Modifications for 2009
- Thread starter xcmountain80
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xcmountain80
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No just because that is not in the scope of my abilities as a rattle can artist, while it would look better I just don't know how or really have the time. These will be painted mounted and balanced by noon Monday.
Aaron
Ive got a 31 10.5 on a Z71 rim and theres no more room. Anything bigger wont fit.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
HenryJ
Expedition Leader
I think they will look great. Nice work.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Aaron
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
So the LX450 wheels weren't on the list but for the cost I coudn't go wrong. As many of you know I had my Hannibal Roof Rack on here for sale and while it didn't sell I decided to go a different way with it. I always love it and treated it like my own child but something about the Hannibal screamed step child. I think the overall width was a bit much on the 4Runner, while not wider than the widest point of the 4Runner it just didn't always look like it belonged. So after a sleep on it in my head I went to a local fab guy and tols him what I wanted to do.
This is it in a nutshell the remove 4 cross section each side 3 5/8" width per side then reweld side wing to center rack less the 3 5/8" pieces. So if my math's right
(3 5/8*2)-(53".original width)= 45 3/4". newwidth.
Aaron
This is it in a nutshell the remove 4 cross section each side 3 5/8" width per side then reweld side wing to center rack less the 3 5/8" pieces. So if my math's right
(3 5/8*2)-(53".original width)= 45 3/4". newwidth.
Aaron
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Done the quality was ehhhh but it will work.
Aaron
Aaron
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
Nice. Put the rack on a diet. Thats about what the PO did with the ConFer rack I have on the XJ. They downsized it to fit an LC they had it on.
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Thus a rack reduction.
Aaron
Aaron
So far for 2009:
BFG MT KM2's in 235/85/r16
Used 16x7 oem alloy wheels
Used fiberglass topper
removed mud flaps
Next up:
Bilstein shocks (just need install)
Hella 500's W/ HID conversion (still figuring how I want them mounted)
Demello sliders
Highcountryoffroad front shackle mounts (just need install)
Bed storage system
Hi-lift
Thule load bars (waiting on mounts)
Hard mount my OBA system
Awning
Sonoran Steel bottle opener:beer:
BFG MT KM2's in 235/85/r16
Used 16x7 oem alloy wheels
Used fiberglass topper
removed mud flaps
Next up:
Bilstein shocks (just need install)
Hella 500's W/ HID conversion (still figuring how I want them mounted)
Demello sliders
Highcountryoffroad front shackle mounts (just need install)
Bed storage system
Hi-lift
Thule load bars (waiting on mounts)
Hard mount my OBA system
Awning
Sonoran Steel bottle opener:beer:
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Update
Adding a Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD as my ipod controller only works 70% of the time and a new one is just over 1/3 of the cost of a new head unit.
Plus the new head unit will give me the ability to monitor my new baby in the back seat via video inputs, use of a rear backup camera and the like. I ordered some FrontRunner fuel Jerry can holders from CampingLab as I didn't even know he was a FrontRunner dealer until I was looking on his site, cool.
Aaron
Adding a Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD as my ipod controller only works 70% of the time and a new one is just over 1/3 of the cost of a new head unit.
Plus the new head unit will give me the ability to monitor my new baby in the back seat via video inputs, use of a rear backup camera and the like. I ordered some FrontRunner fuel Jerry can holders from CampingLab as I didn't even know he was a FrontRunner dealer until I was looking on his site, cool.
Aaron
daverami
Explorer
I ordered some FrontRunner fuel Jerry can holders from CampingLab as I didn't even know he was a FrontRunner dealer until I was looking on his site, cool.
I checked those jerry can holders on his site, the doubles do look really cool.
TeriAnn
Explorer
I've given the modification design and construction crews the year off. Possibly two years off since next year my truck will turn 50 years old. My focus for now and hopefully next year is driving and seeing what is over the next hill.
I've had the maintenance crew busy earlier this year. New alternator, all new wiring for the charging circuit to replace the old. Replaced the front left leaky fuel tank with a new one. New thermostat & retiming the engine. Replaced the auxiliary battery.
The only thing on the maintenance crew's list is to rebuild or replace the clutch/brake assembly on my Mercury winch before my Land Rover's 50th birthday.
But I guess for now and through 2010, my focus is driving
I've had the maintenance crew busy earlier this year. New alternator, all new wiring for the charging circuit to replace the old. Replaced the front left leaky fuel tank with a new one. New thermostat & retiming the engine. Replaced the auxiliary battery.
The only thing on the maintenance crew's list is to rebuild or replace the clutch/brake assembly on my Mercury winch before my Land Rover's 50th birthday.
But I guess for now and through 2010, my focus is driving
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
TeriAnn the fact that your rig will be 50 is a mod in and of itself, congratualtions on it's birthday.