Dropzone's 1994 4runner Build AKA: Project Recycle:
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Thanks Habanero, It should do the trick
Yep, from what I could find and have seen only 90-91's.
I am looking forward to seeing how your mount comes out.
Thanks BUDD, those pictures help. I will have one of my professional welder friends help me when the time comes.
One thing I noticed is that I will need to relocate the rear window key or it will be buried behind a 35.
I wish I could locate the 90-91 tailgate insert(like you have pictured) to replace the stock backup light/license mount, maybe I will get lucky
The spare tire mount turned out nice. I didn't realize they were only offered for a couple years on second gens, now it makes sense why I never see any around lol. I like your Ram tablet mount. I was trying to find something similar, but my inclinometer kinda limits my mounting options. I cheaped out and started building a mount, it's going to slide into the track were the ashtray used to go. Should have it finished tomorrow.
I am looking forward to seeing how your mount comes out.
One thing I noticed is that I will need to relocate the rear window key or it will be buried behind a 35.
I wish I could locate the 90-91 tailgate insert(like you have pictured) to replace the stock backup light/license mount, maybe I will get lucky
Last edited by dropzone; 02-26-2016 at 07:12 AM.
#123
yes, relocate the key, cables inside the tailgate shouldn't be a problem, this is the way it came on the ones i got.
you might manage not relocating it, (this is not my truck by the way)
you might manage not relocating it, (this is not my truck by the way)
#124
Thanks for the pics. I like the flush mounted bumper on the 2nd truck
Planned on getting a few more things done.
Only thing I did get accomplished before it started dumping was to add an extended harness so I can add a rear/inside mounted window switch.
Need to get the 81 sold and gone so I can get the 4Runner into the garage...
Planned on getting a few more things done.
Only thing I did get accomplished before it started dumping was to add an extended harness so I can add a rear/inside mounted window switch.
Need to get the 81 sold and gone so I can get the 4Runner into the garage...
#125
mm never thought on that, shows us how you get on with it!
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#129
So since the stock back up lights are now useless due to the tire mount I dug into the stash of junk I bought for the Trekker and found some 18w flush mounted LED's
There were too thick
So cut an inch off the cooling fins. I did this on the 81 too and didn't have any issues with the lights. They aren't on that long so heat dissipation should not be too big of issue
#131
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Great idea for the back-up lights, I'd have never thought to cut them down like that, since you have experience with others you've cut and had it work out that's a great idea. Of course the carrier looks great!
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Oh crap love the mounting of the back up lights I wana do that to my 1st gen my reverse lights are useless as well. Did u cut off that and it fits in front of the regulator ?
#134
It fits nicely right behind the window. Not sure how much room you have on a 1st Gen 4runner
I had made a 1/4" spacer out of some old plexiglass in case I needed a little more room but didn't need them
#136
Today was a great day to tackle some wiring while wearing shorts and flip flops
My new favorite wiring tool...speeds things up a lot
Crimped and heat shrinked momentary on-off-momentary off switch for the rear window
Rear Aux outlet for a future 12v fridge and dual USB for my rear camera
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Your reverse lights look great and do come in handy. The tools that are coming out today are so much better then 10-20 years ago. The right tool makes the job so much easier and your crimps look great. In some ways we have it far better then previous generations on tool selections, just wish I could get half of them.
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Yep..doing the free or cheap stuff first. ..someday you will see this up north to fix its motivation issues.
Today was a great day to tackle some wiring while wearing shorts and flip flops
My new favorite wiring tool...speeds things up a lot
Crimped and heat shrinked momentary on-off-momentary off switch for the rear window
Rear Aux outlet for a future 12v fridge and dual USB for my rear camera
Today was a great day to tackle some wiring while wearing shorts and flip flops
My new favorite wiring tool...speeds things up a lot
Crimped and heat shrinked momentary on-off-momentary off switch for the rear window
Rear Aux outlet for a future 12v fridge and dual USB for my rear camera
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Love it, just got the same pair of crimpers and they are awesome! The rear wiring for the window you are doing is great, I've got a mind to do something similar, but I promised myself no scope creep until the engine is done and back up and running...
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Your reverse lights look great and do come in handy. The tools that are coming out today are so much better then 10-20 years ago. The right tool makes the job so much easier and your crimps look great. In some ways we have it far better then previous generations on tool selections, just wish I could get half of them.
Thanks, appreciate it.