Clutch's Build Suggestion Thread

[Clutch]

Just getting started with my build. Looking for ideas. Not going to be doing any major lifts as I don't go rock crawling. I live in the flattest location on earth.


Update 7-7-2014
MOD PLANS

LIGHTBAR
Front Bumper with winch
Rear bumper w/ spare tire relocate
Second Gas tank
Cargo area organizer
Roof rack
Slider bars
Stero modifications
A/C recharge
Tundra brake swap


Update 12-5-14

99 SPORT hood.
1.5 inch front lift
3 inch rear lift

 

[yotarob]

Post some pics & specs. What are your goals for the build?

 

[Clutch]

It's bone stock. 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5. 3.4L V6 automatic 4x4

Plans are to build a good mud running/snow crawler and daily driver.

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[drew02a]

If you haven't built anything, then you don't need a build thread

 

[thekidcatcher]

way to build confidence and motivation drew

 

[drew02a]

Hey, he's probably had people encourage him his whole life;saying things like:

You're a winner!
You can be anything you want to when you grow up!
You're going to grow up and be the first president with downs syndrome...

But sometimes realism is a better approach to life

 

[thekidcatcher]

dad? jk. He still around?

 

[Clutch]

Number one Drew. I just bought this vehicle in February.

I have done mods to several cars in the past this is my first attempt at building an off road vehicle and in case you didn't notice I asked for suggestions. So I can get a starting point.

I work at an auto dealership as a salesman and can get parts for cheap. We also have a customs shop attached and if I chose to I could have everything under the sun put in my vehicle but that is not what I am after. I want to do the work myself.

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[thekidcatcher]

Welcome Clutch! Had the same thing happen to me when I started my build thread but now I have one. It's nothing personal I assure you, its to keep people from posting a build thread with the most exciting modifications being stickers .

 

[Clutch]

Lol well I do have a few plans.

First off is a hidden lightbar. Since I do a lot of driving I don't want the light bar on the roof I intend to place the light bar inside the vehicle. Also I intend on removing all the chrome. And building an new front bumper with an integrated winch.

 

[thekidcatcher]

That'll get you a build thread. So lightbar inside as in behind the windshield?

 

[Clutch]

Yup on the top ahead of the rearview mirror. I'm thinking a 30" or larger curved light bar. I checked with a guy on another forum who makes custom mounts if they were possible. Haven't heard back. If nothing else I'll build my own.

Also I would like to build or find a spare tire carrier like the old school Jeeps. With a Jerry Can holder. I intend on using this vehicle for camping and mud running.

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[thekidcatcher]

That'll be interesting indeed. You can build a rear rack for way cheaper than buying!

 

[Clutch]

True.

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[Silverback]

Yup on the top ahead of the rearview mirror. I'm thinking a 30" or larger curved light bar. I checked with a guy on another forum who makes custom mounts if they were possible. Haven't heard back. If nothing else I'll build my own.

Also I would like to build or find a spare tire carrier like the old school Jeeps. With a Jerry Can holder. I intend on using this vehicle for camping and mud running.

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Welcome.

Thats a really bad idea.. the glare will be unbearable. Just mount it on top. Go out there with a very bright flashlight at night and shine it above your field of view from inside the cab. Imagine that being 100x brighter.

 

[Clutch]

I plan on fabricating a light catch to prevent light bleed inside. I have seen it done with light pods.

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[thekidcatcher]

I was wondering about that issue. Would be feasible to make something to block it out. What about in cab heat?

 

[Clutch]

Good point I hadn't thought about that.
That might make me change the type and brand of light bar that I use.
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[Anathollo]

Welcome to TOR! Drew must be grouchy today.

Well if your dead set on mounting the light bar inside, it'll be cheaper bc you won't need a waterproof one. But you will def need a light catch.

And look around for front bumpers. You might find one on CL for a helluva deal

 

[Clutch]

Thanks Anthollo. I actually found a mechanics lightbar for a decent price which is water resistant and low heat.

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