Topic: project 4skinner

[peacesells]

I have a few updates on the 4skinner, mostly comfort stuff.

I got 100sq ft of fatmat rattle trap 80mil sound dampener in the mail yesturday, looks like good stuff! Its pretty thick, super sticky, and there is plenty of it... 67ft long and 18 inches wide all rolled out for $159 to the door!

The plan is to double thick the firewall trans tunnel and rear wheel wells, single coat all sides, tailgate, doors, floor, under headliner, and the backside of the rear panels. Im starting as soon as I finish this post

Ive come up with quite a collection of electric fans from the junkyard in the past few months, so I got busy on making one work. The one i decided on is a 99 volvo station wagon (850?) 2spd puller fan . Im going to make my own shroud out of sheet metal or aluminum and adapt it to a 3core radiator. I chose this fan becaise 1. its a 2 speed 2. it has matched relays for both speeds attached to it 3. it has a start cap on it and 4. because it pulls a TON OF AIR! I got an electric fan adjustable tstat to control low speed, and high speed will be controlled by my a/c compressor switch. I think this will make a good setup as it is simple and easy to hook up and the fan bolts into the shroud making it easy to adapt to my custom shroud. It is also easy to find replacments, and the fan motor is easily replaceable on the trail. I picked up 2 complete fan assemblies and relays/wiring harnesses for $26!

I also picked up a nissan pathfinder rear tire carrier I plan on adapting to my runner, a mid 90's 4runner map light assembly for the inside, and a sr5 shifter boot that is 3 laters thick. should help with keeping some road noise out!

I did a sweet 16 led dome light conversion too, its bright as hell!

[46&2]

I also picked up a nissan pathfinder rear tire carrier I plan on adapting to my runner, a mid 90's 4runner map light assembly for the inside, and a sr5 shifter boot that is 3 laters thick. should help with keeping some road noise out!

I did a sweet 16 led dome light conversion too, its bright as hell!

The last time I was at the junkyard I was scoping out the Pathfinder rear tire carriers. I was wondering if I could make it work. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that. Also, got any pics of the LED dome light conversion? That sounds like a good upgrade... stock interior lighting sucks in the 4runners...

[pumkin toy]

that sound deadener will be really nice.  the LED upgrade is always a good choice

[peacesells [OP]]

heres a picture of my 4skinner on 37in trepador stickies. these tires feel like gum

[peacesells [OP]]

rear sound deadening




led conversion

[peacesells [OP]]

I moved the rear axle back 1 inch, then seein how much the sky spring hangers hang down made me decide to make a hanger frenched into the frame. should add 2 inches of clearance and lower my truck another inch. I trimmed my fenders out in the rear because I hate rubbing tires... looks ok, could be better, could be much much worse

I got the new smittybilt 8k winch for the front bumper yesturday, looks like a nice winch!

Im supposed to go pull a 3rz from an 03 tacoma with 90k this weekend. The lady wanted $2000, I offered $450 a few weeks ago and didnt hear from her. well guess what.. phone rang today! bellhousing to fan, pan to airbox, complete wiring harness, has a bigger tb and spacer on it too!

[swapped89]

Nice score on the motor

[peacesells [OP]]

Nice score on the motor

[YotaNate]

I don't know how i just noticed this Runner.  Awesome build!  I like how clean it is!  I have to admit i was actually getting nervous as this pics downloaded because you still don't have rock sliders!  Get some armor on that Runner boy, it's to nice to crunch up   It was kinda cool looking at those pics to, my parents lived in Cottonwood for years. 


Nate

[THK Matt]

you need new pics!!!! and i think i may order some fatmat rattle trap 80mil in a few weeks for the supra

ahhhh your 4runner is so SICK bro.

[pumkin toy]

runner is lookin sick with the 37's!  looks like you moved the rear axle back more than one inch,  I moved mine back an inch and it doesnt look as far back as yours.   I'm thinkin i wanna do some of that fatmat after i bob and dovetail mine.  That will make it nice and cozy.  is the 3rz for the 4skinner or for your other crawler?

[peacesells [OP]]

runner is lookin sick with the 37's!  looks like you moved the rear axle back more than one inch,  I moved mine back an inch and it doesnt look as far back as yours.   I'm thinkin i wanna do some of that fatmat after i bob and dovetail mine.  That will make it nice and cozy.  is the 3rz for the 4skinner or for your other crawler?

Im not runnin the 37's, just made a good picture haha. They arent even on, just rolled up next to it. The 3rz is for the skinner, tired of slow motion highway action...

[peacesells [OP]]

Picked up my 3rz, shes purdy... 90k, 2003, complete wiring harness for the whole truck, all ac stuff, alt, starter, computer, cats, 02 sensors, fusebox, emissions bs, all of that stuff... I need a flywheel, bellhousing, and t100 oil pan and ill be set...

I made lots of progress on the rear suspension, I will post pics up tomorrow.

[pumkin toy]

Picked up my 3rz, shes purdy... 90k, 2003, complete wiring harness for the whole truck, all ac stuff, alt, starter, computer, cats, 02 sensors, fusebox, emissions bs, all of that stuff... I need a flywheel, bellhousing, and t100 oil pan and ill be set...

I made lots of progress on the rear suspension, I will post pics up tomorrow.

nice dude! you always find sick deals on good parts

[87pickup]

Picked up my 3rz, shes purdy... 90k, 2003, complete wiring harness for the whole truck, all ac stuff, alt, starter, computer, cats, 02 sensors, fusebox, emissions bs, all of that stuff... I need a flywheel, bellhousing, and t100 oil pan and ill be set...

I made lots of progress on the rear suspension, I will post pics up tomorrow.

Nice score on the motor.

[peacesells [OP]]

nice dude! you always find sick deals on good parts

Like I say, if you paid half price, you paid too much. 

Nice score on the motor.

Thanks man! You been wheelin lately?

[87pickup]

I havent wheeled since september or october. I planned on going to TM this weekend but i will wait till after the rain has been goe for a few days. You and Neil been wheelin much? U arent driving the stickys on the street are you? I hears bfg stickys would wear out on 500 miles if street driven.

[THK Matt]

frickin sweet dude

I havent wheeled since september or october. I planned on going to TM this weekend but i will wait till after the rain has been goe for a few days. You and Neil been wheelin much? U arent driving the stickys on the street are you? I hears bfg stickys would wear out on 500 miles if street driven.

from what i gathered.... they are not on the 4Skinner....

Im not runnin the 37's, just made a good picture haha. They arent even on, just rolled up next to it. The 3rz is for the skinner, tired of slow motion highway action...

[Killing4aliving]

That's a helluva deal of all those parts, Mike! Now give me your 22RE AC stuff so I can get mine working. 

[peacesells [OP]]

I havent wheeled since september or october. I planned on going to TM this weekend but i will wait till after the rain has been goe for a few days. You and Neil been wheelin much? U arent driving the stickys on the street are you? I hears bfg stickys would wear out on 500 miles if street driven.

Weve gone out a few times, eric got a new rig and broke a rear dshaft and sheared hub studs up front a few months ago, then aaron broke a caliper off and just got it fixed. They were out for 2 months or so, seth just bought the iroks from my crawler and finished fittin em on his rig so all 3 of them are ready to go then I take my apart. Theres supposed to be a tm trip this weekend, but im sure the rain will kill that.

Im not sure how long my runner will be down for, might go ahead and start the 3rz swap if someone wants my 22re.

Definately not running the stickies on pavement, they are actually up for sale. 4 37 1250 17's for $1000, all about 80% with no sidewall wear, no plugs or patches. I also have a line on 40in trepador radials 70-80% $125 each if you know anyone who wants em 

[peacesells [OP]]

That's a helluva deal of all those parts, Mike! Now give me your 22RE AC stuff so I can get mine working. 

You can have it, just gotta buy the rest of the motor with it... lol

[pumkin toy]

I need a 40" spare!  i suppose he wouldnt sell just one of those trepador tires?

[peacesells [OP]]

I need a 40" spare!  i suppose he wouldnt sell just one of those trepador tires?

Sure man, as long as you dont mind shipping. They have some siping (came off of this truck http://image.truckinweb.com/f/11061920+w750+st0/0811trweb_25_z+2008_sema_show_trucks+maxxis_race_truck.jpg), but have good tread left.

[pumkin toy]

Sure man, as long as you dont mind shipping. They have some siping (came off of this truck http://image.truckinweb.com/f/11061920+w750+st0/0811trweb_25_z+2008_sema_show_trucks+maxxis_race_truck.jpg), but have good tread left.

hmm i wonder what it would cost to ship one to 57718?  i suppose one tire wouldnt be too bad.  are they for 17" rim?  you have any pics of one?  thanks bro!

[peacesells [OP]]

I will get some pictures soon, might not be too bad as the radials arent NEAR as heavy as the bias ply.

[pumkin toy]

I will get some pictures soon, might not be too bad as the radials arent NEAR as heavy as the bias ply.

alright thanks dude.  are they for 17" rims?

[peacesells [OP]]

Yessir, only poor white trash run 15's anymore... 

[NITE KRAWLERS]

Your runner is in super sick shape man. Great work, oh and the heat tape stuff is look n good. Gota keep da lady's warm and snug too. HA HA hey pumpkin toy buddy, buy all 4 of those 40's and then I'll buy them from you. Sound good???

[46&2]

Yessir, only poor white trash run 15's anymore...  

Well seeing as I am poor and white trash, I feel no offense towards that comment.

[86rustbucket]

Well seeing as I am poor and white trash, I feel no offense towards that comment.

ME 3  and i'm runnin 15's too