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Madjik Man's laugh-at/with-him "build"

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Madjik_Man, Jun 17, 2010.

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  1. Jun 29, 2015 at 5:18 AM
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    Thanks man, I appreciate it.

    Just need to find which wires to tap into for dimmable illumination.

    Nothing that Jon or I found in my cab stood out to us.
     
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  2. Aug 13, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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    Just went through the build! Really cool mods you did! and i would say fairly budget friendly. what's your current mileage? im at 182k and it's bone stock. planning to start upgrading some things soon.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2015 at 8:35 PM
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    I'm at 196,000 right now.

    Thank you for the compliments. I've always wanted to maintain a stock look with mild performance (suspension) upgrades. The rest is just creature comforts and aesthetics.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    did you ever figure out how to run your wiring to your dimmer wiring for them switchbacks?
     
    ramonortiz55, Aug 23, 2015
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  5. Aug 23, 2015 at 8:58 PM
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    Madjik_Man [OP] The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Just did it today.

    Just cut the G-R and W-G wires out of this clip and ran them to the switchbacks. Illuminated and fully dimmable.

    FullSizeRender1_zpshjvk7mg9_84648353501fcc3d9cafb091be8010b592930d3d.jpg
     
    Madjik_Man, Aug 23, 2015
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  6. Aug 23, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    G-R and W-G?
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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    Green w/red stripe
    White w/green stripe
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2015 at 11:33 PM
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    I love it! I just stayed up way past my bedtime to read pretty much your whole build thread. Love the console, love the seats, love the interior work, love the grill (you need a satoshi.. I agree with 45acp), love the Dakar, love the teamwork... Pretty inspirational stuff. Keep it up!
     
    sputnik378, Sep 2, 2015
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  9. Nov 20, 2015 at 2:09 PM
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    Replaced my stock front brake lines with Wheeler's steel braided. Definitely an immediate and noticeable difference in braking.

    IMG_7918_zpsi5d4cxwr_f829a3e5199ee9f8485f19a31dba0afe7c027a5d.jpg
     
    Madjik_Man, Nov 20, 2015
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  10. Nov 20, 2015 at 2:16 PM
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    Did you big brake upgrade as well?
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    Did not.

    Still on my stock rotors with 200,000 miles on them. :)

    And stock pads.
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    You need to do the Tundra upgrade. MAJOR difference. You will wonder how your truck ever stopped before.
     
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  13. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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    No doubt. But that involves a lot more because I'm on 15s.

    Plus I've put 200,000 miles on this truck and stock brakes have done me well.
     
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  14. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:22 PM
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    this is true.

    glad my 3rd gen 4runner came with 17in wheels..

    having 15 inch wheels saves you money on tires, doesnt it?
     
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  15. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:29 PM
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    Only 200k? Time to get out and put some miles on that truck.

    I wouldn't do it until I needed new tires either. But yeah, start looking for rims, and then when you need tires you might already have them. Then you can jump on the brakes.

    Seriously worth it.
     
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  16. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    It does. Plus I like the "more rubber, less alloy/steel" idea when it comes to tires.

    I'll think about it. Another thing... I love the 95-00 alloy 6 spoke wheels. I know they made them in 2001 in 16s, which are rare. That's the only way I'd think about moving up to 16s is if I could score those for cheap. :)
     
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  17. Nov 20, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    I went 17s, I like them, but if I was going to do it again, I would do 16s.Tire's are cheaper. I went with the 2nd gen sports wheels. I like the stock look in that regard.

    I think those rims you want would like awesome on your truck.
     
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  18. Nov 21, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    Those style wheels in 16" came on 3rd gen 4runners. They seem pretty common and cheap when I look on craigslist. :notsure:
     
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  19. Nov 21, 2015 at 7:23 AM
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    17's open up way more options in tire size. But I get the more rubber vs rim theory.
    My next size will be 285/75-17.
    I can sell you my old beat up 16's at that point..:cookiemonster:
     
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  20. Nov 21, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    Don't provoke me, punk.
     
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