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[Epcofabrication]

Hello there I've been lurking for sometime now and thought it would be good to step up and post my 4runner build. I really enjoy the wealth of knowledge here.

1999 SR5 4runner
Mods:
265/75R16 BFG AT's
Built front bumper
Removable rear tire carrier/ladder
Built custom roof rack with light bar
Corner light turn signals
Sport hood
Removed running boards ;-)

To do:
Sleeping platform
Rear locker
Aux fuel tank
Sliders
Diff breather relocate
Build a trailer to tow

Here she is

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Olympic%20recon/867fe562.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/89b63ff1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/f3611fc6.jpg

Thanks

Tony
:Mechanic:

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

Welcome Tony! Good looking 4Runner. Lets see some more pictures of your front bumper.

[gophere]

Hello! very nice built rig sir.

[Epcofabrication]

Welcome Tony! Good looking 4Runner. Lets see some more pictures of your front bumper.

Thanks Beau

Here is the bumper build

Mounting template
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/4.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/5.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/6.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/7.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/8.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/9.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/e9486f6a.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/f3611fc6.jpg

Still need to put the front skid plate on and plate the top of the bumper.

[nbleak21]

Love the bumper, and is that a rear swing out tire carrier with a built in ladder as well? Details on that, too, please!

[Epcofabrication]

Thanks guys, I wanted a tire carrier and ladder for the runner but I liked the idea of having it removable. It slides into my 2" receiver hitch and expands to lock it in the hitch. But I still have a receiver hitch to pull the trailer

Here are some build pictures

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/89b63ff1.jpg

2x4 .120 and 2x3 .095 wall rec tube
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/9b1a1a16.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/68470dad.jpg

The locking pin
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/9952e091.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/a80c4686.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/2f68857d.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/b961bbf0.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/Welding%20Projects/d0cfda36.jpg

[jim65wagon]

Nice job! Welcome to the Portal!

[Overland Hadley]

Welcome to ExPo!
I like the tire carrier/ladder set up.

[Tim A]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/89b63ff1.jpg


That's a sharp 4runner!

[Claimjumper]

slick setup. I am working on a roof rack myself right now for my '92. I considered going with aluminum for the rack, but i have settled on steel. I don't want to go too heavy on my rig, I wish I had a 3.4 to pull it around but the 22RE will have to suffice.

[Epcofabrication]

Thanks Claim,

I'm thinking about going a different way with my next roof rak I like Johnny Lange "J" Moose rack here http://www.wildyoats.com/. It's made out of a bi-fold ATV ramp bolted open and installed on gutter mounts..



slick setup. I am working on a roof rack myself right now for my '92. I considered going with aluminum for the rack, but i have settled on steel. I don't want to go too heavy on my rig, I wish I had a 3.4 to pull it around but the 22RE will have to suffice.

[Epcofabrication]

I realized it's been a while since I've updated my page.

1) Sold the roof rack and tire carrier (will build another one in the future)
2) Bought a lighter roof rack with extension from Curt off Amazon (review here:http://www.yotatech.com/f105/yakima-thule-alternitive-roof-rack-251515/)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/bdefe498.jpg
3) Installed Toytec coil-overs and OME 906's this weekend
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/47b8c702.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/e4443c9a.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/0a0a0a9b.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/50c00082.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/92a6907b.jpg
4) Built a custom fishing pole holder
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/35573951.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/209b1ee6.jpg
5) Built and installed some limb raisers
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/firstscout/4Runner%20build/3df93fc4.jpg