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Subway4X3 Shameless Copycat Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Subway4X4, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Aug 27, 2018 at 1:38 PM
    #1161
    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    7/14/18
    Faux HiLux snorkel install.

    Followed @inesshell 's detailed install.
    And additional words of wisdom from @Nimble9
    @Wheelspinner 's template
    IMG_2897.jpg

    Hole saw
    IMG_2898.jpg

    IMG_2901.jpg

    Diamond coated bit to clean edges
    IMG_2904.jpg

    Beee yoooo teeee fullll...clean holes. Raw edges painted.
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    Installed
    IMG_2906.jpg


     
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  2. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    Nimble9

    Nimble9 visit squareonecreations.com Vendor

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  3. Aug 28, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    inesshell

    inesshell blah blah blah

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    looks good :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    MY50cal

    MY50cal ---- Tread Lightly ---- Leave No Trace

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    Yep.
    Angled and double drilled hole saw was a solid idea :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Yeah. My dad taught me that little trick.
    It maintains your pilot holes throughout the process.
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    m603holden

    m603holden @Koditten Pirate Radio member #063

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    Lots of sail boat fuel
    You're driving through the waterfalls next time !
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    inesshell

    inesshell blah blah blah

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    lloyd im in luck, Amazon is hooking it up with a great deal :rofl:

    upload_2018-8-28_9-59-26.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Grab it now before it hits $2k!!!!
     
  9. Sep 6, 2018 at 7:28 PM
    #1169
    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Modular Fuel/Water Can system:

    I switch things around around as I learn and gain more experience.

    I have a dual and a single jerry can mount and I made it pretty modular. My BFF swingout has a metal plate spanning the horizontal and vertical tubing, so it allows me to drill holes where I want, then attach the holders via stainless steel hex socket bolts in any configuration I want.
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    Dual only: Scepter Military Fuel Can (MFC) on DS, Scepter Military Water Can (MWC) on PS
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    Dual and single: $13 Costco Gas Can and old metal jerry can with the top cut off to hold immediate need recovery gear (cuz... note that I'm with a heep in this pic.)
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    Dual and Single with everything: MWC, MFC, 6 lb aluminum propane tank, recovery strap.
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    Single, sideways. Which is what I now realize is exactly what I need for the NE off road parks like Rausch Creek and AAOA to improve my clearance.
    IMG_3410.jpg
     
    Last edited: Sep 6, 2018
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  10. Sep 23, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Just threw a P0305 code on the truck.

    “Cylinder #5 Misfire”

    :fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed: that it’s just a spark plug.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    Grand dude

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    cool stickers and a baseball card With clothes pin, sounds awesome ! wicked
    :fingerscrossed:
     
  12. Sep 23, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Realllly hoping that’s not a head gasket.
     
  13. Sep 23, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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    Grand dude

    Grand dude Well-Known Member

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    cool stickers and a baseball card With clothes pin, sounds awesome ! wicked
    plug wire? :notsure:
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    I’m hoping it’s something simple like this. Or a coil pack. @HolyHandGrenade is gonna help me diagnose this thing. It’s all new to me.

    Luckily I have my daughters RAV4 in case this truck is down for awhile.

    Hopefully I can fix it by Oct 19 AAOA.
     
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  15. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

    HolyHandGrenade NOOB

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    Engine swap!
     
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  16. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Nimble9

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    Typically a supercharger fixed that.




    But in reality, good luck! Hopefully a spark plug, coil, or coil wire!
     
  17. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    stairgod

    stairgod NOOB

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    Ls3 swap. Damn Jimmy, you have to be more pacific
     
  18. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Yeah. Jimmy gave me one as well.
     
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  19. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    With a supercharger of course. I’m disappointed with you Jon.
     
  20. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    Oh, that’s right. I forgot you already had one.
     

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