NWFLBowhunter
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Do you have a link to the lights you mounted in the roof racks? I need to do the same on my wmw rack, but seems all the lights are just a little too tall.
Unner's Build, 2001 T4R 4x4
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Scramble
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It's about time! Great thread! I love the way the new tires & wheels look. Also the dash switches. I'm using the PIAA switches for now because I can't decide if I want stock Toyota like you did or the ones from CH4x4.
http://www.amazon.com/CH4X4-Industr...&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=CH4X4+Industries
http://www.amazon.com/CH4X4-Industr...&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=CH4X4+Industries
Unner
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Thanks!
Thanks man, means a lot coming from someone with such a clean truck. I really do like the way the truck is right now, but I can't resist playing with it some more. I don't think I'll get too crazy though. I've been looking and the SS1.2 might actually be too much of a lift for my desires. I may just go with a OME/Bilstein setup. That'd be cheaper too.
Thanks for the compliments on the Supra too. She's not a Turbo, but that keeps me out of trouble and makes maintenance a little easier.
Do it! If you look around enough you can probably find a good deal. I picked mine up for $500 with the brand new stock tires on them. I sold the stock tires for $350 so I was only out $150 for the new wheels.
Yup, they're the perfect size I think.
http://www.amazon.com/u-Box-Extreme...8&qid=1446047560&sr=8-2&keywords=u-box+lights
Thanks!
Yeah it took me a little while to get this thread up... I like the Toyota switches, they fit cleanly and they feel solid when you flick them too. I've never seen those CH4x4 switches. They look really nice too.
Great pics, glad to see you've got started with a build.
Thanks!
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Unner
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The UPS semi-truck came by and left me a big present earlier!
20151030_124525 by Unner Unner, on Flickr
20151030_123935 by Unner Unner, on Flickr
20151030_124532 by Unner Unner, on Flickr
I'll be getting them powdercoated semi-gloss black most likely by the same guy who did my sliders and roof rack. He can't get to them this week though so it'll be the second week of November until I can get them installed. They're super beefy though. I'm excited to get them on!
20151030_124525 by Unner Unner, on Flickr20151030_123935 by Unner Unner, on Flickr20151030_124532 by Unner Unner, on FlickrI'll be getting them powdercoated semi-gloss black most likely by the same guy who did my sliders and roof rack. He can't get to them this week though so it'll be the second week of November until I can get them installed. They're super beefy though. I'm excited to get them on!
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mbeezy1776
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Rims look real clean! And really like the rear lighting on your rack [emoji106]
TheOGConCon
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What kind of headlight bulbs are you using? I looked through your Electrical/Lighting category and external, and was looking throughout the post, but I might have missed it. They're bright as hell
Unner
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Thanks! The rims have a few small scratches on them now from my trip out at hawk pride. Nothing super noticeable, only I will probably ever notice. Ill have to check them out if I ever get around to washing the truck...
The rear lighting is great, I haven't had a chance to really use it yet though. Haven't been on any trails since adding it.
I never did post it. At the time I had GE NighHawk Platinum bulbs I think is what they were. They only lasted about 10 months though so this time I got sylvania bulbs, which ever are one step above their cheapest. XtraVision Maybe?
The brightness might be a little exaggerated in those pictures. They are certainly better than the OEM bulbs, but nothing to write home about really which is going to be the case with just about any bulb in the stock reflector housing.
Today I finally got my Kenwood amp installed and JL 6.5" components up front. The blue sea fuse box is starting to fill up quick, it was certainly a good addition. The amp fit perfectly right on top of what ever computer it is back there. I think that was the location of the stock amp actually.
Even after just adding the amp I could tell a difference with the stock speakers. I did notice that the stereo doesn't beep anymore when I switch modes, from radio to bluetooth, etc. I guess it's set up to play that tone through the speaker wire outputs only and not the RCA's. Since the speaker wires are no longer connected to the rear of the headunit that noise is gone...
The JL speakers sound fabulous so far. No distortion and they sound very tight and not boomy like the old stock ones. The driver side tweeter had started to crackle as well a few weeks ago so that's nice to not hear that anymore. The tweeters were even able to mount in the factory locations without any modifications so that was a plus as well. This is my first "higher end" sound upgrade and I'm really happy with it. I don't think I'll ever install aftermarket speakers without amping them first ever again.
I went ahead and did some sound proofing on the front doors while I had them apart. I used Peel and Seal instead of Dynamat on the outer skin, covering as much as I could, and used a little on the inner skin trying to not cover any holes or anything. The driver side didn't have that plastic moisture barrier for whatever reason, I've never had the door panels off the truck before...
On top of the Peel and Seal I put a 8"x8" square of closed cell foam directly behind the speaker. I read this is the recommended thing to do, but I can't remember why. Then I made a cover for everything using the closed cell foam as well. I just cut out around the door handle, a hole for the wires, around the speaker mount, and any other holes that needed access. I also had to cut around the lever for the door handle as it was binding. I glued it at the top using automotive spray glue this way it can be lifted up in-case I ever need to work on something back there.
I put the same closed cell foam on the backs of the door panels. I know it isn't pretty but it should get the job done and no one will ever see it. I took a few pictures during the process with my phone, but they're kinda bad so excuse me for that. I'll post them up anyway since everyone likes pictures.
20151101_193656 - Copy by Unner Unner, on Flickr
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Unner
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Well my latest thoughts for a lift are Tundra Coils, 5100's, LC coils, and LC shocks in the back. Basically the SS1.2 Lift, but I plan to gather all the other parts separately and new only. I don't want to put used suspension parts on this truck.
I think I can get everything for right around $1150 shipped vs $1450 shipped for the SS1.2. That would include the panhard bar, brake lines, bump stop extensions, diff drop, Tundra isolators, and everything their kit comes with essentially except for the sway bar brackets but I plan to get the longer links from [MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] most likely so that shouldn't be an issue.
I've heard the Tundra coils support weight pretty well and ride nice too, and the LC coils are real flexy and ride smooth too.
Anyone know what exactly the "Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Custom Polyurethane Top Plate Retainers" are? I think they're just a top plate spacer. If so I can pick up a set of those and have essentially the same exact kit for about $300 less. I can put that money towards UCA's or sway bar end links.
Also, is it recommended to replace the top hats? I've got 179k on the truck but I don't really know if these are wear items or not. If they should be replaced are aftermarket OK or are these like the LBJs where Toyota OEM is the only way to go?
Anyone see any issues with any of this?
My eyes are about to start bleeding I've read and researched so much about lifts... :faint:
I think I can get everything for right around $1150 shipped vs $1450 shipped for the SS1.2. That would include the panhard bar, brake lines, bump stop extensions, diff drop, Tundra isolators, and everything their kit comes with essentially except for the sway bar brackets but I plan to get the longer links from [MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] most likely so that shouldn't be an issue.
I've heard the Tundra coils support weight pretty well and ride nice too, and the LC coils are real flexy and ride smooth too.
Anyone know what exactly the "Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Custom Polyurethane Top Plate Retainers" are? I think they're just a top plate spacer. If so I can pick up a set of those and have essentially the same exact kit for about $300 less. I can put that money towards UCA's or sway bar end links.
Also, is it recommended to replace the top hats? I've got 179k on the truck but I don't really know if these are wear items or not. If they should be replaced are aftermarket OK or are these like the LBJs where Toyota OEM is the only way to go?
Anyone see any issues with any of this?
My eyes are about to start bleeding I've read and researched so much about lifts... :faint:
MStudt
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You shouldn't need these with longer links.
I'd replace the top hats if the threads are chewed up. I replaced mine due to rust, and have to cut one of the studs off. Besides that there's no real reason to replace them.
On a side note. Did you ever purchase an CB Antenna mount? I thought you were looking for, and I finally got enough people to make them.
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TheOGConCon
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Sounds like you're gonna have a perfect ride soon.
Have you put any thought into coilovers? I read some comparisons between coilovers and bilsteins, and people say it's like night and day difference, with preference to the coilovers. Don't know if you put any consideration into that, just thought I'd mention it.
As far as the top hats, when I replaced my suspension, I replaced mine with Moog top hats, more or less because I didn't have the tools to do the spring compression at home, so I had to drive to a shop to have that done. Otherwise, I've heard it's not necessary to replace the top hat.
Unner
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Good to know. I shouldn't have rust issues and I don't think the threads are chewed up. I'll take a look at them quick though and see.
I never did get around to getting a mount. CB stuff got kinda pushed back for now, but I may get one if I go with the links to save on shipping. Do you have any plans for Black Friday sales? I think I remember you running some last year, but I can't remember...
I've thought about and looked at coilovers but they're a good bit more expensive. Nearly twice as much for the Toytec coilovers, and their ultimate coilovers are just the bilsteins with a threaded sleeve to allow easier adjustment. I'm hoping the Tundra/5100 set up will do everything I want but not break the bank at the same time.
MStudt
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I might do free shipping on items. Pretty sure that's what I did last year.
jpeaslee
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While there's always room for improvement, I've been very satisfied with my Tundra/5100 setup with 906s on the rear. Once I get a little bit more saved up I am planning on swapping the rears to superflexes, but it probably won't be until after the holidays and I get a little settled in the new job (maybe even get the old house sold... anyone moving to Valdosta, GA?).
My car has been a Georgia car it's whole life, and at 234k, the factory tophats were in great shape, so I reused them. On a side note, putting the front struts and coils together was a cakewalk (mounting them was a different story), but compressing the OEM springs was far and away the most time consuming pain in the ass of the whole project.
Unner
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Good to hear. Sounds like I can just reuse my stock tophats then. I've got access to a wall mounted spring compressor for like $10 a use so I plan to use that. Slightly less scary...
TheOGConCon
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I feel you on not wanting to break the bank. That set up will do you good, based on other people's reviews. Just wish I hadn't replaced stock suspension with stock equivalent and gone with that lift instead :ybrick:
Now I'm ballin' on a college budget
Unner
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Just got back from dropping the skids off at the powdercoater. He said they should be done early next week. I went with semi gloss black, same color as my rack and sliders. Can't wait to get them on the truck! :zoom:
Yeah I can understand ballin' on a college budget. I'm a student as well. The 4Runner is really my only hobby that consumes a lot of money so that helps, and having had a great paying job being self employed has helped too. Plus I have no plans to get rid of this truck. With only 179k she's got a lot of life left in her.
I'm still researching which rear coils I want to go with, LC or OME 891. I'm also looking into whether I want to do the adjustable panhard bar or go with the drop bracket and reuse the stock bar. That and if I need limiting straps if I go with aftermarket UCAs which I plan to. So much goes into this process, but I'd much rather do it once and do it right instead of 3 or 4 times and break stuff along the way...
Yeah I can understand ballin' on a college budget. I'm a student as well. The 4Runner is really my only hobby that consumes a lot of money so that helps, and having had a great paying job being self employed has helped too. Plus I have no plans to get rid of this truck. With only 179k she's got a lot of life left in her.
I'm still researching which rear coils I want to go with, LC or OME 891. I'm also looking into whether I want to do the adjustable panhard bar or go with the drop bracket and reuse the stock bar. That and if I need limiting straps if I go with aftermarket UCAs which I plan to. So much goes into this process, but I'd much rather do it once and do it right instead of 3 or 4 times and break stuff along the way...
Unner
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I haven't really looked into those. Sorta forgot they existed haha. I'll do a little research on them and see which I think will work best for me. Right now out of all the options I've read into I think the Tundra coils are best for me. Those Eibach ones may be too tall for me.
Today I flew a flag off the back of the 4Runner for Veterans day. Thanks to all who serve or have served!
Snapchat-2026705519748708280 by Unner Unner, on FlickrI also called the powder coater today and he said the skids should be done Friday and ready for pick up!
I backed this kickstarter too for a set of recovery ramps. Looks like a good product at a great price. Check them out if you've looked into a set of recovery ramps before and are looking for a good deal.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evolvenpd/tred-pro-total-recovery-and-extraction-device-for
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