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    Expedition Camper by IrbisOffroad

    This was a great project idea. I love when someone steps way outside the norm. Roy
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Sorry, I haven't touched the truck since I started my new job as a CNC-machinist. With the commute, I'm doing 60+ hours per week. I have no idea how I'm gonna finish this project. Roy
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    I think I know exactly what you mean. I tried two versions of what you are describing, (like a compound hinge) but I couldn't come up with a design I was happy with. I have now reached the point that getting truck done in a timely manner supercedes cool ideas. It is a neat idea, by the way. Roy
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    If you put one stud thru a wheel hole, the other two studs on the carrier fit perfectly inside the hub hole. I'll make a plate/lock to cover the studs and sandwich the rim to the carrier.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Again, to stay low-budget, I added 2" angle to the rocker panels. I welded the angle directly to the rockers. The reinforced rocker-panels can easily support the truck weight if needed.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    To keep this a budget build, I wouldn't buy the rust-repair panels to fix the rust around the wheelwells. So, I removed 3" along the entire wheel-opening, and welded a new edge to close the wheelhouse. I quick coat of filler, and I'm done. About $360 was saved.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Bed-center in "up" position. Farthest end of bed surface is not shown. The front section of the bed is actually stored in the headliner when not in use.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    From rear door with bed-center in "down" position. This design conserves valuable headroom. Unfortunately, I had to install three interiors before I was happy with the design. What works great on paper, worked terrible in the truck.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    From rear door looking right. Both long doors on the side drop down with storage behind. The gray will be uphostered. This seating-for-two is for when the vehicle is NOT moving or for emergency passenger capacity if required.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Looking left from the rear door. The sink will go in the corner below the secondary fuse box cover. The 12-volt fridge goes in the opening opposite the fuse panel. Microwave goes above the fridge. I have dropped the idea of a 110v fridge.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    I mounted the hi-lift to the exterior on the passenger side. The exterior shower box is shown below. Locking tabs for the jack are not welded on yet.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Here's my rear heater setup. A front panel is not installed so you can see the setup. There is a fan and temp sensor mounted on the back,facing up. With the front panel installed, the hot air is forced thru the vent above the seat cushion.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Here's a shot from the passenger door looking back. All interior panels will be painted medium-gray to match the front inter panels and uphostery.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    The interior panels are going in now. I decided to use fiberglass panel board because of its light weight and easy trimming. This is a shot looking back from the driver's door. The trim was not installed on the front because I'm still shopping for a side window for the third passenger seat in...
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Here an air compressor mount I fabbed for my MV-1052 compressor. This is under the passenger-rear storage compartment.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    I decided to use a factory spare mount from a Jeep. One spare tire on the rear door, and one on the cab roof. I went with a door-mount spare, so the rear door can be opened from the inside. A bumper mounted spare would prevent this. Ignore all the burn/weld marks I used to mount temporarily...
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    The winch-plate drops into the front bumper, and is secured by two hitch pins. This way, I don't need to store the winch inside the truck. It's made from 2x6 by 1/4" rectangle tube. Brackets are 3/8". Shackle mounts are 3/4" and go thru the entire bumper.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Time for an update: Winch plate designed so a 2" receiver tube can fit thru it so I can mount at rear if needed.
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    Okay, I just finished the two trays for the 10 gallon freshwater tanks. Now, I can disconnect two hoses, pull one pin,and the tank comes out. I thought cleaning them would be MUCH easier in the house. The pics don't really show enough to post; maybe when the inner structure is painted. I'm...
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    1989 4Runner Expo Build

    I just won part of my rear cabin heat and shower heat system. It's a Ninja-250 radiator, fan and temp sensor, all for $31 shipped. Now, to make it fit.
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