TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    gerriputo

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    Correct. Safari makes one but it's pretty hard to find and is expensive when you do. I was really nervous but pulled the trigger on an eBay one for our years. Came from Malaysia or something but arrived in like 3 days.

    The key is the template. It was close but we made slight changes. After some careful work I think it lined up really nice. I'll post some pictures when I'm not on my phone. Because it was meant for a right hand drive vehicle there is clearance for the antenna, which is opposite on US rigs. Can hardly see it though. Then you're on your own for plumbing it.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    kyle11863

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    Hmm interesting. Do you remember about how much it cost?
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    gerriputo

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    I wanna say it was around $100. Last time I looked I couldn't find it. Here are some quick pics

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    Sorry for all the pics.
     
  4. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    we love pics.

    so does the snorkel match the contour lines of the body?
     
  5. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    No need to be sorry. Your not the first to post a lot of pics of a snorkel install.

    Looks sweat though. Makes me really want it.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    God dammit man. I need money now...
    Can I set up a go fund me account for mods?
     
  7. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    I think that last one shows it does, but heres one from the rear if that helps.

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  8. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    I think the Mudrunner is more needy of a fund right now, but hey I'd be down to split it. We can build up our rigs together! Haha :cheers:
     
  9. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    It really does. Makes me wish my fender wasn't so dented up lol
     
  10. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    I should be going to it. If it is in the same spot as last year then it is where I live. I will have to check into this
     
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    Wow...I think this is the first 2nd gen I've seen with a snorkel. Looks good. I'm wanting one but everything seems to be going sideways right now. Maybe our GB Master can get us a great discount...what do you think @ramonortiz55??
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    Looks like it is August 11-14th in Buena Vista...I should be good to go. Right where I live. @ramonortiz55 and @Russtoy you guys should make the trek out here.
     
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    Well. Just went through 300 posts. As usual nothing really happened. More 3rd gen owners!

    Brutal 8 hour drive today. Hit every single season.
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    What is this...sorry I haven't been on line in a while.
     
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    kyle11863

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    Is that thing in the second pic flipped over?
     
  16. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:54 PM
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    Toyota Jamboree in Colorado.

    I think I might be going
     
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    Where did you go? That looks pretty brutal!

    Colorado Toyota Jamboree
     
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    ramonortiz55

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    looks like it jack knifed..
     
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    So what are you supposed to do if you have a lite trailer. Throw some rocks in it to make it heavy?? Pull off the road and camp I guess??
     
  20. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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    kyle11863

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    That's my thought too but it also looks like it flipped over as well. Like I swear I see wheels, but maybe its just my phone. No clue
     

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