What did you do with your 4runner today?
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Here is the 6" rigid mocked up
First world problems lol
Where can I see some pics of the roof rack/light and mounting?
rinkman07
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1. A lot easier to clean out. There must have been pounds of cookies, crackers, soda syrup and other crap underneath that carpet. That stuff never gets vaccumed up because no one can see it or get to it.
2. It's a lot more durable. Between hauling mulch, lumber, bikes, groceries, people, you name it it will stand the test of time.
3. Carpet has a lifespan. It's like how they tell you to throw out your old mattress every 8-10 years. It just collects nasty crap. A good fitting carpet replacement can be super expensive and to Linex this whole thing will only be around 600 bucks. AND once again I'll never have to replace the linex
4. The wetness aspect. I will never have to worry about rust underneath the carpet or musty smelling carpet again. You can stomp your wet and muddy feet all you want on my floor.
5. I PERSONALLY like that rugged look. For those long road trips as well where you want to kick your shoes off and relax I can just throw my carpet mats back in. I know I take several road trips a year and that's something small I thought about.
These are my thoughts on the whole project. Pretty worth it to me.
Mark
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Net4n6
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1. A lot easier to clean out. There must have been pounds of cookies, crackers, soda syrup and other crap underneath that carpet. That stuff never gets vaccumed up because no one can see it or get to it.
2. It's a lot more durable. Between hauling mulch, lumber, bikes, groceries, people, you name it it will stand the test of time.
3. Carpet has a lifespan. It's like how they tell you to throw out your old mattress every 8-10 years. It just collects nasty crap. A good fitting carpet replacement can be super expensive and to Linex this whole thing will only be around 600 bucks. AND once again I'll never have to replace the linex
4. The wetness aspect. I will never have to worry about rust underneath the carpet or musty smelling carpet again. You can stomp your wet and muddy feet all you want on my floor.
5. I PERSONALLY like that rugged look. For those long road trips as well where you want to kick your shoes off and relax I can just throw my carpet mats back in. I know I take several road trips a year and that's something small I thought about.
These are my thoughts on the whole project. Pretty worth it to me.
Mark
What's about the noise?
rinkman07
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Well, driving around a lot after work today with nothing covering the floor at all, I didn't notice any real change. My hearing is also pretty bad from my time as a grunt so I'll have to take a friend or something for a ride and see what he/she thinks about it. The linex is about 1/8th inch thick but If it sounds like it did today I'm not worried.
Mark
emelianenkov
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1. A lot easier to clean out. There must have been pounds of cookies, crackers, soda syrup and other crap underneath that carpet. That stuff never gets vaccumed up because no one can see it or get to it.
2. It's a lot more durable. Between hauling mulch, lumber, bikes, groceries, people, you name it it will stand the test of time.
3. Carpet has a lifespan. It's like how they tell you to throw out your old mattress every 8-10 years. It just collects nasty crap. A good fitting carpet replacement can be super expensive and to Linex this whole thing will only be around 600 bucks. AND once again I'll never have to replace the linex
4. The wetness aspect. I will never have to worry about rust underneath the carpet or musty smelling carpet again. You can stomp your wet and muddy feet all you want on my floor.
5. I PERSONALLY like that rugged look. For those long road trips as well where you want to kick your shoes off and relax I can just throw my carpet mats back in. I know I take several road trips a year and that's something small I thought about.
These are my thoughts on the whole project. Pretty worth it to me.
Mark
That all sounds like a good idea! I'd just be concerned about the gaps between the doorsill trim, and the exposed wiring harnesses.
If I did this, I would throw my husky liners down anyway. My stock carpet is nasty.
Hope you create a thread about this process
Meh throw some linex on the underside to deaden it
rinkman07
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My pictures and what not are in my build tread "2005 4Runner". The gaps like you mentioned are something I am still pondering.
I test drove a 2013 X5 today. There's a lot to like: leather, heated seats, nav, etc. However, it feels like a heavy luxury SUV. There was some turbo lag (or transmission lag) that was bothersome. Getting into my 4Runner - it felt lighter and more agile. And throttle response was immediate. Something to think about.
CookieRoe
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All of those would be my concerns as well. But then again what suits your uses probably don't suit mine.
If you saw the carpet thread - I'd lean towards replacing the carpet and putting some sound deadening underneath it.
I'd be curious if the Linex acted as a sound-deadener. It would be easier than rolling rammat that's for sure.
zopperman
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make a build thread dammit
montijo505
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momo.75
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I think we have plenty of build threads. Ya'll will just me look bad anyways.
JB40
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Brutalguyracing
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so laST NIGHT
ONE OF MY FRIENDS CLOSED THE REAR HATCH with a washing machine hose pitched in the gate
the door locked and latched
but we could not get the rear hatch to release / open
we cut each end of hose and were able to remove it from the door
but door still would not open
then i opened rear window and held for 5 sec. , ect
then door opened
now today i come outside and go to open the hatch and she clicks and pops but will not open
any ideas what we screwed up
ONE OF MY FRIENDS CLOSED THE REAR HATCH with a washing machine hose pitched in the gate
the door locked and latched
but we could not get the rear hatch to release / open
we cut each end of hose and were able to remove it from the door
but door still would not open
then i opened rear window and held for 5 sec. , ect
then door opened
now today i come outside and go to open the hatch and she clicks and pops but will not open
any ideas what we screwed up
Rocket61
New member
You may have broken a gear in the locking mechanism. It's a soft close door and if you obstruct it when it goes to pull it in, you could frig the gearing. Can't but individual parts for the hatch locking assembly - it's one big unit that costs about 250. Last year my striker was worn out (the part that hooks onto the latch on the frame and closes the door) and I had no choice but to replace the whole thing (motor, striker, housing, gearbox, etc).
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