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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by ramonortiz55, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:47 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Yeah I've been debating between that and the other two haha.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:48 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Drill would improve my quality of life drastically though
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Same. I had a bunch of tools in college since I had room for them. Now I'm in a tiny apartment and just don't have the room.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:53 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    We have a great storage closet actually. Our roommates just very much like decorating for holidays so it is full of decorations...

    I keep all my tools in my truck. Really annoying to have them all bouncing around in back.
     
  5. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    I've got an 18v Ryobi drill. Doesn't break the bank and it's been great to me. Drilled 8 holes in my frame for sliders and didn't even break a sweat. Just needed a battery recharge halfway through since I was drilling for quite awhile.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:03 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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  7. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    What're you going to primarily be using it for? The only reason I wouldn't get that and go with this kit is because this one's 18v vs 12v.

    https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/12-volt-vs-18-volt-tools/25429/
     
  8. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:22 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Work around house and fastening bolts on 4runner. Mostly drilling drywall, driving screws into wood, and occasionally (as in one time most likely) drilling 6 holes in 1/8" steel.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:23 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    @.45 JHP how hard was it to run wire to your license plate to light it? I'm gonna copy you I think.
     
  10. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    The makita would be just fine for you then. It's .4 lbs lighter which is fairly significant after awhile of holding the drill, plus being 12v it'll charge faster
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    Thanks for the advice!
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    You guys heard of luminoodles? Haha

    I got one for my RTT. Basically just a string of lights I can hang under it. It runs on USB so I have an external phone charger to run it. Testing out how long it lasts

    IMG_0418.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 26, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    They have magnets too!

    I'm on a half charged battery and it's been running for 3 hours today so far.

    Very low draw.
     
  14. Mar 26, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    .45 JHP Doesn't even own a Tacoma

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    Wasn't bad. Just tapped to the taillight circuit and brought it back out from under the trim pieces
     
  15. Mar 26, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Nice. Right now I have it tapped into the tow harness.
     
  16. Mar 26, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    so you carry a battery pack around? or is there a battery pack integrated to the noodle?
     
  17. Mar 26, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    You can either plug it in to USB or a battery pack. I have the pack camping anyway for my phone in the tent
     
  18. Mar 26, 2017 at 3:04 PM
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    As @dtaco06 can attest, I can no longer try to do donuts without almost flipping lol

    [​IMG]
     
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    Badass
     
  20. Mar 26, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    I have no power and was aired down to like 15psi from the day before, was a struggle to get it to break traction. Looks cool in photos though
     

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