Rics 2004 4Runner build

Ric

Adventurer
Well I started with a 2004 4Runner V8 couldnt leave well enough alone, lol
Stock:
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Lifted:
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Trailing Arm sliders: (if you wheel, these are a MUST have)
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I cant say enough GREAT things about Toyteclifts.. I had it on my 99 and beat the you know what out of it, and rode flawlesly, so I knew, I was going with them again..
 
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Ric

Adventurer
Sliders

Then came the Stubbs Welding sliders:
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I added a steel plate to act as more of a step, and to help prevent rocks, gravel and and slush from coming up between the bars:
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Anyone that knows Richard, knows he is a great guy, awesome customer service, and even better products...
 

Ric

Adventurer
SwayBar

Well I removed the front swaybar, this thing had next to ZERO flex with it on. heres a few pix of it on vs removed.
WITH swaybar installed:
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WITHOUT swaybar (removed):
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She flexes ALOT better now, lol and not bad on the street.
 

Ric

Adventurer
BudBuilt

Then I made a call to Bud, great guy, spent an hour just chatting, catching up, oh and yea, I ordered a full set of skids, lol
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To include the gas tank skid:
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Thankx Bud for a great product and great customer service.
 

Ric

Adventurer
Next mod

Then came the 4Crawler 1.5" bodylift.
not much to show here, lol
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Home made gap gaurds from Home Depot for $12 I just did take a pic of it.
 

Ric

Adventurer
GPS & Sirius

Well had to figure out just where to mount the GPS and Sirius..
GPS:
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Sirius:
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CB:
is mounted with Velcro on the side by my leg, I can take a pic if anyone wants one.
 

Ric

Adventurer
CargoBox/Sleeping platform

Well this is about 90% done. The cargobox is almost done, still need to put some sort of varnish on it.
Open the hatch, and this is what ya see:
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The latch is to help the drawer stay closed with massive power of the V8 :smiley_drive:
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Slide open a drawer, and this is what ya see:
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NO, its not upside down,lol The top of the drawer acts as a table top for lunch/dinner of the trail :victory:
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Its hinged, so I wont lose them, lol
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Now I just need to finsh the "sleeping" part of it lol
And thats the major stuff done so far.
If you got any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask or let me know.
 

pnorvell

Adventurer
Interesting way to do the drawers. I believe that's the first time I've seen that but it makes quite a bit of sense!! Great job with everything so far.

Peter
 

Ric

Adventurer
thankx, I was thinking about trying to make a full tabletop on slides under the drawers, but thats much more detailed than I am skilled, lol. This will work for what Im needing/wanting, for now anyways, lol
 

Ric

Adventurer
Wow.. very nice job so far..

My daughter loves the song.. 9 years old she is.

Thankx..
Future plans are to finish the sleeping platform, ARB frig, Armorology front and rear bumper with tire carrier, wheels and tires, anyone got 5 grand I can borrow :wings:
 

SOAZ

Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Thankx..
Future plans are to finish the sleeping platform, ARB frig, Armorology front and rear bumper with tire carrier, wheels and tires, anyone got 5 grand I can borrow :wings:
I know your old truck well so I look forward to what this one will become. :sombrero:
 

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