What did you do with your 4runner today?
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Fab'd up a mounting bracket and finally got around to installing a proper fuse block. Now I can clean up the small rat nest of fused leads hiding under the fuse box cover, and add a few more 12V accessories.
I want...actually, NEED that! You should make some for those of us with fab skills that resemble a toddler with cardboard paper.
YetiX
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Fab'd up a mounting bracket and finally got around to installing a proper fuse block. Now I can clean up the small rat nest of fused leads hiding under the fuse box cover, and add a few more 12V accessories.
What is the device on the vertical side piece there? A fuse or switch of some kind?
JVC8790
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Looks like a circuit breaker that can be re-set rather than a fuse that has to be replaced. I remember one of these in a work truck of mine years ago and totally forgot about them until I saw this pic! Good idea!
JVC nailed it. Its a 100A breaker.
Funny, I actually used cardboard to mock it up then drew it in CAD as a water-jet flat pattern. Few bends in a finger break, and a couple of small welds and it's done.
The 4AWG power leads are straight off Amazon. Along with the breaker and fuse block.
Bluesky 07
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Finished creating/installing new wheel well splash shields and did a DIY thread on the process.
JVC8790
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Consider making these flat cut outs and selling them to those of us who are interested in a DIY solution that are capable of a little bending/welding!
Admittedly, I'm not too good at being a middle-man. But I'm more than happy to share the CAD file and drawing with anyone who's interested! And if someone else wants to make them I'm cool with it.
I had mine cut from 16 gauge 300 series stainless, but you could in a gauge or two thinner and still have good results.
You can also make the panel out of polycarbonate. All it takes is a heat gun and a saw. I posted my project on here. Took a couple of hours and is super easy.
Bluesky 07
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I was toying with the idea of adding a TRD Offroad decal after installing my new suspension but the ones I could find were all huge b/c they're made for a Tacoma's rear fender. Fortunately I have a source for custom decal work and this was exactly what I was looking for.
It's also a very close match to my Weathertech badge inserts.
I'm happy to report a better than expected 15.6 hp increase following this addition. Confirmed by dyno of course. :biggrin2:
It's also a very close match to my Weathertech badge inserts.
I'm happy to report a better than expected 15.6 hp increase following this addition. Confirmed by dyno of course. :biggrin2:
JoeToyota
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I bought a 2006 4runner sport this week. There was a decent amount of clunking in the front when going over bumps that I found to be worn sway bar bushings. Did a bit of research and noted a few people having serious issues - to the point of leaving the sway bar completely removed due to the bolts/nuts breaking. Being an MN vehicle I was a little worried, no matter how nice a vehicle is kept up here the salt finds a way in..
I applied some penetrating catalyst the day before working on them. 3/4 bolts came out without an issue. The nut of the front bolt on the drivers side broke off of the frame after a few turns. :barf: Break time.
Thankfully I was able to remove the bracket since the bolt hole in the bracket is open on the front side, and I wiggled the bushing off. I then turned the wheel all the way to the left and was able to get my sawzall with a long blade in there to cut the bolt head off in a few seconds... I needed to get crafty with a wrench to keep the bolt from spinning while cutting lol, but it was simple. Then I used a magnet through the about quarter size hole in the frame to pull the old broken nut out with some finagling.
Found a bolt/nut combo in my handy random bolt/nut box. Made sure that the nut fit through the hole in the frame. Dropped the nut in there and righted it with a small pick. Assembled the bracket and bushing with the bolts threaded partially (I had to hold the nut through the frame hole with my index finger to get the first thread threaded). I then tightened the other side most of the way to put tension on the side that had my own nut/bolt, so that the nut wouldn't spin freely. Then was able to bolt it all up no issues. Trick is to use a thread lubricant anti-seize for butter reassembly.
Took about 1 1/2 hrs total.. Didn't lift the truck or remove anything to get to the bolts. Used a 14mm short socket with a 1/2 breaker to break them initially, then my 1/2 ratchet for the rest. Some of the forum threads/posts about this job had me wondering.... With a nice saw and a magnet or pick it's no problem.
I applied some penetrating catalyst the day before working on them. 3/4 bolts came out without an issue. The nut of the front bolt on the drivers side broke off of the frame after a few turns. :barf: Break time.
Thankfully I was able to remove the bracket since the bolt hole in the bracket is open on the front side, and I wiggled the bushing off. I then turned the wheel all the way to the left and was able to get my sawzall with a long blade in there to cut the bolt head off in a few seconds... I needed to get crafty with a wrench to keep the bolt from spinning while cutting lol, but it was simple. Then I used a magnet through the about quarter size hole in the frame to pull the old broken nut out with some finagling.
Found a bolt/nut combo in my handy random bolt/nut box. Made sure that the nut fit through the hole in the frame. Dropped the nut in there and righted it with a small pick. Assembled the bracket and bushing with the bolts threaded partially (I had to hold the nut through the frame hole with my index finger to get the first thread threaded). I then tightened the other side most of the way to put tension on the side that had my own nut/bolt, so that the nut wouldn't spin freely. Then was able to bolt it all up no issues. Trick is to use a thread lubricant anti-seize for butter reassembly.
Took about 1 1/2 hrs total.. Didn't lift the truck or remove anything to get to the bolts. Used a 14mm short socket with a 1/2 breaker to break them initially, then my 1/2 ratchet for the rest. Some of the forum threads/posts about this job had me wondering.... With a nice saw and a magnet or pick it's no problem.
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MadPainter
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Nothing exciting yet, just essential functions
Just purchased a 2007 4Runner SR5 V6. I was excited to upgrade with a lift, new tires and some better armor. Unfortunately, right after I bought it, the transfer case and actuator died. That plus some other issues have totally eaten into my fun budget. But at least the 4x4 is working now. The hidden benefit is that I'm starting to learn more about vehicle maintenance and repair...something I've put off for too long.
Just purchased a 2007 4Runner SR5 V6. I was excited to upgrade with a lift, new tires and some better armor. Unfortunately, right after I bought it, the transfer case and actuator died. That plus some other issues have totally eaten into my fun budget. But at least the 4x4 is working now. The hidden benefit is that I'm starting to learn more about vehicle maintenance and repair...something I've put off for too long.
Robs08Runner
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Just a wash and a steering wheel deglaze with Innerclean. Much better.
Timberland
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Took advantage of a rare 12C this afternoon and cleaned all the salt off of it. Feels great!
yotaguy674
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Bumper and winch installed. Also found a leaking brake caliper, so had to warranty that at O'reilly's. :rockon:
originalg00kster
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swapped out the bulbs behind the lcd screen. All is well now!! :biggrin2:
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