tlrskunk

Chicks dig Scars. Everyone knows this...

habanero

Just not scars on us....

tlrskunk

Are you a woman? this statement confuses me...

E_ROCK

Dirtco,

What trail are you hitting up on Friday?

habanero

Well I ain't a dude!

(siggy)

DIRTCO

Thanks! Me too, I just need to get some other stuff done before I can start on it.

DIRTCO

Depending how much she has wheeled, Carnage could be a bad idea. I took Laura up Carnage on one of her first trips and it almost ruined wheeling for her. I would stick to a scenic mild or moderate trail, save Carnage for when she's ready for it.

It's going to be pushing it to get the 4Runner ready for this trip. In all reality, Saturday will most likey be the first time I ever wheel it (if it's ready) and it won't have sliders, skidplates or bumpers yet. I was thinking something easy like Hancock Pass, Tin Cup or MAYBE Grizzly Lake (if I've taken it for a shake down run before hand).

I will be running Holy Cross, but only as a passenger. The 4Runner won't be ready for that trail so I will find an open seat to ride in. What about you?

detuned

subscribed! I love everything about your build!

DIRTCO

I guess it's time for a update on the 4Runner.

I've been working really hard to get it ready for the Jambo. I quit working on the trailer to focus on the 4Runner (the trailer won't drive itself). I've been making good progress but it's never fast enough, and I refuse to hurry or half ass anything. If I can wheel it that would be great, but if not then there's always next year. If I do make it I will be running the mild stuff or riding shotgun on the better trails.

I got the URD 7th injector kit installed (still need to install the fuel pump). I mounted the magic black box in the glove box where it's easy to get to.



I also installed the suspension this weekend. I went with the Sonoran Steel 1.2 kit, and I got the HD 1/4" wall lower control arms. It's a little high in the rear but that's because ditched the spare tire and hitch, it will sit lower once I get my CO2 tank and gear installed. Once I build a rear bumper it should sit close to level.

Zelephant

Needs 35s...like right now.

ToyoTech559

very nice lift. getting excited to see the wheels on

BigBluePile

iTrader: (3)

Awesome build!

gary_the_4runner

subscribed.
only a matter of time before something on this rig gets fab'd up
i like the attention to detail, im sure nothing will be over-looked
great build so far

E_ROCK

I was hoping to run something else. I have been on Holy Cross a bunch. There are lots of scenic trails in that area that I haven't been to and was hoping joy with somebody else. I figured you weren't Holy Cross, but were heading out somewhere.

Volcom

Saturday's Carnage run will most likely be a slow day due to the # of rigs running. I'm guessing there will be 10 rigs on Carnage. I knew she wasn't all that impressed with the speed we were making on Liberty last Nov. I'm willing to guess that Carnage could turn into that real quick if rigs start breaking down. I agree with DIRTCO, take her on something scenic (maybe Wheeler, Iron Chest, or Grizzly Lake.

Looks killer!! Nice work J! Can't wait to see the 35's under it on the bling wheels. How was the suspension install? How does it drive with the new suspension?

Holy Cross will most likely be crowded again this year. We had 26 rigs on HC last year. It's going to be a slow day but for me, it's worth it since I only get a chance to run HC once a year. Post up on the main Jambo thread about seeing if somebody else wants to run something scenic on Friday. You might have some takers. Or you can run HC and pull me off of the only log on the trail again

DIRTCO

Yes, Yes it does!

Me too!

Thanks!

DIRTCO

I'll run something else with you on Friday Eric. I figured everyone would be on Holy Cross so that was my plan too. I've heard that there are a lot of cool trails in the Shrine Pass / Camp Hale area which is close to Holy Cross. None of them are real hard but they are scenic and less traffic. Maybe we'll even find some snow!

Maybe something like McAllister Gulch, Ptarmigan Pass or Lime Creek? I'm open to other ideas too.

DIRTCO

Thanks! I can't wait to get some bumpers / sliders made, and get this thing out on the trail.

DIRTCO

Thanks Aaron!

These 35's? ...


The install was pretty easy, but I also have a lift to use. The instructions were good and easy to follow. The lower control arms were the worst part, but once I got everything lined up they went right in.

The suspension rides great, nice and soft. I would say better than stock. I've only run into two issues with the ride, and both of them will fix themselves. First, driving with this much lift on stock size tires is scary! It's really squirly and tippy. You also get some funny looks from people.

Second, I removed the front sway bar to see what it would be like but it's going to have to go back on. The front suspension does some odd stuff when going around turns and when making lane changes. I might make some disconnects for the trail. I'm not real concerned about the extra travel but it would be nice to not have the suspension fight itself all the time, it should also make for a smoother ride on the rougher rocky trails.

gary_the_4runner

enough teasing already!
put these dang shoes on!