t4rFL's Build

[t4rFL]

Yes it does, uscg2008. I go there all the time and always finding new trails.

 

[t4rFL]

bought a Scan Gauge II, previously had an Android compatible OBDII scanner, but it was unreliable. these are the codes i'm getting
P0440
P0441
P0446

also replace the spark plugs with NGK....am having this problem where it takes a while to turn over. battery looks good and wasn't the spark plugs. so next i'll check the fuel filter.

 

[t4rFL]

purchase some mounts for my H-Lift, they replace the rear cargo tie downs. bought from PATCO on T4R.org
DSC_6487 by Mike, on Flickr
these are the mounts, very solid and comes with all hardware.
DSC_6475 by Mike, on Flickr
unbolt these tie downs and replace with new mounts...
DSC_6478 by Mike, on Flickr
DSC_6485 by Mike, on Flickr
DSC_6484 by Mike, on Flickr

 

[t4rFL]

bought all 4 coil springs from a '99 T4R and KYB shocks front/back....just need to find some time to install them.

 

[t4rFL]

put in some LED's inside (before/after)

replaced lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends on both sides, also replaced the fuel filter and got it aligned.

added some flag stickers..

 

[t4rFL]

This past July 4th, my brother and I drove up to Georgia to do some backpacking. It was the 4runner's firts long trip since i've owned it and gave me no problems.

at the trailhead...black must be popular..

DSC_6513 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6504 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6527 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6527 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6552 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6580 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6603 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6610 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6623 by Mike, on Flickr

after the hike we got this nice camp spot by a river
DSC_6638 by Mike, on Flickr

 

[t4rFL]

since the GA trip, i think i drove the 4runner only twice. bought a cb radio, antenna, antenna mount and coax cable. originally i was going to mount the antenna by the tail light, but decided to mount it up front instead. i ordered a CBI mount for the fender, still waiting on that to arrive, but meanwhile i put everything else together.

did the ash tray mount and used velcro strips to secure it

love the factory look....the mike sits in that spot without moving, but i might install the hanger it came with to the center trim piece.

i also had cut my corroded terminals off, and the positive side is too short, so i'm in the process of fixing that.

so can't power the cb until i fix the battery terminals....cb and battery should be finished this week, though.

 

[t4rFL]

cb is all hooked up and ready to go, just need to get it tuned.

CBI antenna mount

 

[Chicken Helmet]

Love the mount. Is it not distracting out there though?

 

[t4rFL]

Love the mount. Is it not distracting out there though?

drove it today for the first time and it's not distracting, after all, most car radio antennas are mounted on the front fender....i did notice it was bending back a little bit the whole time due to the wind. i originally planned on mounting it by the tail gate, thus the 4' one, but now up front it's a little tall, so thinking of replacing it with a 2' or 3' antenna.

 

[2scars]

Nice 'runner, can't wait to see it with just a bit of lift to make the proportions right. Good luck.

Brandon

 

[t4rFL]

thanks.

small trail ride a few weeks ago...
DSC_6691 by Mike, on Flickr

bought Husky Liners for the front

bought a MOLLE seat back panel and a bag to keep my oil/fluids in from Blue Ridge Overland Gear in addition to this Recovery Bag I already had...

 

[t4rFL]

couple pictures from yesterday's trail ride
DSC_6695 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6698 by Mike, on Flickr

DSC_6692 by Mike, on Flickr

 

[t4rFL]

can't take credit for building, but here is my storage/sleeping platform. found it on craigslist, couldn't pass it up.

came with a subwoofer/amp, but i removed it and will probably sell them.

middle storage compartment

this section rests on the seats flipped down and a center support section. i may change this section in the future so that i can remove the seats for more storage.

 

[t4rFL]

replaced my horrible rear shocks with the KYB's

installed a B&M cooler

also, i took it to work one day and started to pull to the right when braking. replaced the caliper on that side...

....bled the brakes but that did not fix the problem. ended up taking it to a mechanic and he said it's my ABS pump. that part new is over $1000, or about $500 used!

so, truck will be sitting until i can get a used pump. i can still drive it locally, since it runs fine, just pulls when brakes.