TheJosh's 04' 4Runner Build Thread

[TheJosh]

here are my ucas fresh from powdercoat

here the new diff guard

im happy with it so far with the exception of the hardware, the bolts werent long enough so i had to run to the hardware store to get the proper length bolts oh and one of the holes on the far left wasnt tapped properly so it ruined a bolt so i have to retap it when it gets dry enough to get back under there

 

[TheJosh]

i should have went 35"s a loooooooong time ago!!!

the acceleration and pick up feels pretty much the same as my 33"s, i cant really turn worth crap right now until i :sawzall: the bodymount (which is happenin tomorrow)

i absolutely love the looks of these tires and i cant wait to get them dirty!!!

before

after

no pics of the trimming yet though

 

[TheJosh]

here is a few more shots

testing grounds at hollister

 

[TheJosh]

so today waa a very eventful day in the josh garage. i set out to accomplish all the exterior to do's before the mojave trip, next week ill handle the interior "issues" like hardwiring the cb, figuring out a very secure fridge mount and a few random things.

so today i finally installed:

new OW sway bar links
kurtfab diff bracket
hammer the crap out of the front fender pinch welds
hammer the crap out of the rear rear pinch weld

luckily i had some help (my lovely shelley) and some fresh new barley wine release from sierra nevada to help along the way:

ready to work

old sway bar links

new sway bark links

Refreshments!!!!

old diff bracket

new vs old

new diff bracket

 

[TheJosh]

still havent regeared, but got the truck claybared, waxed and the engine detailed

to get the engine detailed it was only $50

did my 09' headlight and grill swap this morning



before

after

 

[TheJosh]

just finished installing the DDM 4300k 55w HID kit, i also purchased the extra relay wiring kit they sell to ease the install. it only took about 45 mins and that included shortening the wires, routing everything cleanly and so forth


the final verdict: AWESOME!!!

the color temperature is perfect, its exactly what i was looking for, i was aiming for the simliar color temp as Lexus has and i think its pretty spot on

heres some pics:

CBI Bumper Install


got word this morning from brant my bumper finally arrived, so i unloaded the runner and shot down to pick it up.

the crate was dang big and study so i broke it all down and with help from one of the fastenal guys we stuck it in the back of my truck

Before

next hooked up the air line and air tools and pull the panels

old bumper

bare ***

next up remove the hitch receiver

ready for the bumper

 

[TheJosh]

Finally Installed!

Front And Rear 4.88's And ARB's

finally have some pics :cool1:

the switches

the pumpkin protector is back on

Air Locker air line

safety coil - in case the line gets broken i can take out the slack and hook it up again

running down the frame

ARB Air Locker Acuators

new 90 PSI air regulator for the lockers and air pressure cut off switch

air line ran to rear storage compartment for rear air hookup

 

[TheJosh]

New AutoMeter UltraLite Air Gauge

my old viair broke so i upgraded to a better quality AutoMeter one. its also is flush enough so the glove box door can close :cool1:

Before

After

New Goodies!!!


New ARB Fridge/Freezer + Slide + Canvas Bag + Tiedown kit

New Custom Rear Links

 

[G100]

Um . . . W O W :Wow1: were those last three pages for real!

 

[TheJosh]

Um . . . W O W :Wow1: were those last three pages for real!

what do you mean?

 

[G100]

What do I mean? I mean thats quite a rig you built there! :drool:

 

[TheJosh]

What do I mean? I mean thats quite a rig you built there! :drool:

Thank you thank you!!! :wings:

 

[squatch]

great mods! nice rig! more pics if you can?

 

[SilverBullet]

Great build, so how long of time spanm was this 3 pages over? I love the gas tank skid, wish there was one for the 98 4Runner. Again great buld, now yo want to finance mine? ;-)

 

[TheJosh]

great mods! nice rig! more pics if you can?

thanks! yeah i have tons more pics, ill post more actual trails pics soon

Great build, so how long of time spanm was this 3 pages over? I love the gas tank skid, wish there was one for the 98 4Runner. Again great buld, now yo want to finance mine? ;-)

thank you!

i bought the truck brand new in june of 2004, i did that silver westin bar and piaa's soon after, then the next year i did the spacer lift and 33' BFG A/t's then in 06' i got the rack and it pretty much stayed the same until 2008 when i got the Old Man Emu Suspension. then right after that is when i started modding like crazy. i started a new career in 2008 so all the mods ive been wanting to do since 2004 i could now afford it so i guess i went crazy haha:sombrero: