World Traveler III
Nice! You get the tailgate that's been missing on the 4Runner since Gen 3!!!
2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Modifications
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Good looking rigWe just did a Toytec 3" lift with 285/70/17 Duratracs. Also picked up an Oztent just before Christmas. I made some mounts to bolt on a flat Baja Rack (for a campershell), made a rack to be able to bolt on 2 5 gallon Scepter fuel cans, and added a footman loop in the back to strap down the fridge. It did real well on our week trip to Death Valley!
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Mike looks great Brother!! Death Valley sure is allot different from what I'm use to ... very cool pics.
Very innovative idea ...can't beat having a well versed First Aid setup!
That's got to be the sweetest tailgate setup ever ... you said SSO offers this? I'm going to check out the website now!
Sorry to hear about the winch issue hopefully it arrives soon ... looks like your going all out on your build ... looking really nice!The Good news... My SSO Slimline Front Bumper is here...Hurray!!
The Bad news... My winch was lost in shipping so I have to wait for the replacement and delay the install until it arrives. Don't feel like putting on a bumper and taking it off again to install the winch.
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Ahhhh ... Wish I saw this post before I sent my last one the bumper is awesome ... I know your Happy to get that winch issue straightened out.
Interesting concept. I like a drop down tailgate but so many vehicles don't have them anymore.
I've been thinking how to accommodate one into a loadbay storage system, but now have other thoughts....
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I ran the rig through a rocky trail with some mud dipping and water crossings the other day and I had no issues. Well except for the amount of mud stuck to it. Otherwise the tail gate was great as a bench and platform to make lunch.
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It's been awhile since I've really did any mods to the 4Runner but now I've started a drawer build to house all my recovery gear. I had the Hi-Lift jack bolted in the back which I have now removed and I'm waiting on a device to mount it to my front bumper.
The Hi-Lift was fastened to the platform on the left of the Fridge.
With that removed I can build a comfortable sized box to store gear inside and still be able to carry my water supply on top of the box.
Here is the mock up of the outer box 341/4" x 20 1/2" X 15". The drawer will be 34" long and approximately 17" wide. I'm still debating with myself (which at times is very intense) on how high I really need the drawer. My first thought is 10", no maybe 12"....no no, I think 13 "....oh the trials an tribulations of woodworking.
Now I'm waiting for the heavy duty drawer glides to come in to finish it all. Stay tuned!
The Hi-Lift was fastened to the platform on the left of the Fridge.
With that removed I can build a comfortable sized box to store gear inside and still be able to carry my water supply on top of the box.
Here is the mock up of the outer box 341/4" x 20 1/2" X 15". The drawer will be 34" long and approximately 17" wide. I'm still debating with myself (which at times is very intense) on how high I really need the drawer. My first thought is 10", no maybe 12"....no no, I think 13 "....oh the trials an tribulations of woodworking.
Now I'm waiting for the heavy duty drawer glides to come in to finish it all. Stay tuned!
World Traveler III
What brand of drawer slides did you order?
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Accuride. Model 7957. 350 lbs load capacity. I bottom mounted them.
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Yep I've used accurride on my drawers in the house. Some were a little stiff at first but they have worn in well (probably just my installation). Now the decision comes down to dog or drawers....
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I agree. They are stiff at first but wear in well. My friend had the same dilemma and opted for an aluminum crate which he could stack gear on.
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Well the Recovery Gear Box is finished and installed. It was a fairly easy build with lots of screws and glue used. I opted for 3/4 inch plywood on the outer box so it was strong enough to hold water containers and other stuff on top without flexing.
After dry fitting and sizing to ensure a proper fit next to the fridge slide, I glued and screwed it together. I left the top undone so I could work on the interior easier when mounting the drawer glides which I bottom mounted. I then started on the actual drawer which was mostly 1/2 inch plywood with the front and back panels made of 3/4 inch ply. Next was aligning and fastening it to the glides.
After testing the weight load, it was fasting eye-bolts to three sides for to the turn buckles to anchor to. It's good not to have a large box bounce around when on the trails.
Next is was wrapping the box in carpet for sound proofing along with the drawer floor.
To finish it up, I added the front drawer face, rope handle and top railing to stop any side sliding. Once this was complete, it was off to the rig for the install.
After a test drive to make sure all was good, I did add a latch so the drawer didn't open going up hills.
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And now..... this project is officially Done.
After dry fitting and sizing to ensure a proper fit next to the fridge slide, I glued and screwed it together. I left the top undone so I could work on the interior easier when mounting the drawer glides which I bottom mounted. I then started on the actual drawer which was mostly 1/2 inch plywood with the front and back panels made of 3/4 inch ply. Next was aligning and fastening it to the glides.
After testing the weight load, it was fasting eye-bolts to three sides for to the turn buckles to anchor to. It's good not to have a large box bounce around when on the trails.
Next is was wrapping the box in carpet for sound proofing along with the drawer floor. To finish it up, I added the front drawer face, rope handle and top railing to stop any side sliding. Once this was complete, it was off to the rig for the install.
After a test drive to make sure all was good, I did add a latch so the drawer didn't open going up hills.
And now..... this project is officially Done.
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Hey that's great looking! Now, the next time you get all packed up could you post some pics of the total layout? Camp gear, clothes, etc, etc. It would be great just to see the organization of the package! I still really want to put those racks over the side rear windows up. But I think my next mod will have to be re-gearing to 456 or 488. Don't think I'm going to go bigger than the 34" tires I'm using now, and no plans for a trailer so I'll probably go 456.Well the Recovery Gear Box is finished and installed. It was a fairly easy build with lots of screws and glue used. I opted for 3/4 inch plywood on the outer box so it was strong enough to hold water containers and other stuff on top without flexing.
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After dry fitting and sizing to ensure a proper fit next to the fridge slide, I glued and screwed it together. I left the top undone so I could work on the interior easier when mounting the drawer glides which I bottom mounted. I then started on the actual drawer which was mostly 1/2 inch plywood with the front and back panels made of 3/4 inch ply. Next was aligning and fastening it to the glides.
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After testing the weight load, it was fasting eye-bolts to three sides for to the turn buckles to anchor to. It's good not to have a large box bounce around when on the trails.
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To finish it up, I added the front drawer face, rope handle and top railing to stop any side sliding. Once this was complete, it was off to the rig for the install.
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After a test drive to make sure all was good, I did add a latch so the drawer didn't open going up hills.
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And now..... this project is officially Done.
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BUMMER.... We were headed down to Mojave for the trail clean up and the rig broke down in Hawthorne NV. It may be the upper control arm on the driver's side. Rented a Uhaul and trailer to tow the rig back to Reno. BUMMER.
World Traveler III
Wow.... the only thing good about that is that it didn't happen far out on the Mojave Road! How disappointing .... But the pack up looked great - thanks for the photo!
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WOW!! Is that a failure in a 5th Gen 4Runner? That is pretty unbelievable - I'm shocked to see it.
