MaK92-4RnR

my trash a roo shipped yesterday but im still waiting to hear about the spacers.

MaK92-4RnR

Now that my truck is legal, and running right. I feel more obligated to mod it more.

So we did a little wiring on a friend's LC yesterday and it got me to thinking... I should really get my Hella's hooked up. that obviously elevated to doing my whole aftermarket electrical system.

This will probably take place AFTER pismo ( most likely since pismo is less than 2 weeks away )

So here's the plan:

Roof rack: its needed not only for more storage and the cool factor, but it will also mount 4 of my HELLA 700ffs.
OFFROAD UNLIMITED ROOF RACK

Lights: I already own a pair of hella 700ffs that haven't been wired up. I will be buying 2 more sets. which will add up to 2 on the front bumper, 4 on the roof rack. ( for a total of 6 )
HELLA 700FFs

HID kits: DDM tuning sells an amazing 55w slim ballast kit for cheap. I already own one kit, so i'd need to buy 2 more. I'll be going with 3k on the front bumper and 5k on the roof ( the white has a brighter/longer beam than the yellow )
DDM TUNING HID KITS

Switches/panels: I'll be ordering some switches and a panel. I'll get more into this when I list prices and links to where i got everything. Going to be going with these, depending on which one fits. ( i want the 6 but will settle for the 3 )
DAYSTAR GREEN LED ROCKER SWITCH
3 ROCKER SWITCH HOLDER
or
6 ROCKER SWITCH HOLDER

Swapping plan: I already own one HID kit and 1 pair of HELLA 700ffs. I'll be swapping the HID kit out of the headlights and putting them in the already owned lights and putting stock bulbs back in so i stop blinding the crap out of everybody( maturity is setting in, crazy isn't it? )

Fuse block: I'm a firm believer of doing everything right the first time. So yes, I will be buying a blue sea fuse block ( small one, as the engine bay is crammed with a 3vz ) I'll just need to find a place to mount it and have my brother help me install it. I'll order the fuse and the wire with it.
BLUE SEA FUSE BLOCK 6 CIRCUIT WITH GROUND
BLUE SEA FUSE BLOCK HD FUSE HOLDER
BLUE SEA FUSE BLOCK HD FUSE
4 GAUGE WIRE

Alternator/battery/power: I already have a redtop optima. I THINK this will be sufficient enough for now to handle these lights. I have a stereo as well. so I MIGHT be pushing it with a stock alternator. I'll definitely have to get an upgraded one before I order a winch. but with front/rear lockers. I have yet to desire/need a winch. I'd rather have other goodies than a bumper ornament.

Mounting plans:

Obviously the lights are going to go where they're intended. ( 2 on the bumper, 4 on the roof rack ). But what im worried about is the fuse block... I dont know of any place off the top of my head that I can mount that it in the engine bay. But i've entertained the idea of mounting in the back quarter panel in the cargo area...? This would allow me to mount a much larger fuse block, but then again i'd have wires noodling throughout my entire truck. So I'd rather have it up close.

As for the switch panel. I'd like some ideas. I already have a pretty good idea, but im not sure if it'll fit. If you see in this picture, just behind the steering wheel, theres a unused piece of plastic... I wonder if the 6 switch holder will fit there? ( dont have my truck with me otherwise i'd measure it ) the 6 switch holder is approximately 6" in length



Pricing:

as far as pricing goes? I plan to order it all from amazon most likely. I fully expect this ( not including the roof rack ) to be around 3-400 bucks. depending with what I go with. if i go with the 3 switch and less wire, obviously it'll be cheaper.

ChefYota4x4

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Mak, that's a great single post write up with fantastic links! I'm contemplating a rack, and I might have found a Solid Welded Con-Ferr Rack set up for 84-89 4Runners for under 300$, w/mounting feet attached, lockable, place for lights, etc. I wonder about putting lights on mine, would probably keep em separate cuz of the removable top factor(wanna be able to pull the rack when I don't need it.)

Appreciate all the links, man, cuz I wanna use one for cleaning up all the add on wired stuff's, possibly add more lights, etc.

PS> Your interior looks GREAT! I know, the seat, but overall, it's really in great shape, man! Still one of my fav 2nd gens... and I can't wait to see it even further 'SICK'd out with a roof rack, etc.!

PSS> I know the GM alternator seems to be a good one. I also found a local shop in L.A. that will take almost any alternator and bump it up by up to 40% in output power. I also hear that the MR2 Alternator is 110A, compared to our 60-70A stockies... might be one to consider as well?

Keep up the great work, can't wait for all those links to turn into pics! lol.

MaK92-4RnR

haha thats an old picture, i have sr5 seats now, and they aren't torn...the material is just a little worn out.

but yeah, i'll look into alternators if i start to have an issue with it.

and no problem man! links = good stuff.

MKtaco_98

need to update your front page with a squaw ridge pic

MaK92-4RnR

Small update. My trasharoo and Spacers are in transit and should be at my house soonish also updated the pictures on the 1st page of the thread.

MaK92-4RnR

Brown and Blue Santa showed up today!

mounted up the trash-a-roo right when I got home... fits good!


Got the coil spacers, i'll be popping these in over the weekend. ( hoping they lift it enough )


Also, just a side note. I clocked over 160,000

ToyoTech559

looking good. cant wait to see how the spacers work out. that dash is DIRRRTTTTY... lol

MaK92-4RnR

haha yeah, its been through 2 wheeling trips without a wash... Trust me, it comes clean everytime I love it. haha

Spacers should be going in on saturday, or maybe sunday. I have a lot of stuff to do over the weekend though. but i NEED to get this done as its the last weekend to do anything before pismo

stockwell45

iTrader: (1)

You gonna put those spacers in yourself? Trasharoo looks good!

MaK92-4RnR

Yeah i'm gonna pop them in over the weekend. isn't very hard at all... Link suspension is actually pretty self explanitorry. All i need to do is disconnect the sway bar, the shocks, and the panhard and the axle will become free at that point. just leave it on top of the jack that way i can jack it back up once the spacers are in and reconnect the panhard. haha

2DoorJoRunner

Great build so far man. Inspiring to be sure. Not to derail current topic but how are the road manners for your aussie? Just a slight change in driving style? How about when your layin it down high speed dirt?

MaK92-4RnR

My Driving style - The only thing thats changed is that the clutch gets pushed in every turn. ( definitely puts more wear on the clutch, as im at 49k on mine and its starting to get squishy )

Offroad handling - with the aussie in the rear I can pretty much lay down some serious donuts/burn outs. I haven't really taken it highspeed offroad, i think 20-25 mph is the fastest i've gone so far. Ask that same question in a few weeks... I'm going to pismo and should be able to push my truck up to 45-50 there.

MaK92-4RnR

Got the coil spacers in late last night. its been a busy weekend so I havent really gotten good pictures... Its not letting me upload the ones I have... so i'll just take better ones tomorrow...

ChefYota4x4

iTrader: (5)

And that's empty, right? Looks GREAT, Mak!

Once you get to pismo and get the crap all outta the back.... brind down the weight, ....you'll be FINE in clearance, eh?

MaK92-4RnR

Yeah... I mean its still the stock coils so they're still vulnerable to weight. but like i said this is just temporary... Im seriously thinking of converting it to leafs :O

ChefYota4x4

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hahaha... Well, why not, eh? lol. But remember, ..... you know how 4Runners love to eat up leaf packs for lunch, right? hahaha.

MaK92-4RnR

haha totally.

ChefYota4x4

iTrader: (5)

Hey Mak, ....would these work for ya? ....

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f11/...runner-241445/

MaK92-4RnR

they would, but the OME 901's are stronger than the LC springs.