What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

[NateMob]

Oil change and realized my driver side needs adjusted up half an inch. Time to break out the spanner wrench.

 

[apinion33]

Gave it a seafoam treatment. Seemed to work. Didn't really notice anything different except for the massive amount of white smoke that filled my street for about 5 min

 

[Broker]

Finally finished my rear cargo management system. Was tired of finding a way to strap everything down, so I built this guy to hold everything in place.

I also got my air compressor all hooked up under there as well.

 

[mien4x4]

finally my ome 851 came in today:trophy:

 

[4x4runner2002]

Finally finished my rear cargo management system. Was tired of finding a way to strap everything down, so I built this guy to hold everything in place.

I also got my air compressor all hooked up under there as well.

turned out real good. nice work.

 

[Wstrelevitz]

Well I ran out of gas on the way to school today... Fml

 

[Volley]

Finally finished my rear cargo management system. Was tired of finding a way to strap everything down, so I built this guy to hold everything in place.

I also got my air compressor all hooked up under there as well.

Very nice! I have the same fridge, do you have it on a slide? Also are you rear bumperless?

 

[giguchan]

Nice Job on the rear cargo area..!

 

[Broker]

Yes, it's on slide. No way to open it if it can't come out of the cargo area, it's too tall. For now I'm rear bumper less, but that's on the to built list, right behind skid plates and roof rack.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

Got some 5125's on the rear. OMG it rides so much better now! My OCD is gonna kill me again though, so eventually I'm gonna have to order some matching front's now. La' Toytec's are coming soon :reddance:

 

[mcaz5]

Got some 5125's on the rear. OMG it rides so much better now! My OCD is gonna kill me again though, so eventually I'm gonna have to order some matching front's now. La' Toytec's are coming soon :reddance:

Looks good!! You're running 8 wraps right? When you get a chance could you post up a flex pic of the 8 wraps and 5125s. I've thought of running this set up in the future and wanted to know how it flexed.

Also those look like the energy suspension end links? What length did you get and did they just bolt right up?

Edit: Nvm. I remembered you got the 2nd gens from oreillys. How are they holding up?

 

[djtc]

Got my led panels straight from china put in to the map lights and domes, so much better compared to stock!

 

[GottaBeTRD]

Looks good!! You're running 8 wraps right? When you get a chance could you post up a flex pic of the 8 wraps and 5125s. I've thought of running this set up in the future and wanted to know how it flexed.

Also those look like the energy suspension end links? What length did you get and did they just bolt right up?

Edit: Nvm. I remembered you got the 2nd gens from oreillys. How are they holding up?

thanks man! I finally feel more comfortable taking it off road again. I've gotta update my build with some new pics too, So i'll get some flex shots in there when I'm out again.

I did buy the energy suspension bushings because the ones that came with the Oreilly end links were a joke. I had a hard time getting the links to fit snug. I think this contributed a lot to the harsh ride. honestly I'm surprised they didn't break. The ES bushings made everything snug again, and even with the shorter shocks, it rode much better.

 

[downpour11]

Got some 5125's on the rear. OMG it rides so much better now! My OCD is gonna kill me again though, so eventually I'm gonna have to order some matching front's now. La' Toytec's are coming soon :reddance:

You mean you don't want to sell it now?! :bigok: lol I bet you're much happier with the ride.

 

[sixxt]

Got my led panels straight from china put in to the map lights and domes, so much better compared to stock!

Sweet man! Would you mind giving a link to the LEDs you bought? Was it a pretty simple job? I am always interested in cheap and fairly quick DIY projects.

 

[djtc]

I 'll have to try finding it but if you go on ebay and search "led panel dome light" you'll find some. I bought 1 extra for the two sizes and it came up to 12$ shippedOh and its all plug and play

 

[GottaBeTRD]

You mean you don't want to sell it now?! :bigok: lol I bet you're much happier with the ride.

haha nope i'm good again. but yeah seriously that ride was so bad, I regretting lifting it. But now it rides pretty close the it did when stock.

 

[psraff]

cool, thanks, looking forward to it, I'm sure it'll be helpful...

Ok, I don't have too many pics. And none of the install so I'll go from memory.

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First, when you buy the stereo, pick up an adapter harness for a Toyota (It plugs into the original wiring harness and has the color coded wires you will \ can butt splice into the harness that comes with the new stereo).

Remove original stereo and keep the mounting brackets (on the left and right). When you put the Single Din Stereo on top of the Gauge Pack, the brackets will match perfectly. Use the same screws to mount the brackets to the stereo and Gauge Pack together.

The color codes on the new wire harness adapter and the harness that comes with the stereo match (Green goes to green, purple goes to purple and so on.) If you want to double check, check the instructions on the harness and the stereo.

Four wires for the Gauge Pack. Constant 12V, ACC 12V, Ground, and Illumination. EDIT: Found the pic!
http://www.scoobymods.com/mods/impreza/images/gauge988.jpg

I can't find the paper I had those wrote on right now. There are several threads on here and Yotatech that has them. I tied these in with the butt splices on the wiring harness.

As for the sensor, I just mounted it to the metal "tab" on the front bumper that has the Vin Number sticker on it.

This thread has instructions on how to use the settings.
Subaru Gauge Pack (FMU) in 4Runner? - Page 2 - YotaTech Forums

Only problem I have is when I turn my lights on, the gauge pack lights flash. If my lights are off, the illumination is perfect. So this weekend, I'll check my wiring and see why it's doing what it's doing.

Hope that helps some.
Let me know if you need any more info.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

Ok, I don't have too many pics. And none of the install so I'll go from memory.

First, when you buy the stereo, pick up an adapter harness for a Toyota (It plugs into the original wiring harness and has the color coded wires you will \ can butt splice into the harness that comes with the new stereo).

Remove original stereo and keep the mounting brackets (on the left and right). When you put the Single Din Stereo on top of the Gauge Pack, the brackets will match perfectly. Use the same screws to mount the brackets to the stereo and Gauge Pack together.

The color codes on the new wire harness adapter and the harness that comes with the stereo match (Green goes to green, purple goes to purple and so on.) If you want to double check, check the instructions on the harness and the stereo.

Four wires for the Gauge Pack. Constant 12V, ACC 12V, Ground, and Illumination. EDIT: Found the pic!
http://www.scoobymods.com/mods/impreza/images/gauge988.jpg

I can't find the paper I had those wrote on right now. There are several threads on here and Yotatech that has them. I tied these in with the butt splices on the wiring harness.

As for the sensor, I just mounted it to the metal "tab" on the front bumper that has the Vin Number sticker on it.

This thread has instructions on how to use the settings.
Subaru Gauge Pack (FMU) in 4Runner? - Page 2 - YotaTech Forums

Only problem I have is when I turn my lights on, the gauge pack lights flash. If my lights are off, the illumination is perfect. So this weekend, I'll check my wiring and see why it's doing what it's doing.

Hope that helps some.
Let me know if you need any more info.

hey man, I might have a piece that can cover up those gaps on your set-up there. It came with my double-din Kenwood unit. Here is what it looks like, Let me know if you're interested.

 

[psraff]

hey man, I might have a piece that can cover up those gaps on your set-up there. It came with my double-din Kenwood unit. Here is what it looks like, Let me know if you're interested.

Yes, I'll take it. That will make my job much easier. I'll PM you.
Many Thanks!