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12-16-2007, 06:52 AM

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You've got yourself i very nice Runner there.

Just make sure you don't hack it up!

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12-16-2007, 02:47 PM

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i did forget to metion it has a python anti-theft installed

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11-04-2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RC000E

I don't have any good pics of my stuff with the rack installed. I've had alot of other work, and finally got it on tonight.

My rack is a Surco from Summit Racing that I modded. I reduced the mounting height 1", as well as angled the mounts to match the roofline. I then TIG welded them and prime/painted them. The rack is mounted with well nuts and 5/16's bolts. The rack is aluminum, so I also added the light mounting using a strip of aluminum from Lowes and TIG welded that to the rack as well. The strip is full width in comparison to the rack.

I have the Pro Comp ProRunner bumper bar. I honestly like these over the type that Sknkwrx has because the Pro Comp are just mounted much more solidly. The Pro Comp bars mount using bumper points and lower frame points. The bar Sknkwrx has makes it easier to keep the front valance though, and for the mostpart these bars are light mounts not for impacts with trees...but hey...stuff happens.

I'll get some better pics up tomorrow.

Yo!! Where did you get that visor??? They look sick on 1st gens? and the lights in it.. custom or they come with? Nice rig

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11-04-2014, 06:18 AM

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If you lift the body keep it less than 3". 1-2" is just enough to get the body off the frame, give a little lift but not causing a lot of body roll. Find a lift, after determining what your looking to do with the truck. If you are gonna beat the snot out of it swap the lift for a straight front axle. If you are gonna do some light wheeling, camping, and just enjoying a fun ride get a bracket lift. These can be found from folks doing SAS on their trucks. I got mine for free! Purchase some rear leaf springs, and upgrade the shocks. Put some era correct wheels and tires on her, get a soft top for summer use. I added Yakima wide body mounts to mine in the back of the hardtop. Used Yakima 1a mounts and found it plenty strong enough for a roof top tent, bikes , kayaks or just whatever.
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11-04-2014, 06:27 AM

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Upgrade the bumpers if you can. I found an old school Baja bar for mine and added some KC lights that I had sitting around for 13 yrs. I get tons of compliments on my Runner. I just love this old thing, wouldn't trade for a new one. I tinted my own windows. It can be done, with much patience and a mindset that it is ok to redo it till you get it right. I always recommend doing as much as you can on your own as it forces you to "learn your truck". What it does and what causes it to do the things it does. [IMG]

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