85 4Runner: Attempted Build

I look forward to checking those out. I wish I didn't spend stupid $$$ on Rigid's for my Tacoma.

 

they are bright as fuck.

 

I'm 'bout ready for some more night wheeling, just need to swap in this GM alternator.

 

I think I should have something by the end of this week

Everything else won't get here until after our trip. Or with my luck it will show up Friday after I have left.

 

Damn Chris, that thing is sweet. We'll have to get some guys and go up to Hurricane.

 

Yeah man! Some of the NC FJ guys have already started talking about a fall ride out there.

Well the first bit of stuff from Addicted showed up a few days ago. I took it to my fab shop for some minor additions . The rest of my stuff won't be here for a few more weeks

Also ordered a CB and all the shenanigans for that. Hopefully that will show up in the middle of next week

 

Damn I figured you already the CB stuff

I am anxious to see what you got.

 

I got lazy and forgot

I am supposed to get that back on Tuesday. I hope to have it painted and ready to go by Wednesday.

 

Good looking truck, I like it!

 

That disconnect is pretty cool! I also really like his bumper. But mine looks way better

 

Just got the 4Runner back from Heavy Metal Customs. I had them paint it for me and installed. I know I know, easy stuff but between working all week and the girl having surgery, I had no time to do it myself. Couldn't be happier with the product and I got it just in time before URE!

 

Ready to see this thing in person!

 

Man, that thing is awesome. I would love to have an old 4runner.

 

Likewise! I'm pumped!

 

Got some spare time today and decided to pull the doors off. Pretty easy considering one of the P/Os used cotter pins. The electrical connections on the passenger side were kind of a pain because they were tucked way up under the speaker, but with some cussing and yelling they came right out



I also installed a CB setup. Pretty happy with it but I would like to relocate the CB to a better spot. It is a Uniden Pro 520XL, door jab CB antenna mount, medium duty spring (thanks ajohnson) , 3 foot Firestik antenna (thanks again ajohnson ), and generic 5 watt speaker that is pretty damn loud.





Still waiting on my last few items from Addicted to show up. Hopefully they will be here next week.

 

I want to try to squeeze my CB into the ashtray slot. Either that or the slot under the stereo is a great spot. Your rig looks really good man, hopefully we can get it a little dirty soon.

 

I have been looking at the opening under the radio as well. I do use that spot for my iPod, cigs, dip, etc though cause there aren't any other places to put things. The center console is a joke as you know.

I'm really bummed I didn't wheel Saturday. I'm glad I left though because I would have been miserable. I was one stop light away from puking in my lap once or twice. I'm gonna try and sneak a weekend in to wheel again. Where would you wanna go?

I have been debating not getting hi-steer and here is why. I am going to keep this rig as low as possible. I can live with the way it handles now, I just gotta wait and see what it is like off road before I make any final decisions. Hi-steer is expensive and for what I will have spent getting that setup, I could save for triple sticks or gears, lockers and tires.