gaterose 'Milhouse' build thread

Just realized I haven't updated this since my try to Big Bend Ranch State Park, some beautiful scenery and fun but not terribly challenging (mostly) 4x4 terrain. It was essentially us and my 4th gen 4runner buddy and his family with 311K acres to ourselves. 3 hours (2 by 4x4) from my campsite to his though.









My lovely wife playing on her phone ("sorting her memes") during a beautiful sunset.



More photos around the area..

 

Build updates-

Really regretted choosing 720P over wireless CarPlay so I sold the DDX9905S and picked up a DMX906S and couldn't be happier. I got a great deal from Custom Sounds, after seeing several other members recommend. Picked it up for a good bit cheaper than any other black friday deals, but I did have to text them as other members have said.


Built a dash RAM Mount Track and added a ProClip iPhone mount







Installed Morel Maximo Ultra 3-way components/Maximo 6 Coaxials & modded my sail panels







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Most recent shot with Element Micropods and ExtremeLED X6S

 

Decided to upgrade to 285s before a recent trip to CO. SOOOO much beefier, but being Mts also helps with that.

 

Haven't updated this thread in a while...

Switched the rear to Dakar mediums with Fox 2.0s. I got the longest ones (supposedly for 3-5" of lift) and after running them for a year have had no issues.


I also changed the front coils to King 700#



Then switched those for Fox 2.5s with DSC and the King 700#ers

 

And a few picture from a trip to Padre Island National Seashore back in October.