[WarDamnEagle]

Originally Posted by rollerracing

That is exactly what I am looking for in a rear bumper. How much does that bumper cost?

I paid something like $325 for one for my 85 4Runner without the tire carrier. They used to have the prices on the website but I guess you have to email them these days for a quote. Seems like it was around $500 or so 2 years ago with the tire carrier.

[WarDamnEagle]

Originally Posted by rollerracing

Decided not to bob the bed, and I got a newer camper shell that fits like a glove. The shell also has built in brackets for a roof rack! Got rid of the low hanging rear bumper. Built a drawer system for the rear (not finished yet), and replacing the engine within the next week or so. Busy busy...............

Looks like a good start. If you want to see some fantastic homemade drawer systems you should peruse the 80 section on this board. Just search for "drawers".

[roamingaz]

I know this thread is a little old but I wanted to show my mini truck I am building into a adventure rig.
complete build up on expo forum too.

[My wife said no FJ!]

Originally Posted by pappy

Strong opinion here. Anytime I make a modification to my 4Runner I always keep my trips to Baja in mind.

• Don't bob the bed. You want the storage. You might also want to consider the need to sleep back there. Cover it.
• Extra fuel. An auxiliary fuel tank is a must. Extra 20L cans are a good idea. I carry 35 gallons on-board when I go to Baja (17 factory tank, 14 NMMP tank, 5 on the rear bumper).
• Dual batteries are a must, even if the second battery just powers accessories.
• No tire larger than 33". Install a lift to match.
• Lower gearing is a must.
• At least a locker in the rear. ARB or electric are good choices.
• You must have a full size spare. Mount the spare on the rear bumper. The Marlin bumper is good for crawling, not exploring. Look at bumper designs from Slee and 4X4 Labs for ideas. They don't make them for minis, so plan on building your own, or getting one built.
• Winch, you must have a winch to get your butt out.
• Hi-lift jack. Get one and learn how to use it before you get stuck.
• Communication. Get a CB radio. Better yet, get a HAM radio license and a dual band radio. My ham works where cell phones don't.
• Consider a 12V fridge. Sometimes ice sucks. Run it off the second battery so you don't kill your starting battery.

How well do you sleep in the back of the runner? I mean, do you get 6 feet from the back of the front seat to the back door?

I am thinking of getting a gen1 runner, removing the front seats and adding a bench seat from an early SR5 pick-up...or maybe a newer Rav4 (for three 3-point seat belts up front), and a small trailer for my galley, water, storage, extra spare/fuel, and lavatory...any comments welcomed...this would be my first such build

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

You can get 6 feet on the diagonal.... with the stock rear seats folded up.... with them removed, you would have a void to fill, but you'd have more room...

[My wife said no FJ!]

Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

You can get 6 feet on the diagonal.... with the stock rear seats folded up.... with them removed, you would have a void to fill, but you'd have more room...

Thanks Jerod. No problem with the void...I have plans for that ...what worries me a little more is fitting a bench seat up front.

Found a few possible runners up here, but rust is an issue

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Good luck finding a bench seat that's in usable shape.... they wear out faster than buckets, and eat your back.....

I threw one in a dumpster in Indiana about 5 years ago..... so there's one lead....

[Bogo]

Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

Good luck finding a bench seat that's in usable shape.... they wear out faster than buckets, and eat your back.....

I'm thinking of adding back support to the one that is in my '94 mini truck. Otherwise it is in good shape.

[rollerracing]

I like the roof area, I would like to go with something like that!

Originally Posted by roamingaz

I know this thread is a little old but I wanted to show my mini truck I am building into a adventure rig.
complete build up on expo forum too.

[jayrunner]

nice builups

[rollerracing]

Just got my roof rack!