DIRTCO's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread
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Here it is, but you couldn't do that without cuting up the panels, and it wouldn't be easy to remove
but, you could use a metal strap instead of that ratcheting strap and use a pad lock
but, you could use a metal strap instead of that ratcheting strap and use a pad lock
I like your U-bolt idea and I figured out a way to make it work where my speakers are located, but then I can't access the storage areas at the back of the truck. It's always the details that are a PITA.
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I didn't get as much work done on the Turbo 4Runner as I wanted but I still made some progess. I spent most of the weekend finnishing up the details of getting rid of the 85' and selling off some parts to fund this project.
I started by sorting though all of my recovery, spare parts / fluids and survival items. I used to carry all of this stuff in ammo cans in the 85' but they are heavy and bulky. I also figured that I could consolidate some space at the same time.
Here's what I had in the 85', heavy and took up a lot of room
I started with the survival gear. I decided that I wanted to have everthing in a backpack, that way if I had to hike out of a situation I could carry it with me.
I started by sorting though all of my recovery, spare parts / fluids and survival items. I used to carry all of this stuff in ammo cans in the 85' but they are heavy and bulky. I also figured that I could consolidate some space at the same time.
Here's what I had in the 85', heavy and took up a lot of room
I started with the survival gear. I decided that I wanted to have everthing in a backpack, that way if I had to hike out of a situation I could carry it with me.
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Next I moved on to the spare parts, fluids, etc. Since this truck will not be running the super nasty trails the last one was, I was able to save some space and weight. Instaed of ammo cans I went with Action packers, I picked up two but was able to fit everthing in one.
Three heavy ammo cans to this
Three heavy ammo cans to this
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The faded red (pink) top was driving me crazy, so I painted it with some Dupli-color black bedliner. I used it on 85' and was happy with the results, so I gave it another shot. As before I'm happy how it turned out, it goes on nice and even. The only down side is how much it stinks, make sure you have plenty of ventilation.
Before
And after
Before
And after
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So ive got a trailer I would glady come and pick up that old 85' of yours
My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here
Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!
My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here
Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!
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So ive got a trailer I would glady come and pick up that old 85' of yours
My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here
Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!
My buddy used to have an 85 that was more tisted sheet and done body. He sold it and then bought a 4runner that is turning right back into his old one I see the same coming here
Love the custom fab work you do. looks great!
You don't need a trailer, you could pick up what's left with a Honda.
Thanks!
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I know this is totally irrelevant, but just thought you might like to see your truck's twin. No relation to the seller. Just in case you might like to have two; one for fun, and your nicer one for a DD. (I know that's not the direction you're headed, but figured what the hey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245
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I know this is totally irrelevant, but just thought you might like to see your truck's twin. No relation to the seller. Just in case you might like to have two; one for fun, and your nicer one for a DD. (I know that's not the direction you're headed, but figured what the hey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245
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After having the Co2 tank for a while, I find myself airing down for just about every trail. Even if it is an easy trail, 15psi is a LOT smoother and comfortable than street pressure.
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