2001 4Runner build/fix log

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Cool.. I even had one of my VisionX work lights on the bed rack fog up... and those fuckers were not cheap. Its probably 5 years old now and its the only one.. but it happens.
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
About 4 years ago the wife and kiddo and I went to BBRSP (after @tex and @TacoXpo and I had went). We were driving along 170 from Terlingua to Lajitas one night, I previously had my 30" light bar on and my LED fogs on because it was darker than a well diggers ass out there. I noticed lights oncoming so I turned them off, along with my brights... but I kept my fingers on the fog and light bar switches for when the oncoming car passed. Well this D-bag in a Miata proceeds to try to turn on their high beams as they come close to pass. I hit both those switches and I swear I could see by the look in this D-bags face he knew he made a bad choice. LOL First was buying the Miata. Sadly he did not drive off the road.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
First thing my sammich maker said is "Where is the switch for the douchebags that bright light us?"
 

Taco Loco

Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
First thing my sammich maker said is "Where is the switch for the douchebags that bright light us?"
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TacoXpo

HOAX DENIER
About 4 years ago the wife and kiddo and I went to BBRSP (after @tex and @TacoXpo and I had went). We were driving along 170 from Terlingua to Lajitas one night, I previously had my 30" light bar on and my LED fogs on because it was darker than a well diggers ass out there. I noticed lights oncoming so I turned them off, along with my brights... but I kept my fingers on the fog and light bar switches for when the oncoming car passed. Well this D-bag in a Miata proceeds to try to turn on their high beams as they come close to pass. I hit both those switches and I swear I could see by the look in this D-bags face he knew he made a bad choice. LOL First was buying the Miata. Sadly he did not drive off the road.
Having just survived another B1k, traveling on a phucked up pot-hole filled, 19 foot-wide (with sharp drop offs on both side), i am super sesitive to high beams being on at inappropriate times. Watched a brand new Taco flip in front of me and lucky for him, all airbags deployed and he landed wheels down in an area that had a shoulder. I was first on scene and did a medical assessment before I helped him out of his truck. He was shaken but not hurt.
 

Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
Staff member
Having just survived another B1k, traveling on a phucked up pot-hole filled, 19 foot-wide (with sharp drop offs on both side), i am super sesitive to high beams being on at inappropriate times. Watched a brand new Taco flip in front of me and lucky for him, all airbags deployed and he landed wheels down in an area that had a shoulder. I was first on scene and did a medical assessment before I helped him out of his truck. He was shaken but not hurt.
Damn! Do you have any pics of the Taco afterwards?
 

TacoXpo

HOAX DENIER
Damn! Do you have any pics of the Taco afterwards?
Once I dig out my non-Apple computer, I will go though my camera's pictures and get one up.
 

TacoXpo

HOAX DENIER

Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
Staff member
lol - not this time. Although considered to be a Commodore by many it's my 2-in-1 dell. :)
I didn't know Dell's could have threesomes...
 

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
DVDA
 

TacoXpo

HOAX DENIER
One of the best computers I have EVER had. :)
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
So driving around with the new Camburg UCAs today brought more attention to the rear axle control arms. They have some squeaking and rolling. I guess I will start looking around for a proper solution for doing some maintenance on them as well now.
 

tex

That's Mr Asshole to you
Metal Tech makes adjustable links but you might be able to just replace the bushings.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
Currently liking Sonoran Steel lower links. They are non adjustable, larger DOM, and welded above centerline for more clearance. This is not the cheapest option at $322 but is a good long term use option. I will just swap out the upper control arm bushings with stock bushings again.


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balakay

BabyMax
Oh that's easy. If you don't want adjustable, get Resz Fab. Same thing but they're currently on sale for $180.
 

tx_shooter

It is not a war crime the first time.
Staff member
Look at Rokmen. They seem to be the preferred choice. Would probably be under $1000 for uppers, lowers, and panhard.

Just needing the lower link arms; the panhard was upgraded by the PO (not that he ever made good use of it). The Rokmen have a good product for $100 less! Nice.

Rear Trailing Arms, Trail-Series
 
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