TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
I had to back out of the HITR, the logistics of dropping the family and truck in Moab and returning got too involved.
Builds What did you do to your Land Cruiser/Toyota/Lexus 4X4 this week? (6 Viewers)
- Thread starter murf
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
Why do you think I had a frenzy of "look what I did" posts right before 100s in the hills? The only time I get stuff done on my truck is in the few days before I leave on a trip.
Living in the Past
SILVER Star
Any link to the air actuator. I know the 40 series a E-locker actuator is close to the oil pan.
Would also being on engine cooling with the light bar in the grill. When I first bought a Tundra in 2000 was surprised with how well it cooled with what seems very little air flow. Fourth generation 4Runner, 100 series and second generation Sequoia and all cool well in the desert heat with what seems limited air flow.
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
Elocker to air conversion thread
here's the thread I used to get the part numbers for the actuator.
I would have preferred to mount the light bar across the bottom of the grill, it would have been much easier install, but it would have blocked more of the airflow. the top portion is already blocked by the radiator support, so I took that route.
its been on for a week in the hottest time of year and no ill effects so far.
here's the thread I used to get the part numbers for the actuator.
I would have preferred to mount the light bar across the bottom of the grill, it would have been much easier install, but it would have blocked more of the airflow. the top portion is already blocked by the radiator support, so I took that route.
its been on for a week in the hottest time of year and no ill effects so far.
lcgeek
Glad to meet you!
Since I decided to do the body work on the 4Runner myself at some future date, I've decided to do the interior to keep forward momentum.
I made new door cards a few weeks ago. I harvested full panels of an 87/88 SR5 as templates to replace my 3/4 DLX. They turned out pretty good.
I pulled the dash of that same truck. It was pretty beat, but I thought I'd use it for practice. I learned some stuff as one of my crack repairs is visible. I'll either get another donor dash or figure out some sort of camouflage.
I'll order some vinyl/plastic paint and get started on the interior trim. Then I'll order a new carpet kit. I'll do some sound deadening at that install. Next steps are the interior map lights, inclinometer and maybe some other stuff.
R
I made new door cards a few weeks ago. I harvested full panels of an 87/88 SR5 as templates to replace my 3/4 DLX. They turned out pretty good.
I pulled the dash of that same truck. It was pretty beat, but I thought I'd use it for practice. I learned some stuff as one of my crack repairs is visible. I'll either get another donor dash or figure out some sort of camouflage.
I'll order some vinyl/plastic paint and get started on the interior trim. Then I'll order a new carpet kit. I'll do some sound deadening at that install. Next steps are the interior map lights, inclinometer and maybe some other stuff.
R
splitshot
Head cook, Bottle washer, and Peace keeper.
Nice job Ross! 
View media item 73380
Making room for dual batteries
Making room for dual batteries
I finally got off my butt and installed my lift. I used a place in PHX off Glenrosa that rents out lifts and other small tools. The prices are higher then I am used to, Navy auto hobby shop (free).
It cost me about 100 total that included the cost of the lift, air tools, air hose and a couple of other tools that I had to borrow/rent.
The install took me about 3 hours from beginning to end. The only issue I ran into was the driver's side front shock. I didn't have the swivel I needed to make removing easy. What I did was put a wrench on the top nut and spin the shock with the use of pipe wrench.
But onto what everyone wants to see, pictures.
The first picture is a comparison of the rear springs. The apparent difference is the thickness of the coils themselves, but overall length is not much. The last picture is a comparison of before the lift with the BFG KO2 315/75-16 that I am still running.
It cost me about 100 total that included the cost of the lift, air tools, air hose and a couple of other tools that I had to borrow/rent.
The install took me about 3 hours from beginning to end. The only issue I ran into was the driver's side front shock. I didn't have the swivel I needed to make removing easy. What I did was put a wrench on the top nut and spin the shock with the use of pipe wrench.
But onto what everyone wants to see, pictures.
The first picture is a comparison of the rear springs. The apparent difference is the thickness of the coils themselves, but overall length is not much. The last picture is a comparison of before the lift with the BFG KO2 315/75-16 that I am still running.
NeVrDun
SILVER Star
Finally got the other side of the exhaust rebuilt with heat wraps, glad that is done and it came out looking good.
And got the gas tank internal bits sealed and all of the vapors have vented out, finally.
And got the gas tank internal bits sealed and all of the vapors have vented out, finally.
I decided I should get stuck in mud.
Front bumper cover from some unlucky car.
Changed the oil in rear diff on my GX, new wiper blades, new OEM floor mats
Scotchguarded the floor mats before install.
Scotchguarded the floor mats before install.
I decided I should get stuck in mud.
You didn't try very hard. What is that yellow box?
Panhard brackets are in stock save $20 with cash pick up
Complete with all needed metric 10.9 hardware, powder coated black
100 and 200 series coming soon
Last edited:
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
put me down for a 200 version!
TexAZ
NEW???? It's BETTER than new!!!
wheeled 3 days in Moab, then 3 more in Telluride. Amazing trip. No major mechanical issues this year! only ran into 2 hiccups.
the primary battery moved in the mount and the hold down bar knocked off one of the caps. Coming back into Ouray from Clear lake a crazy thunderstorm dumped rain and hail on us. as the water poured off the mountain onto the road, it kicked out rocks and one dented the back of the passenger side and cracked the tail light.
other than that, the compressor/on board air set up worked very well, the new gears were great in the mountains and trails, and somehow the rear bumper survived fins n' things, hells revenge, and poison spider.
the primary battery moved in the mount and the hold down bar knocked off one of the caps. Coming back into Ouray from Clear lake a crazy thunderstorm dumped rain and hail on us. as the water poured off the mountain onto the road, it kicked out rocks and one dented the back of the passenger side and cracked the tail light.
other than that, the compressor/on board air set up worked very well, the new gears were great in the mountains and trails, and somehow the rear bumper survived fins n' things, hells revenge, and poison spider.
