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Ran all new wiring and both axles have breaks. Works wonderfully. Cleaned her up, new lights all around with reflective tape. Spare tire. DONE.
Ran all new wiring and both axles have breaks. Works wonderfully. Cleaned her up, new lights all around with reflective tape. Spare tire. DONE.
0 2022/08/29 20:58:24
Build a ramp carrier
Build a ramp carrier
0 2022/08/29 20:58:09
Said goodbye to these old ass custom shortened axles (had brand new tires when I bought it)
Said goodbye to these old ass custom shortened axles (had brand new tires when I bought it)
0 2022/08/29 20:57:58
Here is where I decided I will tow my 4runner to trails more than 2 hrs away. After several days of soul searching in a haze of which trailer to get, I don't want two trailers.. etc... I decided I will use the one I have. I have this heavy duty beast, nice and narrow to fit down driveways and deckover for easy loading and dumping. I use this for my construction side job.
Here is where I decided I will tow my 4runner to trails more than 2 hrs away. After several days of soul searching in a haze of which trailer to get, I don't want two trailers.. etc... I decided I will use the one I have. I have this heavy duty beast, nice and narrow to fit down driveways and deckover for easy loading and dumping. I use this for my construction side job.
0 2022/08/29 20:57:47
Bought this jem. Wifey loves it. The kids love it. I definitely love it.
Bought this jem. Wifey loves it. The kids love it. I definitely love it.
0 2022/08/29 20:57:33
Build
Build
0 2022/08/29 20:49:45
Installed the axles. Loaded up and it all JUST works. Went for a 45 min test run and decided the tires on the trailer are shit. Closer look, some unknown brand to this universe, soft as hell no radial wires junk. No Sir, not my style. Sold these with rims and all. Got 14 inch rims to lower everything (vs 15 inch) and some nice goodyear tires.
Installed the axles. Loaded up and it all JUST works. Went for a 45 min test run and decided the tires on the trailer are shit. Closer look, some unknown brand to this universe, soft as hell no radial wires junk. No Sir, not my style. Sold these with rims and all. Got 14 inch rims to lower everything (vs 15 inch) and some nice goodyear tires.
0 2022/08/29 20:49:33
Scored some sweet aluminum ramps. Made some ramp landings on the trailer
Scored some sweet aluminum ramps. Made some ramp landings on the trailer
0 2022/08/29 20:49:21
Cleaned up and prepped for new mounting. New 3500lb axles.
Cleaned up and prepped for new mounting. New 3500lb axles.
0 2022/08/29 20:49:05
Installed the previous one which I mistakenly thought had a cracked housing, but otherwise worked fine.
Installed the previous one which I mistakenly thought had a cracked housing, but otherwise worked fine.
0 2022/08/29 20:48:51
Sold this Toy, after basically making it really nice to look at and drive! Good money though.
Sold this Toy, after basically making it really nice to look at and drive! Good money though.
0 2022/08/29 20:48:43
Removed this trans that I purchased from some shady JDM import shop, 60k miles my ass.
Removed this trans that I purchased from some shady JDM import shop, 60k miles my ass.
0 2022/08/29 20:48:32
Had an absolute hell of a time putting the torque converter in this time. Had to resort to this!!!
Had an absolute hell of a time putting the torque converter in this time. Had to resort to this!!!
0 2022/08/29 20:48:23
Then I removed my gas tank skid plate to start the long path to making a nice one out of aluminum. But realize, the skid as it is will NOT survive the next offroad trail. My tank is already got some minor damage trough the skid.
Then I removed my gas tank skid plate to start the long path to making a nice one out of aluminum. But realize, the skid as it is will NOT survive the next offroad trail. My tank is already got some minor damage trough the skid.
0 2022/08/29 20:48:15
Oct 3rd I will be hitting the rubicon trail. So, the gas tank skid is not a risk I can take. Decided to throw something together. That's as far as I got last night.
Oct 3rd I will be hitting the rubicon trail. So, the gas tank skid is not a risk I can take. Decided to throw something together. That's as far as I got last night.
0 2022/08/29 20:48:02
Several issues. With the longer control arms and change of angle of the axle (double cardon driveshaft joint) THe tock angle of the lower shock mount was not working. It was stressing the shock. Had to reset to center at ride height. Initially was gong to rip off axle and redo everything, but saw this as a strong alternative. ALbeit not super clean. I strengthened it with that added backplate.
Several issues. With the longer control arms and change of angle of the axle (double cardon driveshaft joint) THe tock angle of the lower shock mount was not working. It was stressing the shock. Had to reset to center at ride height. Initially was gong to rip off axle and redo everything, but saw this as a strong alternative. ALbeit not super clean. I strengthened it with that added backplate.
0 2022/05/11 12:30:14
0 2022/05/11 12:29:02
WHAT HAVE I DONE?!
WHAT HAVE I DONE?!
0 2022/05/11 12:28:50
Previously the shock was hitting the spring, so this issue was resolved as well. Not too bad. Headed to MOAB in a couple weeks, so had to be done asap.
Previously the shock was hitting the spring, so this issue was resolved as well. Not too bad. Headed to MOAB in a couple weeks, so had to be done asap.
0 2022/05/11 12:28:40
Rear lower control arm mounting points got smashed at holcomb valley. Came up with a pretty quick and decent skid, also added additional strength.
Rear lower control arm mounting points got smashed at holcomb valley. Came up with a pretty quick and decent skid, also added additional strength.
0 2022/04/07 12:04:14
Clearance issue I noticed with the brake line 2 days before off roading trip!! Phew. New flex steel hose to the rescue.
Clearance issue I noticed with the brake line 2 days before off roading trip!! Phew. New flex steel hose to the rescue.
0 2022/04/07 12:04:04
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0 2022/04/07 12:02:50
98% finished product
98% finished product
0 2022/04/07 12:02:41
welded, ground, painted. lovely.
welded, ground, painted. lovely.
0 2022/04/07 12:02:33
Stock shock mounts also got smashed. Can't have this for Rubi. In the future I need to remove the whole axle and rebuild all mounting points. The shock mounting need to change angle as well. Meanwhile, found a quick way to add protection. Upside down welding sucks! :D
Stock shock mounts also got smashed. Can't have this for Rubi. In the future I need to remove the whole axle and rebuild all mounting points. The shock mounting need to change angle as well. Meanwhile, found a quick way to add protection. Upside down welding sucks! :D
0 2022/04/07 12:02:24
From the rains. windows closed. wtf?
From the rains. windows closed. wtf?
0 2022/04/07 12:02:15
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0 2022/04/07 11:56:26
welded nuts because it would be way to difficult to access above the skids
welded nuts because it would be way to difficult to access above the skids
0 2022/04/07 11:56:15
bud built skid, clear coated for rust proofness. no paint.
bud built skid, clear coated for rust proofness. no paint.
0 2022/04/07 11:56:03
Adding final touches to brackets.
Adding final touches to brackets.
0 2022/04/07 11:55:52
Test. maxed out the 2 ton jack, I am happy!
Test. maxed out the 2 ton jack, I am happy!
0 2022/04/07 11:55:41
Mounting hardware. nice and slick!
Mounting hardware. nice and slick!
0 2022/04/07 11:55:28
Pretty good.
Pretty good.
0 2022/04/07 11:55:18
0 2022/04/07 11:55:05
Test fits, cuts, mods, test fits
Test fits, cuts, mods, test fits
0 2022/04/07 11:54:53
Rear skid cut and tacked
Rear skid cut and tacked
0 2022/04/07 11:54:38
Rear skid template
Rear skid template
0 2022/04/07 11:54:26