Tuanvuyeah
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Thanks!Nice work, looks very sturdy and should serve you well
Nick
#t4rv3 1999 4runner Limited build thread
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Had some custom rock sliders built (xo-fab) to length since there was nothing on the market that I believed suited my wants/needs 
Had some custom “pine tree” gussets made just for some personal customization and added strength
4 point strength test lifting up vehicle
Had some custom “pine tree” gussets made just for some personal customization and added strength
4 point strength test lifting up vehicle
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Rock slider install continued
Prepped metal with por15’s degreaser then their metal prep. 1st layer of por15. Dried for about 2 hours, then another layer and sprinkled sand on top and let that dry for two hours. A third layer of por15 followed by bed liner on top and rubberized coating on bottom/frame sections to minimize chipping.
Prepped metal with por15’s degreaser then their metal prep. 1st layer of por15. Dried for about 2 hours, then another layer and sprinkled sand on top and let that dry for two hours. A third layer of por15 followed by bed liner on top and rubberized coating on bottom/frame sections to minimize chipping.
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New oem fuel pump cause I’m sure it’s still on the original one. One of those “just in case” items checked off the list
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Marlin crawler rear diff armor (1/4” thicc)
Had to drill out and remove all the mounting brackets/hardware to fit the cover on
Hardware brackets reinstalled
Metal prepped/etched (zombie lookin)
Por15’d the whole section then finished off with silver for the armor plate and rubberized coating on the rest of the axle View attachment 136A17CA-A645-48D1-8849-7A202E3616F7.jpeg
Had to drill out and remove all the mounting brackets/hardware to fit the cover on
Hardware brackets reinstalled
Metal prepped/etched (zombie lookin)
Por15’d the whole section then finished off with silver for the armor plate and rubberized coating on the rest of the axle View attachment 136A17CA-A645-48D1-8849-7A202E3616F7.jpeg
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More nice work
Does the armour come in parts that you have to weld or pre-welded?Nick
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Drove up to Canada to pickup the skid kit that I ordered 
Front diff/transfer case/gas tank skid kit
Had the ability to use my shops lift to make this a little bit less of a PITA
Lined up! Most of my skids setup
Front diff/transfer case/gas tank skid kit
Had the ability to use my shops lift to make this a little bit less of a PITA
Lined up! Most of my skids setup
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It comes pre-weldedMore nice work
Nick
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In my opinion, etched metal produces some of the most beautiful natural colors
Coating all my skids with por15. Really excited to test the durability of this stuff.
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Thanks. Looks like you've got some great facilities at your disposal
Nick
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Decided to box and weld on my lotus lower link skid. I understand their design but also understand that upon sharp or hard impact, the lower links can still crumple up and get damaged. Eimkeith makes a great weld on one but I preferred to box the entire link so if there is ever impact load, the whole entire link is boxed to the frame giving it no room for damage (if I do manage to damage it, I probably broke a bunch of other things too lol)
Had to drop the gas tank again to weld on the driver side reinforcement plates.
Not the cleanest welds, but proper penetration and function is more important. Some of the most awkward welding angles I’ve experienced laying on the ground 
2x por15 coats/rubberized coating/silver paint
Had to drop the gas tank again to weld on the driver side reinforcement plates.
Not the cleanest welds, but proper penetration and function is more important. Some of the most awkward welding angles I’ve experienced laying on the ground 2x por15 coats/rubberized coating/silver paint
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Also beefin’ up my lower links as well. Boxing them up with 3/16 plate 
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?Don't you ever stop!
Nick