What did you do with your 4runner today?

[Rockdawg84]

I ordered 1.5" allpro wheel spacers to complete all the parts for my wifes lift and gear install coming soon.

 

[Madmattsbbq]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/107188-05-updates-mods-done.html

 

[SilverGs]

Sorry for the slow response, I did not check this thread lately.
1. I bought a 30" (I believe that was the length) piece of pre-made LED strip (5000K) and on the actual strip, it has markings where you can cut it to make smaller strips. It has small points where you cut that you can solder wire on, if that makes sense. I was kinda confused until I actually had the LED strip in my hands.
Then I bought some small, 20-22 ga wire to solder on the leads for each individual strip. I also got the small rubber caps that you silicone on the ends to seal it from water/dirt. I ended up with 4 separate LED strips - 1 for under each door. Wire leads were a bit long but easy to zip tie up to hide and still connect, I think I had the leads around 12-18" each, which is more than enough.

2. I didn't take any pics while I was installing or soldering, but can take some now if you'd still like them. I tried to glue and double sided tape the strips onto the undercarriage, however they would not hold longer than a day. So I did some looking around under there and saw small holes from the running boards/plastic rivet type pieces. If you get under and look where you'd place the LED strip, you can see what I am referring to - hopefully, ha.

3. Can take pics of this if you want.

I don't know how to upload pics to the forum here, but can snap them with my phone to show you the close up. Just let me know, I can email too.

I used the 3M "quick connect" splicers to "cut" into the pos/neg wires on each of the running board lights. They come on/off on some sort of a dimmer when you lock/unlock the truck. The LED strips look pretty cool when you lock/unlock since they also dim when turning on and off. Very cool mod and well worth the time for the look and functionality.

Hope that answers your questions.

Thanks snowbrdr033! No need for the pics. It definitely is a really cool mod for sure.

I have to route the wires into my truck as I don't lights in my running boards. Apparently there's a plug under the drivers seat the goes covers a hole in the floor. I'll have to route my wires through there. Spring can't come soon enough!

 

[DragonRunner]

Do you have details on the type/specs and install of your under-running board LED lighting? What did you end up doing for your LED interior /exterior light swap? I've read JAs thread but V-LEDs is out of stock of most things and I've had a b!$ch of time finding comparable LED products at other sites...

Thanks!

 

[rrflyer]

New Spark Plugs
New Air Filter
New Diff Oil

 

[SilverGs]

Do you have details on the type/specs and install of your under-running board LED lighting? What did you end up doing for your LED interior /exterior light swap? I've read JAs thread but V-LEDs is out of stock of most things and I've had a b!$ch of time finding comparable LED products at other sites...

Thanks!

Superbrightleds.com is another site where you can find most of the required LEDs

 

[4runningyoda]

Today, I finished the Interior LED bulb swap, and I also replaced the rear license plate illumination bulbs, and I must admit they do look cool.

 

[SilverGs]

Today, I finished the Interior LED bulb swap, and I also replaced the rear license plate illumination bulbs, and I must admit they do look cool.

They sure do look very very cool!! :thumb3: :thumb3:

 

[Cricoid]

I broke a bolt off trying to replace my rear sway bar bushings :rant:

Have spent about 3 hours trying to drill it out! I CANNOT believe the amount of rust under this vehicle is acceptable. Looks like the wreckage of the Titanic under there!

 

[snowbrdr033]

Thanks snowbrdr033! No need for the pics. It definitely is a really cool mod for sure.

I have to route the wires into my truck as I don't lights in my running boards. Apparently there's a plug under the drivers seat the goes covers a hole in the floor. I'll have to route my wires through there. Spring can't come soon enough!

Yes, I've heard that you can tap into it there. It sounds like when you solder on leads to the LED strips then you'll need to make sure that they are long enough to run to the power source. And of course you can keep the ground real short and simply put a ring connector on it and ground it to the frame underneath so you don't need to worry about that wire going into the cab.
If you have any more questions, let me know if I can help...

 

[snowbrdr033]

Do you have details on the type/specs and install of your under-running board LED lighting? What did you end up doing for your LED interior /exterior light swap? I've read JAs thread but V-LEDs is out of stock of most things and I've had a b!$ch of time finding comparable LED products at other sites...

Thanks!

I believe this was directed at me, so I'll do my best explaining it. I used JA's writeup to do the interior/exterior swap. If you sign up for VLEDS annoying emails, then you'll get an email with a discount code, so do that soon and give it a few days before you order. Hope that helps, I also used superbrightleds.com to get the LED strip for under the running boards.
I don't know of any other LED sites to get them, but I'm sure they're out there. I just wanted to use one site so I only paid shipping once not for ordering all over the web. They're a bit pricey, but in the end, I'm happy with it. I paid probably around $160-170 total for all interior/exterior LED bulbs. This does NOT include the under-running board lights.


For the under-running board lights:
SE-WFLS series Silicone Encased Waterproof Flexible Light Strips
This is the strip I bought, in the 4500K color (you could even go to 6000K if you wanted). If you read my previous post on this thread, I explain somewhat of how I did the strips. Once you get it in hand, you'll see the spots where you can cut the longer strip into smaller pieces.
Then I simply soldered on 20-22ga wire leads for power and bought 8-9 caps to seal the ends of the strips from water/dirt.

Does that answer your question? If not, let me know...

 

[Rockdawg84]

I clearanced the runner to fit 35's on stock suspension. NOW I can install the lift sitting in the kitchen:cheers:

 

[black_120]

Just installed some 6x9 components in the front door.

Where the heck did everyone mount their crossovers in this door! Took me forever to find a spot to put the crossovers that would allow the door panel to fit properly.

 

[drforton]

Took the rack off and Plastidip'ed the grill and tailgate chrome piece. Also did the indipendent fog light mod this past week, and already got pulled over for having just the fog lights on, LAME!!!

 

[Casper421]

Installed my valentines day present from the GF. DDMtuning 3000k 35w HID fog lights.

 

[zstampe]

Installed my valentines day present from the GF. DDMtuning 3000k 35w HID fog lights.

Hey Chris, how do you like those fogs? Same kit I have, love mine!

 

[jaybird93000]

Installed my valentines day present from the GF. DDMtuning 3000k 35w HID fog lights.

She sir, is a keeperarty:

 

[zerowkul98]

Drove my 03 SE V8 around...with its 3rd set of new calipers. Yippie friggin skipy.

 

[GMZ]

Had a productive day today, finally.

-Installed interior LED kit from XD that I had sitting around since before I deployed.
-Replaced engine oil/filter
-Drain/fill PS
-Drain/fill trans
-New spark plugs, air filter, cabin filter, wipers

 

[cbielat]

Washed and Waxed

Washed and waxed my 4Runner today.