'99 4Runner build

[Clark White]

So I have finally decided to get off my bum and start a build thread. Shes a '99 4Runner, 3.4L V6, 5spd manual :wings:, and a fake hood scoop thingy. Unfortunately, I slacked and forgot to get pictures of her when I first got her, so no bone stock shots. So far, I have installed my ARB bumper w/M8000 and viking synthetic, Yakima cross members holding a DII Front Runner rack, limb risers, switches and wiring for the ARB compressor/lockers that will be going in, and a Blue Sea Systems fuse block. I will post up the latest pics tomorrow when I have access to a camera and the truck at the same time, but here are some with just the ARB.

Jen, Carter, and Emily in Kitty Hawk.

I already have the compressor and front locker, I just need to fab up a mount as engine bay space is SEVERELY limited and then find time to set up the front end. I'm still in the air on moding the rear axle housing for an E-locker or putting an ARB back there as well. I also have a set of OME881's for the front, when I have some more money I will pick up the shocks and rear springs. Also when money is more available, I'm going to put a Tacoma Safari Snorkel on it (I've already run the breathers up into the engine bay to plumb into the snorkel and packed all electrical connectors with dielectric).

 

[wyorunner]

Engine bay space is limited but i just put my CKMA12 in on monday and i put it on the drivers side in between the brake booster and fender. On the fender. If you want to get REAL technical, (i tried but failed) you can put it on the firewall between the booster and fender. I didnt have enough patients to do it. My 4runner is currently getting yukon 4.88s and my rear locker installed. Also for the fuse block put it dead center on the firewall just above the pinch weld, and right below the hood. Fits perfect, there are some hoses that kind of get in the way but nothin to bad. Thats where i put mine, and wired it to only have power when the DRL are on (have to change that soon).

 

[CYi5]

You may want to look into something like:

Winch Saver

www.winchsaver.com

Daystar Hawse Hook Isolator (also have a roller version)

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/daystar/

 

[sseaman]

So that isn't a sport hood?

 

[CYi5]

So that isn't a sport hood?

It is.

 

[E30RUNNER]

Nice rig! Is that with the 881s on???

 

[Vermejo]

Good looking truck. Not sure about the 99 model engine bay, but with my 98 I had to move the CC to mount the air on a custom bracket. It was well worth the time spent getting the proper fit.

 

[Clark White]

I'm going to build a bracket to mount the compressor in-between the ABS and CC, right above the AC sensor. I started to put the fuse block in that exact same spot on the pinch weld, dead center, but after running the harness for the compressor through the firewall, I decided I really didn't want to do that every time I wanted to power something new in the cab. My truck only has one pass through on the far drivers side below the master cylinder and it is a pain to run new wires through it. I want to seal it back up too, on my Taco every time I had a deep water crossing, I would have a hose under my dash coming through the pass through. I ended up mounting the fuse block on the left side of the rear seat, there is a perfect little area there that is out of the way, easily accessible, and it will be easy to conceal the power cables going to it. From there it will be easy to wire anything inside the cab.

Unfortunately no, I still have the stock springs on it, waiting on a paycheck, maybe two, before I purchase the rest of the lift.

I've seen those winch savers before, they look pretty good. Right now I have it pretty well sucked in and wedged against the fairlead, but it would be nice to have something a little less funky.

Clark

 

[Clark White]

So that isn't a sport hood?

Yes, it is a sport hood. I call it a fake scoop because it is plugged off and not functional in any way. Even if it didn't have the plug, it wouldn't really do any good, except channel more water down on top of the engine when I find deep water. I guess it looks kinda cool though!

Clark

 

[sseaman]

Yes, it is a sport hood. I call it a fake scoop because it is plugged off and not functional in any way. Even if it didn't have the plug, it wouldn't really do any good, except channel more water down on top of the engine when I find deep water. I guess it looks kinda cool though!

Clark

GOTCHA, I thought you meant it was something you added. The sport hood is highly desired by some 4runner crowds.

 

[Clark White]

GOTCHA, I thought you meant it was something you added. The sport hood is highly desired by some 4runner crowds.

I do think it looks cool, but I still have to make fun of it's lack of real purpose. Oh well, like I say, it still looks cool!

Clark

 

[Clark White]

So here are the updated pictures that I promised!

The Runner as she currently sits with rack and risers.

Fuse block mounted on the side of the left rear sear. Probably going to run power to it tomorrow.

 

[sseaman]

Looks good, any particular reason for the fuse box there?

 

[Clark White]

Looks good, any particular reason for the fuse box there?

I wanted it in the cab so that I wouldn't have to run wires through the firewall every time I add something (it is a quite the pain to get wires through the only pass through!). That (or same spot on passenger side) was the most out of the way place, yet still easily accessible place that I could find. It is also an easy place to run the power and ground cables under the carpet and door frames to keep it real clean looking.

Clark

 

[Clark White]

Well this weekend I installed an ARB in the front Dif. I'll get some pictures of the setup when I'm all done mounting the air compressor (right now it's wedged and zip tied into place awaiting a welder to build the frame). So far I'm really happy with the setup though.

Clark