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On to the console. One major factor in how a person feels about their vehicle is noise, another is smell. Keeping out the heat is a third benefit of a well thought out modification to any floor. Toyota did a great job of all three, with their use of two boots (an inner and an outer) on all of...

Thank you. I'm glad that it shows.

It's not my call...

Infrared switch is for an infrared light on the front bumper. When using night vision goggles, and the IR light, it's clear as day. We bought a locking switch from the switch guys for the IR light because it could cause damage to someones eyes, if they looked right into it. The locking switch is...

Thanks everyone. It's hard to find the time to post on everything, but when I get enough pics on something relevant, I do like to share. The bumps could be in a better spot, I agree. It is not my design. I built the truck in 2009 using a 3 link kit that the owner had already purchased. As a...

Up next: triple stick and new console.

The owner of the truck really wanted A-pillar mounted grab handles. If you've ever had the opportunity to remove the skins on a 1st gen 4Runner, you'll know that such provisions are not available. I made some simple weld in brackets and plug welded the hell out of them. The handles were sourced...

Cans of worms are present in any job. We decided to clean up some of the in-dash wiring while I had the dash out. Boy, the hours really rack up when you open that can...

Two USB charging ports were added. One inside the custom armrest (for cell phone), one under the stereo. New panels/mounts had to be made for both.

Some convenience items were on the list too. Relocate the e-locker activating switches, replace with modern rocker switches, relocate the lighting switches forward of where they were (for less cramped access), install a triple stick shifter on the t-cases, build a new tunnel to keep out the...

I know some of you have seen the white 1st gen 4Runner I built a few years ago. Harry Wagner applied the name Superrunner, and it stuck. It's basically an all out hunting rig, or so that's what the owner calls it. 4.0L V6 power (2006 Tundra 1GR-FE), 6spd manual trans, Diamond axle 3 link front...

Took a visit to the painters yesterday to check out the progress and choose a color. Everything looked amazing. It's always fun to see something in one color after such a long process. With one sealer coat and seven primer coats, the tub is almost ready for color. He tells me one more primer...

I can't remember, what year did they start coming with disc brakes? If it has drums, a disc conversion is a nice upgrade.

Diamond plate is not necessarily a death sentence. I have seen plenty of vehicles with exterior cladding installed by someone who was just looking for "added protection", not to cover rust. Yes, rust can form in between the diamond plate and the body, but that can be detected by a good look at...

I'm not sure about the speedo cluster on other years, but this one definitely has idiot lights integrated into it. Update - the body is finally off to the painter's. The best part is that he wants to trade labor, so my cash outlay will be kept to a minimum! Hopefully it will be in color in the...

That system seldom works out as planned. Glad you decided to get rid of it. One way to control axle wrap is to install long perches and maybe a stiff overload spring on the bottom of the spring pack. Nice looking Jeep. I do like the color.

I wonder if the header helps at all. It certainly is cool to find performance parts for such a vintage vehicle. When I was a kid, we used to go watch the ice races on Lake Superior, where a bunch of flatties raced, and Hondas too... Funny to see Jeeps racing on ice.

Someday... I need to get cleaned up and reorganized first. It's not much by today's standards. The view out the big door is probably the best part.

I must say, one tool that absolutely changed my life was the plate shear I bought for $250. It will shear 1/4" plate without hassle and is great for brackets and stuff. The Portaband is another game changer. 70% of the fab work you do on a chassis or suspension can be done with these two tools.

The work you put into them shows great care. I'd love to see one of your builds in person some day.