weeeee's build thread

[weeeee]

A friend and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to hopefully see some Aurora Borealis from that solar storm. Sadly we didn't see anything but we did freeze our asses off catching an awesome view of Crater Lake at sunrise. Also got a chance to explore some forest roads.

 

[MTN4RNR]

TRD Intake Install

Not much to see here, just wanted to show off this pretty little intake. It probably doesn't do much, but I scored a great deal on it brand new so I can't complain.

Install has been well-documented here, so I won't be posting much:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/85960-how-guide-trd-cai-installation.html

For 2014+ models, there is some harness re-routing hardware that you won't be able to use to to added emissions hardware.

Ugh, I want this...

 

[weeeee]

Ugh, I want this...

Lift first! :nono:

Lol

 

[Magnetic4R]

Digging the view at crater lake.
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.?, Why did you choose the hustler vs firestik quick release?

 

[weeeee]

Digging the view at crater lake.
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.?, Why did you choose the hustler vs firestik quick release?

Build quality really. Both are around the same price point, but the Hustler seemed like a way better design. The Firestik uses a tiny spring and ball to seat the antenna whereas with the Hustler the entire mount is the quick release mechanism.

 

[MTN4RNR]

Lift first! :nono:
Lol

 

[esa31.8t]

Showing off my mild adventure build- don't expect anything crazy here.

Current picture

CURRENT MODS

Engine
TRD Cold Air Intake LINK

Interior
Antman Flashlight Mod- Surefire P3X Fury Tactical LINK
5K LED Interior Lighting
Husky Weatherbeaters
Canvasback Cargo Liners
Customized RAM Mount w/ Proclip Vent Clip for iPhone LINK
Hard-wired Dash Cam LINK

Exterior/Lighting
Xenon Depot HID kit w/ Philips bulb upgrade
Bajarack Spy Utility Rack w/ 40-inch LED Light Bar
ARB 2000mm Awning w/ Fourtreks Mounts LINK
BAMF Bolt-on Rock Sliders LINK

Suspension/Wheels
Front TRD suspension swapped for Bilstein 6112, set at 2.5" front lift
Rear TRD 5160 stock shocks w/ Toytec Superflex 2" lift springs
BF Goodrich KO2 34x10.5x17
Spidertrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers

Comms
Full Size CB (Bearcat 980SSB) in center console LINK
Firestik 2' CB Antenna
Diamond K400 3/8C on hatch
Hustler CB Quick Release LINK

How did your alignment specs turn out with your current suspension setup? I've purchased the Bilstein 6112/5160 for one of our limited and am thinking about going 4th setting with Toytec Superflex rear springs but was not sure if I should order the UCA's to get a nice alignment setting.

 

[jmswts]

Also can you compare the stock trdpro suspension to the 6112/5160's

 

[weeeee]

How did your alignment specs turn out with your current suspension setup? I've purchased the Bilstein 6112/5160 for one of our limited and am thinking about going 4th setting with Toytec Superflex rear springs but was not sure if I should order the UCA's to get a nice alignment setting.

I'm riding on the 4th notch also.

They aligned ok. Caster was a little off because I tried to push it as high as possible (OEM is zero, I was shooting for roughly 2 degrees), but my toe and camber were spot on OEM specs. I think if I played with it a little more (or had caster set to 0) it would've been fine.

With a lift at 2.5", I'd recommend getting UCAs if you want to get better steering feedback because the increased caster will give you better straight line tracking and stability especially at highway speeds. I'm planning on getting UCAs soon.

 

[weeeee]

Also can you compare the stock trdpro suspension to the 6112/5160's

I totally meant to take side by side pictures, but I totally forgot because I was running out of shop time at my friends shop. We were literally leaving for Vegas for his bachelor party the next day and I just wanted to get it done, lol.

Anyways, the 6112/5160 are exactly the same shocks from what I can see. There might be a minor difference in valving, but externally the shock and piston is exactly the same. In fact, the Bilstein 6112 spring/shock combo rides exactly the same as the outgoing TRDP suspension.

Here are some of the differences:
- 6112 has 5 perches to allow for added adjustability and lift, original TRDP only has two perches for driver/passenger side leveling.
- 6112 springs are about 1.5" taller than the TRDP springs (TRDP has 12.5" long 3.0" ID springs, 6112 has 14" length springs with the same ID).
- Either shock will allow for standard coilover springs to be upgraded later to compensate for more weight. They use the typical 3" ID coilover spring.

I kept the original TRDP rear shocks but paired them with Toytex Superflex springs for an added 2" of rear lift.

Hope that helped and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

 

[weeeee]

Prepping for a weekend trip to Lake Tahoe and put the Skybox on. Pretty sure I'll get about 10MPG on the way there.

:lmao:

 

[Magnetic4R]

Shouldn't be too bad. I got about 16 with my CVT on top and that's no where near as aerodynamic like yours.

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

I average about 14 with my RTT and all the weight and 34s and not regearing yet.

 

[weeeee]

I might just have a heavy foot because with just a lift, rack, and 34s I'm barely getting 16 freeway

 

[Magnetic4R]

It's probably from driving your Z....

Funny thing is, I'm getting 15s right now with no RTT. :shrug:

 

[Leesburgcapsfan]

Hardwired Dash Camera

I didn't want to run the bulky 12V cigarette lighter plug with my dash cam, so I ended up hardwiring a 12V to micro USB plug directly to the fuse box.

I used this 12V Micro USB plug:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U2DGJOQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And a few Bussman Add-a-Circuits:
http://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-BP-H...249594&sr=1-1&keywords=bussmann+add+a+circuit
^^These are kind of pricey on Amazon, but you can find them cheaper at your local auto parts store.

I tucked the dash cam right behind the mirror, and ran the wiring through the headliner, down the A-pillar, which dropped me right behind the dash to the fusebox. If you do this make sure you route the wires into the existing harness clips to avoid interfering with the airbag.

Thanks for this!

Two questions.
1. What did you do about the ground wire?
2. What fuse did you use?

Thanks again!!

 

[concrete_boots]

Beautiful truck !!

 

[weeeee]

Thanks for this!

Two questions.
1. What did you do about the ground wire?
2. What fuse did you use?

Thanks again!!

I grounded it to one of the bolts near the fusebox. Just look at one of the 10mm bolts around the fusebox that has a good chassis contact.

I used a 10amp fuse. I just tapped into one of the blank fuse spots that went on with the ignition.

 

[Leesburgcapsfan]

I grounded it to one of the bolts near the fusebox. Just look at one of the 10mm bolts around the fusebox that has a good chassis contact.

I used a 10amp fuse. I just tapped into one of the blank fuse spots that went on with the ignition.

Hey Thanks, ya thats what i ended up doing on both counts.
Man that clip to get the pillar cover off was a PITA!!

Thanks for the tips, looks great and all nice and tucked away now!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Moving to a different roof rack? [MENTION=44305]weeeee[/MENTION]