Tyler's Galactic Grey 2003 2WD SR5 aka "Spock" Build Thread

[tjhaf2007]

So I finally gave in and decided to start my own build thread. I've been putting it off for quite awhile now, and I figured that I might as well start one before I get too deep into my mods.

Stock 2003 2WD SR5 4Runner Galactic Grey
(Not my 4Runner, but this is similar to what it looked like when I got it)

I got the 4Runner in December 2011 from my parents as a vehicle for college. I didnt know much about 4Runners, I was more into trucks at the time and didnt pay much attention to SUV's.

The day I got home for Christmas Break from college in Idaho and saw the 4runner in the driveway, I was so excited for my new ride. It was even better when I got to drive it for the first time.

December 2011:

Present Day:






Current Mods List:

Electrical Mods:
Pioneer AVH-2400BT Head Unit
Back up Camera
110V Power Inverter
Constant 12V Cigarette Lighter
LED Hood Light Strip
6000K HIDs
LED Voltmeter Battery Monitor
Rear Cargo LED Light Strip
JBL Subwoofer Install/Add
Rear Door 6X9 Speaker Install
AEM Wideband O2 Sensor
Interior LED Swap
VSC/TRAC Disable Button
Black Fog Light Bezels w/LED Halos
Reverse Spot Lights

Cosmetic Mods:
Black Halo Headlights
Removed Running Boards
Tinted Tail Lights/Reflectors
Vision Manx 398 16" Wheels
Tinted Blinker Housings

Mechanical Mods:
Front Hidden Hitch Mount
Flowmaster 50 Series Muffler
3"/2" Lift
Bilstein 5100 Shocks
OME 885 and 895 Springs
Total Chaos UCA
K&N CAI
Intake Manifold Spacer
Slotted Rotors w/Wagner Pads
URD MAF Calibrator
Transmission Cooler
Electric Fan Conversion


Possible Future Mods List:

Electrical Mods:
LED Lights Bars

Cosmetic Mods:
Roof Mount LED Bar
Rock Sliders

Mechanical Mods:
Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers
Total Chaos Long Travel Kit (Pre-Runner Status)
Fox or King Shocks


This might be a slow build thread since I am still in college, but I will try to keep this updated with everything I've done and everything I do.

Here are a few photos of some recent activities of my 4Runner

 

[tjhaf2007]

Here's just a lil shot to show you guys my lighting setup for my rig

 

[tjhaf2007]

Here are a couple more photos of the mods and installs I've done

Here is a shot of my rear 6X9s installed in my back door panel


JBL subwoofer install/mode for non JBL equipped vehicles


Constant 12V cigarette lighter installed


Cargo Cover LED light strip



120V Power Inverter Installed in Cargo Compartment


120V Power Outlet Installed in the back of the center console

 

[zopperman]

Can you elaborate on how you did the inverter? I've been contemplating that for a while.

Truck looks awesome man.

 

[tjhaf2007]

Can you elaborate on how you did the inverter? I've been contemplating that for a while.

Truck looks awesome man.

So i went and bought a power inverter from harbor freight, i think its the 200w inverter. i wanted it to be hidden so it looked clean, and since i never used the little storage bin things, i decided to place it in there. i ran a power from the battery and then a chasis ground through a hole i drilled inside the storage bin. then i got an old extension cord and plugged it into the inverter and ran it to the center console where i installed a plug outlet. its a pretty basic setup. let me know if you want anymore in depth photos of it.

and thanks

 

[tjhaf2007]

New rims that are going on soon!!!!


Hood LED Light Strip


Dual Battery Setup/Engine Bay


FIC 6 installed in the Upper Glove Box


Battery Voltage Meter


RCA input plugs for my Pioneer AVH-2400BT

 

[tjhaf2007]

Since Im in college, that means there are partys and that leads to drunk people. Since Im the one with the suv in my group of friends, Im usually the DD by personal preference. Anyways, as i was saying, Im not a fan of people throwing up in my rig, so I usually put the super drunk people in the back of my rig (only when necessary) and the problem ive run into is that the person in the back of the rig cant get out until someone opens the hatch. so i decided to install a button to allow the person in the back of the rig to get out once the doors are unlocked.

All i did was wire in a normally open push button switch in parallel with the button on the tailgate. so when the button gets pushed it opens the hatch just like pressing the outside button. here are a few photos of the button installed and a video of it.

 

[cacoghill]

man nice build, I really like the rear hatch open button. genius.

 

[tjhaf2007]

man nice build, I really like the rear hatch open button. genius.

thanks, its works really well, especially since new people cant seem to figure out how to open the rear hatch from the outside.

 

[earthrealm]

good modz

 

[tjhaf2007]

good modz

thanks, and there will be more to come

 

[tjhaf2007]

Here are 2 videos of a trail that a group of friends and I drove in Idaho called Blackrock. Not to bag on chevy or ford, but I can honestly say, my 2WD 4runner can go just about everywhere a 4WD chevy or ford can go to a certain extent. as my friend always says what you dont have in traction, you can make up in speed. and I've got to be honest, its kind of the truth. it almost seemed like my 2WD almost out performed the 4WD chevy. But, there are times when 4WD would be really nice to have in my 4runner. All Ive got to say, is I am really surprised at how well a 2WD 4runner does on the trails out here in Idaho. and yes, that is an RX7 in the opening photo on the second video. you would have been surprised how well that car did in the dirt and mud!!! 2WD FTW

 

[tjhaf2007]

Dyno Results

I just thought I would post my dyno results from a few months ago for fun. Did 3 runs of the HorsePower Curve Test and 1 run of the Quarter Mile Sprint Test

Maximum Power with WC 202.3 @ 3251 RPM / 75.7MPH
Maximum Torque with WC 380.5 @ 2714 RPM / 63.6MPH


Maximum Power with WC 206.9 @ 3356 RPM / 78.5MPH
Maximum Torque with WC 376.8 @ 1913 RPM / 45.2MPH


Maximum Power with WC 213.2 @ 3358 RPM / 78.3MPH
Maximum Torque with WC 332.1 @ 3355 RPM / 78.2MPH


1/4 Mile Time 16.25858 @ 82.29152MPH


Here is one of the HorsePower Runs on video
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4260830277315&l=894946812538949952

 

[tjhaf2007]

My ugly 1.5" green wheel spacers arrived today, now im just waiting on getting the rest of the wheels. Hopefully these guys will help my new wheels clear the massive front brake calipers that these 4runners are equipped with.

 

[tjhaf2007]

Finally got the rest of my wheels yesterday and I had them all mounted up today. The front have a 1.5" wheel spacer so my new wheels could clear the brake calipers.

Here is a side shot of the front tire to show the 1.5" wheel spacer offset.

I am waiting on my other 2 wheel spacers to arrive, then i wiil post some more photos of the rear wheel offset as well.

 

[Nero]

Your torque numbers are all over the place, were you doing some tuning during those? Also did you do any runs before the AEM?

 

[tjhaf2007]

Your torque numbers are all over the place, were you doing some tuning during those? Also did you do any runs before the AEM?

The dyno runs were done before the AEM, I haven't had a chance to tune it on the dyno yet. And the 3rd dyno sheet with 213hp is the moat accurate one I think. I don't know why the torque was all over the place. We had to do a bunch of run because it downshifted a couple of the runs, we finally found the sweet spot which I think was right around 73mph to start the dyno test so it wouldn't downshift. That could be why it is all over the place.

 

[tjhaf2007]

On the way back to Oregon from Idaho, I hit 155555 Miles on the odometer


Changed My cluster back to white LEDs. It looks a little yellow in this photo, but it is actually more white in person


Changed to blue needles instead of the orange colored ones

 

[RPS13]

How did you do the sub in the rear storage compartment? Size? Any rattling?

 

[LTDSC]

do you rub at all with the spacers?