Post Your Pics!!!
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Auburn, CA
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey Nieb...
Yeah, I know it's less likely.... "getting soaked on a V6"... BUT, ask my buddy Redeth about that, lol... He spent 2 days, IIRC, cleaning the mud out of everything.... (carried by mostly water, btw... not really a fudgy mud pit).... and still has plenty lingering under his plenum, from what I recall, lol.
Good plan on sealing it up.... I'm SLOWLY heading down that road as well... BUT, not sure which major path I'll take as far as whether I'll do a 3RZ or not... And whether this one will get LT'd or SAS'sy on me, lol... OR, just leave it where it is for the next 10 years and build something else... Each day brings new things, ya know?
Yeah, I know it's less likely.... "getting soaked on a V6"... BUT, ask my buddy Redeth about that, lol... He spent 2 days, IIRC, cleaning the mud out of everything.... (carried by mostly water, btw... not really a fudgy mud pit).... and still has plenty lingering under his plenum, from what I recall, lol.
Good plan on sealing it up.... I'm SLOWLY heading down that road as well... BUT, not sure which major path I'll take as far as whether I'll do a 3RZ or not... And whether this one will get LT'd or SAS'sy on me, lol... OR, just leave it where it is for the next 10 years and build something else... Each day brings new things, ya know?
I am leaning more toward long travel for mine. I love the stance and look. Planning on replacing my mismatched fender pretty soon once I save up enough for fiberglass. What are you building yours up to be?
I'm planning on swapping out my engine for a Turbo Diesel (not decided on what specific engine yet) once it decides to break down (past the point of cheap repairs), but with only 207,000 miles now I think I still have quite a ways to go. Which is probably good, this engine will hopefully last me through college and far enough into my career path that I'll actually have the money to do a decent swap job.
Last edited by nieb15; 12-05-2012 at 08:48 PM.
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Hey Nieb....
Well... I've already put LOTS into this thing in the realm of "COMFORTABLE DAILY DRIVING ADVENTURE WAGON W/DECENT WHEELING CAPABILITY FOR IFS and that does 95MPH-----22RE" ! lol.
Things that are important to me are;
1. FIRST AND FOREMOST..... "reliable".
2. COMFORTABLE and WARM... For week long trips out into the high desert where I can sleep inside, COMFORTABLY and stay warm while at it(This is why I'm in the process of doing new 1/2" Panels in back with full insulation in the inner panels, Floor Insulation, etc....)... Also insulating the front half of the cabin as well.
3. Along with Comfy and Warm, I think it's very important to have "practical gizmos, gadgets and resources", like High Output Inverters...Eventually - Heated Water, Compressed air... But also a spot for my laptop for movies or viewing pics I've taken while up there... GOOD/Great sounds, etc. ALL of which; 'If it can be 'built in', it will be', including fire extinguisher, emergency AA LED lights that I have, certain tools, recovery gear, etc.
4. Moving from my Zuk, eventually, toward either installing my 98 Dakota 56" Leaf Pack, OMEmu leaf pack, to get more travel in the rear, for the purpose of 'getting to' the some of those 'deep in' spots that I visit, like Hidden High Sierra Hot Springs. Already have mega travel Bj's up front and pretty decent travel for IFS, along with 2" of lift with spacers and relaxed T-bars, deleted Sway bar, etc.
5. Mounting the Con-Ferr and Lights thereon, along with brackets to mount the hi-lift, shovel, back-wedge for come'along and or winch(many spots have NO trees or super solid ground), smittybuilt 10K# 20' strap and Soft/Swiss Brand- Waterproof Roof Top Cargo/Luggage Carrier for the bulky/lighter things that I can free up space in the rear with.
6. Winch....
7. Eventually, if I can ever blow up this motor, lol..... 3RZ or MAYBE something economical/reliable that's coming up as a viable swap in the 'next things' realm, ya know? NOT AGAINST a TD, either.... Just a bit concerned about diesel swaps aside from Toyota or other 'VERY reliable' Japanese or other trusted builders.
The short of it is... I want a reliable, comfortable and SAFE "ADVENTURE/DD" rig, decent on milieage, with many amenities that will get me out of MOST trouble...AND that I can do 60+MPH on the moderate Washboard roads that seem to never end when heading out to the spots that I love most. AND, something that isn't 'ridiculous' for use at the more 'traveled' spots, either.
Well... I've already put LOTS into this thing in the realm of "COMFORTABLE DAILY DRIVING ADVENTURE WAGON W/DECENT WHEELING CAPABILITY FOR IFS and that does 95MPH-----22RE" ! lol.
Things that are important to me are;
1. FIRST AND FOREMOST..... "reliable".
2. COMFORTABLE and WARM... For week long trips out into the high desert where I can sleep inside, COMFORTABLY and stay warm while at it(This is why I'm in the process of doing new 1/2" Panels in back with full insulation in the inner panels, Floor Insulation, etc....)... Also insulating the front half of the cabin as well.
3. Along with Comfy and Warm, I think it's very important to have "practical gizmos, gadgets and resources", like High Output Inverters...Eventually - Heated Water, Compressed air... But also a spot for my laptop for movies or viewing pics I've taken while up there... GOOD/Great sounds, etc. ALL of which; 'If it can be 'built in', it will be', including fire extinguisher, emergency AA LED lights that I have, certain tools, recovery gear, etc.
4. Moving from my Zuk, eventually, toward either installing my 98 Dakota 56" Leaf Pack, OMEmu leaf pack, to get more travel in the rear, for the purpose of 'getting to' the some of those 'deep in' spots that I visit, like Hidden High Sierra Hot Springs. Already have mega travel Bj's up front and pretty decent travel for IFS, along with 2" of lift with spacers and relaxed T-bars, deleted Sway bar, etc.
5. Mounting the Con-Ferr and Lights thereon, along with brackets to mount the hi-lift, shovel, back-wedge for come'along and or winch(many spots have NO trees or super solid ground), smittybuilt 10K# 20' strap and Soft/Swiss Brand- Waterproof Roof Top Cargo/Luggage Carrier for the bulky/lighter things that I can free up space in the rear with.
6. Winch....
7. Eventually, if I can ever blow up this motor, lol..... 3RZ or MAYBE something economical/reliable that's coming up as a viable swap in the 'next things' realm, ya know? NOT AGAINST a TD, either.... Just a bit concerned about diesel swaps aside from Toyota or other 'VERY reliable' Japanese or other trusted builders.
The short of it is... I want a reliable, comfortable and SAFE "ADVENTURE/DD" rig, decent on milieage, with many amenities that will get me out of MOST trouble...AND that I can do 60+MPH on the moderate Washboard roads that seem to never end when heading out to the spots that I love most. AND, something that isn't 'ridiculous' for use at the more 'traveled' spots, either.
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Auburn, CA
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey Nieb....
SNIP
7. Eventually, if I can ever blow up this motor, lol..... 3RZ or MAYBE something economical/reliable that's coming up as a viable swap in the 'next things' realm, ya know? NOT AGAINST a TD, either.... Just a bit concerned about diesel swaps aside from Toyota or other 'VERY reliable' Japanese or other trusted builders.
SNIP
7. Eventually, if I can ever blow up this motor, lol..... 3RZ or MAYBE something economical/reliable that's coming up as a viable swap in the 'next things' realm, ya know? NOT AGAINST a TD, either.... Just a bit concerned about diesel swaps aside from Toyota or other 'VERY reliable' Japanese or other trusted builders.
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
OOOOH, .... "Jumpy-Jumpy!" Nice work so far.. looks good. More pics of the Suspension? <<<< Look at that face..... PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE? lol.
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ver the summw
Diablo
Thanks man, it has 194k miles on it and still runs great..a/c blows cold i did change it over to r34 over the summer. but i tried taking care of it during the years. Was a dd now i just use it for hunting. im in southwest ga so let me know more details about this get together in alt.
Randall
Diablo
Thanks man, it has 194k miles on it and still runs great..a/c blows cold i did change it over to r34 over the summer. but i tried taking care of it during the years. Was a dd now i just use it for hunting. im in southwest ga so let me know more details about this get together in alt.
Randall
Here's a link to the thread, check it out!
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f15/...t-greet-27451/
We might be too far north for you, maybe we'll have a meet a little more south sometime!
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, Diablo As is yours, sir, ... as is yours!
It's gonna have more 'unseen' thingymadoers done to it, sooner than later... BUT, some 'seen' thingymabobs will be soon to follow... Heck, I might even jump on the seen things first... All depends. (Ie. Sliders)... BUT, I guess the Cargo stuff count's as seen, right? ... hahaha... If I open the tailgate I guess, sure.
FINALLY gonna have more time to work on it.
It's gonna have more 'unseen' thingymadoers done to it, sooner than later... BUT, some 'seen' thingymabobs will be soon to follow... Heck, I might even jump on the seen things first... All depends. (Ie. Sliders)... BUT, I guess the Cargo stuff count's as seen, right? ... hahaha... If I open the tailgate I guess, sure.
FINALLY gonna have more time to work on it.
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Clarksville, TN / Ft. Campbell
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Back to the diesels... Volkswagen makes reliable TDs too. Get good fuel economy too. Read up on the Passat. We're getting a 2013 in Feb (hopefully)
Very nice red runners BTW.
Very nice red runners BTW.
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Yeah, ..... I think they'll look good. I'm thinking of going with the "hammered black" on them, like I did on the Downey Grill Guard. Was thinking of "Hammered Silver", as I have the chrome package and don't hate it like most people, lol... But my Con-Ferr I restored is Black/gloss. So, ... I guess black would be most practical? I thought about shooting the Con-Ferr again, 'Hammered Black'... (their Hammered Black is more like a freckled Gunmetal Gray.... People seem to like it on the Grill Guard... >>>>
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bay Minette AL., (Lower right limb of Alabama)
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sup buddy?
Yeah, ..... I think they'll look good. I'm thinking of going with the "hammered black" on them, like I did on the Downey Grill Guard. Was thinking of "Hammered Silver", as I have the chrome package and don't hate it like most people, lol... But my Con-Ferr I restored is Black/gloss. So, ... I guess black would be most practical? I thought about shooting the Con-Ferr again, 'Hammered Black'... (their Hammered Black is more like a freckled Gunmetal Gray.... People seem to like it on the Grill Guard... >>>>
Yeah, ..... I think they'll look good. I'm thinking of going with the "hammered black" on them, like I did on the Downey Grill Guard. Was thinking of "Hammered Silver", as I have the chrome package and don't hate it like most people, lol... But my Con-Ferr I restored is Black/gloss. So, ... I guess black would be most practical? I thought about shooting the Con-Ferr again, 'Hammered Black'... (their Hammered Black is more like a freckled Gunmetal Gray.... People seem to like it on the Grill Guard... >>>>
Chef, I really enjoy seeing photos of your runner! Although i'm jealous of the discontinued grille guard... anyways! I really like it. Is your sway bay disconnected? If so, how do you like it? I may remove mine while dealing with the... blown head that my truck created... :/
My new to me 500$ 1994 Toyota 4runner.. 200k, 3.0 v6, 4x4, 5spd manual, electric widows, sunroof......... I have a jeep lifted, geared, locked and got this now in hopes it stays a stock dd
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Chef, I really enjoy seeing photos of your runner! Although i'm jealous of the discontinued grille guard... anyways! I really like it. Is your sway bay disconnected? If so, how do you like it? I may remove mine while dealing with the... blown head that my truck created... :/
Well, ....yes... I do have the sway bar removed.. It's in the garage... And, I really haven't had any drama since removing it. BUT, I do have all new BJ's, all new CA bushings, etc..... I know that's not going to replace the sway bar, lol... it's there for a reason. BUT, redeth will even tell you how shocked he is when seeing me take the canyons with it removed(on the nasty turns and such on the way up and through the mountains to go wheel)...
Thanks for the kind words... I love being able to make it look more crazy like this... and then just slap back on my 31's and SR5 Alum's.... and that looks good too! lol. (the latter sure rub less, ya know? ) haha.
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Chef, I really enjoy seeing photos of your runner! Although i'm jealous of the discontinued grille guard... anyways! I really like it. Is your sway bay disconnected? If so, how do you like it? I may remove mine while dealing with the... blown head that my truck created... :/
Last edited by B-Fake; 12-07-2012 at 08:57 PM.
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
TIM, .... you just have to stop... I'm not a jealous dude... but WOW, ... not only is your truck sick, .... but your girls cute as heck, ..... AND you have a beautiful dog? hahaha... JK... NICE! Great pics, ...and nice Cheby as well.