-Amazed...Now I'm a weld bling Fan...!!!
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Take care man..!

 

Great pictures!!

 

Scotty,

Have you ever switched to a Ford tank on an 01-02 4Runner? I'm just wondering if the vapor canister would be a problem since on the later model 3rd gens its above the spare tire.

 

No, I haven't. I didn't know they were mounted there.

 

Mauzer, It looks like your going to have to do it for us!! I would like to do that and run dual tank set up. But im not smart enough to make that work.

 

I'm considering it, but I need some detailed pics of what the tank looks like mounted there and how much space is used. Wanna post some of your setup Scotty?

 

Not sure when I will have time to snap some. We are pretty damn busy, and the snow is already flying this year, so climbing under it at this point isn't at the top of my list.

 

No rush, its just a thought I've been throwing around cause I hate how far the stock tank/skid hang down

 

So, I got Mr. Shiny all cleaned up for some pics.









I also ordered up a Scan Gauge II for it last week. This will help me to keep an eye the Air/Fuel ratio with the Supercharger and some other "real-time" stuff I really want to watch.

I have been seriously considering the 7th injector kit at this point. I recently grabbed a A340 valve body to play with out of a T-100, so I plan on shimming the actuator when I get a chance, and install it into mine. Hopefully this will help the tranny life more. I pretty much baby it everywhere, but there are time when I "accidentally" hit WOT.

 

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Great pics man! Looks like a sweet trip!

 

Damn thats a sweet ass rig!!!

 

Most impressive 3rd gen I've ever seen. Hats off to you for such a quality build. So are the 3link systems on your site the same as what's on this thing?

 

No. The ones on the site are universal kits for the earlier style trucks/4runners.

This setup is very custom based on the dual cases, and building custom crossmembers for the rig. When someone brings me a rig to do a link setup on it, I will custom build it. It costs more, but it will handle MUCH better than any of the universal kits out there. Its more expensive to go custom, but the results are worth it IMO.

 

Looks like u guys had a blast

 

Rory Desjardin from www.RADesignsproducts.com was kind enough to send me one of his triple shifters as a prototype testing platform. I must say that this kit is pretty damn simple to install. It will require minor cutting of the transmission tunnel, but I sure do wish this kit would have been available when I started my build.

It went together seamlessly and the only reason I cut out the center portion was to make it easier for me to bolt the linkage on. Trust me, I did NOT want to have to drop the t-cases as that requires pulling the entire front suspension out, so working from the top was much easier. Also, simply cutting an access panel for the shifters and using some 18 gauge steel as the panel was simple.

The kit comes with everything you will need except some RTV.















I still at this point have to trim up on the portion of the center console to fit, but I will at least have access to one cup holder again, which IMO is critical. After all, you might spill your drink!

 

That looks awesome.

 

Okay, here is some fun tech that is completely off base.

My pop-up trailer is a decent size, and for the most part it sleeps everyone just fine. Problem is that when I have the whole family with me in the 4runner, there isn't any room for storage left in it with the three rows filled up. The pop-up only holds so much as well. So, I have been wanting to stretch the tongue on the camper a few feet to make more room for carrying stuff.

Also, the tires on the camper are 20" tires. They are tiny, and even with an axle flip, there isn't enough clearance. Especially with the added length I want to add.

So, here are the pop-up's new shoes. I found a set of stock Jeep steel wheels. They are 15x7" with 4.5-5" backspacing. Perfect for what I need. The tires are some Toyo touring tires that I found at the pic-n-pull for $15/ea and they are pretty much brand new. 205/75/15 tires. They measure out around 27" tall. So, the tires alone will give 3.5" of lift. Problem is that I will need additional lift just to clear them. I will add more about that when I get to start modifying it.



Today I started the frame hack. It was sawzall time!


What I started with:


Tongue weight of 150lbs without the propane tank and battery on the front.






Frame extended 36" up front



The box will be 78"x36"




New Tongue weight of 230lbs with the propane tank on the front. That would add around 40lbs


This is the only concern. The crank mount to the front, so I will need to make sure I leave access to it when the box is full built.




I plan on building the rest of the box next week. The rack itself is only tacked in place since I need to add some bracing to the frame before its fully welded on.

 

what benefit does the triple stick transfer case give? i know a twin stick allows to go into 4lo in front wheel drive, or rear wheel drive, or full 4wd, and it also allows for normal 2wd operation, as well as high range front wheel drive......

so what is the third stick for? or am i missing something?

Thanks!