Whole buncha Mod's

xcmountain80 · 07-11-2007, 05:37 PM

New additions to rig include a set of shackle mounts, 1st gen roll bar, BlueSea power distribution box , and a Icom V-8000 ham radio. To start a 1/2 ? hole was drilled for the shackle mounts. I knew right off the bat the winch was going to be a PIA. So I drilled the holes (the three I knew would work) and left the 4th untouched. I mounted the hardware and was pleased. I didn?t measure and one came out slightly off but you can hardly tell.

The 1st gen roll bar was sitting around begging to be installed. I found a roll bar pad from the 1st gen on ebay and picked it up. The bar itself was sort of interesting. I bought it yota tech and the seller cut it into pieces to ship it. I had my local shop weld it back together the best they could. I then sanded it primed and painted it using spray can bed liner (my favorite)I drilled ?? holes yet again 1 for each front mount and 2 for each rear mount. I came up with the non precise method for installation I 1. opened a brew 2. laid on my back and wiggled untile I could position the bar into an ideal looking location in comparison to the roof buttons that hold the headliner in place. I then got it perfect and drilled hole 1 then back on the back and so on.

The Blue Sea unit was just to simplify my ever growing need for a nice internal fuse unit. The wiring was simple seeing as how I already had a large gauge + coming in to the cab. I fabbed up a bracket from stainless and mounted just to the right of the ECU.

The V-8000 went in easy I have yet to hard mount it. I have the power and coax run (the coax had been run for the cb).

I will run a new coax line once I figure out if a rear bumper will be going on.

Aaron

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Kaleb · 07-11-2007, 05:39 PM

I love the looks of the 1st gen roll bar in new 4Runners. I am going to do that one of these days. Your rig looks killer!

AxleIke · 07-11-2007, 06:09 PM

Sweet. Love that Ham. Got pics of it installed in the rig? When you get the bumper, post up pictures of the antenna.

Rock Slide · 07-11-2007, 07:34 PM

Nice ride Aaron!

Always cool to see what other guys are adding to their 4Runners...and yes the 1st gen roll bar in a 3rd gen is very unique. I love mine as well.

Also like the idea of the shakle mounts on the TJM. Did you fab up those shackle mounts yourself or purchase them already made? I'd like to add a set to my T-15.

Mounting the shackle brackets as you have, is there a chance if pulled hard, they could bend out of the bumper? Just wonding what kind of load could be placed on them if you had to use them...what's their limits you think? (I know it says "3 ton" on the bracket itself, just curious if they could infact bend the bumper.)

Again, nice job on all the new mods

xcmountain80 · 07-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Slide

Nice ride Aaron!

Always cool to see what other guys are adding to their 4Runners...and yes the 1st gen roll bar in a 3rd gen is very unique. I love mine as well.

Also like the idea of the shakle mounts on the TJM. Did you fab up those shackle mounts yourself or purchase them already made? I'd like to add a set to my T-15.

Mounting the shackle brackets as you have, is there a chance if pulled hard, they could bend out of the bumper? Just wonding what kind of load could be placed on them if you had to use them...what's their limits you think? (I know it says "3 ton" on the bracket itself, just curious if they could infact bend the bumper.)

Again, nice job on all the new mods

Well the same bumper sports a 9000k winch. Soo hypothetically the winch is rated for 9k and is mounted pretty solid. I bought them from expedition exchange. You have to buy the mount backing plates separate. But solid none the less. I figure if I can winch against my factory tow hook with 2 holes these should be ok.

Aaron

xcmountain80 · 07-11-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AxleIke

Sweet. Love that Ham. Got pics of it installed in the rig? When you get the bumper, post up pictures of the antenna.

Not yet Im doing a temp mount on the passenger side of the tranny hump.

Aaron

881stGenRunner · 07-11-2007, 08:57 PM

awesome Aaron, now get something that will help you offroad! cough lockers cough

xcmountain80 · 07-12-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 881stGenRunner

awesome Aaron, now get something that will help you offroad! cough lockers cough

If I remember correctly I didnt have MUCH of an issue, especially since mine didn't, ummm how to you say break down on the trail! Just kidding

Aaron

frodin1 · 07-12-2007, 07:45 PM

Where did you get the Blue Sea sys.fuse block? I've been shopping for those one Ebay, but they're kind of up there on cost. I was thinking of just going to a Painless system for 20 bucks more.

xcmountain80 · 07-13-2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frodin1

Where did you get the Blue Sea sys.fuse block? I've been shopping for those one Ebay, but they're kind of up there on cost. I was thinking of just going to a Painless system for 20 bucks more.

The painless is nice I Had one on our 67 scout. I bought it from west marine, here in FL they have quite a few store front but also are online. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...&classNum=null
I have a fuse block under the hood as well not waterproof but does the job of splitting power, The under the dash blue sea made for a nice clean look. I will get pictures.

Aaron

Ritzy4Runner · 07-13-2007, 06:08 AM

Was in the bone yard recently and found a Gen 1 that still had the roll bar installed. You guys are getting me curious now about my next mod. Will have to search the posts for install stuff on yours there Slider. Sounds really gr8

Rock Slide · 07-13-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritzy4Runner

Was in the bone yard recently and found a Gen 1 that still had the roll bar installed. You guys are getting me curious now about my next mod. Will have to search the posts for install stuff on yours there Slider. Sounds really gr8

Go for it!

Check my profile in my sig...there's a link in my profile to the write up I did on my sliders and roll bar install. It might not be as detailed as it should be, but it will give you a good start.

frodin1 · 07-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Ritzy, put an add in Craigslist locally. You'd be supprised how many will pop up. I did it here where I live and found them anywhere from $90, down to free just get it outta my yard. The wife didn't care for the idea of putting it in mine so that mod got over ruled!

neliconcept · 07-13-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by frodin1

Ritzy, put an add in Craigslist locally. You'd be supprised how many will pop up. I did it here where I live and found them anywhere from $90, down to free just get it outta my yard. The wife didn't care for the idea of putting it in mine so that mod got over ruled!

i got one in my basement that Rockotaco has yet to pic up lol, bout to install it myself (just kidding Chris)

MillerPKA · 07-13-2007, 07:11 PM

hmm or you can just bring it with you, i've been in the market for one for a while now

xcmountain80 · 07-13-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frodin1

Ritzy, put an add in Craigslist locally. You'd be supprised how many will pop up. I did it here where I live and found them anywhere from $90, down to free just get it outta my yard. The wife didn't care for the idea of putting it in mine so that mod got over ruled!

My wife was not for it either, but I just put it in anyway. I like her opinion but not being an technical type it just doesn't do justice to my vehicles needs.

Aaron

xcmountain80 · 08-27-2007, 07:26 PM

Ok so some more mods to come. Aisin manual hub swap, aussie front locker, rear LSD, and 4.56 gears. I found the hubs on Ebay for $130, all the other parts will be sourced out through toyota part sales. The aussie locker was $240+ shipping, still waiting on the LSD and gear quotes. Probably around $1K, then there install for it all.

Aaron

ARB1977 · 08-27-2007, 08:17 PM

That roll bar is death waiting to happen, its not welded to the frame. For the shackle mounts those need to be welded on and not bolted on....sweet runner by the way.

xcmountain80 · 08-27-2007, 08:26 PM

The roll bar is fine, remember these vehicles don't go very fast and certainly don't make high speed maneuvers. It's in the event it rolls while wheeling it, the truck will be less likely to crush my freezer fridge. Yeah the shackle mounts will be fine as they are currently(assuming no heavy load is applied), there is a backing plate and if you welded to this bumper you would further weaken it. The proper way is to reinforce the mounting horns for the actual bumper as shown in earlier posts. Though they have shown no sign of fatigue thus far. My brother has a Bentup bumper and welded tabs, totally different setup and no doubt more bomb proof than the TJM. And thank you for the compliment.

Aaron

Adam F · 08-28-2007, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARB1977

That roll bar is death waiting to happen, its not welded to the frame.

It's mounted the same way in the 1st gen 4Runners and I've never heard of anyone getting killed by the roll bar.

Rock Slide · 08-28-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcmountain80

Ok so some more mods to come. Aisin manual hub swap, aussie front locker, rear LSD, and 4.56 gears. I found the hubs on Ebay for $130, all the other parts will be sourced out through toyota part sales. The aussie locker was $240+ shipping, still waiting on the LSD and gear quotes. Probably around $1K, then there install for it all.

Aaron

Nice! Can't wait to see the build progress. Will be killer when you're done.

Keep me updated on those 4.56s too...and you know why I'm sure.

xcmountain80 · 08-28-2007, 11:17 AM

Got the quote back for the gears, masters, truetrac LSD before shipping is $1K. Kinda thinking about having all the work done at one time as apposed to manual hubs 1st then diff's and lockers/LSD. The hubs will be here in a few days along with the aussie locker (Front). Total for pats and shipping for all the other parts I need to make the swap go easy $670 shipped from toyotapartsales.com. Not sure where the money is coming from but I guess I'll go and stand on the corner.

Aaron

xcmountain80 · 08-31-2007, 09:53 PM

Well the aussie locker, gears and lsd, and new toyota parts will be here next week towards the end. I still need to find Taco cv's in the non add fashion. Hopefully I will have this installed within the next 2wks. I have been working on the Aisin hubs mainly because I have nothing better to do. Heres what I have so far.

Aaron

xcmountain80 · 09-06-2007, 07:33 PM

Gettin there. Today almost all the parts arrive in the toyota order less the wheel bearings that were on the sheet but not in the package () also shorted me 4 washers (2x). I picked up the new cv's from the local auto store. The gears and rear LSD should (God willing) be here tomorrow. The aussie locker has been here since the beginning of the week. So I've packaged it all up and left room for the gears and diffs in the box. The silver fox (catchy name) is headed to the shop tomorrow assuming the arrival of the gears is a go.

Aaron

Rock Slide · 09-07-2007, 08:19 AM

Nice to see it's all coming together for you.

I've never priced CVs...may I ask what that pair ran ya?

07-11-2007, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kaleb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 635	I love the looks of the 1st gen roll bar in new 4Runners. I am going to do that one of these days. Your rig looks killer! __________________ MY BUILD

07-11-2007, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,890	Sweet. Love that Ham. Got pics of it installed in the rig? When you get the bumper, post up pictures of the antenna. __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

07-11-2007, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Nice ride Aaron! Always cool to see what other guys are adding to their 4Runners...and yes the 1st gen roll bar in a 3rd gen is very unique. I love mine as well. Also like the idea of the shakle mounts on the TJM. Did you fab up those shackle mounts yourself or purchase them already made? I'd like to add a set to my T-15. Mounting the shackle brackets as you have, is there a chance if pulled hard, they could bend out of the bumper? Just wonding what kind of load could be placed on them if you had to use them...what's their limits you think? (I know it says "3 ton" on the bracket itself, just curious if they could infact bend the bumper.) Again, nice job on all the new mods __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"* Last edited by Rock Slide; 07-11-2007 at 07:36 PM.

07-11-2007, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	awesome Aaron, now get something that will help you offroad! cough lockers cough __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

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Ritzy4Runner Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 607	Was in the bone yard recently and found a Gen 1 that still had the roll bar installed. You guys are getting me curious now about my next mod. Will have to search the posts for install stuff on yours there Slider. Sounds really gr8 __________________ 98 4Runner SR5 "Limited" 3.4 V6, Automatic-Field Monitor Unit, Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass & Temp, Reverse Silver gauges, JDM tail lights & signals, Corner Light turn signal mod, Center Console Cup holder Mod w/ LEDs, auxillary fuse panel, Hella 550's, Land Cruiser Hydraulic hood lifts, Engine Bay lites, Taurus Fan mod w/ indicators, 2000 headlight mod, '99 grill ...... 2000 Celica GT, 'SydJUce' "Life is a journey, don't forget to pack."

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frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	Where did you get the Blue Sea sys.fuse block? I've been shopping for those one Ebay, but they're kind of up there on cost. I was thinking of just going to a Painless system for 20 bucks more.

07-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
frodin1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOW, Havasu! Posts: 1,066	Ritzy, put an add in Craigslist locally. You'd be supprised how many will pop up. I did it here where I live and found them anywhere from $90, down to free just get it outta my yard. The wife didn't care for the idea of putting it in mine so that mod got over ruled!

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MillerPKA Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GSU/ATL/SD Posts: 1,322	hmm or you can just bring it with you, i've been in the market for one for a while now __________________ Weston 97 SR5: Profile 883/LC with OME/PC shocks ∙ 2" body lift ∙ ARB bull bar ∙ Safari Snorkel ∙ KC/IPF aux lighting ∙ 315/75 BF Goodrich KM2s ∙ LC Wheels ∙ Vortex Cherrybomb ∙ Custom black/tan color scheme ∙ couple other things Toytec 4Runner Catalog

08-27-2007, 07:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,881	Ok so some more mods to come. Aisin manual hub swap, aussie front locker, rear LSD, and 4.56 gears. I found the hubs on Ebay for $130, all the other parts will be sourced out through toyota part sales. The aussie locker was $240+ shipping, still waiting on the LSD and gear quotes. Probably around $1K, then there install for it all. Aaron

08-27-2007, 08:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
ARB1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 301	That roll bar is death waiting to happen, its not welded to the frame. For the shackle mounts those need to be welded on and not bolted on....sweet runner by the way. __________________ 2002 TACOMA 3.4L 102K AND COUNTING

08-27-2007, 08:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,881	The roll bar is fine, remember these vehicles don't go very fast and certainly don't make high speed maneuvers. It's in the event it rolls while wheeling it, the truck will be less likely to crush my freezer fridge. Yeah the shackle mounts will be fine as they are currently(assuming no heavy load is applied), there is a backing plate and if you welded to this bumper you would further weaken it. The proper way is to reinforce the mounting horns for the actual bumper as shown in earlier posts. Though they have shown no sign of fatigue thus far. My brother has a Bentup bumper and welded tabs, totally different setup and no doubt more bomb proof than the TJM. And thank you for the compliment. Aaron

08-28-2007, 11:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,881	Got the quote back for the gears, masters, truetrac LSD before shipping is $1K. Kinda thinking about having all the work done at one time as apposed to manual hubs 1st then diff's and lockers/LSD. The hubs will be here in a few days along with the aussie locker (Front). Total for pats and shipping for all the other parts I need to make the swap go easy $670 shipped from toyotapartsales.com. Not sure where the money is coming from but I guess I'll go and stand on the corner. Aaron

08-31-2007, 09:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,881	Well the aussie locker, gears and lsd, and new toyota parts will be here next week towards the end. I still need to find Taco cv's in the non add fashion. Hopefully I will have this installed within the next 2wks. I have been working on the Aisin hubs mainly because I have nothing better to do. Heres what I have so far. Aaron

09-06-2007, 07:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,881	Gettin there. Today almost all the parts arrive in the toyota order less the wheel bearings that were on the sheet but not in the package () also shorted me 4 washers (2x). I picked up the new cv's from the local auto store. The gears and rear LSD should (God willing) be here tomorrow. The aussie locker has been here since the beginning of the week. So I've packaged it all up and left room for the gears and diffs in the box. The silver fox (catchy name) is headed to the shop tomorrow assuming the arrival of the gears is a go. Aaron

09-07-2007, 08:19 AM	#25 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Nice to see it's all coming together for you. I've never priced CVs...may I ask what that pair ran ya? __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"*

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