t4rFL's Build

[Greenbean]

Looks like it's coming along well.

You scored on the Craigslist sleeping platform!

Nice tires BTW.

 

[t4rFL]

i got the idea from a Jeep WJ, made a hi-lift mount with hardware i had laying around.

 

[t4rFL]

so, this happened on my way to my shooting spot....ended up removing them

 

[t4rFL]

had some fun this past weekend...

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[t4rFL]

new grille from SRQ Fabrications

tundra brake upgrade....parts from a 2001 tundra, pads are Wagner Thermo Quiet, calibers are smaller 199mm's so no trimming needed, and replaced the hoses with Stoptech SS.

 

[t4rFL]

Next Saturday, May 14, i will be heading up to NY on a 3000+ mi. trip for about 10 days. A few stops i will be making are the New River Gorge area in WV, Niagara Falls, NY and then heading to the Adirondacks to do some backpacking. After that, heading south to Hartsdale, NY to visit family and then back south. Mostly taking scenic backroads and looking for easy off-road trails. Pics to follow..

 

[borison]

Love that grill.

 

[2scars]

I assume you got the ABS pump squared away then?

 

[t4rFL]

I assume you got the ABS pump squared away then?

sorry for the late reply, just realized i'm not subscribed to my own thread

once i replaced my brake lines with the stainless steel, symptoms went away...

 

[t4rFL]

sorry for not keeping this thread up to date...(for anyone following). i'll make a few posts of my progress, starting with pics from my trip. before i left i installed the '99 springs i had laying around, which gave me a little lift.

I remember getting a late start on May, 14. my 1st stop was Helen, GA. being a saturday i got stuck in a long traffic jam through the small town. i found a trail called Tray Mtn. Trail, my 1st trail since leaving FL.
DSC_7032 by Mike, on Flickr

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ran into a few jeeps alongt the way, and then eventually some newer 4runners. (thanks to the green XJ for spotting me through a bad section)
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i had a lot of fun exploring those trails, but it took me longer than i planned. so being behind schedule i had to hurry up to my next planned stop near Beckley, WV. had a campsite i planned on sleeping at, but did not make it that far, so got a cheap motel halfway there.

by the time i reached Beckley, started hearing a loud squealing noise, so i pull over to inspect the noise and my alt. belt had a big tear in it. where i was, i had no cell signal, looked like a deserted road near a railroad track, so decided to back track into town to find a shop, but it being Sunday, it was hard to find someone open. the next bigger town over had a Sears Auto Center, called them and they said they'd have to look at it, since they normally don't do that stuff. luckily i brought a spare belt with me and were able to get it in, i waited maybe an 1.5 hours. had fun looking at all the tools i couldn't afford
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that monday i reached Niagra Falls
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took scenic back roads along Lake Ontario, towards the Adirondacks. along the way near Rochester, NY the squealing came back. everytime i filled up, i would inspect my belts, i stopped at a local shop just to inspect it, and my belt was loose, so they tightened it. squeal went away for now.
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Chimney Bluffs
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Salmon River Falls
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Natural Bridge KOA - last night before i hit my backpacking destination.
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[t4rFL]

Heading into the woods, leaving the 4runner behind...it was my first time solo in another state, normally my brother comes with, but not this time.
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steep section
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some pasta dinner
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only spent 2 days hiking; time to explore more of the Adirondacks.
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only slept in the 4runner 1 night
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DSC_7794 by Mike, on Flickr

didn't take many pics on the return trip mostly video for personal use. i did try to take as many backroads as i could, drive through Amish country in Pennsylvania
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i would alternate between highways and backroads for most of the way...
DSC_7959 by Mike, on Flickr

 

[t4rFL]

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[t4rFL]

didn't like the looks of the factory hitch, plus it reduces departure angle, so i bought a hidden hitch/sold the old one.

LED reverse lights

blackened headlights/side markers

new radio

bought the Hilux 167 snorkel - thanks to FuelInfected.org for the install

inside the fender

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also purchased an Addicted Offroad plate bumper...

 

[t4rFL]

order the bumper end of September and delivered first week of November. trying to decided if i wanted it powdercoated or painted myself, i decided to to it myself. i used rustoleum flat black.

had to do some cutting and drilling on the 4runner

two choices when ordering this bumper...LED turn signals or LED lights...i opted for the lights

had the crossmember welded onto my frame rails, and then the bumper bolts to that.

 

[(none)]

Looks great. What part of Florida are you in? I'm up in Waycross, ga. Looks like you were wheeling around Ocala area?