99' 4runner limited DD-build

toyotafreak

toyotafreak

they call me spaz
Joined
Nov 14, 2006
Location
China Grove/Mooresville
Officially name 'hoRunner' by some friends... this was supposed to be my DD that I didn't mess with, and left stock.... that never happens though:rolleyes:

99' 4Runner limited with 220k on the clock:driver:

2 years ago when I bought it
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after home-made spacers and nitto 295's

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Looks good man. My DD 4runner looks pretty much exactly like that, but with 255/85 KM2s. I have a set of 285/75 Nitto TGs waiting to go on though, once my KM2s wear out - which will be soon enough (I think I'll be lucky to get 30k out of them).
 
Then in the last month.... haha

I was sick and tired of riding as a pass. on the trail, and at events... so I wanted to at least have something to wheel-mild until I can afford a dedicated trail rig..

First things first...

-Lockers... I went with a loc-rite for the rear, cheapo I know, and a spartan for the front ( I haven't installed the front yet, I'm waiting to do manual hub conv. first so I can unlock a hub for steering on the trail... anddd about 4 spare CV's, haha)
....Big thanks for Universal Automotive and Chris at East Coast Gear Supply :beer:

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Then...Protection since I'm going to be lowww:shaking:


I wanted a plate bumper, but didn't have $1000 to blow, so I made one....



I think this should hold! hahaa... Cardboard mock-up
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Picked up some 3/16" plate...
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Internal supports made with 3/8" plate

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Bumper...continued

Items I still need to do for the bumper...(I simply ran out of time on spring break)

-Put lights in...I want to make them recessed
-Cut the thin opening for the winch fairlead(already has internal horizontal mounting plate)
-Sandblast/Primer/Paint... I have color matched metallic silver to match the trim


Here's the bumper as of right now... I had to get to a 'stopping point' because I ran out of time, and classes started back...

Scotch-brite'd / and rattle canned'...
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Sliders...

Trail Gear 58" sliders ordered through Universal Automotive

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Mocked up and welded legs on...
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Plated frame with some 3/16"
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some rattle can goodness
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As is sits now... need a rear bumper now... and finish my skids with the left over sheet of 3/16" plate from the bumper


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ChrisAyers said:
I go to school at UNCC too and I was driving through campus the other day and seen this thing and that bumper definitely caught my eye.. it looks nice and stout! good work!
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Thanks man! I'm always stuck in the Duke bldg 24/7...:handed:
I think me and some of my crew back home are making a trip to Uwharrie this weekend, I don't know if you are busy if not give me a shout....980-622-3085:beer:
 
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