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Betty white build

Discussion in '4Runners' started by RaleighTaco, Apr 22, 2017.

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  1. Apr 22, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    Meet Betty white. She is old and a lil rusty but still kicks, screams, and keeps moving.

    She is a 1997 toyota 4runner limited. This is a dedicated trail/adventure rig.

    This is a link to my old 3rd gen build.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/raleightacos-3rd-gen-4runner-build.407180/

    I'm essentially building this one the same with a few changes.

    Suspension:
    Ome883
    Ome891s
    Bilstein 5100
    Toytec 1" body lift
    Sway bar removal

    Armor:
    SOS concepts rock sliders

    Wheels/tires:
    2nd Gen tacoma snowflakes
    265/75/16 cooper st maxx (temps)
    1.25" spacers

    Lighting:
    CBI ditch light brackets
    4 led flood pods
    40" light bar in grille
    Led interior and dash

    Electrical:
    @Sandman614 bussman fuse box
    Ottratw switches

    Storage:
    Homebuilt drawers for cargo area
    Rola roof rack

    Recovery:
    Southeast overland strap
    Hi lift jack/hi lift mounts

    Future:
    Rocklights
    Savage skids
    Hilux 167 snorkel
    Awning
    RTT

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    RaleighTaco, Apr 22, 2017
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  2. Apr 22, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    Old and rusted to new hotness IMG_20170421_105915.jpg

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    Sandman614, Apr 22, 2017
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  3. Apr 22, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    She may be old but her blind is all shiny!
     
    RaleighTaco, Apr 22, 2017
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  4. Apr 22, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    YAY!!
     
    nastyneight, Apr 22, 2017
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  5. Apr 23, 2017 at 4:39 AM
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    Is going to be more family camping/overland setup vs beatup trail rig? And miss you buddy
     
    nastyneight, Apr 23, 2017
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  6. Apr 23, 2017 at 9:44 PM
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    WOOHOO! I guess I should make one soon.... oh well lol
     
    Smiley52, Apr 23, 2017
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  7. Apr 25, 2017 at 2:11 AM
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    You got it. It will have a little of bother but be more geared toward family happiness!
     
    RaleighTaco, Apr 25, 2017
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  8. Apr 25, 2017 at 2:12 AM
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  9. Apr 25, 2017 at 2:13 AM
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    HURRY UP! haha what all have you done to it?

    Should at least be sas'd by now
     
    RaleighTaco, Apr 25, 2017
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  10. Apr 25, 2017 at 2:13 AM
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    Word to ya mutha....
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2017 at 2:51 AM
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    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Looking good OP!
     
    MarX, Apr 25, 2017
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  12. Apr 25, 2017 at 4:14 AM
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    Snorkel might get bumped up on the list if this rain doesnt stop :anonymous:
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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    Thank you kind sir
     
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    Best build name ever.
     
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    Haha I told my wife I was going to get a big decal of betty whites face and put it on the back.....

    she strongly disagreed with that idea....
     
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    All the more reason to do it! What fun is marriage if you can't mess with each other?
     
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  17. Apr 25, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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    maybe a #bettywhite decal or something.....

    Marriage is about compromise. I compromise and she continues to cook
     
    RaleighTaco, Apr 25, 2017
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    With the help of my 3 yr old Levi we installed CBI ditch light brackets and lights this afternoon!20170425_184848.jpg 20170425_194904.jpg20170425_194853.jpg
     
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  19. Apr 25, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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  20. Apr 26, 2017 at 11:00 PM
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    Almost nothing lol. Basically just maintenance and put a rack on the top. I'm eventually gonna paint it white so I can copy your build name, and do some other stuff. But for now just maintenance to keep it running for a long time.
     
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