The wire mesh is part of the shroud. If anyone has seen the cooling fan used on 90-95 4Runners it is similar in appearance although it is a different size. The connector on the motor is the same one as used on the 90-95 4Runner and I obtained one of the same from a wrecked vehicle so that I would not have to butcher the wiring.
Never heard of them tires there Dan, how you like them (I'm sure there has been a thread about them, so just keep it blunt)? Also, what made you decide to go with the 864s over the 863s, does that Aux fuel tank weigh that much? What have you done for caster correction, if anything, and what shocks are you using?
The Wrangler M/T is a discontinued tire, last made about 5 or 6 years ago. They are a directional tread and were originally made for Military Hummers. Goodyear made them in a few other sizes, one being the 305/70/16 and early on were one of the very few tires produced in that size. The M/T was discontinued in favor of the MTR.
Castor is taken care of with OME correction bushings. Shocks are OME regular length which have about 1 and 7/16 inches additional extention over stock.
Wow! What an amazing rig Dan. Your mod sheet simply rules man, I see so many things that I want!!!
If you dont mind me asking, I'd love to see some shots specifically of the panhard rod and the receiver hitch design you did.
Also, if i remember, sometime in the past you posted some pics that included parts of your homemade drawer setup. ( I think it was in reference to the air system actually and the drawers were in the background) If you have posted pics exclusively about the drawers, can you link it here and if not, can we see some shots???
Out of curiosity, what are you stocking that "trail spares box" with???
The middle photo in post #1 shows a lot of the hitch detail and the adjustable end of the panhard rod as well as the subtank and exhaust. There was an old thread floating around that had some drawer detail but that was a few forum changes back and the images are likely gone. I will load a couple new ones. The spares box contents vary but the full time occupants include:
Shovel
Axe
Tow strap
Winch choker chain
Gloves, leather and nitrile
Garbage bags
Fan belts and a blower belt
Blower tensioner pully wrench (home made)
Motor oil
ATF
Brake fluid
1/2 inch torque wrench
1/2 dozen ratchet straps
Masking tape
12v flouresent drop light
Plastic rain ponchos
Sections of 1/4 inch fuel line, 5/16 fuel line and recently added 3/8 power steering line
Yes, George's elegant LED's. To include one that he was kind enough to make especialy to fit the OEM cargo area lamp which uses a different length bulb.
When I originally created the list I had not yet added these fine lamps. When I pasted it in I forgot to add them to the list. George also made the ECU that controls the subtank fuel transfer system. Omission corrected.
It is difficult to photograph without removing the grille but it is used on vehicles with dual A/C and a cool box and it mounts to existing points on the condensor and center lock brace. I have it set up to come on manually with a switch on the instrument panel. That way I can bring it on line when ever I want. I like to be able to run it when the vehicle is being worked hard on low-speed trails.
I used an OEM rear defroster switch just like the one already there. It is back-lit and has a power indicator on it. I have not gotten around to making a new icon for it but it is mounted to the left of the colunm so it does not get mixed up with the "real" defrost switch.
Great looking rig, with all the weight have you done any brake upgrades?
? how are you making your ICONs for the switches? I need to make one from my CDL. I was going take a pic of one and just photo print on mat paper to size.
What is especially nice on Dan's rig is everything looks factory. I love that, no blingy wires and guages sticking out everywhere with carbonfiber this and neon that........everything looks as if Mr. Toyota intended on it being placed there. A standard to aim for.
I am running factory 100 series pads on the front, that is the only brake change other than readjusting the LSPV to compensate for the lift. I did not percieve any behavior changes with the 100 pads but the service life, in my case any way, has been dramaticly increased. On the order of well over doubling the life-span.
I have made icons using Word and then reversing the background to black and printing them on mailing label stock. I then cover them with clear 3M chip film like what you see on wheel flares and such.
What is especially nice on Dan's rig is everything looks factory. I love that, no blingy wires and guages sticking out everywhere with carbonfiber this and neon that........everything looks as if Mr. Toyota intended on it being placed there. A standard to aim for.
An excelent observation. I like my changes to "hide in plain sight". Some, like the snorkel, do not hide at all but most do disappear into the canvas of the entire work.
"Something is different about that vehicle and I can't put my finger on it."
It is difficult to photograph without removing the grille but it is used on vehicles with dual A/C and a cool box and it mounts to existing points on the condensor and center lock brace. I have it set up to come on manually with a switch on the instrument panel. That way I can bring it on line when ever I want. I like to be able to run it when the vehicle is being worked hard on low-speed trails.
This looks like a good mod to keep the engine cool in low speed scenarios like crawling. It is also useful to keep the AC cool in warm weather conditions.
Dan, what can I say. most excellent. If Tyler sets the bar for civilized clean lean aesthetics, you set it for civilized clean and lean mods. Everything in its place and a place for everything. We need junk's rig next week for contrast
now I do have a couple of questions:
do you have a JDM bungy cord to hold your bottle jack in place as mine would never hold without the tool kit in there to tension it?
for those in a country that doesn't merit scions, what is a scion rear way mirror with 3 chanel homelink???
how many miles u got? trying to figure out when ur engine is going to blow up... hahahaha. sick ride though. meth injection and s/c. that must cost a pretty penny. i'm guessing u had that thing tuned? or did u just throw everything on and hope that it would work?
