My 2015 Toyota 4Runner build

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Well everyone, yes this is happening! Picked up an ARB Safari snorkel... Will be installing ASAP, have it in before the Mojave Road trip.View attachment 138765View attachment 138766View attachment 138767

SWEET!!!!

 

[Magic Mike]

How long did it take your mechanic to do both front and rear axles ?

About a week, would have been done sooner but Revolution sent the wrong gears so they had to send them out again. Dan over at Taylor Axelworks was awesome...

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

About a week, would have been done sooner but Revolution sent the wrong gears so they had to send them out again. Dan over at Taylor Axelworks was awesome...

Glad you got it back and all is well. Have you checked it out yet ?

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Well this happened. @Firemom and I installed our dual battery system and Redarc BCDC 1225D DCDC to DC charger yesterday. Fairly easy install, had to make our own mount for the Redarc charger. Used a C4 Fabrication dual battery tray and got the battery at Sears, but everything else was picked up on Amazon. Built the entire set-up for under $900.00

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You make it look easy but it's not. I don't know how you found space under the hood. That's a nice way to mount the sine wave, I would never have thought you could do it that way. O have no imagination when it comes to electronics, I just get a mental block. I hope I can fond someone at a rally somewhere that has a set up I can examine thoroughly to get some ideas for my install.

 

[Magic Mike]

How long did it take your mechanic to do both front and rear axles ?

Took about four days, but it would have been done soon if Revolution would have sent the wrong set of gears... Dan over at Taylor Axelworks is a solid dude...

 

[Magic Mike]

Glad you got it back and all is well. Have you checked it out yet ?

Yeah I ran it a couple of times since then. Once at Death Valley and once on a snow run, both times the gears and lockers worked flawlessly

 

[Magic Mike]

Yes, they finally came through and scared the hell out of me. Looks like creatures from the black lagoon. :- {

Yeah but it hopefully is going on the rig today....

 

[Magic Mike]

Well here is the finished product. Did the install of my Safari snorkel. The funny part is that I was really apprehensive about this install. I must have watched six install You Tube video's on this process. In everyone of them the people talked about how hard, time consuming and frustrating the install had been. Also everyone of them talked about the inner fender liner being impossible to remove.

After watching each of the video I noticed that all of the people were trying to remove the liner grommets intact. When they couldn't get them out they merely fought with the liner, until the install was finished.

Next, I researched the fender liner removal using the 4Runner repair manual and found out that the grommets are not re-usable and are meant to be replaced. The manual stated there were 6 bolts and 14 grommets. I went to Auburn Toyota and bought 14 grommets for $14.00, was the best money I've spent. This one decision made the entire install super simple.

Anyways here you go.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

Well here is the finished product. Did the install of my Safari snorkel. The funny part is that I was really apprehensive about this install. I must have watched six install You Tube video's on this process. In everyone of them the people talked about how hard, time consuming and frustrating the install had been. Also everyone of them talked about the inner fender liner being impossible to remove.

After watching each of the video I noticed that all of the people were trying to remove the liner grommets intact. When they couldn't get them out they merely fought with the liner, until the install was finished.

Next, I researched the fender liner removal using the 4Runner repair manual and found out that the grommets are not re-usable and are meant to be replaced. The manual stated there were 6 bolts and 14 grommets. I went to Auburn Toyota and bought 14 grommets for $14.00, was the best money I've spent. This one decision made the entire install super simple.

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And it looks super good . You done good boy. LOL

 

[Magic Mike]

And it looks super good . You done good boy. LOL

Why thank you very much my friend!

 

[Bigdeck1987]

Really like the build and ingenuity that went into making everything work like you wanted. Hopefully I'll get there one day. True inspiration!

 

[Magic Mike]

Really like the build and ingenuity that went into making everything work like you wanted. Hopefully I'll get there one day. True inspiration!

Thank you very much, I am sure you will. Just let your travels and trips dictate what your needs are, prioritize those needs and make it happen.... I am never more at peace than when I out adventuring, or working on my rig. Hard to believe that this beast was a completely stock SR5 4Runner a mere 2.5 years ago, she surely has taken on a life her own but she makes me happy..

 

[Magic Mike]

On yes I stoked, look what the IRS helped me with.... Turned out awesome...

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

On yes I stoked, look what the IRS helped me with.... Turned out awesome...

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You still have some space left for a second row, behind and above what you have Mike. Don't be so chin-chi !

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

On yes I stoked, look what the IRS helped me with.... Turned out awesome...

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You'll be able to light up the whole campsite before you even get to it....

 

[Magic Mike]

You'll be able to light up the whole campsite before you even get to it....

Absolutely

 

[Magic Mike]

Had to go out and do some essential vehicle maintenance, went California Fabrication in Carmichael, Ca and got my baby new shoes.... The rubber was toast, but now she's on 35's! If you live in the Sacramento Area, or within driving distance go by and check Chance and crew out they do awesome work.

 

[Magic Mike]

Newest addition to my girl, California Fabrication rear upper, lower adjustable control arms and adjustable Pan Hard bar.. I love these things, super stout and no worries about bending them...

 

[Magic Mike]

Since I ended up folding the stock Toyota sway bar end links here is my solution to that problem... New heavy duty, adjustable Overland Custom Design sway bar end links. Mike (the Owner) rates them at 150,000 PSI and so far I love them....

 

[Magic Mike]

And our latest upgrade, new RCI skid package.... Very nice product and super easy to install..