TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:02 PM
    rjsimz

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    Yeah, wind was insane today. Tomorrow is supposed to be 70's. Go figure. Beautiful weather while we're at work!!
     
  2. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    Thought you had a Cherokee.
    Why you working on a Sunday?
     
  3. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:12 PM
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    Tomorrow is Monday. It's 2AM here.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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    Had every intention to get bumpers and running boards pulled and measurements done so I could start sliders.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:15 PM
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    Yeah...would have been nice. When you do, please let us know when I could swing up there and snag a pair.
     
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    Of course! Stay tuned
     
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    Maybe I will deliver. Itll give me a reason to come to VA Beach again. Wife and I really like it there.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2016 at 11:27 PM
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    Even better. I'll be waiting. I know you don't want the kick out but I would be inquiring about one if possible. The kid would definitely appreciate it!
     
  9. Apr 10, 2016 at 5:53 AM
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    Yeah, that's not a problem!
     
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    You may want to plan on two deliveries:D
     
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    A portable shower Brandon wanted to see if it leaked.

    That is what I did.
     
  12. Apr 10, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    I don't know all the little jeep abbreviations man lol. Only ones I know are the CJ and Jk (newest one right?)
     
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    ZJ is the 94(I think) to 98 Grand Cherokees.
    XJ is the Cherokee
    JK is the new Wrangler
     
  15. Apr 10, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    What's the old wranglers? I've I'm not mistaken there's two different abbreviations. One for the square lights and one for the round lights right?
     
  16. Apr 10, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    Pulled the running boards and mangled front bumper off today. Started designing rock sliders for it. Need to take some time on the sliders, I want to make them full bolt on but the chassis being boxed makes it tough to get hardware in place.

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  17. Apr 10, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    Can't wait to see bumper designs as well. May have to hold off on buying the relentless DIY and wait to see what you come up with...

    I would love to have a one of a kind and support a local fabricator.
     
  18. Apr 10, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Ill start as soon as the sliders are done.
     
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    What's everyone's opinion on slider attachment styles?

    Obviously direct bolt on is the best option, but this will be a nightmare for design and installation.

    Bolt on that requires drilling. Easy way to go but frowned upon with chassis rot.

    Weld on, easiest and cheapest but not everyone can weld or owns one and would need to pay someone to weld them on.
     
  20. Apr 10, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    I got mine welded on. I have no problem with that. The problem I have is my 3rd gen body mounts flex a fair amount, and over big bumps the siders contact with the body. Super annoying. All my mounts are in good condition, Colorado car it's whole life.

    I think @RedRunner87 is having the same problem.
     

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