JacksonRally 2006 V8 4Runner
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JacksonRally
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Thanks!
Yes TIG welder.
Yes TIG welder.
JacksonRally
Adventurer
Been awhile since I have updated over here. Been pretty busy these last few months. New job, new baby and trying to scrounge a few hours here and there to work on the 4Runner. Getting ready for a little trip out to Cal City and the Red Rock Canyon/Jawbone Canyon area in a few weeks. Made a few purchases lately, but still have not welded on the sliders.
Purchased a Raingler 4th Gen cargo/pet barrier.
I went ahead and installed 6mm nutserts instead of self tapping screws for the mid mounts.
Installed Bilstein 5100's front and rear. Front at 2.5'' lift and paired the rear with Icon 2'' lift coils.
Finally got new tires last week. 285/75/16 BFG AT's
Rear clears well but front will require a little trimming of the fender liner.
front
rear
And increase the front approach angle a bit.
I am half way through building the rear bumper. Plan is to mount spare, hi-lift and aux fuel on the rear bumper. After that is a roof rack and real skid plates.
Purchased a Raingler 4th Gen cargo/pet barrier.
I went ahead and installed 6mm nutserts instead of self tapping screws for the mid mounts.
Installed Bilstein 5100's front and rear. Front at 2.5'' lift and paired the rear with Icon 2'' lift coils.
Finally got new tires last week. 285/75/16 BFG AT's
Rear clears well but front will require a little trimming of the fender liner.
front
rear
And increase the front approach angle a bit.
I am half way through building the rear bumper. Plan is to mount spare, hi-lift and aux fuel on the rear bumper. After that is a roof rack and real skid plates.
Silver dude
Xplorer
I really like what you did with the front bumper looks great.
Well on its way to a capable form.
Well on its way to a capable form.
JacksonRally
Adventurer
Yes pretty much. Still barely enough room for 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs and gear. Roof rack in the works soon.
JacksonRally
Adventurer
Found time to weld the sliders on. I also made a new windsheild washer fluid reservoir because I did not like how I could see the factory one hanging down after my bumper mods.
Sliders
Washer reservoir
Fill cap I need to weld on still
Sliders
Washer reservoir
Fill cap I need to weld on still
JacksonRally
Adventurer
Even found time to do a little exploring a few months ago
Brotha Man and the Fozz
Brotha Man and the Fozz
jnelson4x4taco
Adventurer
That bumper looks great! Any chance you have pics of the way you built the mounts and/or any other parts you had to fab? I am looking to build a very similar design for the front and rear of my 04, and love how clean yours came out. Also, beautiful work on the washer reservoir, those welds are unbelievable! Lets say someone (me) didn't have that kind of skill, is there a way to relocate the stock unit?
JacksonRally
Adventurer
I do not have any photos. I still need to remove and paint so I will take photos when I do that.
Im sure it is possible to relocate the factory reservoir but I did not even try. The filler is pretty long but can be removed which makes the overall unit shorter. This may give you a chance to fit it above the apron panel similar to where I mounted the new one.