transworldmoto
Member
Awesome, awesome build! I will be incorporating some of your mods into my 2016 build, for sure!
Scott B.'s 2015 AC Build - Expo Style
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Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
Ceiling Straps
Occasionally, while carrying things in the back of the truck, I have thought it would be nice to keep some items up against the ceiling - mainly to keep them from getting tossed around and damaged. I have seen multiple ideas as to how to accomplish this feat - here is my way.
I wanted something simple - just a couple of adjustable straps along the ceiling. I can put undelfated sleeping pads up there, or fishing rods or my PVC target stands. Nothing too heavy, just bulky things.
Start with the obvious - how to attach to the roof. I have Yakima tracks through-bolted through the roof. But, the bolt spacing is not quite right for what I want to do.
I fabricated some mounting plates out of 1/8" aluminum:
Test fit:
Paint, and straps made of 2" webbing. (For those wondering, I purchased the webbing in bulk, footman loops and buckles from Strapworks.com.)
The result
Occasionally, while carrying things in the back of the truck, I have thought it would be nice to keep some items up against the ceiling - mainly to keep them from getting tossed around and damaged. I have seen multiple ideas as to how to accomplish this feat - here is my way.
I wanted something simple - just a couple of adjustable straps along the ceiling. I can put undelfated sleeping pads up there, or fishing rods or my PVC target stands. Nothing too heavy, just bulky things.
Start with the obvious - how to attach to the roof. I have Yakima tracks through-bolted through the roof. But, the bolt spacing is not quite right for what I want to do.
I fabricated some mounting plates out of 1/8" aluminum:
Test fit:
Paint, and straps made of 2" webbing. (For those wondering, I purchased the webbing in bulk, footman loops and buckles from Strapworks.com.)
The result
Where can I find the part number to install this on my 2.7 liter 1997 4runner?
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
From the stud (+12V) I went down, following the existing power wire. There is plenty of room for additional wires out the hole in the bottom of the fuse block.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
A Toyota parts person should be able to look up the part number for you.
Or, you could try Titus-Will Toyota - parts.tituswilltoyota.com
dman93
Adventurer
Thanks - I'll look more closely.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
Chris,
The Yakima rack holes are 12" apart, and the aluminum pieces are 2" x 15". I allowed about an inch around each bolt for support.
The strap is attached with a footman loop. Generally, they are marine fittings, but are available from strapworks.com.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
Transmission Cooling and Filtering, Part II
Earlier, I added a larger cooler to the transmission. Toyota installed a cooler, but as I offroad and tow, both of which build a lot of heat in the transmission, I wanted to increase the cooling ability. Heat kills a transmission, and I want mine to last a long time.
Likewise, dirty fluid also kills a transmission. Toyota has a screen (not really a filter) in the pan, but I wanted more. I added an external filter to the transmission.
I used a standard filter mount. The brass piece sticking out of the left side is a temperature sender for the soon-to-be-mounted transmission temperature gauge.
While I was here, I pulled the pan and replaced the screen.
I mounted the filter next to the passenger side headlight. I plumbed the filter in the cooling line with the fluid traveling from the transmission to the cooler. This allows me to monitor the hot temperature in the transmission, rather than the nominal temperature in the pan.
And lastly, I put a magnet on the filter, to help contain any metallic particulate matter in the fluid.
I plan to change this filter every 15,000 - 20,000 miles, when I do a fluid drain/fill.
Earlier, I added a larger cooler to the transmission. Toyota installed a cooler, but as I offroad and tow, both of which build a lot of heat in the transmission, I wanted to increase the cooling ability. Heat kills a transmission, and I want mine to last a long time.
Likewise, dirty fluid also kills a transmission. Toyota has a screen (not really a filter) in the pan, but I wanted more. I added an external filter to the transmission.
I used a standard filter mount. The brass piece sticking out of the left side is a temperature sender for the soon-to-be-mounted transmission temperature gauge.
While I was here, I pulled the pan and replaced the screen.
I mounted the filter next to the passenger side headlight. I plumbed the filter in the cooling line with the fluid traveling from the transmission to the cooler. This allows me to monitor the hot temperature in the transmission, rather than the nominal temperature in the pan.
And lastly, I put a magnet on the filter, to help contain any metallic particulate matter in the fluid.
I plan to change this filter every 15,000 - 20,000 miles, when I do a fluid drain/fill.
PhaseAngle
New member
Scott, really enjoying the build. I'm in Cherokee County as well so I will be on the lookout for your truck. Keep up the great work.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
The first time I drained/filled the transmission, I used a Toyota screen. This time, I used a WIX screen. WIX makes very high quality filters (usually). In this case, the two filters looked identical. However, neither is really a filter - more like a fine screen. Hence the external filter.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
Thanks!
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
I've been busy working on several projects for the truck (write-ups to follow) as well as re-tiling a bathroom floor.
Earlier this week, we had some unseasonably warm weather for Georgia. Taking a break from the bathroom floor, and taking advantage of the weather, we headed to a friend's place in middle Georgia with the teardrop for an overnight shooting/camping adventure.
Good friends, good food, and shooting! Doesn't get any better than that!
Earlier this week, we had some unseasonably warm weather for Georgia. Taking a break from the bathroom floor, and taking advantage of the weather, we headed to a friend's place in middle Georgia with the teardrop for an overnight shooting/camping adventure.
Good friends, good food, and shooting! Doesn't get any better than that!