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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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Nice, 83!
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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^^ wow that last mod isnt too bad. I like that you can keep all kinds of junk and sun glasses in those pockets. awesome man. is the wiring just a simple 12v and ground to body?
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Redeth005
^^ wow that last mod isnt too bad. I like that you can keep all kinds of junk and sun glasses in those pockets. awesome man. is the wiring just a simple 12v and ground to body?
Correct, for the overhead console its just 12V and a ground. I eventually plan to add several switches at the front of the console with the flat piece that is angled right in front of the mirror.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Dude thats genius. I really like that mod. how did you mount it up there though?
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Dude thats genius. I really like that mod. how did you mount it up there though?
Honestly not the best way for now . It has several zip ties holding it to the metal bars running across the roof. The bars are support to hold a head liner up and they are stout.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Love this one too, Richard.... But moonroof got in my way! Lol. ... There is one that might work there though.... still looking into it.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Yea that one isn't a bad idea. Mounting would be my only worry. I'd imagine zip ties will get heat dried after a while. None the less that's a great idea man.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Maybe u could use small hose clamps instead? Our liner is different a lil I imagine.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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I love my moonroof but could do so much things to my roof if it wasnt there..
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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I got a rear view mirror with auto dim/compass plus a overhead console from a 96 Suburban I put in my 1st gen. Still have to put a headliner on it though:

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put new fabric on it and painted it match my interior:

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That's pretty, I like I may do that to my next one
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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That's pretty, I like I may do that to my next one
Yeah, i love it. Definetly going to do this if i can get a hold of one.
Thing of all the switches you could shift up there to keep the dash clean looking.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Yeah, i love it. Definetly going to do this if i can get a hold of one.
Thing of all the switches you could shift up there to keep the dash clean looking.
Make it look in a cockpit. Dude wouldn't it be cool to have a fighter plane handle as a shifter, better if you had the switches work

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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I wouldnt say this is a very cheap mod. but based on the hundreds of dollars i am saving by making it myself i guess you can consider it a cheap mod lol

Here is the heavy duty rear tire carrier bumper that ive been working on for the past 2 weeks.


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The bumper sat a bit too high and too far in under the tailgate. I had to fix this problem or else my tire swing/spindle would not work at all cuz it'd be hitting the tailgate. So i pulled the bumper out all the way to the top of the hitch. So the hitch entry is gonna sit flush with the bumper. but because it would be sitting slightly higher i had to remove 1/4" to accomodate that hitch space. either way it still looks good.
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As of right now the the bumper sits at approximately 68lb. I think it'll be about 90lb once its all done with the extra metal for the tire carrier swing away, spare tire, and possibly 1 Jerry Can or Water can spot. Still thinking about getting a secondary gas tank. But it seems like too much work to go through for someone who isnt usually low on gas. Not to mention all the extra weight im going to have aside from tire carrier/bumper and whatever cargo i carry on my roof rack. So Yea i think my choice will more then likely be to just have 1 Jerry can spot, or maybe 2 spots one for gas and one for water. and i'll just mount the license plate onto the Jerry can holder.
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Spindle all mounted, at exactly 90* angles all the way around.
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Ive got a lot more info on my build thread if you want more description and pix.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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94 4runner 22re didnt have the get up and go I needed 500.00 totally custom turbo build
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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94 4runner 22re didnt have the get up and go I needed 500.00 totally custom turbo build
Please elaborate
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Stock 22re subaru wrx factory turbo, vortech super fmu, innovate lc1 wideband 02 if I can figure out how to post a thread I have a ton of pictures of the whole build amazing how it all came together made custom flanges out of my old welding table. Whole build with a very simple socket set a 4.5"angle grinder, horizontal band saw hammer welder and a few other everyday hand tools total canadian rednect build all of my buddies call it.

Wasnt after huge gains anyone who owns or has owned a 22re knows its a little under powered for a daily driver currently working out the tuning and a couple other minor details but so far so good has held 5psi without any major issues
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by toyota4x4907
Please elaborate
Yup need LOTS MORE!!!! Please post results, set up, etc etc etc in a build thread of some sort. Would love to hear end results as most aftermarket 22re turbo set ups are so frankenstiened and different

Start a thread of your own and post your stuff
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Yup need LOTS MORE!!!! Please post results, set up, etc etc etc in a build thread of some sort. Would love to hear end results as most aftermarket 22re turbo set ups are so frankenstiened and different

Start a thread of your own and post your stuff
Will do ill dust off the laptop and get a thread up hopefully tomorrow
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Yup need LOTS MORE!!!! Please post results, set up, etc etc etc in a build thread of some sort. Would love to hear end results as most aftermarket 22re turbo set ups are so frankenstiened and different

Start a thread of your own and post your stuff
I concur!
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ChefYota4x4

I concur!
I have added a slideshow of the build on the 4runner build up page 1994
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