TWheat40's Build and Adventure Thread

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  1. Mar 8, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Nice work Tyler. Looks good :thumbsup:

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  2. Mar 8, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    lol thats pretty damn short.
    Thank you!
    Thanks! Also, I walked away from my desk and came back and had like 10 alerts. I was like "Wtf did I do this time?" :rofl:
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    Look at you inspiring people with your build! *wipes away a single tear* I feel like a proud father.
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    And just think. This all started in your driveway with a cheap light bar and some homemade aluminum brackets

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    And fat fingers here hit the wrong emoji.. wasn't supposed to be :spending: ... Was supposed to be :thumbsup:
     
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    Holy shit what is that green stuff everywhere?!
     
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    Lol I was a little confused but I just rolled with it
    I don't know. My yard doesn't have any of it either. is it supposed to??
     
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    Finished everything and while it's not perfect, it's close enough for what it is being used for.

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  9. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    Put removable limb risers on the 4Runner. I used 3/16" vinyl coated steel rope, 3/8" spring links, and 3/8" turnbuckle. Welded tabs onto the bumper and ran eye bolts through the prinsu.

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  10. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Damn, look at those welds.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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    Did you touch that side up or is that mine?
     
  12. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Nope, that was all you!
     
  13. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    God I need a better welder...
     
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    Tyler, you home??
     
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    Just walked in the door.
     
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    If I do 887 in front, will it need new uca's and what springs would match that in the back??
     
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    Without I bumper I think it will put you over 3". And would probably require UCAs. From what I've seen, people run 887s with a bumper if they dont like the stiffness of 886s. For stock weight, typically 885s are the best bet. As far as matching a 3" lift in the back, for stock weight I would say 889s.
     
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    Thanks buddy
     
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    @EatSleepTacos and I installed the trail gear diff armor today. They sent him the fj version and let him keep it after they sent him the right one. Well since the 4runner has the same diff, we tested it to see if it would fit and it did. So he passed it off to me like a bro.

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  20. Mar 23, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    Completed my driver side tube door today. It was a pain, but it turned out mostly straight and I'm very happy with it. Hopefully I can knock out the passenger side tomorrow.
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