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Old 12-04-2005, 05:16 PM
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First modifications completed (pics)

I sold my '94 pickup and I am starting all over again with this 2000 4Runner. So far I fixed a broken power antenna, replaced all the fluids with synthetic, added a Yakima roof rack and detailed the inside and out. Today was the first time the drill bit met the 4Runner and boy did it feel good.

aka "deckplate mod"








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I will be doing some electrical modifications in the coming months including footwell lighting, exterior lighting, a distribution block to feed electrical accessories, a power inverter and a couple of other things. The fun stuff will come next spring--rock sliders and most likely a Performance Products lift with Bilstein shocks. Luckily this one already has the e-locker.

Tomorrow I am picking up a set of Limited 5-spoke alloys. Supra fever is over for a bit; now it's time for the 4Runner to have some fun...
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Very clean install

Where do you plan to put the Aux fuse box? I haven't found a spot I like yet

Your whole engine looks awesome too

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Looks like you took your time and did it right! I have the same screen in mine and yes, it does actually work!!

p.s.- If you ever upgrade to a TJM bumper i would like to buy your front bumper. Thanks.
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Wow..That is one clean runner!
Old 12-04-2005, 07:32 PM
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very nice, nice looking runner, makes me sad, mine "use" to look that clean, oh well
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Really clean! Nice work man, thats a good first mod!

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Old 12-04-2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Erich_870
Very clean install

Where do you plan to put the Aux fuse box? I haven't found a spot I like yet

Your whole engine looks awesome too

Erich
Here is where I put mine, fits perfectly, and close to the firewall grommet. just thought id post a pic
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Thanks for all of the complements, I am really excited about modding another vehicle. It will carry a similar theme as my last truck--that is, increase its offroad capability while keeping it quiet and comfortable to drive on long road trips.

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Where do you plan to put the Aux fuse box? I haven't found a spot I like yet
Erich,
I think I'm going to follow Bob_98SR5's exactly as written here: http://www.4runners.org/articles/dist/ He did a great job on the write-up and having the distribution box in the center of the vehicle makes a lot of sense.

Looks like you took your time and did it right! I have the same screen in mine and yes, it does actually work!!
The screen should help keep small animals out of my engine.

Here is where I put mine, fits perfectly, and close to the firewall grommet. just thought id post a pic
Dibble--also a nice mounting location. I've got a clutch master cylinder in the way though. 2000--last year of the 5-speed! :cry:
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Very nice looking 4Runner.
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Wise choice on color, Ken.
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Wise choice on color, Ken.
I will never, never own another black truck!
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Originally Posted by paddlenbike
I will never, never own another black truck!
Now you know why I hesitated on your x-cab! I'm loving the white of the 4Runner as much as you are.
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Man, clean engine! Is that just regular screen door screen? that's what I used.. .
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Really nice work. Impresive.
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Originally Posted by rockota
Now you know why I hesitated on your x-cab! I'm loving the white of the 4Runner as much as you are.
LOL...believe it or not I was standing at BestBuy trying to decide between the black and the white IPOD. The black was so awesome looking, then I had visions of having to detail it every month...I got white.

Man, clean engine! Is that just regular screen door screen? that's what I used.. .
Door screen? Come on, I'm not that redneck, it's window screen!

Really nice work. Impresive.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by paddlenbike
LOL...believe it or not I was standing at BestBuy trying to decide between the black and the white IPOD. The black was so awesome looking, then I had visions of having to detail it every month...I got white.
Too funny, Ken! I don't blame ya, though... Glad to be rid of the black Taco.
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