Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
She is a cutie pie.
2001 4Runner build/fix log
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Locker worked great over the weekend the couple of times I needed it. The power ports in the cargo area worked the way I wanted them to; now I just need to put in a clean mounting plate for them. The fairing handled the crosswinds and headwinds great on long trip so I am pretty happy with the design and placement. Now to knock out some maintenance and finish some welding projects.
Knocked out a large portion of building the hitch rack today. I never make something simple or flimsy so this one is going to pull out away from the hitch when I want to open the rear hatch. This way it will ride close and tight going down the road/ trail but still allow me to open the hatch without having to remove the whole rack. The mount is made out of 2x2 11 gauge tube so it is plenty sturdy. The cargo rack is made out of 1x1 tubing with a 2x1 tube in the middle to provide the primary weight support.
I still need to do the final burn in on everything, add a railing, and finish the slide out part. I will probably add some turn/ brake lights so as to keep any cops from wanting to talk to me.
Probably a light like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YHY10XQ/ref=psdc_15730331_t1_B004QHGFIY
I still need to do the final burn in on everything, add a railing, and finish the slide out part. I will probably add some turn/ brake lights so as to keep any cops from wanting to talk to me.
Probably a light like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YHY10XQ/ref=psdc_15730331_t1_B004QHGFIY
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So I found one really annoying issue so far. The base is not square so it is not even with the bumper. Nothing touches or rubs; it just annoys me so far.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
Didn't notice until you pointed it out, then I eyed fucked it, yep it's crooked like a politician and I can't stop looking at the rack, next time just call it good, it will be fine
The rack is going to have some bracing.
I thought it was the angle of the pic at first too until I started getting further along in the mock up stages. It will work for now and will most likely get corrected after the High Water trip. I have too many irons in the fire to back up and redo anything right now.
So the list stands today at:
2- Resolve power steering fluid leak
4- Build cargo storage/ drawer
5- Fridge slide out
7 - Dual battery setup - just need to run cables and controller now
13- Camp Box build
14- Oil, s/c oil, and Spark Plug change (will change diffs and transfer case when I get back)
Done:
1 - Front axle swap to 4.30 gears
9 - New rotors and pads
6 - Battery box
14 - tablet holder mount
3- Install auto transmission shift kit/ new solenoids
10 - Shocks
11 - Outer tie rods
8- Wind fairing for RTT
12- E-locker actuator rebuild
15- trans fluid change - drain and refill with Lucas ATF semi syn fluid
2- Resolve power steering fluid leak
4- Build cargo storage/ drawer
5- Fridge slide out
7 - Dual battery setup - just need to run cables and controller now
13- Camp Box build
14- Oil, s/c oil, and Spark Plug change (will change diffs and transfer case when I get back)
Done:
1 - Front axle swap to 4.30 gears
9 - New rotors and pads
6 - Battery box
14 - tablet holder mount
3- Install auto transmission shift kit/ new solenoids
10 - Shocks
11 - Outer tie rods
8- Wind fairing for RTT
12- E-locker actuator rebuild
15- trans fluid change - drain and refill with Lucas ATF semi syn fluid
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Mauzer
Pitter Patter. Lets Get at Er
Wish it was the pump. It is either the hoses or rack and pinion. I am 90% sure it is the hose though. I just have to get the tools to replace it or pay a shop to.
Maintenance note: Hankook DynaPro AT-M tires at 268,000
Proof in concept! Now to weld on the basket and wire in the trailer lights.
Pushed forward for travel
Pulled out for allowing the rack to stay mounted but allow for the hatch to be opened
Pushed forward for travel
Pulled out for allowing the rack to stay mounted but allow for the hatch to be opened
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
Weld that basket on there straight, don't want to be eye phucking it, since you pointed it out already
The basket will be square to the slide, the slide is square to its mount. I am going to cut off the bottom 2x2 tube and weld the upper part to a new tube sqaure.
All done except for a few fitment details and shooting some paint on it. The LED light bar does brake, L/R turn, and running lights.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Is this going on the Arkansas trip with you? I assume so.. but you know what assumptions do. 
Looks good.
Looks good.
Yes, going to Arkansas and BBRSP. Thanks, I have a few revisions to make but overall I like it.