soonenough
Explorer
Wow awesome build. I saw your rig on CBI's website and was drooling over the rear bumper build...I just now saw this thread here on ExPo. :drool:
WarnerD9 's 2011 4Runner TE build thread
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WarnerD9
Builder
I appreciate the compliments and am glad that you are enjoying it. I've done a few and this is by far my favorite and most versatile build.
I ran the tank as dry as I dared, filled it up with 40.1 gallons. I got 582 mile out of that liquid gold, equating to 14.52MPG. I figure I could have squeezed out another 10-20 miles but I couldn't risk it. The tank seems to gravity fill since it is mounted up higher than the main. Once about two thirds of the aux is gone they both start draining at about the same rate. Once the main goes to three quarters the aux is empty. During heavy weather changes it will throw evap codes but they go away when the weather stabilizes. It is similar to what I experienced when I had the Man-A-Fre setup in the FJ. Overall very happy with it. I'm sure that others are getting better mileage than I am and could get more range out of the extra 18 gallons but it effectively doubles my range. I highly recommend the mod to anyone interested, and CBI did a great job.
I ran the tank as dry as I dared, filled it up with 40.1 gallons. I got 582 mile out of that liquid gold, equating to 14.52MPG. I figure I could have squeezed out another 10-20 miles but I couldn't risk it. The tank seems to gravity fill since it is mounted up higher than the main. Once about two thirds of the aux is gone they both start draining at about the same rate. Once the main goes to three quarters the aux is empty. During heavy weather changes it will throw evap codes but they go away when the weather stabilizes. It is similar to what I experienced when I had the Man-A-Fre setup in the FJ. Overall very happy with it. I'm sure that others are getting better mileage than I am and could get more range out of the extra 18 gallons but it effectively doubles my range. I highly recommend the mod to anyone interested, and CBI did a great job.
WarnerD9
Builder
Had some fun down in Moab...
Cleaning out the newly acquired sand
We found a big water hole and I got lucky. BFG MTs and ATRAC saved my bacon...
Nice and dirty after the hole and dragging the Taco out...
My friend wasn't so lucky in his Taco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR4MyWKXj-8
Inside the cab
Some redneck CV ripped boot repair.
The CV ended up self destructing, but he was able to drive the truck home without any issues.
Ran into Jeremy that night and spoke with him in the morning, very nice guy and nice well used rig.
Cleaning out the newly acquired sand
We found a big water hole and I got lucky. BFG MTs and ATRAC saved my bacon...
Nice and dirty after the hole and dragging the Taco out...
My friend wasn't so lucky in his Taco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR4MyWKXj-8
Inside the cab
Some redneck CV ripped boot repair.
The CV ended up self destructing, but he was able to drive the truck home without any issues.
Ran into Jeremy that night and spoke with him in the morning, very nice guy and nice well used rig.
dgbatcheler
Explorer
Unbelievable 4runner. By far the best one I have seen out there. Nice work!
WarnerD9
Builder
We went down a branch from the main Kane Creek trail. The whole trail has been pretty washed out, much tougher than I remember it being last year. It was still beautiful and perhaps my favorite Moab trail. One of our group members didn't make it...
Just kidding, but that gives you an idea of how much water has gone through recently. That thing still has nearly all it's parts.
Here are a few more pics.
Just kidding, but that gives you an idea of how much water has gone through recently. That thing still has nearly all it's parts.
Here are a few more pics.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Amazing build and pics, Warner! :drool:
Taco Plunge :Wow1:
Taco Plunge :Wow1:
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WarnerD9
Builder
Dual batteries, IBS Dual Battery Monitoring system,molar panels are on the docket.
WarnerD9
Builder
Pretty sure I'd consider a straight trade for yours. I love your taco.