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Ok I finally uploaded the picture I have been referring to.
That black thing is the pocket/tray I've been referring to. When I remove my dome light I see a portion of this thing. I'd like to put an nmo in the roof above it so that's why I have the questions I do. I'm assuming mine looks just like this. I was planning on poking a hole in the roof, from the top, and then snaking the coax and mount on top of this pocket thing. I'm not sure what the top of this pocket looks like but I'm thinking I shouldn't have the coax just laying on top of it especially if there is glass moving back and forth. I'd rate to have to remove so much just to secure the coax to the roof with duct tape.
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Mike
Is it making sense? Did your look similar?
That black thing is the pocket/tray I've been referring to. When I remove my dome light I see a portion of this thing. I'd like to put an nmo in the roof above it so that's why I have the questions I do. I'm assuming mine looks just like this. I was planning on poking a hole in the roof, from the top, and then snaking the coax and mount on top of this pocket thing. I'm not sure what the top of this pocket looks like but I'm thinking I shouldn't have the coax just laying on top of it especially if there is glass moving back and forth. I'd rate to have to remove so much just to secure the coax to the roof with duct tape.
Thanks
Mike
Is it making sense? Did your look similar?
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Wow, what the H is THAT?!
Mine looks NOTHING like that... I have the glass, track on both sides, and WIDE open in between!
What year is your 4Runner?
And I would not try to snake the mount in there, because remember, you're going to have to hold the bottom assembly with a WRENCH while someone else tightens the top with a wrench. This takes some finesse, because there is a lock washer that has to be held in place on the bottom assembly.
Mine looks NOTHING like that... I have the glass, track on both sides, and WIDE open in between!
What year is your 4Runner?
And I would not try to snake the mount in there, because remember, you're going to have to hold the bottom assembly with a WRENCH while someone else tightens the top with a wrench. This takes some finesse, because there is a lock washer that has to be held in place on the bottom assembly.
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I would attempt to partially remove that "pocket"... so I could get to the space above it..
As for the coax, the reason I taped my coax to the roof was so the window sliding could not snag the coax. I'm assuming that box is solid on top too, so I guess you could skip the tape part.
But you need to get that box out of the way... One of two ways...
Either drop the box down, so you can work above it,...or..
Cut access through the bottom and top of the box (8" squares) so you can access the roof. This SHOULDN'T affect the operation of the window if the box is just serving as a place for the window to sit while open.
As for the coax, the reason I taped my coax to the roof was so the window sliding could not snag the coax. I'm assuming that box is solid on top too, so I guess you could skip the tape part.
But you need to get that box out of the way... One of two ways...
Either drop the box down, so you can work above it,...or..
Cut access through the bottom and top of the box (8" squares) so you can access the roof. This SHOULDN'T affect the operation of the window if the box is just serving as a place for the window to sit while open.
That isn't my 4runner but it is a 3rd gen 4runner. I got the pic from someone parting one out. I have not pulled my headliner so I assume it looks like that, hence my questions to you. If I remove my center dome I see the 2 little left to right indentions as you can see.
I thought all 3rd gens were like this. The black tray has tubes in the corners that drain water that comes in the window crack and off the window. You've got to have something up there. If you window is wet and you retract it where does the water go? It looks like I've got some more research to do but that's why I have asked for pictures. I think I'll have to remove the entire headliner, remove the pocket and then go at it. If that's the case this project has taken the way back burner.
If you scan craigslist adds you'll find guys selling sunroofs out of 4runners. Most are already removed and in the pic the glass is attached to the rails and the rails to the pocket. Is there any chance yours could be after market? I've got a '99 highlander.
I thought all 3rd gens were like this. The black tray has tubes in the corners that drain water that comes in the window crack and off the window. You've got to have something up there. If you window is wet and you retract it where does the water go? It looks like I've got some more research to do but that's why I have asked for pictures. I think I'll have to remove the entire headliner, remove the pocket and then go at it. If that's the case this project has taken the way back burner.
If you scan craigslist adds you'll find guys selling sunroofs out of 4runners. Most are already removed and in the pic the glass is attached to the rails and the rails to the pocket. Is there any chance yours could be after market? I've got a '99 highlander.
4RunAmok
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I have the tubes, 4 of them, two fore, two aft. The difference is the pocket... In lieu of having a pocket, there's just a tray that encircles the sunroof, and it ends directly behind the sunroof but follows the tracks back where the aft drain tubes are.
This is going to force me to drop my headliner, and take pics! lol!
This is the closest pic I could find on the web, on a site talking about sound deadening the 4runner (http://www.4runners.org/writeups/sound/index.html), which I also intend to do someday, but that's another story...
This is going to force me to drop my headliner, and take pics! lol!
This is the closest pic I could find on the web, on a site talking about sound deadening the 4runner (http://www.4runners.org/writeups/sound/index.html), which I also intend to do someday, but that's another story...
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Camp Kitchen Chuck Box
I've started designing my chuck box, after a few trips to the local parks for bbq trials and errors (mostly errors), I've decided to build my own, so it can fit my unique array of items, such as our Vector Portable Gas Burner, our Kelly Kettle, and the myriad of other items a good outdoor kitchen needs to have on hand.
So here are the preliminary plans...
Comments welcome, of course...
I've started designing my chuck box, after a few trips to the local parks for bbq trials and errors (mostly errors), I've decided to build my own, so it can fit my unique array of items, such as our Vector Portable Gas Burner, our Kelly Kettle, and the myriad of other items a good outdoor kitchen needs to have on hand.
So here are the preliminary plans...
Comments welcome, of course...
4RunAmok
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Chuck Box Drawer assembly...
I leave nothing to chance when I build a wood product... It's the former professional cabinet maker in me coming out I guess.. So I use dado's to set things like the drawer bottoms, and shelves on the main box. They'll never slip this way. I also intend to screw on the backs of the drawers as opposed to using nails and glue, so that I can replace the drawer bottoms if necessary...
Anyways, on to the pic!
I leave nothing to chance when I build a wood product... It's the former professional cabinet maker in me coming out I guess.. So I use dado's to set things like the drawer bottoms, and shelves on the main box. They'll never slip this way. I also intend to screw on the backs of the drawers as opposed to using nails and glue, so that I can replace the drawer bottoms if necessary...
Anyways, on to the pic!
I have the tubes, 4 of them, two fore, two aft. The difference is the pocket... In lieu of having a pocket, there's just a tray that encircles the sunroof, and it ends directly behind the sunroof but follows the tracks back where the aft drain tubes are.
This is going to force me to drop my headliner, and take pics! lol!
This is the closest pic I could find on the web, on a site talking about sound deadening the 4runner (http://www.4runners.org/writeups/sound/index.html), which I also intend to do someday, but that's another story...
I just saw that you updated with a roof pic. Question: If you unscrewed your center dome light can you see the backside of the roof (white sheet metal)? I see what looks like the black tray in the pic I posted.
It's funny I found the thread again. I was about to buy an NMO mount last night but needed to call HRO because of another question I had.
4RunAmok
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For Trump: http://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Heav...F092/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315506886&sr=8-1 This for the 16x24, I have the 12x16
The legs fold up, and it works great! Cooked food directly on the grate, right next to a pot of corn last trip out, worked great!
For 4x4Mike: I see my rooftop sheetmetal... I have family up in Folsom... I wish I visited more often, we'd knock that out in a couple hours... You're welcome to come down to LA and we'll take care of it no time flat!
The legs fold up, and it works great! Cooked food directly on the grate, right next to a pot of corn last trip out, worked great!
For 4x4Mike: I see my rooftop sheetmetal... I have family up in Folsom... I wish I visited more often, we'd knock that out in a couple hours... You're welcome to come down to LA and we'll take care of it no time flat!
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Hold on second... the Vector Portable Gas Burner goes at the top/right, and is 3 3/4 tall with the burner grate stowed (turned over)
http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Butane...C4NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315509519&sr=8-1
I LOVE this burner because it has a flame like my burners at home, not like a jet burner.
http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Butane...C4NY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315509519&sr=8-1
I LOVE this burner because it has a flame like my burners at home, not like a jet burner.
