2001 4x4 4runner build. At Molasses pace

[SOAZ]

Nix platform spring for RTT and keep the fridge in the back :elkgrin:

Aaron

I actually got rid of my RTT for this.
I was amazed at the level of trails I could no longer do, or would still do, but lift a wheel or nearly flip when I had it.
Weight up high = bad.

Plus, I like stealth camping.

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

It would go just behind the front seats. I will cut a notch out for it from the platform to stick through just a bit.
Thats all IF it ever works again. A DAN FOSS control module just came from Aus today. It looks like a pain in the MMM to install so I may not know if it solved it until tomorrow. Doh!!

I'm interested to see how that works out. I'm still debating if I want to add all the extra space plus weight for drawers or just throw everything into a tub and roll out the thermarest for sleeping. I'm pretty sure it will just be me and the dog at most sleeping in there since the R2-mobile is still the ultimate camping machine. :sombrero:

 

[ttora4runner]

When was the last time you cleaned the interior. HaHa.......JK



Platform and drawer setup looks good.

 

[xcmountain80]

I actually got rid of my RTT for this.
I was amazed at the level of trails I could no longer do, or would still do, but lift a wheel or nearly flip when I had it.
Weight up high = bad.

Plus, I like stealth camping.

Man I've never had that problem, but bigger wheels and more armor might aid in the offset. I have to many folks in my party to even consider stealth camping.

Aaron

 

[SOAZ]

I'm interested to see how that works out. I'm still debating if I want to add all the extra space plus weight for drawers or just throw everything into a tub and roll out the thermarest for sleeping. I'm pretty sure it will just be me and the dog at most sleeping in there since the R2-mobile is still the ultimate camping machine. :sombrero:

It worked well when we had it before. This one is functionally the same, but refined a bit more to get some more storage space etc.
We may just have to go out and camp this week just for fun to test it out. I got the 4 in mattress in the mail today. Just need to trim it down to fit.

 

[SOAZ]

Man I've never had that problem, but bigger wheels and more armor might aid in the offset. I have to many folks in my party to even consider stealth camping.

Aaron

I think the wheels make a big difference. What other armor do you have?
Right now i just have the front bumper, budbuilts, and almost nothing for a rear bumper. (single tube I bent up for the rear)

When was the last time you cleaned the interior. HaHa.......JK



Platform and drawer setup looks good.

Thanks T. I think I gave up now that I offroad for a living!

 

[ExploringNH]

I actually got rid of my RTT for this.
I was amazed at the level of trails I could no longer do, or would still do, but lift a wheel or nearly flip when I had it.
Weight up high = bad.

I agree. I had a 33" tire up on the roof rack for a long time. I'm pretty well weighted down with armor/bumpers and it was very tippy compared to not having it up there. I don't think Ill be putting anything up there unless its for a long trip where wheeling isn't likely to happen.

 

[xcmountain80]

Tires on the roof while cool are a PIA when they grow over 31". You chance throwing out your back dent your rig or remove a window in your rig. I have been on some interestingly steep trails but never noticed the tippy as much as perhaps I should. The RTT weighs roughly 135+ lbs. I'm running budbuilts as well sliders and each wheel 295 and 5 star 16" weigh about 75lbs. ea. Not to mention the large bag of tools that lives in the truck dual batteries, freezer fridge and God only knows what else.

Aaron

 

[SOAZ]

I agree. I had a 33" tire up on the roof rack for a long time. I'm pretty well weighted down with armor/bumpers and it was very tippy compared to not having it up there. I don't think Ill be putting anything up there unless its for a long trip where wheeling isn't likely to happen.

I concur. The less up top the better unless its necessary. :sombrero:

Tires on the roof while cool are a PIA when they grow over 31". You chance throwing out your back dent your rig or remove a window in your rig. I have been on some interestingly steep trails but never noticed the tippy as much as perhaps I should. The RTT weighs roughly 135+ lbs. I'm running budbuilts as well sliders and each wheel 295 and 5 star 16" weigh about 75lbs. ea. Not to mention the large bag of tools that lives in the truck dual batteries, freezer fridge and God only knows what else.

Aaron

Sounds like you carry a lot of crap like me. sliders, almost every hand tool I own, giant battery, my waeco, the bed platform, recovery crap etc.
Its amazing how much all of it weighs. I made the mistake of weighing my snatch block. Oh crap, that right there is another TON of weight. DOH! haha. Oh well, all of this crap amounts to so much fun I'm not going to worry about it too much. :elkgrin:

 

[ExploringNH]

Tires on the roof while cool are a PIA when they grow over 31". You chance throwing out your back dent your rig or remove a window in your rig.

Aaron

I dont know if this is hijacking the thread or not, and sorry if it is, but I always hear about people having trouble taking the tire down and wanted to share my tip.

To get the tire up on the roof, Stand directly behind the truck. Take the tire and lift it up so that it is vertical on your chest and the weight is resting on your forearms. Getting it off the ground is the hardest part. Now, you can kind of shimmy it up if you arent strong enough to just lift it and get it to touch the black wind/rain deflector thing above the rear glass. I dont know its purpose, but its very sturdy. Use that to slide the tire up and it will tip into the basket. Now, just stand on the sliders or open a door and stand inside and flip it over the rest of the way. To get it out, repeat the process in reverse.

Probably hard to follow, but it works for me. Takes very little strength and is pretty safe.

 

[SOAZ]

Building a rear bumper this week.

Just trying to get the main beam high enough to get an idea of where it will sit.

Beginning the wings.

Initial part of the wings. They will look different when completed.

 

[xcmountain80]

I dont know if this is hijacking the thread or not, and sorry if it is, but I always hear about people having trouble taking the tire down and wanted to share my tip.

To get the tire up on the roof, Stand directly behind the truck. Take the tire and lift it up so that it is vertical on your chest and the weight is resting on your forearms. Getting it off the ground is the hardest part. Now, you can kind of shimmy it up if you arent strong enough to just lift it and get it to touch the black wind/rain deflector thing above the rear glass. I dont know its purpose, but its very sturdy. Use that to slide the tire up and it will tip into the basket. Now, just stand on the sliders or open a door and stand inside and flip it over the rest of the way. To get it out, repeat the process in reverse.

Probably hard to follow, but it works for me. Takes very little strength and is pretty safe.

Yep that how I got my old one on and off it got old. I won't roof mount again unless absolutely necessary.

Aaron

 

[ttora4runner]

Building a rear bumper this week.

Just trying to get the main beam high enough to get an idea of where it will sit.

Beginning the wings.

Initial part of the wings. They will look different when completed.

Looks like that's going to be great build. Are you going to have a tire, fuel/water carrier on the back of it?

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

Looks cool Tim but I thought we were driving to Colorado together to get Irbis bumpers! :Wow1:

 

[SOAZ]

Looks like that's going to be great build. Are you going to have a tire, fuel/water carrier on the back of it?

Nope. I want to keep my tire low. Its going to go in the stock location, but the bumper needs to be further out than stock to accommodate a full size spare.

Looks cool Tim but I thought we were driving to Colorado together to get Irbis bumpers! :Wow1:

I need money to do that! :elkgrin::elkgrin: