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Well somebody could make one of you were already going to make a bracket

 

Makes sense!

 

I would plate the top and bottom of the frame rail because they will be in tension(top) and compression(bottom) with the weight of the rear end. And then plate the inside of the frame because it’s easy and will help.

 

Not too sure about these little cars but coming from the heavy duty diesel world welding on the flanges of the frame rail is a big no no. Just my .02

 

4Runner gets dropped off Saturday for the front bumper build.


@AssBurns love all the cutting on instagram

 

Recommendations on things to do in Southern California anyone? I flew out here earlier this week for a work trip and I'll be here for 2 more weeks.

Unfortunately they probably don't want me wheeling the rental car. She gave me the option of a sentra, or mustang when I got to the counter. I took the mustang...

 

Yesterday I received the factory backup camera with factory rear bezel to install in my wife's 13' T4R. Thinking that it should be pre wired like my 10' Tacoma was, it should be plug n play, no. So, not to waste the money I paid for it, I went in search of wiring diagrams to figure out the color code to make my own harness, dead end. Do any of you know the color code? I have red, white, black, and green off the camera. I have to assume that two of those are hot and ground, one is signal, and one is video. Another question, does anyone know where I could find factory pig tail to plug in to the camera, and then to its destination under the dash? Any help would be appreciated so that my frustration level is at a minimum. Plan is to hook in to an Alpine ILX107 HU.

 

Definitely true haha. I'm staying in Huntington Beach, but unlimited miles on the rental and it's fun to drive something that actually moves when you put the gas pedal down haha

 

I was thinking about going up along the coast and see what this Ecoboost will do. So far I've been impressed with it.

I plan on going to San Diego at least once since I've never been and everyone says it's great. @4Running Daily are you still in hawaii?

I hadn't thought about going into Mexico, but I've got my passport card with me so I think that's all I need to get across the border. Is there much to do within walking distance over there?

Main street is pretty cool. I've been walking down there at night for dinner from my hotel. I'm sure it'll be packed this weekend, maybe all of next week too with the holiday.

Yeah that wouldve been cool if Id been here earlier and ridden with you. Looked like you had a good time. I was thinking about checking out Joshua tree NP too. I know it's super hot during the day, but I've been getting up really early out here with the time difference so I might be able to get out there and beat the heat.

If they move the date I might be able to make it, but right now I fly out on the 13th.

 

Sweet, I'll look into what there is to do on the other side of the border. Joshua tree is gonna depend on when I wake up haha. 117 is a little warm... I'd probably just drive through the park and avoid the hiking since it's so hot. I'm loving the weather here along the coast though, so much nicer than what it is back in alabama right now.

 

No thanks. I like this 70s and sunny everyday thing haha

 

Hmmh!
Just to throw out a few that comes across my mind now in HB.
Manga Manga(Italian)
BT’s Barbeque
Don Ramone’s(Mexican)
Grinderz(Burgers)

@Unner

 

Thanks! I'll check some of those places out for sure.

 

Yeah I'm not into big crowds either so we'll see how I like it. Was the fireworks show pretty good?

That slip n fly thing is pretty wild. I bet that's packed on the weekends too.

 

Sounds like I have to check out big bear while I'm out here. I might take you up on the camping stuff if I decide to stay a night up there. Since I flew I didn't get to bring much of anything other than clothes.

 

Well, it's not my mustang...

Awesome, thanks for the info! I'll let you know about the gear and camping once I figure out what I'm gonna do haha. Too much to do out here.

Well that escalated quickly...

 

Just in case @4x4runner2002 forgets his name

 

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