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

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

Its the JBL Subwoofer from a JBL equipped 4runner. its the stock 8" sub. and there is very minimal rattling if any at all. I'm planning on replacing the sub with either a pioneer sub or kicker sub. I haven't decided yet.
 
Its the JBL Subwoofer from a JBL equipped 4runner. its the stock 8" sub. and there is very minimal rattling if any at all. I'm planning on replacing the sub with either a pioneer sub or kicker sub. I haven't decided yet.

Gotcha, so it's the stock sub then you just kept the existing cover and put some holes in it. Strangely those subs don't seem to be very common.
 
Gotcha, so it's the stock sub then you just kept the existing cover and put some holes in it. Strangely those subs don't seem to be very common.

they are very hard to find, i picked mine up from a guy on ebay for $100. it took a couple months of searching to try and find it.
 
Finishing touches with my gauge
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So last week Pocatello, ID had a massive rainstorm that flooded half the city, lets just say, it was pretty wicked. And when there is rain, that means there is most likely mud and massive mud puddles. So of course my friends and I didn't hesitate to get in our rigs and head out to the "playground". We found a small trail that had some decent mud there. After we got tired with the first trail, we headed to different trail. I had never been on the second trail before, but that didnt stop me. Im kinda bummed i didnt take my gopro this time, because the footage would have been pretty rad. Anyways, while on the second trail, there was a series of 3 massive puddles that were more like lakes at that point because of all the rain. The first puddle was about as deep as the top of the tires, so no biggy. Then came the second puddle, and let me tell you, it was no tiny puddle, it was seriously a lake. So before I submerged my rig into the "lake", I noticed a 04' dodge ram 1500 4x4 stuck right next to the "lake". And being the person I am didnt hesitate to go through the massive puddle/lake. little did i know, the lake was as deep as it was. when slowly enter the water, I soon found out it was way deeper than the first puddle. This time the water came up and over my hood and some then somehow during the process of getting out of the puddle, mud got flung up from behind my rig and over onto my moon roof. After we got out of that puddle came the third one which wasn't actually all that bad, it was probably the smallest puddle of them all. and after the last puddle was the end of the trail which led to a paved road. I'd have to say that was one of the best times in my rig. Kinda sketchy but at the same time, super rad.

Flooded Streets in Pocatello, ID
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This is a Photo of the Flooded Underpass in Pocatello, ID
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Another Shot After Messing Around in the Mud
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Aftermath of the massive mud puddles and flooding
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This is an awesome write up...I would like more info on how you changed the colors of the cluster needles and the leds for the ignition and climate controls...
 
Hopefully i will be able to replace the water pump and seals on tuesday as well as the bearing for the pulleys and tensioner. I will try to get photos of the removal and install of everything.

New Water Pump and Seals
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Water Pump Replaced

Installed my new water pump and gaskets today, only took me about 1.5 hours. it was pretty easy and i didn't run into any problems. I took a few photos of the process of removing and installing the water pump. The water pump itself was still in great condition, but the gasket was what went bad and caused my engine to leak coolant.

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Here is the old water pump and gasket

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Free firestik

I got a free 6ft FireStik from a friend yesterday, so I now have a reason to install a CB radio. I don't want to spend a lot of $$$ on a CB radio, since I probably won't use it a whole lot, I will probably use the PA more than the CB part of the radio. I plan on just ordering the Uniden 40-Channel CB Radio (PRO505XL). Its only like $40 on Amazon.

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