The Runner

[Swim]

Hey all, long time reader first time poster.

I have a 1994 Toyota 4runner that's been pretty decently modified. I have a thread over here on the actual build, but here is the first bit of info for you.

Current State.....

Icy Icy

1994 Toyota 4Runner - 3vze, 5 Speed Swap, 4x4

Mods:

White = Current Mods
Red = Mods need to be done
Blue = Mods in progress
Yellow = New mods!

Engine:
Custom built 3VZE
-bored .20
-forged pistons
-full floater forged rods
-modified crank
-oversize stainless steel valves
-custom ground cams
-fully ported and polished.
-6mm throttle body
K&N Drop in Filter
Underhood snorkel
ISR Mod
Flowmaster super 44
Super tucked exhaust system (no more dragging)
Optima Yellow Top
Custom Built 5speed R150F swap
Kevlar Clutch


Suspension/Drivetrain:

Front:
Aisin Manual Hubs
1.5" balljoint spacers
Total Chaos Idler Arm
Stock 4.88 gears
Front Diff Breather Extension
Fox 2.0 emulsion shocks with custom fabbed mounts
New CV joints
Ball Joints, Upper and Lower <---- I'm lazy
Steering Stabilizer

Rear:
Stock 4.88 Gears
Detroit Locker
Old Man Emu Springs <--- FINALLY!!
Rear Diff Breather Extension
Panhard drop bracket
Fox 2.0 Emulsion shocks


Rims/Tires:
33x12.50 Firestone Destination MT's
15x8 Streetlock rims


Exterior:
Custom Built Front Bumper
2 Hella 4000 HID's, 2 Hella 500FF HID's
Custom Projector Headlights
Yakima roof rack
Yakima Rocket Box (repaired from the "garage incident")
Bedlined undercarriage
SDORI IFS Brace

Interior:
Wet Okle Seat Covers (heated!!!)
New Carpet Kit
Maglite Mod
Dog Divider
Alpine Head Unit
Alpine Type R 6.5's
Rock Shift Knob

New bumper, better photo coming soon.

 

[Swim]

My plan for this vehicle is not to rock crawl, but to get me out to do the things I'm addicted to. Mountain Biking, Climbing, Surfing, Triathlons, Scuba Diving, and Skiing. So far, it's done a pretty good job, but there are some things that are missing that would make my life easier. The first and foremost, onboard water, and a hot shower. To some this would seem unnecessary, to me, it's important. I often head from the crag to work, or from the surf to work. Most of the time smelling pretty badly. I'd love to be able to pull out a shower head, flip a switch, and rinse off before work.

So here is the goal. Establish a way to have at least 10 gallons of water on-board, without taking up any additional cabin space. Be able to fill the water container without opening the tailgate, but also without cutting into any exterior panel that is visible. Install a hot water shower that will operate without having to lift the hood. All access will be up front.

 

[Swim]

So here's what I'm thinking. I no longer have a spare tire underneath. I'm thinking to keep costs low, but to make an effective tank, what about using 2, 6gallon jerry cans. The space I'm working with is 24x34x8", I can't get too close to the exhaust on the driverside otherwise the tanks will burn.

So here's what I've come up with. (PLEASE excuse the horrible rendering... I'm not feelin it today)

So far the cans seem to fit pretty well under there.

Now, how do I fill them and will 12 gallons be enough?

 

[Desert Dan]

How would you lift them into place when full?
I think they would leak too.

Where is your spare on the back?

 

[Derek24]

Nice 4runner! Man I'm cold just looking at those pictures lol! How do you like the Firestones? I love mine so far. Ice kind of sucks, but in snow they are great! Keep us posted...

 

[Vency]

Nice Runner

Very good idea for the cans
With some protection plate will be perfect use of this empty space.:victory:

 

[Swim]

Desert Dan - The tanks would be in a semi-permanent mount. I might pull them once and a while to clean them out, but most of the time they will be in use so they don't need to be lifted when full. I'm working on finding a better solution for a tank, this was just a rough idea. Like THIS tank

Spare tire is going on back.


Derek24 - Thanks! I love the firestones. Not bad on ice, just have to know how to drive


Vency- Thanks, hopefully I can find a tank that will work, so I can leave the gas cans at home

 

[corax]

you might want to check out this thread - a bunch of ideas were already tossed around. for filling the tank, just cut a hole somewhere and install an RV or marine fresh water fill port

 

[Backroad Explorer]

Swim Welcome to ExPo, Have you looked at Moller Marine fuel tanks? Here's an example 18 gal. permanent mount marine

26.50L X 18.25W X 7.25H

 

[Swim]

Corax - off to check out that thread, thanks.

Backroad Explorer - Thanks for the idea. I'm going to research those as well.

 

[Co-opski]

very nice build.

 

[ab1985]

Be able to fill the water container without opening the tailgate, but also without cutting into any exterior panel that is visible.

I'll be watching to see if you come up with any clever ideas. If using a gravity fill you need a vertical mounting service at minimum which means cutting into the body. I haven't found a good solution and am leaning towards some of the RV applications vs. marine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370482922928&viewitem=#vi-content

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/hatch-with-key-lock/21924

Here's a pretty comprehensive write-up that can be adapted (mostly) to a 4Runner:

http://www.adventureparents.com/nissan-frontier-adventure-vehicle/56-truck-shower.html

 

[ab1985]

Another good link:

http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=754

 

[Swim]

I'm thinking about trying to do something like THIS into the rear door jamb. It's high enough that it can gravity feed, but easy enough to access and not visible from the outside.

 

[ab1985]

That's a great idea. I'm not familiar with the 2nd gens, but it definitely sounds doable.

Is your aversion to mounting it outside the cutting that's involved or security/access? Just curious.