only taking half hour of sorting out where to run things and mounting.

 

[57buick]

Changing my oil today and finally get rid of that STUPID toyota cartridge filter!

I bought the Baxter performance aluminum adapter that bolts in place of the factory cartridge then you just spin on a regular filter. I used a NAPA gold 1068 filter but it did hit the skid plate slightly so I researched and found the NAPA gold 1085 filter is the way to go, it is just an inch shorter than the one I used and would clear the skid plate fine.

For now I just cut a little off the factory skid and will change it next time. Im planning on getting proper skids later anyway. But if you are keeping the factory skid the 1085 filter should be the ticket

Cartridge to Spin-On Adapter

 

[57buick]

I should have read the red print on their webpage and I would have know ahead of time lol. SOunds like the TRD skid or equivilant would clear fine. But its also a matter of which filter you get because they come in all different lengths

Quote from their webpage "Spin-On adapter does not offer sufficient oil filter clearance due to stock skid plate venting profile beneath the filter housing. We recommend TRD or other aftermarket skid plate to achieve required clearance."

 

[mrblah]

I should have read the red print on their webpage and I would have know ahead of time lol. SOunds like the TRD skid or equivilant would clear fine. But its also a matter of which filter you get because they come in all different lengths

Quote from their webpage "Spin-On adapter does not offer sufficient oil filter clearance due to stock skid plate venting profile beneath the filter housing. We recommend TRD or other aftermarket skid plate to achieve required clearance."

you might need some skid plate spacers.