Modifications for 2009

[adventureduo]

Need to do Solar Panels on the SMB, along with a roof rack and some other things... but all is on hold for right now until this economy gets straightened out. I need to focus on our company first and mods later. No company equals , no mods and no truck one day.

 

[calamaridog]

Congratulations to the fathers-to-be!

x2!!!

 

[xcmountain80]

Need to do Solar Panels on the SMB, along with a roof rack and some other things... but all is on hold for right now until this economy gets straightened out. I need to focus on our company first and mods later. No company equals , no mods and no truck one day.

Oh I know you pain, I haven't had a year this bad since I can remeber! Last years mod of getting my CGC just came through as this years mod. I'm not a builder but as a contractor the CGC will help business hopefully.

Aaron

 

[xcmountain80]

Congrats!!! When is yours due? Our first is supposed to arrive july 2nd. It's a girl as we found out today.

July 25th some 6 days prior to my birthday.

Aaron

 

[cruiser guy]

Congrats to all upcoming parents :coffeedrink: You'll need the coffee!!

My mod's for the '60 include a rooftop tent and longe range tank (which also requires a rear tire carrier), there may be a snorkel in the works too, it all depends on if the guy comes through on it.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Here's my first mod of the year

 

[mountainpete]

Nice boots! Any initial impressions of the updated MT design?

 

[Maximus Ram]

Just had them installed today, so haven't had an opportunity to try them. I like the design and on road feel so far. They are quiter than the original M/T's. They put 35# of air at the shop in them and it feels a bit "mushy" when driving, so I am going to up the pressure to about 44 and see how that feels. Heading to Lake Tahoe next week and if it snows while we are there, I'll hopefully get an impression on how they handle in the white stuff.

 

[xcmountain80]

For my 2002 4Runner I have plans for dual battery tray from www.ruffstuffspecialties.com $80 and the National Luna dual battery solenoid do hick a ma jig from Equipt Expedition Outfitters $150ish. These two items will be completed in the next 2 weeks and will be posted in my 4Runner build thread. I also plan on acquiring a AT Chaser trailer $10K and rear bumper $1200 but in no particular order. While I will try my hardest to stimulate the economy I make no guarantees.

Aaron

Well it's only the second month of the new year and about 1/2 the list is complete though the cheapest mods they will be appreciated. I successfully installed the dual battery tray and NL solenoid found here.
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14989
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20081
I also opted for OME N85's to go with my new rear upper shock mounts and found them to ride better than the Procomp 9000's. The upper shock mounts on the 4Runner are a stud mount and extremely different to tighten as there is barely any room for a hand and wrench. I had universal shock mounts for a XJ welded over the mount so that eye to eye shocks could be used instead of eye to stud.

I just found a sweet deal on LX450 wheels for $150 while the clear coat is not so much I planned on powder coating them or rattle can like my last ones.

Aaron

 

[xcmountain80]

Congrats!!! When is yours due? Our first is supposed to arrive july 2nd. It's a girl as we found out today.

You an old dad or young one?

Aaron

 

[Nullifier]

You an old dad or young one?

Aaron

hmm I'll go with young being 35.

 

[hovenator]

How do you like the grille sprayed with bedliner? Would you do it again? I am thinking of doing this to my grille and bumpers.....Just wondering how it's holding up.
Thanks.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Nice boots! Any initial impressions of the updated MT design?

OK, put over 600 miles on the KM2's last week. Went from snow in Tahoe to down pours in Santa Cruz. So far , I am pleased with how they handled in these conditions. I did not have to lock it in, but in Tahoe the snow was enough that cars had chains and these things let me truck right on . In the rain, they feel like they hold the road real well. I would give the skinny pedal a little blip to see if I could fish tail the truck and it stuck its ground. So far, so good.:victory:
Now to see if over the long term I can get the 60,000 miles out of them..but I won't hold my breath, they seem to be made with a softer compund the the originals.

 

[xcmountain80]

How do you like the grille sprayed with bedliner? Would you do it again? I am thinking of doing this to my grille and bumpers.....Just wondering how it's holding up.
Thanks.

Sand with 1000 grit or so then prime and then bedliner. I just scrubbed and bedlinered tis coming off.

Aaron

 

[xcmountain80]

The legendary $150 LX450 wheels

Aaron