Neubs 2nd Generation Build

Ha ha ha, They are only clean because they are brand new and I have not had a chance to dirty them up yet....

 

Well, they do at least look befittingly rugged. Nice!

 

Ok TW, I am back!!!!

After being gone for the last 3 months and I have returned from the dead and will resume PMs and updates following this post.

The last 3 months have been cold and dark without you guys and I have had a few friends help me through the tough times.

I know you guys love to see pictures so I have snapped a bunch of pictures to share.

The latest updates include the installation of Bilstein 5150 10" rear shocks, All Pro Off Road U-Bolt flip kit with Timbren Bump Stops, Extended Stainless Steel Rear Brake lines, and an

$310 ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation

ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor.

Now for the good stuff:

All Pro U-Bolt Flip kit with Timbrens:


Bilstein 5150 10" Shocks with Stainless Steel Brake lines: (Thank you Doug From ToyTec):


Installed (the boots are from my old 5100 shocks, the 5150s were shipped naked or in other words without boots). The shocks feel great and I have no complaints!




Passenger Side:


Entire set-up:


The 5150 shocks added more rear down travel as shown below (Thanks for the Pics Kohler):




Next, I spent about 2.5 days installing an ARB CKMA12 Compressor. Why 2.5 days you ask? Well, the answer is because I am very particular about the way I do things. Some call it being anal but others like to referrer to it as meticulous. At any rate, I removed the rear seats, center console, rear storage areas or bins, kick panels, door sill covers, under seat storage, and a few dash pieces to pull this installation off. I ran the wire loom under the rear storage tray and had to cut some of the support joyces to make everything fit and still look "factory." My goal was to have little to no wires visible by any user or passenger. In addition, I wanted this setup to be bullet proof which is why I took extra time soldering ever splice. I also had to extend the power wires and relocate the main power fuse. After a few hours of soldering (yes, old school style, no crimping here), drilling holes, cutting plastic, and snaking wires it was done.

I choose to install this compressor inside the cab because I do not have any room under the hood due to my winch box relocation. In addition, I was not comfortable installing the compressor in the bed or in a bed box. I wanted to place it somewhere it would be protected and I would have easy access to it. Oh by the way, the orange hose you see is the ARB tire inflation kit which turns this compressor into a mobile air filling station.









The Switch....this was actually one of my most difficult decisions of the entire installation. I was originally planning on installing the switch in the center console facing the driver's door just above the shifter but I changed my mind because it can be easily bumped by the driver's knee. I know it can get bumped where it is but I figured it is the lesser of two evils. Here are the pictures:









Alright...so what is next? Well, I have a picture of what arrived the other day: (Yes, it is a front ARB Air Locker...)

 

Very nice, glad to see you are back with us!

 

Welcome back! Great pics. I Love the ARB air compressor install. There is nothing better than a super clean 100% solid-self install like that.

 

Thanks man. It is great to be back. Now just have to get through the PMs in my box....

 

Thank you sir! Aye, it does feel good when it all comes together despite the speed bumps and hurdles along the journey.

 

How was the "Big House" - I thought you were doing 18 months - How'd you get out early?

Nice compressor install!

 

Ha ha ha...very funny...In all seriousness, I received a new assignment at work which is consuming all of my time and when I am off, I am working on raising our 10 month old son.

 

Very cool! I was just messin wit cha! Good deal - Happy daddy-hood!

 

Aye. As he gets older, he gets faster, much more coordinated, and acts like a busy bee....

Here are two of my favorite recent pics:

 

Once again, Congrats!!!

Looks like you might be wise to pick up an 84 4runner and get it ready for his 16th birthday!

 

Good job! Welcome back.

 

nice Truck Neubs..!!

 

Welcome back, Neubs.

Thx for the new pics - truck has never looked sicker!

 

Welcome back Dave, New mods lookin good, Need to get out for wheelin trip.

 

So how are those 5150's treating you?

 

well hell, i didn't know you had a build thread dave.

i snapped a few pictures at the mod day at kohler's....here are a few of your truck

btw, how's that little brake line mount extension we "made" holding up? you get chance to put in the ss lines yet?

showing everyone up in the flex department with the new 5150s


he still had more to go in this picture

 

I didnt see mentioned what size tires you have. What are they? Looks good. Personally I liked it best before the mega bumper, but it looks like you may actually use it.

 

Where did you get your lift installed? or did you DIY it? Just wondering because I live in Salisbury MD and I'm trying to find a place to get a OME set up installed.