Off Road Enhancements:
 

  Demello Off-Road Rock Sliders Installed On A 2004 Double Cab Tacoma
Scott (expeditionswest) shows you how he installed a set of Demello sliders for his 2004 double cab Tacoma.

  Downey Idler Arm Brace For 2nd Gen 4Runner/3rd Gen Truck
Mike (Cebby) shows you how he installed a Downey idler arm brace to beef up his idler arm when venturing off road.

  DIN'g A JDM Clinometer:
Bob (Bob_98sr5) shows you how to modify your JDM clinometer to fit inside your 3rd gen DIN slot.

  Painting and Installing Front Shackle Hangers:
Bob (Bob_98sr5) shows you how to properly prep, paint and install Sonoran Steel front shackle hangers. 
Good information on buying D ring shackles too.

  ARB Safari Snorkel Installed On A Tacoma:
Rob (WATRD) shows you how to install an ARB snorkel on the Tacoma.
This same snorkel can also fit on a 3rd gen 4Runner with the 3.4 engine by ordering the
Tacoma tube for the intake to the EFI.

  Custom Home Made Hand Throttle , 2nd Gen 4Runner:
Chris (OicnaiC) shows you how he made a custom hand throttle for his rig.
This will also work on trucks of the same year as the 2nd gens, and the same engine configuration.

 

  In-Cab Winch Control in a 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Using an OEM Power Mirror Switch:
Jay (Transalper) shows you how he rigged up an in-cab winch control in a 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner using an OEM power mirror switch.

  Disabling The Toyota 4Runner Factory Electric Locker Safety:
Al (Hboss) shows you how to override the safeties in the E locker so you can also operate the locker in 4H and 2WD.
Normally the E locker will only engage when you are in 4L.

  Running Board Removal, Mud Flap Installation 3rd Gen:
Tom (Mertztr) shows you how he removed the stock running boards on his 3rd gen 4Runner.
He then installed some aftermarket front mud flaps to protect the sides.

  ARB Safari Snorkel Installed On A 2nd Gen 4Runner:
Lee (Firefyter-Emt) shows you how he installed the ARB Safari snorkel on his 4Runner.
This is a good preventive counter measure to have when off roading and you are going to be crossing bodies of water.
Just ask the guy's who have done so without one, and hydro-locked their engines.

  Low Profile Polyurethane Bumpstops:
Mike (Cebby) shows you how he installed some low profile bumpstops on his 2nd gen 4Runner to increase the up/down travel limit of his IFS suspension.

  Toyota Factory E Locker  Retrofitted In A 3rd Gen 4Runner:
Phong (Phong) shows you how he installed the Toyota E locker in his 3rd gen 4Runner.
This is a much coveted mod for added traction while 4wheeling.

  Old Man Emu (OME) Steering Stabilizer 2nd Gen 4Runner:
Joey (UKMyers) shows you how he took off the weenie stock steering stabilizer and replaced it with a much better heavy duty unit from Old Man Emu.

  Home Grown C02 Tanks Setup:
Tom (tkrispin) shows you how he rounded up miscellaneous parts and came up with a very nice alternative to a Power Tank for airing back up his tires and for running air tools while on the trail.

  Auxiliary Back-Up Lamps:
Corey shows you step by step how he installs some Napa tractor lamps for better lighting while off road, or for whenever a brighter than stock light is needed out back.

  Solid Axle Swap (SAS) On An '89 Toyota Truck:
Brian  (Brian894X4) shows you step by step how he and his father took off the stock IFS and converted his rig over to a solid axle.

Solid axles are more favorable over IFS for rock crawling where you need the articulation to get over obstacles.



  2nd Gen Sway Bar Quick Disconnects:
Steve  (Robinhood150) shows you how he fashioned up his own sway bar discos. This is a good way to get more articulation for the front of your IFS equipped rig.


  Rear Differential Breather Mod:
Jackson  (jacksonpt) shows you how he plumbed his rear differential so as to keep any water from entering the differential during water crossings. This is a good idea if you like to take your rig swimming from time to time.


  Do-it-yourself onboard air:
Steven Uchimura outlines the procedures he used to modify two cadillac compressors and a fire extinguisher for on-board air. Not your typical mod, but one that deserves a look! 


  Yakima Load Warrior rack mods:
Corey shows how the Load Warrior basket can be modded to securely mount a Hi-Lift jack, a shovel, a jerry can, and light brackets. Whew! Its a nice series of mods for an already nice safari basket from Yakima. 


  'Air to spare' with a Power Tank:
Corey demonstrates the installation and uses of a PowerTank; a source of onboard air that takes all the worry out of airing down as well as having other neat uses. 



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