Haha. You had me confused for a second.

 

84maroonsolidaxle, I saw one of the pictures in the gallery with the rack and tent, and came here chasing it down. I have a couple questions about the rack:

What's the brand?

How much did it cost?

Where'd you find it?

The tent is pretty obvious as to the manufacturer .

I love the thought of putting something like that on and not losing the lock box (most of the racks I've seen have the connecting bars, or look too flimsy).

 

I got it off the Softtopper website. I think the brand is USA Truck Cap Racks. But can't remember exactly.

 

I want to do high steer but I don't have a welder or access to a shop so no can do at the moment.

I'm thinking sometime after the new year that might change.

 

Picked up this bad dude on craigslist for $100. Planning to rebuild and give to dad for Christmas. (He has an 84 4runner).

 

US Truck Cap Rack is correct, I was just looking at them this morning.

 

Duuuuude!!! Now thats a CL score!!! I need to Pick one of those up.

If you lived closer, I would help you with the High Steer. Could make the Long haul up to the shop and get it done!! Haha

 

Yeah i couldn't believe it!! Texted the guy and made to 2 hour drive to Dallas right away.
I'm pretty pumped.

Thanks for the offer man! I think I just need to bite the bullet and pick up a used welder and some other necessities.

 

Replaced some bad spark plug wires on my dad's runner and took it for a drive around the house. Running smooth!

 

Went out to Garner State Park and then to Lost Maples for a short camping trip.



Camper works pretty good for keeping out the 30* weather and rain. But it would be nice to have a sleeping platform and some insulation.

 

Man Looks Like another Great time!! I need to Take my Runner Camping!


The More I see your Front Bumper, The more I want one! I really think that is my favorite design So far.

 

Super cheap and easy mod to delete stock turn signal housings

read up on my build thread page 1 for the bulb numbers and where to buy LEDs then on page 2 closer to the bottom on how to modify your stock turn signal relay to allow for LED turns

 

Harbor freight Christmas specials are here. They have an air compressor on sale for like $109 and a welder for I believe $150. For welding a brace for the IFS box, I'm not sure you'd need to spray arc it or anything. Then again steering does go through a lot of turmoil. Typing out loud here.

 

I love the bumper, bolted right up and really isn't too heavy.

Going to be cold camping this time of year!
But it's so worth it to get away

 

Thanks for the info, I'll be getting one of those welders.

 

Cool I'll put it on the list. Great looking 4Runner.

 

My mom made me some awesome seat covers because she is the coolest.
We put the covers on and stuffed some new foam in between the cloth and old foam. I also took out a few pieces of metal that felt a little uncomfortable.
Installed and ready for sitting!

 

I've seen some people using ammo cans for consoles and it seems like a great idea.
I don't have $250 to spend on an aftermarket console so ammo can looks like the way to go!

I'm thinking stack 2 short boxes or 1 taller longer box with a short platform underneath.

The short boxes are awesome because they

have hinges on 1 side and a latch on the other.

Downside to the long box is that it doesn't have a hinge. Latches on both sides so you have to take the whole top off to get inside. Obvious advantage is that it has more storage.

1 long box with a few 2x4s under it to get the right height.





2 short boxes, stacked.<br/>Pretty good height but it might be a little tall when I add the pad.

 

She did a great job on the seat covers. I can't imagine what they would cost from upholstery shop.


Are you going to paint the ammo cans? I'd go with a desert tan.

 

Thanks I love them!

Great idea on the color. I'm thinking desert tan bedliner spray.