Explorer
More pics of the back bumper and it's build please. I am doing that soon (hopefully) and am looking for as much inpout and ideas as possible. Great truck by the way.
I would love to see your storage boxes too, I built mine and already am improving them.
Adventure Photographer
It is definitely a nice bumper....Originally Posted by SilverBullet
Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Glamping Excursionaire
Yeah... you guys have all been bugging me for a while!All in due time!
Russ at Baertrax is easy to deal with and meticulous with his work... a true craftsman. I plan in going back to him when I re-gear.
I'll put up more details as I go... The things that immediately come to mind when I think of what I have done wrong are A) I did not have a clear plan of action going into the build. B) I made the truck more capable then I need it to be, at the expense of fuel economy.
I should have started with the gears and the locker. If I had those from the beginning, I likely would not have built this truck as much as I have, and spent more on trips. The difference is night and day. I built this truck based on things I saw that looked neat, cool, or useful, instead of planning a truck for where I want to go.
His: 1999 4Runner SR5.
Ours: 1940 Chevrolet Expedition Trailer.
Get out and make nowhere your special somewhere!
Glamping Excursionaire
I'll try to get some pics up soon of the bumper and the storage box.
His: 1999 4Runner SR5.
Ours: 1940 Chevrolet Expedition Trailer.
Get out and make nowhere your special somewhere!
Very nice. Seems like a very sensibly modded rig for the most part.
Adventure Photographer
Sorry.
No, seriously, its nicely modded. As Mike would say, its way more capable than his driving skills.
Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Glamping Excursionaire
Future mods that will come about in the near future include a custom made full length roof rack, Tundra 231mm brake upgrade, Camburg upper control arms, and possibly a RTT. There may also be other assorted shananigans and whatchamacallits fabricated, like a gas can carrier in the stock spare location, and maybe a ladder from the bumper to the roof rack. These are all short term, and will be added in 2010.
The_Mrs. and I are set on a Sherpa RL trailer, but it will be a while before we can swing the cash to get it in the driveway. Once the trailer is here, the next phase will be reinvesting in more, better recovery gear.
At some point, I will re-gear to 4.88. It would be nice, but my foot isn't heavy enough to need it and it can wait a while.
I will generally try to upgrade parts as they wear out.
First question: Are there any upgrade radiators for the 3.4 V6?
Second question: Are there any upgrade CV axles for the '99 4Runner? When I re-gear, I will throw a locker in there, and would like any extra beef I can get up there short of an SAS.
Last edited by Mr. Leary; 02-12-2010 at 07:24 PM.
His: 1999 4Runner SR5.
Ours: 1940 Chevrolet Expedition Trailer.
Get out and make nowhere your special somewhere!
Adventurer
http://tacomaterritory.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=149292
Observer
Looks like a small typo.
Excellent build!!!! Keep the pics coming!
I don't see whats so crazy about it. Mild lift, locker, 32's, and some recovery gear. I'm working on a very similar setup only milder lift and an e-locker rather than the ARB. Am I missing something??
Sorry.
No, seriously, its nicely modded. As Mike would say, its way more capable than his driving skills.
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