ChefYota4x4's 1987 4Runner Build-Up Thread
06-07-2013, 09:16 PM
#6681
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Bumper looks great buddy sorry to hear about the T and F hope your OK. I'm thinking about scuffing and painting the new wheels I put on my 97 for the reason you stated they are just to black.
06-08-2013, 08:52 AM
#6684
Ok,...... took a break as ordered by my online pcp....^^^^ ..., for 8 hrs last night. Hehe.....
But, actually, I did take my sister to a bday dinner lay night. ... My mom insisted we go to SAMBA... Its a Brazilian steak house where they constantly come by with freshly flame roasted skewers of meats, like :Swordfish, baby back ribs, chimichuri/lemon pepper/garlic sirloin cubes/chicken/lamb.... endless and all you can eat. ........ amd then?... these beautiful ladies come out.........
But, actually, I did take my sister to a bday dinner lay night. ... My mom insisted we go to SAMBA... Its a Brazilian steak house where they constantly come by with freshly flame roasted skewers of meats, like :Swordfish, baby back ribs, chimichuri/lemon pepper/garlic sirloin cubes/chicken/lamb.... endless and all you can eat. ........ amd then?... these beautiful ladies come out.........
06-08-2013, 10:51 AM
#6685
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Ok,...... took a break as ordered by my online pcp....^^^^ ..., for 8 hrs last night. Hehe.....
But, actually, I did take my sister to a bday dinner lay night. ... My mom insisted we go to SAMBA... Its a Brazilian steak house where they constantly come by with freshly flame roasted skewers of meats, like :Swordfish, baby back ribs, chimichuri/lemon pepper/garlic sirloin cubes/chicken/lamb.... endless and all you can eat. ........ amd then?... these beautiful ladies come out.........
But, actually, I did take my sister to a bday dinner lay night. ... My mom insisted we go to SAMBA... Its a Brazilian steak house where they constantly come by with freshly flame roasted skewers of meats, like :Swordfish, baby back ribs, chimichuri/lemon pepper/garlic sirloin cubes/chicken/lamb.... endless and all you can eat. ........ amd then?... these beautiful ladies come out.........
is it all ya can eat of them too?
sunds like my kinda place
06-08-2013, 11:16 AM
#6687
Registered User
06-08-2013, 04:19 PM
#6688
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Sounds like Australia. I suffered getting used to that heat working the mines over there.
06-08-2013, 04:50 PM
#6689
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Mark that bumper looks beautiful. Very impersive paint skillz man good wrk. Ive been looking to get that bumper for at least a year now lol. I love how beefy it is even though its tube work. Its going to have to be a mod. I do in chicago now....sent the truck out today...im kinda nervous about it making it in one piece...
-RONI-
-RONI-
06-08-2013, 05:03 PM
#6690
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Hey Richard, yep, you can hang it up and as a matter of fact it is probably better to do so in order to get an idea of what kind of shims I will need. At that point I will use steel plate and have that welded to the mounting brackets, then slide it in and weld it inside the frame. I will be doing some reinforcing as well... But for now, it will definitely hold up if hit from behind being bolted.
Good plan, mine was just bolted on by the PO. I bent it up, not sure from getting unstuck or dropping off a ledge?
I like how tight that looks to the tailgate.. I have a TG one and I think it sticks out way to far.
4xInovations right? Just had a look through their website. I like the look of that xfer case crossmember.
I LOVE the roll cages.
http://4xinnovations.com/p-6RIC.html
The idea of added safety appeals to me. I do have concerns over the loss of headroom where the frame legs drop down where the seat belt is. Steel doesn't give so your head would hit it during a rollover or broadside collision. I'm not sure how much padding would help you.
Last edited by Red Wagon; 06-08-2013 at 05:15 PM.
06-08-2013, 05:36 PM
#6691
Registered User
Mark, if I'm ever in your area will you give me a rattle can paint lesson? I don't know how you do it. I'm repainting a wheel today and its reminding me that I have no idea what I'm doing.
06-08-2013, 05:53 PM
#6692
Registered User
paint prep is easy
sand so primer has tooth to hold on
clean degrease wipe down with acetone dont use paint thinner as thats petroleum biased an leaves a film degrease with alchahol or as i do mean green degreaser dont handle it after that point
prime (thin) let dry sand lightly with a high number sand paper shoot second coat of primer (thin) 2 thin coats are better than one heavy
paint: tack coat first a light misting of the paint over it all give it a bit to tack up then first good coat let dry a bit hit with second coat
its the cleaning step that will make or break a paint job
sand so primer has tooth to hold on
clean degrease wipe down with acetone dont use paint thinner as thats petroleum biased an leaves a film degrease with alchahol or as i do mean green degreaser dont handle it after that point
prime (thin) let dry sand lightly with a high number sand paper shoot second coat of primer (thin) 2 thin coats are better than one heavy
paint: tack coat first a light misting of the paint over it all give it a bit to tack up then first good coat let dry a bit hit with second coat
its the cleaning step that will make or break a paint job
06-08-2013, 09:18 PM
#6693
Mark that bumper looks beautiful. Very impersive paint skillz man good wrk. Ive been looking to get that bumper for at least a year now lol. I love how beefy it is even though its tube work. Its going to have to be a mod. I do in chicago now....sent the truck out today...im kinda nervous about it making it in one piece...
-RONI-
-RONI-
Good plan, mine was just bolted on by the PO. I bent it up, not sure from getting unstuck or dropping off a ledge?
I like how tight that looks to the tailgate.. I have a TG one and I think it sticks out way to far.
4xInovations right? Just had a look through their website. I like the look of that xfer case crossmember.
I LOVE the roll cages.
http://4xinnovations.com/p-6RIC.html
The idea of added safety appeals to me. I do have concerns over the loss of headroom where the frame legs drop down where the seat belt is. Steel doesn't give so your head would hit it during a rollover or broadside collision. I'm not sure how much padding would help you.
Lol..... Almost always been good with paint.... but on occasion the humidity or something odd really screws me up! Hahaha..... But along with all Dragon said, all of which I do, most often along with tackcloth, .....its largely keeping the 12" distance(6" if dealing with this pipe or other rounded things)...but either way, sticking with a smooth and quick motion.. And never stopping on hard turns and such (This is why I plan the entire process out and never stop until the second coat is done.) After 2 coats within 30 min of each other... I wait a week and then do another 2. A wheel needs to be laid flat, clean as possible and just roll in a circular motion from the outside in and then out again. Best if u can spin it while painting, but not everyone is set up for that. Lol
Last edited by ChefYota4x4; 06-08-2013 at 09:19 PM.
06-08-2013, 09:45 PM
#6694
Registered User
I only puked my guts out with heat stress a few times.
I too am glad I am free of it. Now to just be free of digging holes entirely. No more 280 working hour months.
06-08-2013, 10:31 PM
#6695
Well...... VERY happy how it turned out and very glad I chose Hammered Black. .. I really like it!
ADAMS BUMPER FIT SNUG AND RIGHT ON THE MONEY! Thank you Adam and 4xinnovations.com !!!
Whatcha all think?
First, got to pulling what is now Terrys87's mint, nearly brand new, QUALITY, OE bumper and pieces. .....
Got the trailer wiring cleaned up and tucked to prepare for eventual mounting (and that will be another update later on)...
Some trimming....
Carefully jacked it up into place after a few up and downs... (had it balanced but just behind the jack dish so it would tilt back, preventing me from needing to pull the gate... The guiding into the frame rails is a lil tricky, but after a few tries you'll get it lined up!
.....).......
I ended up using grade 8 - 7/16ths bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts.... I used a flat washer on both sides and lock washer and nut on one side obviously... I will get good picks of how its mounted and at 75# torque I think it's good till I can get it welded... but I want it welded in a way that will not be impossible to undo.... Because I eventually plan to maybe add a tire carrier and Jerry can split swing out..... We will see on that one as I'm not quite sure yet... As I said, I will get better pictures , tomorrow, of how it is mounted through the frame......
And now, .... HERE IT IS... I love it and how the color looks as well! ...
Clearance is close but no contact at all....
Last couple....
ADAMS BUMPER FIT SNUG AND RIGHT ON THE MONEY! Thank you Adam and 4xinnovations.com !!!
Whatcha all think?
First, got to pulling what is now Terrys87's mint, nearly brand new, QUALITY, OE bumper and pieces. .....
Got the trailer wiring cleaned up and tucked to prepare for eventual mounting (and that will be another update later on)...
Some trimming....
Carefully jacked it up into place after a few up and downs... (had it balanced but just behind the jack dish so it would tilt back, preventing me from needing to pull the gate... The guiding into the frame rails is a lil tricky, but after a few tries you'll get it lined up!
.....).......I ended up using grade 8 - 7/16ths bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts.... I used a flat washer on both sides and lock washer and nut on one side obviously... I will get good picks of how its mounted and at 75# torque I think it's good till I can get it welded... but I want it welded in a way that will not be impossible to undo.... Because I eventually plan to maybe add a tire carrier and Jerry can split swing out..... We will see on that one as I'm not quite sure yet... As I said, I will get better pictures , tomorrow, of how it is mounted through the frame......
And now, .... HERE IT IS... I love it and how the color looks as well! ...
Clearance is close but no contact at all....
Last couple....
Last edited by ChefYota4x4; 06-08-2013 at 10:51 PM.
